The U.S. government’s decision to ban TikTok, the immensely popular short-form video app owned by China’s ByteDance, has sent shockwaves through the tech industry,…
Uganda startup launches first commercial electric tuk-tuks in East Africa
Sokowatch, an Uganda-based eCommerce platform has launched the first commercially used electric tuk-tuks in East Africa. The new tuk-tuks will be used towards its…
Kenyan ecommerce startup Sokowatch raises $14m
Nairobi based B2B ecommerce platform Sokowatch has raised $14-million in a Series-A investment round. Sokowatch — which was founded in 2013 by CEO Daniel Yu…
Kenya’s Sokowatch expands to Uganda, Rwanda after $2.5m seed round
Nairobi based B2B ecommerce platform Sokowatch has expanded to Rwanda and Uganda after it secured a $2.5-million tranche of seed funding in February. Sokowatch — which…
Africa-focused VC fund Outlierz Ventures announces first five investments
Africa-focused VC fund Outlierz Ventures announces first five investments