Sango on the blockchain

Show Notes

E-hailing company, Bolt, has launched its African headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and the question in the mind of some Nigerians is, why not Nigeria?

On Today's episode of the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we kick things off with Bolt's decision to set up its African headquarters in Kenya. While Oluwanifemi and Emmanuel shared opposing views on whether Nigerians should be bothered about the news or not, the verdict remains Kenya was a better option.

Timestamps

3:57 - Bolt establishes African headquarters in Kenya

13:50 - Autochek acquires CoinAfrique

23:15 - Central African Republic launches Sango Coin

Useful links

Bolt plants African headquarters in Kenya
Kenyan entrepreneurs welcome Google’s product development centre but could struggle to hold on to talent
5 drastic ways the Finance Act 2022 changes innovation in Kenya
Autochek acquires CoinAfrique to grow its footprint in Francophone Africa
CAR introduces Sango Coin

This episode was produced by Ogheneruemu Oneyibo

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