Monday 27th – Nairobi Kenya Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a landmark initiative to bridge Africa’s electricity gap, the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have pledged a combined $40 billion to expand access to electricity across the continent. The commitment, unveiled at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es…
The U.S. President Donald Trump made waves with a direct appeal to Saudi Arabia and OPEC, urging them to reduce oil prices. Trump argued that high energy costs are fueling geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking during a panel discussion, Trump stated, “I’m going to ask Saudi Arabia and OPEC…
January 19, 2025 – Nairobi, Kenya In a landmark event for East Africa’s blockchain ecosystem, Pavin Kiptoo emerged victorious at the Muiaa Labs Cypherium Hackathon awards ceremony, claiming the grand prize of $1,000. The prestigious ceremony, held at Gem Suites Lavington on Saturday, January 18th, brought together technology innovators, government officials, and industry leaders. Kiptoo’s…
January 16, 2025 – Nairobi Kenya The anticipation in the blockchain development community reaches its peak as Muiaa Labs announces January 18th, 2025, as the official awards ceremony date for their groundbreaking Cypherium Hackathon. After an intensive 24-hour coding marathon and rigorous evaluation period, the event that attracted developers worldwide is ready to crown its…
Kenya is taking significant steps to regulate its cryptocurrency market. The National Treasury has unveiled a draft policy aimed at overseeing digital assets like cryptocurrencies, with a proposed budget of approximately KSh 1.82 billion. Budget Breakdown: Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi emphasized that the policy draws from international regulatory approaches, aiming to create an adaptive…
