Kenya Engineer

Beacon Power Services (BPS), an energy tech company providing data and grid management solutions to help Africa’s power sector distribute electricity more efficiently, has announced the closing of a Series A financing round for an undisclosed amount. The round was led by Partech, with participation from Finnfund, Gaia Impact, Proparco, and previous investors Kaleo Ventures and Seedstars Africa Ventures. Additional investors in this round include Clermount, Global...

The National Construction Authority (NCA) has issued an urgent statement following the evacuation of an unsafe residential building located on Plot L.R. No 71/11/3 in Kware, Kahawa West, within Roysambu Subcounty, Nairobi County. The intervention came after public concerns were raised, prompting immediate action from the NCA and various multi-sectoral agencies. The Nairobi City County Government promptly issued an...

FSD Africa is proud to announce the launch of The Carbon Accelerator Programme for the Environment (CAPE), a pioneering initiative designed to catalyse investment into high-integrity nature-based carbon projects across Africa. CAPE addresses two critical challenges: the lack of investment flow into projects that tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, and the need to build confidence in Africa’s nature-based...

BT Payment Services Nigeria Limited (BT Payment) announced it has been granted a payments service provider (PSSP) licence by the Central Bank of Nigeria. It now offers Nigerian naira collections and payments to its customers in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. BT Payment is a subsidiary of the global fintech AZA Finance, and is responsible for the group’s Nigeria corridor, helping...

SKF proudly introduces the innovative TLGB 21 battery-driven grease gun that optimises lubrication efficiency and reduces costs by seamlessly combining advanced technology with a smart, rugged design. Engineered for exceptional performance, the robust TLGB 21 is ideal for the efficient lubrication of bearings and machines that operate in diverse industrial, manufacturing, agricultural and construction environments. At the heart of the...

The Advanced Technology Research Council’s (ATRC) commercialization arm, VentureOne, has launched SteerAI, which offers an advanced mobility system powered by AI that can transform standard industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses. Catering to both the logistics and defense sectors to begin, SteerAI uses a hardware kit, software stack, and fleet management system to allow autonomous ground vehicles to tackle complex missions...

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has concluded its participation at the UN Summit of the Future ahead of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week on September 22-23, 2024. The DCO's activities emphasized multi-stakeholder digital cooperation to drive prosperity, in line with the Organization’s commitment to enable prosperity for all by accelerating the inclusive and sustainable growth of the digital...

Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) is expanding anew its portfolio of advanced video conferencing solutions with the introduction of PressIT360. Available in the UAE, KSA and Qatar, PressIT360 allows anyone to easily set up a group video conference with a simple single cable solution.  This new innovation covers a full 360 degrees with its 4 integrated cameras...

Lootah Biofuels, a pioneer in the circular economy producing biofuels from used cooking oils, has announced discussing potential collaboration with SAVICO Group, one of Vietnam's largest companies in the circular economy, green technology, and renewable energy sectors. The discussions took place during Lootah Biofuels' participation in the Vietnam–UAE Business Forum, organised by Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment and the...

Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, announced its official partnership with the FIFA Club World Cup™ during an event at Shanghai Tower attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström, and Hisense Group Chairman Jia Shaoqian. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “We are delighted to welcome Hisense, a global market-leading brand, as...