Safaricom finally fixes eSIM transfer process, allowing customers to switch devices remotely

Samson NderiApril 26, 2026

In a major win for tech-savvy consumers and frequent phone upgraders, Safaricom has finally overhauled its rigid eSIM management system. The telecommunications ...

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KRA issues compliance warning to businesses ahead of crucial April deadline

Samson NderiApril 26, 2026

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched a compliance campaign, dispatching notices to businesses across the country to ensure tax obligations are met bef...

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Co-op Bank to shift to holding company structure after record FY 2025 profits

Samson NderiApril 24, 2026

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has officially announced a sweeping corporate restructuring plan that will see the lender transition into a non-operating holding...

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Kenya to reclaim Global stage as host of 2026 Internet Governance Forum

Samson NderiApril 24, 2026

Kenya has been selected to host the 21st Global Internet Governance Forum (IGF) from December 14–18, 2026. Kenya will become the first African nation to host th...

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WPP Scangroup’s crisis deepens as Ksh. 713M loss highlights 4 year decline

Samson NderiApril 24, 2026

WPP Scangroup, the Nairobi-listed marketing and communication giant, is facing its most turbulent period in decades. The group’s full-year results for 2025 r...

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Soren Investment & Auron Holdings acquire majority stake in Gulf African Bank

Samson NderiApril 24, 2026

Dubai-based Soren Investment Company has officially emerged as the controlling shareholder of Gulf African Bank (GAB). The move follows a landmark deal that see...

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Britam unveils new life insurance plan to bolster wealth preservation

Samson NderiApril 24, 2026

Britam has officially launched its Lifetime Whole Life Insurance Plan. The new product is designed to provide Kenyans with a permanent life insurance solution t...

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WhatsApp Ads officially land in Kenya

Samson NderiApril 24, 2026

For years, WhatsApp’s interface remained a sanctuary from the digital billboards that define Facebook and Instagram. However, that era has officially ended. As ...

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Kenyan golfer Karanga Michael is now a pro

Samson NderiApril 24, 2026

The landscape of Kenyan golf shifted this week as one of the country’s most formidable talents, Karanga Michael, officially announced his transition from the am...

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PGK Equator Tour season 2 tees off at the Vet Lab Sports Club

Samson NderiApril 24, 2026

The quest for professional golfing excellence in Kenya reached a new milestone this week as the second edition of the Professional Golfers of Kenya Equator Tour...

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Investors flock to Kenya’s 91-day T-bills with 230% subscription

Samson NderiApril 24, 2026

The Kenyan debt market is witnessing a sharp divergence in investor sentiment. In the latest Treasury Bill auction for the week ending April 27, 2026, the Centr...

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New AMWIK report reveals persistent gender disparities in Kenya’s media industry

Samson NderiApril 24, 2026

Despite decades of advocacy and a visible increase in female journalists entering the field, a landmark report released by the Association of Media Women in Ken...

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“Bad Girls of the Bible” play returns on May 29-31 at the Nairobi Baptist Church

Samson NderiApril 24, 2026

In a world that often labels people by their worst mistakes, the ChemiChemi Players are inviting audiences to look again. Following a sold-out and critically ac...

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Sigona Golf Club set to host thrilling 9th leg of NCBA Golf Series

Samson NderiApril 23, 2026

The 2026 NCBA Golf Series continues its momentum this weekend as it heads to the pristine fairways of Sigona Golf Club for the ninth leg of the season. Over 260...

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Mama Rachel Specialist Hospital nears completion with 91% of works executed

Samson NderiApril 20, 2026

Construction of the Mama Rachel Specialist Hospital, formerly known as Mutuini Hospital, has hit the 91% completion mark. With structural works and final painti...

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Equity Bank leads in the top 25 most valuable Kenyan brands list

Samson NderiApril 20, 2026

The latest annual report by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy, has revealed a shifting landscape in the Kenyan corporate sector. ...

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Absa Bank & World Navi partner to offer 100% vehicle import financing

Samson NderiApril 20, 2026

Absa Bank Kenya has announced a strategic partnership with Japanese-based global vehicle exporter, World Navi. Delivered through Absa’s Asset-Based Finance (AB...

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KNCHR unveils draft guidelines for national reparations

Samson NderiApril 20, 2026

In a landmark move toward healing national wounds, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has released its Draft Reparation Guidelines, providing...

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ODPC rules against unauthorized use of personal data in Social Media marketing

Samson NderiApril 19, 2026

In a significant determination for digital privacy rights, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has ruled on Complaint No. 1724 of 2025, involv...

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High Court declares that legal pleadings drafted by AI are illegal in Kenya

Samson NderiApril 19, 2026

In a landmark decision that highlights the tension between rapid technological advancement and traditional legal frameworks, the High Court of Kenya has set asi...

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Nairobi County appoints Calvince ‘Gaucho’ Okoth to Mama Lucy Hospital board

Samson NderiApril 19, 2026

In a move that has sparked significant conversation across the city’s political landscape, the Nairobi City County government has officially appointed Calvince ...

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BasiGo begins local assembly of its Ma3e electric matatus

Samson NderiApril 19, 2026

Electric mobility company BasiGo has officially commenced the local assembly of its Ma3e electric vans (matatus). This initiative, launched in partnership with ...

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KRA replaces nil returns with “No Obligation” PINs for students & the unemployed

Samson NderiApril 18, 2026

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced a PIN with No Obligation status, effectively ending the mandatory requirement to file annual Nil Returns for sp...

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How Kenyan creatives can resolve IP & copyright disputes via the Copyright Tribunal

Samson NderiApril 17, 2026

For many artists, musicians, and authors in Kenya, the legal side of creativity can feel like a daunting maze. From licensing disputes to the unauthorized use o...

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The Oversight Lab blasts Meta & Sama following 1,108 layoffs in Kenya

Samson NderiApril 17, 2026

In a scathing response to the sudden redundancy notice issued by Sama, digital rights group The Oversight Lab has issued a statement of solidarity with affected...

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SuperSport to broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches across Africa

Samson NderiApril 17, 2026

SuperSport and DStv have confirmed that every moment of the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 will be broadcast live to subscribers across English and Portuguese-spe...

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Safaricom apologizes after My OneApp leaves diaspora customers in the dark

Samson NderiApril 17, 2026

Safaricom PLC has issued a formal apology following a wave of technical frustrations surrounding its app, My OneApp. The apology comes on the heels of a rocky ...

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LOLC Microfinance directors face prosecution after public shaming former employee

Samson NderiApril 17, 2026

In a landmark ruling that signals an end to corporate impunity regarding data privacy, the directors of LOLC Kenya Microfinance Bank Limited are facing potentia...

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MultiChoice Talent Factory graduates 19 filmmakers from the class of 2025/26

Samson NderiApril 16, 2026

MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy (MTF Academy) today officially ushered 19 filmmakers into the professional arena. The graduating cohort, representing Keny...

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LG launches 2026 QNED evo Mini LED lineup feat massive 115 inch model

Samson NderiApril 16, 2026

LG Electronics (LG) has rolled out its 2026 QNED evo Mini LED lineup, headlined by a record-breaking 115 inch flagship model. The new range leverages LG’s late...

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Daudi Anguka’s new TV show “Mizani” is now streaming on Showmax

Samson NderiApril 16, 2026

Daudi Anguka has built his career on telling Coast-rooted stories that refuse to be ignored. With Mizani, his drama thriller and first Showmax-commissioned se...

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Aga Khan extends reach with opening of new specialty clinic in Gigiri

Samson NderiApril 16, 2026

The Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi (AKUH-N) has officially inaugurated its new Specialty and Executive Clinic in the Gigiri district. The new clinic is d...

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Craft Silicon launches TouristTap in Kenya to help tourists handle local payments

Samson NderiApril 16, 2026

Craft Silicon has launched a new digital payment platform, TouristTap, to tap into the tourism payment market in Kenya. The platform aims to make it easier f...

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EPRA reduces fuel prices by 13% after public uproar over hefty price hike

Samson NderiApril 16, 2026

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a reduction in pump prices effective immediately. The revision follows a presidential directi...

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List of private universities eligible for HELB funding in the 2026 cycle

Samson NderiApril 16, 2026

The landscape of higher education financing in Kenya continues to evolve as the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) officially op...

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CBK licenses 32 more digital loan companies

Samson NderiApril 15, 2026

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has further solidified its oversight of the financial technology sector, announcing the licensing of 32 additional Digital Credi...

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New CBK draft policy targets predatory lending & data misuse

Samson NderiApril 15, 2026

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has officially opened the floor for public discourse on the Draft Financial Consumer Protection Framework. With the deadline fo...

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Petrol & Diesel prices in Kenya jump by Ksh. 28.69 & Ksh. 40.30 per litre

Samson NderiApril 14, 2026

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a significant hike in fuel prices for the April–May 2026 cycle. Driven by a massive spike ...

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Madica expands portfolio with 3 new African pre-seed investments

Samson NderiApril 14, 2026

Madica has announced new investments in three tech-enabled ventures i.e. Kilimo Fresh, Hakimu, and Biovana. Each startup has secured up to $200,000 in funding ...

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Duncan Kung’u wins the Ruiru Sports Club Captain’s Prize 2026

Samson NderiApril 14, 2026

The Ruiru Sports Club was a hive of activity this past weekend as a massive field of 334 golfers converged for the prestigious Captain’s Prize 2026. Amidst the ...

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Absa Bank & Transafrica Motors partner to drive growth in transport and logistics

Samson NderiApril 14, 2026

Absa Bank Kenya has announced a new partnership with Transafrica Motors (TAM), a leading distributor of commercial vehicles. The collaboration aims to empower b...

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CFAO Mobility bolsters logistics for Grain Industries with Sinotruk fleet delivery

Samson NderiApril 14, 2026

CFAO Mobility Kenya has reaffirmed its status as a premier strategic mobility partner following the delivery of twelve Sinotruk H2 trucks to Grain Industries Li...

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