Kenyan solar-powered irrigation solutions startup, SunCulture, has joined forces with leading mass-market insurtech company, Turaco, to launch a platform called “SunCulture Protect”, aimed at providing enhanced protection to small holder farmers using SunCulture’s pay-as-you-go (PAYG) devices.

According to Samir Ibrahim, the CEO of SunCulture, the partnership between two leading Kenyan tech companies will address the urgent need for risk mitigation tools, such as insurance, for the most vulnerable populations, enabling and expanding access to healthcare.

“As the impact from climate change escalates, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are expected to rise, negatively affecting health outcomes and pushing millions of Africans into poverty,” Ibrahim said.

“At SunCulture, our mission has always been to help small holder farmers grow more food and improve their livelihoods.

“Partnering with Turaco allows us to extend our commitment by not only providing sustainable energy solutions but also offering financial security and peace of mind to our customers and their families,” he said.

He also stated that SunCulture Protect offers essential health and life coverage, safeguarding customers and their families against unforeseen medical expenses and risks that are exacerbated by extreme weather events.

Ted Pantone, CEO of Turaco, who also commented on the partnership, said he believed affordable insurance should be accessible to everyone, especially those that are the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

“Our partnership with SunCulture enables us to provide essential coverage that not only protects livelihoods but also fosters long-term resilience among small holder farmers,” he said.

Nigerian mobility startup, Moove, has entered into a strategic partnership with global leader in autonomous driving technology,

Waymo, formerly known as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, to launch operations in the United States.

The ground-breaking launch is coming on the heels of the platform raising the sum of $100 million in a Series B funding round that took its total raised capital to over $460 million, with the company valued at $750 million.

Co-founder and CEO of Moove, Ladi Delano, who announced the partnership with Waymo, said through this collaboration, Moove will deploy Waymo’s fleet of autonomous vehicles into the Waymo One service.

“This partnership marks a defining moment in our journey to revolutionise mobility as we know it, and places Moove at the forefront of the commercial AV revolution on a global scale,” Delano said in a statement.

“Moove will play a pivotal role in supporting Waymo’s expansion into Miami in 2026, while taking over existing fleet operations in Phoenix, one of Waymo’s most established markets, in 2025.

“From overseeing fleet operations and charging infrastructure, to optimising vehicle supply availability, Moove’s operational expertise will ensure a seamless, safe, and sustainable rider experience.

“Ride hailing has transformed urban mobility over the past 15 years, yet the core experience has largely remained unchanged.

“Waymo’s safe, reliable, and convenient Waymo One service leads in autonomous technology, and together, we’re driving a major shift in urban mobility. We’re proud to partner with Waymo, bringing our operational expertise to make this transformation possible,” Delano stated.

Moove was founded in 2020 with the aim of connecting mobility entrepreneurs with “fair, accessible, and affordable revenue-based vehicle financing options.”

Moove embeds its alternative credit scoring technology onto ride-hailing platforms, using proprietary performance and revenue analytics to underwrite customers that have previously been excluded from financial services.

The platform operates in nine markets across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia, with its headquarters in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).