Samson Nderi

Ride-hailing apps are making Kenyans safer on the roads, survey finds

Samson NderiNovember 10, 2025

A new Safety Index report commissioned by Bolt and conducted by Ipsos reveals a major shift in Kenyan public perception. 94% of ride-hailing users now consid...

Roam launches crowdfunding initiative, giving private investors a stake in the company

Samson NderiNovember 10, 2025

Roam, an electric vehicle company, has launched an unprecedented equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, the world's first and Europe’s largest equity crowdf...

Jetour launches 4 new SUVs (T2, Dashing, X70 Plus, T1) in Kenya; Retailing from Ksh. 4.9M

Samson NderiNovember 10, 2025

Jetour Kenya officially launched its operations in the Kenyan market today with the introduction of four new Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs): the Jetour T2, Dashi...

TCL C8K QD-Mini LED TV officially launched in Kenya

Samson NderiNovember 10, 2025

TCL Electronics has announced that it has launched the new TCL C8K QD-Mini LED TV in the Kenyan home entertainment market . This launch follows the successfu...

Emirates Group achieves record half-year $3.3B gross profit

Samson NderiNovember 10, 2025

The Emirates Group has announced its strongest-ever half-year financial performance, securing a record profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) f...

Caetano launches premium Chery SUV car brand in Kenya; To retail from Ksh. 3.9M

Samson NderiNovember 10, 2025

Caetano Kenya has announced the official launch of Chery, a premium SUV car brand in the Kenya. Chery's launch range introduces three SUVs: Tiggo 8 Pro ...

2017 Kenya Open champion, Aaron Rai, wins 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Samson NderiNovember 10, 2025

In a dramatic finish that stretched into a 73rd hole, Aaron Rai defeated his fellow Englishman Tommy Fleetwood in a sudden-death playoff to claim the prestigiou...

Only expenses backed by eTIMS invoices will be considered by KRA in 2026 tax returns

Samson NderiNovember 10, 2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is implementing significant changes to the income tax return process, announcing that it will begin validating income and expe...

Bensoul & Fathermoh to headline Tusker Oktobafest grand finale at Attela Beach Resort

Samson NderiNovember 6, 2025

Tusker Oktobafest, Kenya's premier beer and culture festival, is set to deliver its spectacular climax, the highly anticipated Lake Edition, in Kisumu this Satu...

AXIAN subsidiary, Yas, completes acquisition of Zuku parent company, Wananchi Group

Samson NderiNovember 6, 2025

AXIAN Telecom's subsidiary, Yas, has finalized the full acquisition of Wananchi Group, the parent company operating the popular broadband service Zuku. The deal...

Heineken confirms UCL partnership will conclude in 2027

Samson NderiNovember 6, 2025

Heineken has announced a significant strategic pivot in its global sponsorship portfolio, confirming that its celebrated 30-year partnership with the UEFA Champ...

Safaricom posts an impressive Ksh. 29.1B half year net profit

Samson NderiNovember 6, 2025

Safaricom PLC has today announced that it has posted a net profit of Ksh. 29.1 billion for the half year period period ending 30th September 2025. This is a sig...

Kenyan court case alleges racial discrimination in M-KOPA employee share scheme

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

A constitutional petition filed in Kenya against M-KOPA Holdings alleges systematic racial discrimination within the company's employee shareholding structure. ...

Senior school fees standardized at Ksh. 53,554 in 2026

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced a standardized annual fee of Ksh 53,554 for all senior secondary boarding schools in Kenya, effective from January...

TAWU-Kenya plans to sue Uber & Bolt over ‘exploitative’ digital labour practices

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

The Transport Workers Union Kenya (TAWU-Kenya) has today announced its intention to file a Constitutional Petition against ride-hailing giants Uber and Bolt, al...

Tanzania’s Internet disruptions, X suspension cost economy $238M, according to PIN

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has issued a statement condemning the Tanzanian government's sustained campaign of internet disruptions. The NGO warned of both severe...

Business networking forum, CorporateConnections, launches in Kenya

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

CorporateConnections, the exclusive, invitation-only global business networking forum for top-tier executives, has officially launched its chapter in Kenya. ...

Salute iWorld launches iPhone 17 in Kenya, starting from Ksh. 190,800

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

Apple Authorized Reseller Salute iWorld has officially launched Apple's latest mobile lineup in Kenya, introducing the highly anticipated iPhone 17 and iPhone 1...

Business activity in Kenya hits near four year high in October

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

The Kenyan private sector experienced a solid surge in growth in October, with business activity expanding at its fastest rate in nearly four years, according t...

Safaricom dominates Airtel in Internet speeds with up to 3x faster performance

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

A deep dive into mobile network performance data from H1 2025 reveals a decisive speed advantage for Safaricom over its main competitor, Airtel, in the Kenyan m...

Africa’s finance elite to converge in Nairobi for Africa Investment Conference 2025

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

More than 500 leading financiers, policymakers, infrastructure investors, and innovators from across the continent will gather in Nairobi this December for the ...

Standard Chartered posts pretax profit of $1.77B for Q3 as wealth strategy soars

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

Standard Chartered (StanChart) is on track to achieve a key profitability goal a year ahead of schedule after reporting better than expected third quarter earni...

Come buy from Kenyan manufacturers at the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival 2025

Samson NderiNovember 4, 2025

The 8th Edition of the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival officially launched today at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. Bringin...

TikTok Q2 2025 report details massive Global content enforcement

Samson NderiNovember 4, 2025

TikTok has released its Quarter 2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report (CGER), demonstrating its continuing commitment to fostering a safe digital envir...

Safaricom

Safaricom Shangwe @25 campaign to award customers with Ksh. 1 Million

Samson NderiNovember 3, 2025

Safaricom has launched a nationwide campaign dubbed ‘Shangwe @25’, marking 25 years of connecting and transforming lives. As part of the promotion, 25 customer...

TECNO Spark Slim launched in Kenya: Available for pre-order at Ksh. 27,999

Samson NderiNovember 3, 2025

Smartphone manufacturer TECNO Mobile has announced the launch of the the TECNO Spark Slim in the Kenyan market. The Spark Slim brings a previously unveiled c...

Benson Kipruto & Hellen Obiri lead Kenya’s historic double podium sweep at 2025 New York City Marathon

Samson NderiNovember 3, 2025

Kenyan athletes delivered a spectacular and unprecedented performance at the 2025 New York City Marathon, claiming a historic double sweep of both the men's and...

KCB to acquire minority stake in Pesapal

Samson NderiNovember 3, 2025

KCB Group Plc has entered into an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Pesapal, the pioneering Kenyan digital payments company founded in 2009. The deal aim...

How to quickly set up the M-PESA App

Samson NderiNovember 1, 2025

The M-PESA App is your gateway to a smartphone powered mobile money experience, far surpassing the limits of the traditional SIM toolkit. If you’re ready to har...

NCBA projects 5% economic growth for Kenya in 2025, urges prudent policies

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

NCBA Group forecasts that Kenya's economy will expand by 5% in 2025, driven by stronger private sector credit, stable inflation, and increased government spendi...

KCB and Invest Kenya partner to streamline support for foreign investors

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

KCB Bank Kenya has signed a strategic partnership with the Kenya Investment Authority (Invest Kenya) to boost support and facilitation for foreign investors loo...

AXA, Old Mutual & EHS partner to launch a premium International medical cover

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

AXA Global Healthcare, Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya, and Executive Healthcare Solutions (EHS) have announced a new strategic collaboration. The partnershi...

Zoho makes advanced AI free, deploying agentic tools across all business apps

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

Zoho has announced a major expansion of its Artificial Intelligence capabilities, integrating powerful agentic AI features across its core business applications...

Co-operative Bank showcases tech for strategic liquidity management to finance bosses

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya today hosted a breakfast forum for 100 senior finance executives. The forum sought to address the global pressure on corporate tr...

Jumia Black Friday 2025 kicks off with offers on smartphones, TVs & home appliances, fashion

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

Jumia, Kenya's leading e-commerce platform, has officially launched its flagship Black Friday campaign. It will run from October 31st to November 30th, 2025. ...

Ethiopia turbocharges agricultural trade with launch of digital export certification platform

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

Ethiopian farmers and exporters can now apply for, receive, and send phytosanitary certificates entirely online following the successful launch of the country’s...

Kenya plans to expand Malindi Airport for tourism growth

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

The National government and the Kilifi County government are currently in talks to expand the Malindi International Airport. This infrastructure push is aimed a...

Equity Group’s Q3 net profit surges 32% to Ksh. 54.1B

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced that it has reported a Ksh. 54.1 billion net profit for the period ending September 30, 2025. This is a 32% year-on-year...

Equity Bank now lets walk-in customers exchange forex up to $5,000

Samson NderiOctober 29, 2025

Equity Bank has significantly streamlined its foreign exchange (FX) services, making transactions faster and more convenient for all customers. The bank has inc...

Safaricom 5G Home Internet devices are now available for sale at Naivas Supermarket

Samson NderiOctober 29, 2025

In a major push to deepen digital inclusion across Kenya, Safaricom has announced a strategic partnership with Naivas Supermarket to make its 5G Home Internet d...

EABL is raising Ksh. 11B in a corporate bond to capitalize on lower interest rates

Samson NderiOctober 29, 2025

East African Breweries PLC (EABL) is making a decisive return to the debt market, launching the first tranche of its new KES 20 billion Domestic Medium-Term Not...

Meta & Safaricom partner on Daraja fibre optic cable from Oman to Mombasa

Samson NderiOctober 28, 2025

Meta has partnered with Safaricom, selecting the East African telecommunications leader as the landing partner for its second high-capacity submarine fibre opti...