Kenyan MPs are considering a Bill that would remove the legal requirement for the IEBC to livestream election results at polling stations.
The Bill seeks to amend the Elections Act, which governs the transmission, counting and declaration of election results.
@mrstephendeng 100% ,i would definitely read that. I’ve been digging into the orchestration layer myself and what it takes to actually build durable rails in African markets. Curious what you see as the hardest piece to get right.
Koko Networks is on the brink of collapse after the Kenyan government failed to issue authorisations needed to sell carbon credits, a core pillar of its business model, putting 700 jobs and a $300M investment at risk.
—The FT says the company might file a $179.6M insurance claim with the World Bank’s MIGA, alleging breach of contract, under the world’s first carbon-linked political risk cover.
—The model relies on selling compliance carbon credits generated from switching households from charcoal to bioethanol, with credits certified under internationally recognised standards.
John Mbadi told Gen Z to familiarize themselves with the Finance Bill 2025.
But judging from this, it’s like Finance Bill 2024 was a warm-up.
This new one looks set to drain us dry.
#RejectFinanceBill2025
The 4 Horsemen 🐎of AI
With over 2,400 AI organisations in Africa, on would think we should be part of the movement to regulate AI. We shouldn't.
The law should always lag behind innovation!
Super excited about meeting great teams at the upcoming @mono_hq startup pitch 2022. one of our partners, @SamakabH will be on the panel together with Bruce Nsereko-Lule @Seedstars& @nvilelle Founder, Nairobi Angel Business Network
If you're ready to pitch your idea apply.👇👇
Join @sgrin77, our Partner and @vincent1110, CEO of our portfolio company @VibraAfrica in today's discussion with @HashKey_Capital. Hosted on Twitter Spaces at 3pm EAT.
Topic: Africa, Another Booming Market For Crypto?
https://t.co/C0W2UUbus5
One of the best complementary analysis yet from @MaxBayen. Overall, of the 10 most populous countries in Africa, 7 are in the top 10 in terms of funding raised in 2021.
2021 has been quite the year across Africa's startup ecosystem with the rise of fundraising mega-rounds and five unicorns minted
Here's a look at the $100M+ mega-rounds that happened across the continent this year 🚀
In Africa alone, consumer payments are forecasted to reach $2.1 trillion by 2025. Given that only 5% of these transactions are digitized, this represents a massive opportunity.