The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a $75 million investment in Helios Investment Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on Africa. This investment is part of the EIB’s broader strategy to support digital transformation and economic growth across the continent. But what does this mean for Africa’s tech landscape, and why is Helios…
In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, two powerful models have emerged as game-changers for underserved populations: microfinance and digital banking. Both aim to bring financial services to those excluded from traditional banking systems, but they do so in fundamentally different ways. As technology advances and the demand for inclusive financial solutions grows, the question arises: What…
Kenya’s internet landscape continues to evolve rapidly, and the latest player making waves is Starlink. A subsidiary of SpaceX, Starlink is known for offering satellite-based internet to regions with unreliable connectivity. Now, with its new mini kit, Starlink is making a bold move by lowering the cost of entry for consumers in Kenya. The newly…
Amid political unrest in Kenya, the reliability of traditional internet infrastructure has come under scrutiny. On a recent Tuesday evening, internet speeds were throttled during anti-government protests, leading to public outcry. Kenyans turned to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to maintain their online connectivity. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) denied any plans for an internet…
