Kenya squandering Ksh. 683B in annual export potential, new KAM study reveals
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), in partnership with the German Embassy and GIZ Kenya, today launched a Export Competitiveness Study revealing a ma...
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ALP secures CMA approval for East Africa’s first industrial USD REIT
Africa Logistics Properties Holdings Limited (ALPH) has received formal approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to establish the ALP Industrial Real E...
KRA appoints Brian Nyakeri & Alex Mwangi to lead its digital transformation & data-driven tax reforms
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced two high-level executive appointments.
The KRA Board has confirmed the appointments of Mr. Brian Omooria Nyak...
Britam Connect scales flood insurance to protect 20,000 households in Tana River
Britam Connect has announced the expansion of its Index-Based Flood Insurance program (IBFI program). The initiative aims to protect 20,000 vulnerable household...
Kenyan photographer Mwangi Kirubi (Mwarv) named finalist for World Sports Photography Awards 2026
Renowned Kenyan photographer Mwangi Kirubi, popularly known as Mwarv, has secured a prestigious spot as a finalist in the Motor Sports category of the World Spo...
Kenyan Crypto industry create new association ahead of new VASP licensing rules
Kenya's rapidly developing digital asset sector has taken a significant step toward self-regulation and compliance with the formation of a unified industry lobb...
AfDB & KCB Bank ink $100 million deal to supercharge Kenya’s green transition
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and KCB Bank Kenya (KCB) have finalized a landmark $100 million line of credit agreement. This financing is specifical...
Safarilink launches new Nairobi-Kisumu-Entebbe flight
Safarilink Airlines has officially inaugurated its highly anticipated daily flight route connecting Nairobi, Kisumu, and Entebbe, marking a significant mileston...
Supporting a loved one through addiction: Advice for Kenyan families
Across Kenya, more and more individuals are increasingly finding themselves struggling with addiction. From alcohol and drugs to gambling and prescription medic...
Safaricom raises Ksh. 20B from its corporate bond after staggering 175.7% over-subscription
Safaricom PLC has announced that its inaugural Ksh. 15 billion corporate bond has attracted applications totaling Ksh. 41.6 billion. The bond is part of the lar...
Standard Chartered Foundation & UNICEF GenU partner to secure decent jobs for young Kenyan women
The Standard Chartered Foundation (SCF) and UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (UNICEF GenU) have today announced a three-year partnership to secure 750 decent jobs ...
Absa launches solar-powered banking truck & Mall pods to bring services closer to customers
Absa Bank Kenya has expanded its network by unveiling two new service channels, the Branch on the Move and the Service Pod.
This rollout, combined with six new...
Africa’s creative leaders launch “Opportunity Africa” movement to reclaim continental narrative
Africa’s experts in communications, media, and branding has convened at the African Union (AU) Headquarters to address the continent’s significant image gap. Th...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Definitive match schedule, host cities & venues revealed
The stage is set for the biggest FIFA World Cup in history. The 2026 tournament, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, will feature an unprec...
Family Bank private capital raise oversubscribed at Ksh. 8B signalling investor confidence
Family Bank has successfully closed a private placement of ordinary shares, raising an impressive Ksh. 8 billion, significantly surpassing its target of Ksh. 6 ...
CFAO Mobility Kenya launches exclusive Hilux Owners Club
CFAO Mobility Kenya has officially launched the Hilux Owners Club. It is an exclusive membership program designed to reward, support, and foster a robust commun...
Njoroge Kibugu wins the 7th leg of the PGK Equator Tour
The seventh leg of the PGK Equator Tour at Sigona Golf Club concluded in a dramatic fashion on Sunday, with a spectacular showdown between brothers Njoroge Kibu...
Denmark & TradeMark Africa launch $30M partnership to drive sustainable and Inclusive Trade in Africa
Denmark and TradeMark Africa (TMA) have formally launched a significant five-year partnership, backed by DKK 200 million ($30 million), aimed at strengthening s...
Absa Bank sweeps the 2025 FiRe Awards winning overall award + 5 others
Absa Bank Kenya has cemented its position as a leader in financial transparency and accountability by being declared the Overall Winner of the 2025 Financial Re...
Top 10 podcasts in Kenya on Spotify in 2025
Kenyans are flocking to podcasts that reflect their lives, celebrate their vulnerability, and provide authentic local context, turning digital communities into ...
Kenya’s Zoza Sports Cast among winners in the 2025 TikTok Awards Africa
The TikTok Awards Africa, held in Johannesburg on December 6th, 2025, celebrated the continent's digital stars under the theme New Era, New Icons.
The event fe...
NCBA & HEVA Fund partner to unlock Ksh. 1B in financing for Kenya’s Creative Economy
NCBA Bank Kenya PLC and HEVA Fund have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch a comprehensive suite of financial products, directly addre...
PLP & UN Women propel 9,000 developers into Africa’s tech workforce, championing gender safety
The Power Learn Project Africa (PLP) announced that 9,000 young software developers have successfully completed their program. This latest cohort brings the tot...
Kenya Power announces new national electricity peak demand of 2,439 MW
Kenya Power has recorded a new all-time high in the country's electricity peak demand, reaching 2,439.06 Megawatts (MW). This milestone underscores the accelera...
Victory for Kenya’s banking sector as Supreme Court overturns withholding tax on card fees
The Supreme Court of Kenya has overturned a contentious 2020 Court of Appeal judgment that had imposed withholding tax on certain fees generated from card trans...
Mexico to play South Africa in first game of the FIFA World Cup 2026
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been dramatically accelerated. The Final Draw, held in Washington, D.C., has concluded, establishing the 12 groups ...
ICJ Kenya appoints Demas Kiprono as Executive Director
The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) has announced that it has appointed public interest lawyer and human rights advocate, ...
ODPC fines DTB Kenya & DTB Uganda Ksh. 500,000 for data privacy breach
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has ordered Diamond Trust Bank Kenya (DTB Kenya) and Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTB Uganda) to pay a total...
Access Bank & National Bank launch ‘W Initiative’ to turbocharge women’s entrepreneurship financing
Access Bank Kenya and National Bank of Kenya (NBK), both subsidiaries of Access Bank PLC, have announced the launch of the W Initiative. It is a platform design...
54 advocates recommended for conferment of the rank of Senior Counsel
The much-anticipated List of Senior Counsel has finally been released. The Committee on Senior Counsel Conferment and Privileges announced the names of 54 advoc...
Airtel Money customers can now send money to DTB tills & bank accounts
Airtel Money and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has announced a new partnership that will benefit both consumers and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
The...
Njerae & Watendawili in Spotify’s 2025 top 10 most-streamed Kenyan artists list
Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals a historic shift in Kenya's music consumption, with listeners dedicating over 180 million hours to streaming and heavily championin...
Major reorganization at Safaricom as Vodafone plans to acquire 15% stake from Kenyan Government
Safaricom PLC is set to undergo a significant restructuring of its ownership. A recent public announcement confirms a major transaction where Vodafone Kenya Lim...
Karen Country Club members vote to adopt major joining fee increases at recent AGM
A motion to significantly increase the joining fees at the Karen Country Club was proposed and subsequently passed by members at the recent Annual General Meeti...
Fingrow Capital slapped with Ksh. 200,000 fine by ODPC for exposing borrower’s financial data
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has ordered Fingrow Capital Limited to pay an administrative fine of Ksh. 200,000. The penalty was imposed...
Court orders KBC to erase staff facial recognition data, citing privacy breach
The Labour and Relations Court has issued a landmark ruling, ordering the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) to immediately delete all facial recognition data...
Platinum Credit fined Ksh. 400,000 for unsolicited marketing & data privacy breach
Platinum Credit, a micro-lender in Kenya, has been ordered to pay a penalty of Ksh. 400,000 to a Kenyan citizen. This is after being found guilty of unlawfully ...
KeNHA is hiring in 41 positions for national road management
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a significant recruitment drive. KeNHA is mandated with the responsibility of managing, developing, ...
RwandAir resumes direct Mombasa flights, boosting East African travel
RwandAir officially reinstated its direct service to Mombasa, Kenya marking the airline's return to the coastal city after a six-year hiatus, with the route las...
African storytelling goes Global as TidPix launches on LG Channels across Europe
TidPix has announced a significant expansion of its global digital footprint. The platform is now available on LG Channels across seven major European territori...
Pungulu Pa Productions announces inaugural PUNGULU PARTY! Kids Festival on Dec 7
Pungulu Pa Productions is ecstatic to invite families to the very first PUNGULU PARTY! Kids Festival, a vibrant celebration set to bring the magic of African cu...
Kenyan banks announce transition to new risk-based loan pricing framework
Kenyan banks have announced the adoption of the Revised Risk-Based Credit Pricing Model (RBCPM), a regulatory framework established by the Central Bank of Kenya...
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