This week, while rummaging through the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) website, hoping to squeeze a juicy story out of the financial regulator’s data,…
Award for under-dog tech startup founders unveiled
Do you fancy getting US$60,000 (around Kes8.8 million) for just being an under-dog tech-preneur in Kenya who has stuck to his enterprise despite all…
Kenyan-based tech firm among 10 finalists for Global Pluralism award
A Kenyan tech firm is one of the finalists for the 2023 Global Pluralism Award which awards organizations helping to build more inclusive societies. Build…
Considering matatus because of fuel cost? think bed bugs
It is typical for bed bug exterminators to post advertisements in matatus looking for clients, subtly acknowledging that these customers are most likely to…
Fresh scare of the disruptive token Matatus
Before I went to bed on Monday night, I quickly went through the digital versions of the local dailies. Predictably, virtually all the top…
Matatu Musings: Why a mzungu refused to pay Kes50 fare
I couldn’t believe I had fallen for this old trick once again. Immediately I saw the conductor holding banknotes only, I knew I had…