From the inception of the financial sector in Kenya until the mid-90s, women were largely excluded from the formal financial sector due to various barriers such as requirement for introductory letters to open bank account,…
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Human Impact
Moring School Graduates First Cohort Of Maasai Morans In Software Development Skills
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffLast week at Tumaini Gardens in Kajiado, Memusi Hope Foundation held a graduation ceremony for 21 graduands who had just concluded an intensive five-week training in software development. The 21 young men and women are…
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Business
BasiGo Secures USD 6.6 Million In New Funding To Start Commercial Delivery Of Electric Buses in Kenya
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffBasiGo, the first company to introduce electric buses into Kenya, has announced $6.6 million in new funding led by Mobility54, the corporate venture capital arm of Toyota Tsusho; Trucks VC, a transportation-focused venture capital fund…
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Lifestyle
Jumia Customers To Buy Genuine Adidas Shoes At 30% Off From The Official Store
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffJumia Kenya has partnered with a global leader in the sporting goods industry, adidas to offer consumers a wide range of genuine products at up to 40% off during Black Friday. Adidas products will be…
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Business
Juicyscore Appoints Chris Akolo As Regional Business Development Director For Kenya
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffJuicyScore, a global leader in anti-fraud and risk management solutions, has appointed Chris Akolo as its Regional Business Development Director for Kenya. Mr. Akolo will be in charge of risk management and antifraud for online…
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Business
11 Kenyans Among Latest Beneficiaries Of YouTube Support to Grow channels
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffYouTube today has announced the expansion of efforts to support creators and the creative economy in Africa through the 2023 #YouTubeBlack Voices creators and artist cohorts. Now in its third year, the initiative from YouTube…
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Idea Hive an innovative performance marketing agency has made its inaugural launch into the East African market in a bid to provide data-driven technology to create unique, insightful brand strategies and marketing campaigns for clients.…
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Lifestyle
Incredible Black Friday Deal From OPPO As The Festive Season Approaches
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffOPPO Kenya is kicking off the holiday shopping season early with its Black Friday Sale, which will be running from November 4th to November 30th, 2022. During the annual Black Friday Sales, consumers will get…