Kenya

Ampersand’s new Nairobi factory to triple electric motorcycle production

Ampersand’s move targets the surging demand for sustainable transportation solutions in Kenya and beyond.

Kenya is visa-free but there's a caveat

We examined the Kenya visa-free regime and the introduction of the eTA, Electronic Travel Authorisation.

Copia secures $15M in Series C extension to intensify focus on Kenyan operations

Copia Global has secured $20 million in a Series C extension round. The Kenyan e-commerce startup has also appointed John Lazar, the former CEO of Metaswitch, to its board

Kenya's startup bill set to become law by April 2024

President Williams Ruto has announced that the Kenyan Startup Bill will be signed into law in April 2024. Here are a few things you need to know about the legislation.

BD Insider 206: Absa Kenya suffers $716,565 fraud loss in 2022

In 2022, Absa Kenya lost $716, 565 to fraud attempts, the most common of which was 'card not present' fraud.

Inside Safaricom's acquisition of M-PESA Holdings

Safaricom completes full acquisition of M-PESA Holdings, securing control of the iconic mobile money platform in Kenya.

Kenya rejects Bolt's licence renewal over alleged violations

The Kenyan National Transport and Safety Authority have declined Bolt's licence renewal due to alleged violations.