Author: Charity Mbaka

Ethiopian government owned telco, Ethio, has announced its plans to roll out mobile money services. The move is part of the firm’s 3-year strategic plan dubbed ‘Bridge’. The plan also includes rolling out 4G networks across the country in order to profit from the increasingly popular streaming services. The firm…

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Britam Insurance company has partnered with cyber insurance leader, Chubb, to offer its corporate clients with cyber-security coverage. This will enable corporates to mitigate their risk in the event of cyber crimes, which have been on the rise in Kenya. Recently, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) directed that all firms…

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Popular ride-hailing service, Uber, is continuously innovating in order to undercut its competition. For users who may not be able to access the Uber app, the company is now providing a “Call for Ride” option. This option allows a user to make a phone call to Uber’s toll free line…

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