Proffessor Elijah Bitange Ndemo, Former ICT Permanent Secretary and Kenya’s current Ambassador to Belgium, has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Nairobi, marking a new chapter for the country’s premier institution of higher learning. The appointment was confirmed in a letter dated May 2, 2025, from University Council Chairperson…
Safaricom PLC has announced an 11.2 per cent growth in total revenue to $3 billion (KES 388.7 billion) for the financial year ending 31st March 2025, with net income also accelerating by 10.8 per cent to hit $540.6 million (KES 69.8 billion) Following these results, Safaricom will pay out $372.3 million (KES 48.08 billion) in…
Professor Elijah Bitange Ndemo has declined his appointment as the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Nairobi, citing an “unprocedural process” and a lack of ministerial concurrence as required by law. In an official statement, Prof Ndemo confirmed that he had indeed been among the five candidates shortlisted for the university’s top leadership role…
African systems integrator and ICT solutions provider, Inlaks, has announced the appointment of Charles Ifedi as its new Chief Executive Officer for its operations in Africa. The move signals a significant step in Inlaks’ growth strategy, bringing onboard a highly respected figure with over 25 years of global experience in driving fintech innovation and delivering…
With rising energy costs, increasing digital adoption, and growing pressure to meet sustainability goals, hotel owners have a lot to think about Today, the hospitality industry is in the middle of a big shift. Hotels aren’t just places to stay anymore, they’re expected to be smart, sustainable, and deeply in tune with guest preferences. This…
Money Fellows, an African fintech platform, has raised $13 million, bringing total funding to over $60 million, to upgrade its digital platform, expand regionally, and boost financial inclusion in underserved African markets. The round was co-led by Al Mada Ventures (AMV) and DPI Venture Capital through the Nclude Fund, with additional participation from Partech and…
Ludovica Ochieng-Manager iBizAfrica Strathmore, Joyce Kibe-Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing, Kenya & Africa, Dr. Joseph Sevilla-Director of iLabAfrica & iBizAfrica Strathmore, Beverly Obatoyinbo-Board Member Standard Chartered Bank Kenya and representative from Village Capital Standard Chartered, in partnership with @iBizAfrica, Strathmore University, and Village Capital, has officially launched the 8th cohort of its Women…
Investing in Innovation Africa i3 has announced its 3rd cohort of 7 growth-stage companies working to transform pharmacy services on the continent. i3 is a pan-African initiative to support African healthtech startups. The three-year program will empower innovators to improve patient access to healthcare across Africa and scale their impact. For this cohort, i3 has…
The future of commerce is on display at Visa Global Product Drop with powerful AI-enabled advancements. The future of commerce is on display at Visa Global Product Drop with powerful AI-enabled advancements. Visa kicked off its Global Product Drop by sharing how the combination of AI and digital commerce will mark a significant shift in…
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