I'm a tech journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya
I cover the tech startups and VC activity in Africa. I'm also keen on the impact of AI on society.
Meta pressed to compensate war victims amid claims Facebook inflamed Tigray conflict
Meta’s main content moderation partner in Africa shuts down operations
Workers that made ChatGPT less harmful ask lawmakers to stem alleged exploitation by Big Tech
Questions linger over Facebook, Twitter, TikTok’s commitment to uphold election integrity in Africa, as countries head to polls
Meta sued by Ethiopians and Kenyan rights group for fueling Tigray War
Facebook, TikTok, Twitter failed election integrity test in Kenya’s elections
TikTok found to fuel disinformation, political tension in Kenya ahead of elections
Meta sued in Kenya over claims of exploitation and union busting
African VCs emerge to fill in the gaps foreign investors cannot
African climate startups set to gain ground as VC funding shifts their way
Africa-focused funds find their feet amid a downturn
Speedinvest closes fourth fund at $380M to back early-stage startups in Europe
Last year was a tough period for African growth-stage startups and 2024 presents a mixed bag
Saviu Ventures’ second fund reaches €12 million first close to back Francophone Africa startups
Japan’s SBI Holdings commits $40M to anchor Novastar Ventures’ future funds
DFC invests $25M in Novastar’s Africa People + Planet Fund
Why DFIs are looking to African startups to scale impact investing efforts
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IFC launches $225M platform to back early-stage startups in Africa, Central Asia, Middle East
VCs set sights on African countries beyond the ‘Big Four’
Kenyan VC firm FrontEnd Ventures unveils fund to back local founders