Hakuna Matata Media

East African countries have reached a remarkable milestone, achieving 100 percent mobile penetration with 199.7 million subscribers, outpacing Africa’s 92 percent average but still below the global average of 111 percent as of last year. Fresh data from the East African Communications Organisation (EACO) reveals that the region’s mobile penetration growth surpassed both the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Africa region and the global averages, which increased by 10 and four percentage points respectively.

Simba Corporation has achieved a significant milestone by delivering the first all-electric Mahindra XUV400 SUVs to Kenya Power, underscoring a key step towards sustainable mobility in Kenya. This marks the beginning of a broader initiative to incorporate electric vehicles into Kenya Power’s fleet, with a total of six electric vehicles acquired this year and plans to expand to nine electric vehicles and 25 electric motorcycles by December 2024.

Kenya and the European Union have successfully implemented a landmark trade agreement after a decade of negotiations, marking a significant milestone for both parties. This deal opens Kenya’s domestic market to tax-free goods from the EU’s 27-country bloc after 25 years. The EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) will preserve unrestricted access for Kenyan goods to the European market, excluding arms.

Two leading names in the transportation sector, GIGM and Travelstart, have unveiled a groundbreaking partnership aimed at revolutionizing travel convenience across Nigeria. Announced during a media briefing on June 19, 2024, this strategic collaboration integrates GIGM’s tech-powered intercity road transportation with Travelstart’s comprehensive air travel services.