What does it really take to build a sustainable career in the music industry? For many artists, talent opens the first door—but ownership, leverage, and business fluency determine who stays in the room. Andy Mineo has spent more than 15 years navigating both sides of the industry: as a platinum-sell...

Koko Networks Collapse Puts $300 Million on the Line Koko Networks has entered administration after failing to secure carbon approval from Kenyan authorities, putting $300 million in investment and 700 jobs at risk. The clean-cooking startup’s revenue model depended on exporting carbon credits under...

Nyota Youth Fund Faces Reality Check as Startup Risks Emerge Nyota Youth Fund is making headlines after the government acknowledged that up to 20% of funded youth businesses could fail. Many Kenyans are asking: Is the Nyota Youth Fund working? How much money is at risk? And will young entrepreneurs ...

Kenya Card Payments Reach Sh297 Billion in 2025 Kenya’s card payments hit Sh297 billion in 2025, marking another steady step toward a cashless retail economy. While growth appears modest year-on-year, the rising number of transactions and POS machines shows a deeper shift happening in formal retail ...

Pesapal Reshapes Kenya’s Restaurant Technology Landscape Restaurant owners searching for smarter POS systems, better stock tracking, or seamless payment integration in Kenya are increasingly encountering one name: Pesapal. A new platform called Rack Hospitality is putting the company at the heart of...

Kenya Crypto Regulation Enters a Turning Point Kenya crypto regulation is moving from uncertainty to decisive action, and the stakes are enormous. Millions rely on remittances across Africa, and digital assets are already influencing how money moves across borders. The biggest question now is no lon...

Mogo Kenya Capital Surge Signals New Boda Financing Era Mogo Kenya’s latest funding move is raising big questions across Kenya’s transport and lending sectors. The company has secured Sh800 million from lenders and is pursuing even more capital through a bond programme. For riders, investors, and re...

African Startup Funding Reaches $3.9B in 2025 African startup funding climbed to $3.9 billion in 2025, spanning more than 500 deals across the continent. Many founders and investors searching for stability after recent funding slowdowns will find this number reassuring. Yet the headline figure only ...

M-Pesa Share Trading Reshapes the NSE Landscape M-Pesa share trading is rapidly transforming how Kenyans access the stock market. New data shows daily transactions at the Nairobi Securities Exchange have surged nearly fourfold since mobile trading launched. For many first-time investors, buying sha...

What Does “Biggest App in the World” Really Mean? Biggest app in the world isn’t just a vanity title — it’s a powerful milestone that can change a developer’s life overnight. Many people assume hitting #1 on an app store guarantees long-term success, massive revenue, and instant fame. Reality is mor...

RAM Shortage 2026 Is Already Hitting Consumers RAM shortage 2026 is no longer a distant industry problem — it’s quickly becoming a consumer reality. Memory prices have surged dramatically, with some types of RAM tripling or even sextupling in cost. While many people assume this only affects PC build...

Google Adds a Powerful Camera to Snapseed on iOS Photographers and iPhone users can now shoot and edit photos without leaving Snapseed. Google has introduced a native camera to the iOS version of Snapseed, bringing professional-level controls, preset film effects, and new customization options. This...