Oraimo, the global smart accessories brand, has launched the oraimo SpaceBuds 2 (OTW-631) to the Kenyan market. This latest flagship True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds are designed to redefine immersive audio, intelligent communication, and stylish everyday listening for Kenya’s fast-paced, digitally connected generation.

Built on the success of the bestselling oraimo Space series, the new SpaceBuds 2 combines advanced AI-powered features, immersive spatial audio, and powerful noise cancellation. Elevating this launch to a global stage, the SpaceBuds 2 has earned the professional endorsement of Burna Boy’s Grammy Award-winning audio engineer; Jesse Ray.

This partnership ensures that the earbuds’ acoustic tuning meets the rigorous standards of the world’s most elite music professionals. By involving a Grammy-winning expert in the sound engineering process, oraimo has refined the SpaceBuds 2 to deliver exceptional clarity, balance, and spatial detail, bridging the gap between professional studio quality and everyday consumer listening.

Beyond its technical prowess, the device’s aesthetic appeal has already turned heads internationally, with the presence of oraimo SpaceBuds 2 in Milan during Fashion Week highlighting its premium design and stylish aesthetic as a must-have tech accessory for the fashion-forward.

Key Features at a Glance

52dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation: Engineered to minimize surrounding distractions and create a deeply immersive personal listening environment.

Grammy-Level Sound – Immersive Spatial Audio: Delivers rich, multidimensional sound designed to elevate music, gaming, and movie experiences.

45-Hour Long-Lasting Playtime: Built to keep up with demanding schedules without constant charging interruptions.

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AI-Powered Intelligence: Featuring AI Translation for seamless multilingual interactions and AI Clear Calling technology to enhance voice clarity in noisy environments.

Lunar Eclipse Design: A sleek aesthetic complemented by a customizable and personalized lighting effect, making it a stylish tech accessory.

Highly positioned for Gen Z consumers and young professionals, the oraimo SpaceBuds 2 caters to users seeking premium sound experiences that flawlessly fit into their daily routines. Whether commuting to-and-from the office, during gym sessions, on coffee runs, or for gaming, the SpaceBuds 2 delivers high-end stereo performance.

 to our users across Kenya and beyond while continuing to strengthen oraimo’s position as a leading lifestyle technology brand,” stated Mr. Kevin Yuan, CEO, oraimo Audio. “With the oraimo SpaceBuds 2, we are introducing more than just a new pair of earbuds; we’re delivering a smarter, more immersive audio experience—vetted by Grammy-winning excellence—designed for today’s fast-paced consumer.”

The introduction of AI-powered capabilities is especially relevant for Nairobi’s multilingual and highly mobile urban environment. Whether you’re blocking out the loud matatu music on your way to work, blocking the street noise while navigating Nairobi traffic on your boda ride, or navigating a complex supplier negotiation between Swahili and English—the oraimo SpaceBuds 2 are built for Nairobi’s real-life rhythms, letting you switch smoothly between Swahili and other languages in real-time. These features help users communicate effortlessly across business, social, and everyday interactions. The soft launch phase has already shown significant interest among tech enthusiasts who prioritize both cognitive technology and professional-grade acoustic performance.

Customers can find the oraimo SpaceBuds 2 across all oraimo physical stores, Hotpoint stores, Miniso stores, Carrefour stores, China Square malls, Panda Mart, and China Village. The earbuds are also available online via the oraimo online marketplace at ke.oraimo.com.

The Spark Accelerator program, launched in 2024 after the restructuring of Safaricom’s Spark Fund, has quickly become a leading platform for bold founders looking to grow their businesses. Centered on Safaricom’s main goal of transforming lives, this initiative aims to empower early-stage startups by giving them the access they need to thrive in tough markets. By using a strong network of corporate resources, industry experts, and technical advisors, the program sets emerging companies up for long-term success.

The execution of the accelerator relies on a strong partnership among multiple organizations. Safaricom, M-PESA Africa, and Sumitomo Corporation are the main supporters of the initiative, while iHub is the primary partner responsible for the daily operations of the acceleration process. Understanding that early-stage ventures need complete support, the program includes a network of specialized corporate partners. Key industry players like PwC, AWS, Bowmans Law, and Vodacom are involved, providing essential technical advice, legal support, cloud infrastructure guidance, and strategic mentorship to the participating founders.

Designed for startups in the Fintech and Digital Content sectors, the accelerator takes a thoughtful, ecosystem-based approach. Instead of giving generic business advice, the program has a dedicated team of experts who understand market dynamics and emerging technologies. This allows for continuous innovation among the participating companies. To support growth, the accelerator offers a mix of training, mentorship, funding, and go-to-market support. This structure tackles the three main challenges faced by early-stage innovators: securing product and technology support, gaining reliable market access, and obtaining necessary corporate funding.

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Since it started, the Spark Accelerator has successfully boosted growth for 18 startups across two cohorts. The first cohort included a remarkable group of innovators such as Chumz, Chpter, Faidi HR, HealthX, Churpy, VunaPay, Twiva, BlackRhino, and Nobuk. Maintaining this momentum, the second cohort introduced an additional diverse set of tech ventures: Mediakits, StockApp, Leta, Weplay, FlexPay, DigiTax, Oye, QuePay, and GoPay. Through the accelerator’s specialized tracks, these businesses have been able to improve their products and significantly increase their consumer reach.

The program concludes with the Investor Demo Day, which acts as both a graduation and an important launchpad for the founders. This day provides startups with a valuable chance to pitch their improved business models to a selected audience of local and international investors. The main goal is to help these businesses secure the seed or follow-on funding they need to grow. For investors, the Demo Day has become a key event for discovering high-potential, well-evaluated startups that are ready to scale. As the current cycles wrap up, the platform is already preparing for its next phase, with applications for Cohort 3 expected to open later this year.

Equity Group Managing Director and CEO James Mwangi has called for deeper collaboration between governments, financial institutions and technology players to unlock Africa’s digital economy and accelerate intra-African trade.

Speaking during a high-level Tech Breakfast convened by Equity Group on the sidelines of the ongoing Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, Dr. Mwangi said Africa’s future growth will depend on the continent’s ability to integrate technology with finance to create scalable opportunities for businesses and young entrepreneurs.

“We need an intersection of technology and money,” Dr. Mwangi said.

“We want to enable trade across the continent and create platforms that empower businesses and entrepreneurs to scale.”

The breakfast meeting, themed “From Fintech to Futuretech: Scaling Africa’s Digital Economy,” brought together leaders from government, finance, technology and innovation sectors to discuss Africa’s digital transformation agenda and the infrastructure required to support future growth.

Dr. Mwangi emphasized the need for long-term investment in innovation and digital systems capable of expanding financial inclusion and supporting enterprise development across the continent.

“We want the youth to leverage technology to develop their enterprises and participate meaningfully in the digital economy,” he said.

He noted that Africa’s transformation would require institutions willing to build shared infrastructure and move beyond traditional approaches to collaboration.

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“The Africa CEO Forum has been about scaling, and this is an invitation for all of us to scale together, partnering to build public infrastructure that serves the entire continent,” he added.

The discussions also explored how emerging technologies such as blockchain, digital assets and decentralized infrastructure could improve transparency, efficiency and access to financial services across African markets.

Rwanda’s ICT and Innovation Minister Paula Ingabire said African countries must take ownership of their digital transformation by building systems that create value for local economies and citizens.

She highlighted the growing importance of digital infrastructure, including cross-border banking systems, digital identity and data governance frameworks, noting that data is increasingly becoming a strategic economic asset.

“We need to start setting the pace on how technology empowers us and builds value for our people,” she said.

“Every generation of technology has promised inclusion. We now need to embrace these technologies intentionally and work together to build systems that truly expand opportunity,” she added. “The rails are ours to build and the rules are ours to create.”

The forum comes at a time when African governments and businesses are pushing for stronger regional integration and digital connectivity to support trade, innovation and economic inclusion across the continent.

NCBA Bank has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited, one of East Africa’s leading automotive distributors. This partnership introduces a structured Asset Financing Scheme to expand access to premium internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs) for both personal and commercial use.

The partnership reinforces NCBA’s position as Kenya’s leading asset finance provider while supporting the country’s transition towards sustainable mobility solutions through flexible, customer-centric financing.

The scheme includes financing of up to 100% for personal vehicles and up to 95% for commercial units, flexible repayment periods of up to 84 months, and discounted processing fees.

Through the partnership, customers purchasing vehicles from Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited will benefit from tailored financing solutions for a wide range of passenger and commercial vehicles from globally recognised brands, including Hyundai, Kia, Ford, JMC, and Chery. Customers purchasing EV models such as the KIA EV6, Hyundai IONIQ 5, and Hyundai Kona EV will access financing of up to 90%  with a repayment period of up to 60 months.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, NCBA Group Director, Asset Finance & Business Solutions, Lennox Mugambi, said the partnership reflects NCBA’s commitment to empowering customers and businesses through innovative financing solutions that support both economic growth and sustainable development.

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“At NCBA, we believe in the power of partnerships to ignite belief and empower ambitions. This collaboration with Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited places customers at the centre of practical, flexible financing solutions that make vehicle ownership more accessible and aligned to their needs today and into the future. As the market leader in asset finance with a Hire Purchase market share of 35.4% as of April 2026, we remain committed to delivering solutions that support individuals, SMEs, and corporates in achieving their aspirations while accelerating Kenya’s transition towards sustainable mobility,” said Mugambi.

The NCBA–Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited Asset Financing Scheme targets a broad customer base, including retail customers, SMEs, corporate fleet buyers, logistics operators, and organisations seeking to transition towards sustainable fleet solutions.

Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited , Managing Director, Aurélien Glay, noted that the partnership will enhance customer convenience and affordability at the point of sale while supporting the growth of modern mobility solutions in Kenya.

“Our partnership with NCBA marks an important milestone in making vehicle ownership more accessible to customers across Kenya. By integrating competitive financing solutions directly into the customer journey, we are creating a seamless experience for both retail and business customers seeking reliable, premium, and sustainable mobility solutions. We are particularly excited about supporting the adoption of electric vehicles as the market steadily evolves towards greener transportation,” said Glay.

The collaboration further strengthens NCBA’s dealer financing ecosystem and demonstrates the Bank’s continued investment in integrated, end-to-end financing solutions that enhance customer access at the point of sale. The partnership comes at a time when Kenya is experiencing growing demand for flexible vehicle ownership solutions and increased interest in cleaner, sustainable mobility alternatives.