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Forget dusty old brochures and frantic phone calls! Craydel, the Kenyan ed-tech startup that’s shaking up the African education scene, is on a mission to launch ambitious learners into the global academic stratosphere. Think of them as Tinder for students […]

Forget the jungle, the real safari is in the stock market! Bamboo, the investment app that’s shaking things up in Nigeria, just snagged a super-exclusive U.S. Broker-Dealer license. Think of it as a golden ticket to Wall Street, but way […]

In a twist that would make even the most seasoned political satirist pause, Donald Trump has discovered a newfound affection for TikTok – the very platform he once threatened to banish from American phones. That’s right – Donald Trump, the […]

The consulting world, once a land of endless growth and “agile” transformations, is now facing its own existential crisis. Deloitte and EY, those titans of the industry, are experiencing a “consulting apocalypse” – a period of mass layoffs, soul-crushing budget […]

Christmas is supposed to be jingle bells and mistletoe, right? But this year, it feels more like jingling your change and “oh no!” For most Kenyans, the festive cheer is being drowned out by the sound of a rapidly emptying […]

Sugar prices in Kenya were finally starting to cool down, much to the relief of consumers. But hold onto your sweet tooth! The government, in its infinite wisdom, decided to sprinkle a little extra tax on imported sugar. Talk about […]

Brace yourselves Kenyan workers, your wallets are about to get a little happier! In a plot twist worthy of a financial soap opera, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has decided to stop playing double-dip with your deductions. That’s right, no […]

Koko Networks, the energy whiz known for its clean cooking game, is now cooking up something new: a telecom empire! They’ve just applied for a tier-three network facilities provider (NFP) license from the Kenyan government. Koko’s been a champion of […]

Ethiopia just threw open the doors of its banking vault, inviting foreign financial institutions to join the party. In a move that’s sure to make economic wonks do a happy dance, the Ethiopian parliament has ratified a law that lets […]

President Ruto has pulled off a real-life heist, but instead of gold, it’s oil! Kenya’s leader has extended the country’s sweet deal with Saudi Arabia, ensuring a steady flow of affordable fuel. It’s like hitting the jackpot at a gas […]