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US-based mobility startup, inDrive gets license to operate in Kenya

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10 months ago

June 28, 2023

US-based mobility startup, inDrive has been granted a licence to operate in Kenya, joining the likes of Uber, Bolt and Yego to compete for a share of the country’s cab e-hailing market.

The company which has its headquarters in California, made the announcement on Wednesday, stating, “inDrive has gained immense popularity globally, with over 175 million downloads and recognition as the second most downloaded mobility app worldwide.”

In the statement issued by
Godfrey Mabula, inDrive’s Business Representative in Kenya, it noted that the company was “looking forward to partnering with local drivers and serving the community while upholding its commitment to safety and fair pricing practices.”

‘’This transparent and inclusive pricing model ensures a mutually beneficial agreement between passengers and drivers.

“With the official licensing to operate in Kenya, inDrive is excited to contribute to the local transportation ecosystem, providing safe, reliable, and affordable mobility options to the people of Kenya.

“Our competitive advantage is that it allows passengers to determine the pricing of their rides, giving them the ability to propose a fair price.

“Drivers, in turn, have the option to accept the proposed price, counter with a different offer, or decline the offer without any fines or fees.

‘’Every driver applying to join inDrive undergoes comprehensive background checks, including the verification of necessary documents, licenses, and permits.

“This process ensures that only qualified and trustworthy individuals are approved to provide transportation services.

‘’Every driver applying to join inDrive undergoes comprehensive background checks, including the verification of necessary documents, licenses, and permits.

“This process ensures that only qualified and trustworthy individuals are approved to provide transportation services,” Mabula said.

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RepAir, Cella partner to launch carbon capture in Kenya

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1 day ago

April 27, 2024

Akanimoh Etim

Global Direct Air Capture (DAC) firm, RepAir, has entered into a partnership with carbon storage technology company, Cella, to launch a first-of-its-kind innovative Carbon Capture and Storage venture in Kenya.

In a statement on its website on Friday, RepAir said the venture will see a replication of its “cultivating partnerships” with storage firms in Europe, U.S. and Africa.

“This storage agreement will streamline the sale of high-quality carbon credits to off-takers, enabling corporations to meet evolving ESG standards, manage offsets and advance towards net zero goals,” the statement issued by RePAir CEO, Amir Amir Shiner, stated.

“Our solution sets a new standard, requiring only 600 kWh per ton of CO2 captured, marking the lowest energy consumption on the market.

“This agreement is perfectly aligned with the launch of our commercial demonstrator in 2025, empowering RepAir to offer high-quality carbon credits to our customers.

“It will see to the establishment of a storage partnership with Cella aimed at creating dedicated value chains for extracting CO2 from the atmosphere and permanently storing it underground through in-situ mineralization.

Corey Pattison, CEO, Cella, who also issued a statement on the partnership, said “by partnering with Cella at our first demonstration site, RepAir can capitalize on two critical resources: the potential for truly permanent, highly verifiable carbon storage via mineralization combined with Kenya’s abundant renewable energy sources.

“Together these resources provide a comprehensive solution for capturing and storing CO2 for off-takers. This collaboration represents an extraordinary opportunity to nurture mutual growth.”

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Intel Liftoff Hackathon 2024 calls for applications from African AI startups

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2 days ago

April 26, 2024

Akanimoh Etim

Applications for the 2024 cohort of Intel Liftoff Hackathon has opened for African AI startups designed to bring together aspiring tech entrepreneurs, software developers, and AI enthusiasts to collaborate, innovate, and create solutions to concrete African challenges.

In its second edition, the hackathon welcomes pioneering early-stage AI startup teams from the African continent, delving into experiments with LLM technology, a statement on the website of the organiser stated.

It added that the Intel Liftoff Hackathon for African AI Startups, which will be held online on May 27-31, is themed “Hack and Connect”, and will take place in partnership with Modus Africa, University Mohamed VI Polytechnic, Morocco

Other partners include TUT Hub of Artificial Intelligence Institute of South Africa, Prosper Africa, UM6P Ventures, FAST Accelerator, Innov8 Technology Hubs, and Open Startups International.

“The hackathon will feature hands-on workshops that will allow learning of AI essentials; three days of challenges with mentors to test skills; exhibition opportunities to showcase startups and forge partnerships with industry leaders; and networking opportunities to engage with fellow startups and gain insights from domain experts in the AI ecosystem,” the statement said.

“Winners will be invited to join the Intel Liftoff for Startups programme, and receive unique mentoring sessions with ecosystem partners and marketing opportunities with blog articles,” it concluded.