While forwarding messages on WhatsApp is a useful way to share information, it’s also a major ingredient in the spread of fake news and…
IFC in call for East African healthtech startups to apply for TechEmerge programme
The World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) has launched a call for healthtech startups in East Africa to apply for its TechEmerge Health East…
Taking African innovation global: Q&A with Aaron Fu from Nairobi’s Nest
“We’re seeing a lot of innovation born in Africa, servicing the world,” says Aaron Fu (pictured left), managing partner of the Hong Kong VC…
Pivot East 2015 crowns 5 best mobile startups in East Africa
Going on its fifth year, regional pitching competition and conference Pivot East 2015 has revealed the top mobile startups of East Africa this week….
Spring startup accelerator wants to empower girls in East Africa
Sponsored by UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Nike Foundation, the East African Spring…
