Kenya’s Triply.co Secures $500K Investment From Y Combinator
Y Combinator, the renowned accelerator behind Airbnb and Dropbox, has invested $500,000 in Triply.co, a leading Kenyan travel tech startup.
Judith Suminiwa Becomes DRC’s First Female Prime Minister
President Felix Tshisekedi appoints Judith Suminwa as the first female Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Dennis Maina, Founder of Suss Digital, Honored In 2024’s Under 40
Dennis Maina, Founder of Suss Digital Africa, has been named in the Media (Digital and Social) category at the prestigious Forty Under 40 Africa Awards 2024.
I&M Bank Plans to Double Kenyan Branches to 100 in 3 Years
As part of their ambitious three-year strategy dubbed iMara 3.0, the bank plans to double its physical branches in Kenya to 100 by the end of 2026.
Adejoke Bakare Becomes UK’s First Black Female Chef to Earn a Michelin Star
Adejoké Bakare makes history as the UK’s first black female chef to earn a Michelin star for her restaurant, Chishuru, in London.
Equity Bank Enables Instant Settlement For Paypal Withdrawals
Equity Bank introduces instant PayPal withdrawals, benefiting customers with quicker access to funds.
Kenya’s Buupas Secures Investment from Tim Draper
Tim Draper, renowned venture capitalist, has invested in the digital bus ticketing platform, marking his third venture in Africa.
Meta’s Threads Set to Grant Developers API Access
Meta-owned Threads is gearing up to open its API to developers by June this year, allowing for enhanced management of Threads presence and seamless content sharing.