It’s time we put youth at the forefront of achieving the SDGs

Staff WriterAugust 14, 2025

I consider myself privileged to have worked with and led young people in my close to two decades career in sustainability. I have seen young Community Health Pr...

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Kenya must wake up to the Esports boom

Staff WriterAugust 14, 2025

For three days last May, eSports enthusiasts gathered at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi to test their mettle in the LG Screen and Sound Festival gaming contest, po...

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TLcom Capital’s pre-seed Fund, TAPSI, reaches 50% mark with new investment in TurnStay

Staff WriterAugust 14, 2025

TLcom Capital, the Africa-focused venture capital firm, is growing its early-stage portfolio from its dedicated $5M pre-seed fund, TAPSI (TIDE Africa Pre Seed I...

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KRA partners with tech community to simplify tax solutions through GavaConnect

Staff WriterAugust 14, 2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is advancing its digital transformation agenda by collaborating directly with the country's tech community. At its second ...

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CIC reports growth in microinsurance, highlighting increased demand for inclusive policies

Staff WriterAugust 13, 2025

CIC Insurance Group Plc (CIC) has reported a substantial surge in its microinsurance policies, with the proportion of these policies growing from 11% in 202...

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Rethinking customer experience in Africa’s digital economy

Staff WriterAugust 13, 2025

Across Africa’s digital economy, we are witnessing a fundamental shift in how brands approach customer experience (CX). What was once viewed primarily as a reac...

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Bridging the climate capital chasm: Why Africa needs more than venture capital

Staff WriterAugust 13, 2025

Africa holds 40% of the world’s solar energy potential—and yet receives just a fraction of the capital needed to unlock it. This is not just an inefficiency. It...

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Uganda takes control of CHAN 2024 Group C with 2-0 win over Niger

Staff WriterAugust 11, 2025

Uganda secured their spot at the top of Group C with a 2-0 victory over Niger at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium. This marked their first ever back to b...

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Viatris launches campaign as it seeks to raise awareness on Erectile Dysfunction

Staff WriterAugust 7, 2025

Viatris has launched its EmpowerED for Life campaign across key African countries with an aim of raising awareness of Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The initiative ...

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CHAN 2024: Group A heats up with DR Congo vs Zambia + Kenya vs. Angola

Staff WriterAugust 7, 2025

The TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 will see seoond round matches in group A. There will be doubleheader that will see DR Congo f...

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Get a chance to win Ksh. 30,000 in PUBG Mobile dance challenge

Staff WriterAugust 6, 2025

PUBG Mobile, the world-renowned mobile battle royale game, today announced the launch of its electrifying "Afro Frenzy Dance Challenge" on TikTok. In the cha...

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KeNIA trains university leaders to transform academic innovations into market-ready solutions

Staff WriterAugust 5, 2025

The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) brought together 25 Vice Chancellors and Deputy Vice Chancellors for an Entrepreneurial Leaders’ Training Program (...

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Safaricom & LG showcase smart home experience at Rhythm & Brunch festival

Staff WriterAugust 4, 2025

Safaricom, in partnership with LG, on Saturday showcased the potential of smart home technology at this year’s Rhythm & Brunch festival, held at Ngong Racecours...

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Why everyone deserves to get tested for Hepatitis

Staff WriterAugust 1, 2025

As Kenya joins the world in commemorating World Hepatitis Day this July, this year’s official theme “Let’s Break It down. Get the Facts. Take Action,” reminds u...

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Kenya’s rental market is ripe for a landlord centered digital revolution

Staff WriterAugust 1, 2025

For decades, property management in Kenya, particularly in the rental segment, has operated in a low-tech, informal environment. Rent has for the longest time b...

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Why Kenya’s affordable housing push must prioritize dignity

Staff WriterAugust 1, 2025

Kenya's affordable housing programme is accelerating fast. Thousands of units are under construction as part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BE...

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The impact of Artificial Intelligence in transforming modern homes in 2025

Staff WriterJuly 31, 2025

Presently, artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the way we interact with our living spaces, shifting the concept of smart homes from a luxury to an everyd...

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How organisations can cultivate a robust culture of security awareness

Staff WriterJuly 30, 2025

In today's hyperconnected world, an organization's biggest cybersecurity risk is no longer just its systems, but its people. Even the most sophisticated firewal...

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How local innovation will shape Africa’s food security

Staff WriterJuly 30, 2025

Food security remains one of Africa’s defining challenges and opportunities. Despite significant agricultural potential, Africa continues to face widespread und...

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Moonshot by TechCabal announces third edition set for October 15 –16

Staff WriterJuly 30, 2025

Moonshot by TechCabal, Africa’s tech and innovation gathering, has officially announced its third edition set for October 15 –16, 2025, at the Eko Convention Ce...

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The rise of collective real estate investment: Unlocking property ownership for all

Staff WriterJuly 28, 2025

Real estate has long been a preferred investment avenue due to its stability, potential for appreciation, and income-generating capabilities. However, purchasin...

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The impact of the Middle East crisis on East Africa’s supply chain

Staff WriterJuly 28, 2025

The global supply chain has always operated on a delicate balance, frequently tested by shocks ranging from pandemics and political upheavals to climate-related...

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The future of custody services: driving relevance and value in a transforming landscape

Staff WriterJuly 26, 2025

As East Africa's financial markets continue to evolve and align with the global trends, the importance of securities settlements is becoming more pronounced. In...

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Digital Innovation: The new frontier for CASA deposit growth in Kenya

Staff WriterJuly 25, 2025

In today’s banking landscape, the race for low-cost deposits is intensifying—and for good reason. Current Account and Savings Account (CASA) deposits are not ju...

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The rise of AI creates new fraud vulnerabilities for banks

Staff WriterJuly 24, 2025

There has been a noticeable rise in the level of fraud risk in Kenya, impacting numerous individuals and families. This increase is especially pronounced as man...

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Why teacher self-care is a professional imperative

Staff WriterJuly 24, 2025

In today’s demanding educational climate, self-care is no longer a luxury. It Is a lifeline. For educators, especially in high-stakes learning environments, the...

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Scarcity of standalone homes fuels Nairobi’s fastest price growth in 18 months

Staff WriterJuly 23, 2025

A significant shortage of standalone houses drove property sales prices in Nairobi to their fastest growth in 18 months during the second quarter of 2025, even ...

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Africa’s missing link,  transmission and distribution infrastructure

Staff WriterJuly 23, 2025

In recent weeks, large swathes of Spain and Portugal were plunged into unexpected darkness as power blackouts disrupted daily lives and raised fresh concerns ab...

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AUDA-NEPAD lays out vision for localized digital learning for every African child

Staff WriterJuly 23, 2025

The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) has launched the draft African EdTech 2030: Vision, Plan and Policy framework for consultation and stake...

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The key to unlocking African banking’s digital transformation

Staff WriterJuly 23, 2025

African banks have several opportunities to grow their customer base with digital tools and strategies. Digital channels hold the key to the transformation incu...

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East Africa’s rising role in the global home appliance industry

Staff WriterJuly 21, 2025

Gone are the days when the appliances and technology shown on American and European films took eons to get to Africa. Now, if you see a foreign advertisement of...

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Idd Aziz tops Spotify list of Kenyan musicians with the most international streams

Staff WriterJuly 21, 2025

Kenyan musician Idd Aziz is quietly becoming one of the country’s most influential musical exports. His Afro-spiritual anthem Time (Mimi), a collaboration wi...

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Hennessy x LeBron James Limited Edition is now available in Kenya

Staff WriterJuly 12, 2025

Hennessy has announced that the Hennessy Limited Editions by LeBron James are now available for sale to customers in Kenya. The bottles, available in V.S. and V...

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Safaricom Hook hosts automobile engineering masterclass for 3,000 youth in Nyeri

Staff WriterJuly 12, 2025

Safaricom, through its youth platform Safaricom Hook Circle, recently hosted an Automobile Engineering Masterclass at the Nyeri National Polytechnic. The mas...

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5 ways Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill will transform crypto payments

Staff WriterJuly 12, 2025

Kenya is once again setting the pace for digital finance innovation in Africa. Building on the runaway success of M-Pesa, the country’s updated 2025 Virtual Ass...

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Tatu City launches Jabali Towers, projecting up to 25% returns for investors

Staff WriterJuly 5, 2025

Tatu City has announced the official opening of Jabali Towers, an investment grade high-rise real estate project. Jabali Towers is located in Tatu Central, T...

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With health reform underway, Kenya asks more of employers

Staff WriterJuly 3, 2025

Kenya is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation in how it finances healthcare. The country’s new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), launched in late ...

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Rethinking banking partnerships in a complex regional economy

Staff WriterJuly 3, 2025

Across Sub-Saharan Africa, businesses are navigating an economic environment shaped by evolving global and regional forces. Currency movements, changing capital...

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Why skills development is no longer optional in africa’s creative sector

Staff WriterJuly 2, 2025

From the steady roar of Nollywood productions to Nairobi fresh productions, African animators and digital storytellers are catching eyes on worldwide screens, a...

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Students champion insurance & wealth Creation at the Kenya Music Festival 2025

Staff WriterJuly 2, 2025

Students at the 2025 Kenya Music Festivals (KMF) are not only showcasing their artistic prowess but also actively championing the importance of insurance adopti...

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Liberty Kenya donates computers & ECDE Chairs to RVIST Primary School

Staff WriterJune 30, 2025

Liberty Kenya has donated desk top computers, laptop and early childhood classroom chairs worth Ksh. 350, 000 to the Rift Valley Institute of Science and Techno...

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How digital marine insurance is supporting trade 

Staff WriterJune 30, 2025

Traders moving goods through the Mombasa Port have reason to celebrate. Improved operational efficiencies and higher trade flows resulted in a significant growt...

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