Congo Brazzaville to host first AfDB annual meetings under new President Sidi Ould Tah

Samson NderiSeptember 23, 2025

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Republic of Congo have officially launched preparations for the Bank’s 2026 Annual Meetings with the signing o...

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Kenyans to get free entry to National Parks on World Tourism Day

Samson NderiSeptember 23, 2025

In a move to commemorate World Tourism Day, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced free entry for all citizens to national parks, reserves, and sanctuar...

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Britam’s BetaLab Regional Startup Challenge 2025 launched to power East African innovation

Samson NderiSeptember 23, 2025

Britam's BetaLab has officially unveiled its Regional Startup Challenge 2025, an ambitious initiative designed to foster and accelerate the growth of establishe...

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CBK establishes new cyber security operations centre

Samson NderiSeptember 23, 2025

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the establishment of the Banking Sector Cybersecurity Operations Centre (BS-SOC), a new initiative aimed at en...

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NSE updates margin requirements for Equity Futures

Samson NderiSeptember 23, 2025

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has implemented new initial margin requirements and contract sizes for single stock and equity futures. The changes, outli...

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SHA caps overseas treatment at Ksh. 500,000 under new health framework

Samson NderiSeptember 23, 2025

The Kenyan government, through the new Social Health Authority (SHA), has unveiled a structured framework for citizens seeking specialized medical treatment abr...

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Tanzanian crackdown on foreign activists sparks regional human rights crisis

Samson NderiSeptember 23, 2025

A series of alleged abuses against foreign activists and legal professionals in Tanzania has ignited a regional human rights crisis, raising significant concern...

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New $100,000 H-1B visa fee poses new barrier for Kenyans seeking US jobs

Samson NderiSeptember 23, 2025

A recent U.S. presidential proclamation has created a new and significant financial barrier for foreign professionals, including those from Kenya, hoping to...

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KETRACO appoints Kipkemoi Kibias as acting CEO, replaces John Mativo

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2025

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has appointed Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias as its new acting Managing Director and CEO, effective Septe...

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KCB sinks Tusker in SportPesa League opener as Kapaito misfires

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2025

The 2025/26 SportPesa League season kicked off with a bang at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, as KCB secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Tu...

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Kenya to host 2025 COMESA summit in Nairobi on October 7-9

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2025

Kenya will host the 2025 Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Summit from October 7-9, 2025, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (...

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King Promise & Mr Eazi reunite on new single, “See What We’ve Done”

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2025

Music stars King Promise and Mr Eazi have reunited on their new single, “See What We’ve Done,” now available on all digital platforms. Released via Empawa A...

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Kenya to host continental Baseball and Softball qualifiers after historic championship success

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2025

Kenya has been selected to host the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Africa Continental Qualifiers, a significant achievement that establishes the c...

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UN Women, ITU & AUC empower Kenyan girls with coding skills through AGCCI initiative

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2025

Through the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI), UN Women Kenya, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the African Union Commission (AU...

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M-Pesa Foundation invests Ksh. 110M in maternal health units in Migori & Nyamira

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2025

Residents of Migori and Nyamira counties will now have better access to quality maternal health services thanks to a Ksh. 110 million investment by the M-Pe...

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Sun King opens customer experience center in Kisumu to serve Western Kenya

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2025

Sun King, a provider of off-grid solar solutions, has officially opened its first customer experience center in Kisumu. The new center aims to bring clean a...

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178 youth graduate from KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri Programme in Marsabit

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2025

One hundred and seventy-eight young people from Marsabit County have graduated from the KCB Foundation and Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works (YAW) ...

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Samsung launches 100 inch Neo QLED AI TV in Kenya

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2025

Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched its new flagship television, the 2025 NEO QLED 100-inch AI TV (S-QA100QN80FUXKE). Unveiled at the Glee Hotel...

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Safaricom announces major M-PESA system upgrade; maintenance to take place on September 22

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2025

Safaricom PLC has announced a scheduled system upgrade for M-PESA, its largest since 2015, marking a significant milestone in the service's 18-year history....

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AfDB takes over Africa’s Natural Capital secretariat to boost climate-resilient growth

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2025

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has assumed the role of hosting the Secretariat of the Africa Natural Capital Accounting Community of Practice (Africa N...

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How to migrate playlists from Spotify to Apple Music

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2025

Apple has rolled out a new music transfer tool, now available almost everywhere Apple Music operates. This feature, developed in partnership with the popula...

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Google to provide free AI tools to African college students

Samson NderiSeptember 20, 2025

Google has announced that it will provide advanced AI tools to college students (aged 18 or older) in countries including Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nige...

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Kenya champions cultural festivals to boost local tourism

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, has emphasized the vital role of local cultural festivals in driving domestic tourism and celebrating...

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Nyashinski debuts new album Yariasu live at exclusive Johnnie Walker event

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

Nyashinski premiered his highly anticipated album, Yariasu, at an exclusive live listening party hosted by Johnnie Walker at the Microbrewery on September 1...

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Bien’s Alusa Continua tour nears epic finale in Nairobi

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

The energy around Bien-Aimé’s Alusa Continua tour is at an all-time high as the celebrated Kenyan artist heads toward his highly anticipated finale in Nairo...

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Investors uncover major opportunities in DRC’s agriculture, manufacturing & logistics

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

Delegates on a five-day trade mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are discovering significant and untapped opportunities in the country's agri...

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Smart Applications International named a Superbrand, honored for excellence in healthcare technology

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

Smart Applications International (Smart), a leader in healthcare information technology, has been officially recognized as a Superbrand, affirming its reput...

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BrighterMonday & Mastercard Foundation partner to equip North Rift youth with soft skills and AI career tools

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

BrighterMonday Kenya, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is launching a new initiative under its Generation Kazi Program to combat youth unemplo...

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Kenya’s wealthy show strong interest in passion investments

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

A new report by Stanbic Bank and Knight Frank Kenya reveals that Kenya's high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are increasingly turning to passion investments such...

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EPRA urges Africa to embrace technology for upstream petroleum operations

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) of Kenya is urging African countries to adopt technology-driven operations in the upstream petroleum sector...

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SKY Girls Kenya launches innovative board game to empower adolescent girls

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

SKY Girls Kenya has launched HOW TO FIND YOUR SKY, a new board game designed to help adolescent girls navigate real-world pressures and negative influences....

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Jambojet celebrates flying 9 million passengers, driven by booming domestic travel

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

Jambojet, Africa's leading low-cost airline, has reached a major milestone, having flown 9 million passengers since it began operations in 2014. The airline...

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Kenya’s Carol Ofafa & Elly Savatia among finalists in the 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

Four groundbreaking innovators have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Africa Prize, the continent's largest award dedicated to fostering engineering a...

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Equity & MoneyGram partner to offer 50% discount on International transfers

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

In a new partnership, Equity Bank and MoneyGram are making it cheaper and easier for customers and non-customers to send money abroad. From September to Decembe...

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Visa offers priority ticket pre-sale for AFCON Morocco 2025

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

Visa, a proud official partner of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), is giving its cardholders an exclusive opportunity to secure their tickets ...

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Xbox Game Camp Africa returns for a third year to support game developers

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

Xbox Game Camp Africa is returning for its third year, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing the continent's burgeoning video game industry. In collaboration ...

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Samsung launches Galaxy A17 & Galaxy Buds Core in Kenya

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially launched the Galaxy A17 smartphone and the Galaxy Buds Core in Kenya, bringing new smartphone and audio innovatio...

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OPPO Kenya & LOOP renew partnership with exclusive cashback offer

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

OPPO Kenya and LOOP have announced the renewal of their partnership, offering customers an exclusive 10% cashback on all OPPO device purchases. The deal, wh...

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Kenya launches strategic tourism push in South Africa with Thompsons Holidays

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

Kenya is making a major move to attract more visitors from South Africa with a new strategic tourism marketing campaign. The initiative, led by the Kenya Touris...

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Uber launches ‘Uber Safari’ as it celebrates 10 years in Kenya

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

As part of its 10th-anniversary celebration in Kenya, Uber has launched Uber Safari, an innovative new product category designed to make exploring Nairobi Natio...

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Bank of Agriculture & Afreximbank sign landmark US$1B deal to empower Nigerian farmers

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a landmark agreement for a US$1 billion financing program. The deal, ...

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Court to deliver judgment in BAKE’s Cybercrimes Case in February 2026

Samson NderiSeptember 18, 2025

The long-awaited decision in the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) petition against the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act will be delivered on February 27,...

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