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Kenya & South Africa Dominate Africa’s Private Capital Boom in 2024—Here’s Why Investors Can’t Get Enough!

In 2024, Africa’s private capital investment landscape has seen remarkable growth, with Kenya and South Africa emerging as the continent’s frontrunners. These two nations have become the epicenters of venture capital, private equity, and other forms of private investments, driving innovation, job creation, and economic transformation. But what’s behind this surge? Why are Kenya and…

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Pavin Kiptoo Cypherium Hackathon Win

What Pavin’s $1000 Victory at Muiaa Labs Cypherium Hackathon Means

Nairobi, Kenya – January 18, 2025 Pavin Kiptoo emerged as the star of the Muiaa Labs Cypherium Hackathon, taking home the grand prize of $1,000 for his groundbreaking real-time blockchain transaction platform. The event, held at Nairobi’s Gem Suites and proudly sponsored by Muiaa Ltd, brought together top developers in a 24-hour coding marathon aimed…

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Nairobi Securities Exchange Targets 9 Million Retail Investors in Five-Year Growth Plan

Nairobi Kenya: The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has set an ambitious target to bring in 9 million retail investors over the next five years. The plan, launched in early 2024, seeks to revive activity in the stock market by making investments more accessible to ordinary Kenyans and the diaspora. Currently, out of the 1.5 million…

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