Kenyan Traveltech Triply is the Third African Startup in YC 2024 Winter Batch
Kenyan Traveltech Triply has joined Y Combinator’s 2024 winter batch as the third African company selected. In January, Benjamin Dada reported that only three African startups joined Y Combinator’s (YC) 2024 winter batch: two Nigerian fintech companies, Cleva and Miden, and an unknown Kenyan traveltech startup. The startup is Triply, formerly
Top 17 Things to Do in Madagascar This Year
Located several hundred miles off the coast of Mozambique, Madagascar is one of the most unique places on Earth. It is a land with many different faces—golden shores, lush mountains, jagged limestone karsts, and plunging, arid canyons. These eclectic habitats are home to an incredible variety of wildlife, 90% of
18 Things to do in Hurghada Egypt This Year
Hurghada is a popular tourist destination on the Red Sea coast of Egypt. It offers a variety of attractions and activities for visitors of all ages and interests. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach vacation, an adventurous diving trip, or a cultural exploration, Hurghada has something for you.
15,000+ Ethiopians Willingly Return Free Money Gotten From Bank Glitch
In the past week, the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), the largest financial institution in the East African country, suffered a technical malfunction that allowed customers to illicitly withdraw millions from its coffers. Account holders, particularly university students, exploited the system glitch to withdraw more funds than they had with
3 Minutes With Veronica Gakio, Founder of Ankole Luxury
Veronica Nyakianda Gakio is the founder of Ankole luxury that deals in the designing and manufacturing of bespoke handmade jewellery, accessories which include but not limited to necklaces, earrings, bangles, pendants, cufflinks and candle holders. Before you read, check out part one and part two of this interview. What is the African Country That You
How Ankole Luxury Founder is Changing the Lives of Kenya’s Artisans
Veronica Nyakianda Gakio is the founder of Ankole luxury that deals in the designing and manufacturing of bespoke handmade jewellery, accessories which include but not limited to necklaces, earrings, bangles, pendants, cufflinks and candle holders. Each piece has been handcrafted by a small dedicated team of highly experienced local artisans
Veronica Nyakianda, an Entrepreneur Changing the Lives of Artisans & Women in Kenya
Veronica Nyakianda Gakio is the founder of Ankole luxury that deals in the designing and manufacturing of bespoke handmade jewellery, accessories which include but not limited to necklaces, earrings, bangles, pendants, cufflinks and candle holders. Each piece has been handcrafted by a small dedicated team of highly experienced local artisans
What Are Crypto Cards & How They Work?
Have you ever wished you could use your cryptocurrency for everyday spending? Well, crypto cards are making that a reality. Crypto cards are a new type of card that lets you use your cryptocurrency like regular money. They function similarly to conventional debit or credit cards, but with one key
Packing List for Botswana Safari This Year
Packing before a trip is a tricky business. The situation gets much more complicated when it comes to preparing for a trip to Botswana. Where you anticipate spending a lot of time seeing lots of animals. The thought of what to wear on a Safari in Botswana can be a
The Man Called Femi Otedola
Playing in the investment fiefdom that has come to be his forte over the years. Femi Otedola, the Nigerian billionaire and former owner and chairman of Forte Oil, an oil and gas marketing giant, a Nigerian conglomerate with tentacles in hospitality, energy and power. He owes his wealth to his
