Nixon Kanali

Africa, Kenya

EA Tech Editor at Africa Business Communities

Tracking & Reporting on #Tech, #Business & #Startups in #Africa @TechTrendsKE. EA Tech Editor @africabizz .#Reviews #Podcasts #DigitalMedia #DigitalPR

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CMC Networks CEO Marisa Trisolino Steps Down

1 day ago | techtrendske.co.ke | Nixon Kanali

CMC Networks has announced that its CEO, Marisa Trisolino, will be stepping down from her role, effective 9th May 2025. Since 2018, CMC said in a statement that Marisa has played a transformative role at the company, guiding the company through a period of rapid growth, strategic innovation, and its recent acquisition by center3, a wholly owned subsidiary of the stc Group.
MIT renames Legatum Center to Kuo Sharper Center

1 day ago | africabusinesscommunities.com | Nixon Kanali

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has renamed the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship into the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship. MIT said in a statement that the renaming signifies a renewed commitment to accelerating economic prosperity through innovation-led entrepreneurship in growth markets, including Africa.
LG 2025 OLED TVs Earn Certifications for Sustainability

2 days ago | econews.co.ke | Nixon Kanali

LG Electronics (LG) has once again been recognized for its dedication to sustainability and eco-conscious initiatives, securing globally recognized eco-certifications for its 2025 OLED TVs.These achievements reaffirm LG’s commitment to environmental responsibility and the development of advanced products that contribute to a more sustainable world.
African AI Startups Invited to Apply for 2025 Google Accelerator

1 week ago | techtrendske.co.ke | Nixon Kanali |African startups. Founder

Google has opened applications for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, a three-month initiative designed to support early-stage startups using artificial intelligence to address Africa’s most pressing challenges. The Google for Startups Accelerator is open to Seed to Series A startups based in Africa that are building AI-first solutions. Startups must have a live product, at least one founder of African descent, and a clear vision for responsible AI innovation.
Tether and Nuzo partner to onboard 1m African SMBs Onchain

1 week ago | africabusinesscommunities.com | Nixon Kanali

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, and Nuzo, Africa’s leading local currency stablecoin platform, have announced a partnership to enable one million African small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to access blockchain-based financial services. With an annual profit of $13 billion, Tether is among the most profitable private companies globally, with earnings comparable to those of major financial institutions like Goldman Sachs.
South African fintech Stitch raises $55 million to expand payment solutions across Africa

1 week ago | africabusinesscommunities.com | Nixon Kanali

Stitch, a South African fintech company, has announced a $55 million Series B funding round. The round was led by QED Investors. According to Stitch, the new funding will help its rapidly growing team expand and improve its in-person payments offering. It also plans to enter the acquiring space and strengthen its online payments suite. These developments, it says, aim to better serve enterprise merchants with a full range of payment solutions.
Easter Deal: Grab the HMD Skyline at 50% Off in Kenya

1 week ago | techtrendske.co.ke | Nixon Kanali |African startups. Founder

This Easter season, HMD, the makers of Nokia phones, is giving you the perfect reason to upgrade your smartphone. For a limited time only, customers in Kenya can pre-order the all-new HMD Skyline and enjoy massive savings on this premium device from the company. Regularly priced at KES 60,000, the HMD says the HMD Skyline is now available for just KES 35,000 – but only in limited quantities and at select retailers nationwide.
HMD Arc and HMD 130 Music Launched in Kenya

1 week ago | techtrendske.co.ke | Nixon Kanali |African startups. Founder

Human Mobile Devices (HMD), the makers of Nokia phones, has officially rolled out the HMD Arc and HMD 130 Music (also known as Frodo) smartphones in Kenya. According to HMD, the phones have been designed with the Kenyan consumer in mind, offering affordability, durability, and practicality for everyday life. The phones are available for purchase from select retailers and online stores across the country. ”We’re proud to bring these phones that truly understand the needs of our market.
vivo V50 Launches in Kenya

1 week ago | techtrendske.co.ke | Nixon Kanali |African startups. Founder

vivo has officially launched the vivo V50 smartphone in Kenya. The phone succeeds the vivo V40 (Review), which was launched last year. vivo is describing the V50 as its most advanced portrait flagship smartphone to date. Just as its predecessors, the vivo V50 features Professional Portrait capabilities co-engineered with ZEISS. vivo adds that the V50 takes visual quality to new heights, enabling users to capture and share memories with unique style and exceptional clarity.
LG Unveils New Chillers and Hot Water Solutions in Nairobi

1 week ago | techtrendske.co.ke | Nixon Kanali |African startups. Founder

Property owners, Consultants and Contractors in Kenya now have access to futuristic air-conditioning and water heating solutions following the introduction into the market of state-of-the-art chillers, Air-to-Water Heat Pumps (AWHP) and heat pump water heaters by LG Electronics (LG). The solutions were unveiled during a gala event in Nairobi focused exclusively on LG’s cutting-edge HVAC solutions and attended by over 200 professionals from the HVAC industry.