BURN, a Kenya-based clean cookstove manufacturer, has secured a financing package of Sh10.4 billion from the Trade and Development Bank (TDB) Group for expanding access to clean cooking solutions in Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia.

• The financing includes a mix of debt and results-based funding, targeting 430,000 households.
• The initiative is a part of TDB’s ASCENT Platform, launched in collaboration with the World Bank.
• BURN's deployment will offer eco-friendly cookstoves, potentially preventing 3 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions and benefiting over 2.1 million people.

Bitget made a significant impact as a Diamond Sponsor at the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference 2025, leading discussions on digital asset adoption in Africa.

• Over 100 participants attended a technical Masterclass hosted by Bitget, focusing on blockchain basics and trading tools.
• Andrew Letting delivered a keynote on integrating fintech with crypto services using Bitget’s offerings.
• Mathendu Lorena, Bitget Kenya’s Marketing Lead, highlighted a local strategy focused on education and accessible products to drive crypto adoption in Kenya.

Luno, a global cryptocurrency investment platform, has re-entered the Kenyan market after a hiatus, offering a secure and fully compliant platform for crypto transactions.

• Kenyans can now trade cryptocurrencies directly using Kenyans Shillings through various trading pairs.
• Apollo Sande, Country Manager for Luno Kenya, emphasized Kenya's dynamic crypto market, stating their excitement about the relaunch.
• The platform offers features like instant trading with zero commission and a strong focus on regulatory compliance and safety.