The Kenyan government is set to save a staggering Ksh 170 billion through an innovative deal between Kenya Power Company and the Ministry of ICT. By utilizing Kenya Power’s transmission lines, the government will roll out 100,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable across the country, delivering high-speed internet connectivity more efficiently and cost-effectively.
Airtel Africa has announced an exciting new collaboration with Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This partnership aims to bolster Airtel’s provision of innovative mobile services across the continent, driving digital financial inclusion and offering unparalleled value to users and stakeholders.
Absa and Renault have joined forces in a strategic alliance aimed at driving market-leading growth for both businesses. The collaboration introduces Renault Financial Services, an Absa finance product designed to offer comprehensive financial solutions to Renault customers across South Africa.
Zonken Food and Agriculture Ltd, a Chinese firm, has signed an MoU with Njeru Industries Ltd, a tea processor in Meru County, Kenya, to enhance tea value addition and boost exports to overseas markets. This landmark agreement was signed during the Nairobi International Cultural Festival, underscoring China’s rich tea heritage and the potential for collaboration.
Kenya Tourism Board has launched a strategic marketing campaign aimed at boosting tourism within the East African Community (EAC) market. The initiative, announced by KTB CEO June Chepkemei, involves partnering with renowned social media influencers and key media outlets across EAC member countries to enhance destination visibility and ignite travel interests.
Airtel Kenya has launched its new Airtel Premier Plans, designed to provide the ultimate freedom and convenience in mobile telecommunications, directly competing with Safaricom’s Postpaid services. These plans, available through the ‘My Plan, Chaguo Langu’ platform, cater to a wide range of users including MSMEs, startups, individuals, and corporates.
Vertiv has introduced a new portfolio of high-density data centre infrastructure solutions, Vertiv™ 360AI, designed to meet the increased power and cooling demands of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This launch supports AI deployments of any scale, from Edge AI to full data centre solutions for AI model training.
The Kenyan government has allocated Sh612.7 million to connect Marsabit, Kenya’s second-largest county, to the national power grid for the first time. This initiative is part of a larger plan by the National Treasury, with further allocations set to reach Sh3.97 billion by the financial year 2025/26.
