Roam & Keep It Cool launch cold-chain distribution network with solar power & electric bikes

Samson NderiJuly 5, 2025

Roam and Keep It Cool (KIC) have partnered to launch a cold-chain distribution network, powered by solar-powered refrigeration and electric delivery motorcycles...

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New era at UN Global Compact Kenya as Absa CEO Abdi Mohamed takes over as Chair

Samson NderiJuly 5, 2025

UN Global Compact Network Kenya has announced changes in its board, marking a new chapter in advancing corporate sustainability in Kenya. Abdi Mohamed, Chief...

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AI connectivity: Bridging the gap between data and decision-making

Samson NderiJuly 4, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms raw data into actionable insights. Enterprises are strategically deploying AI to drive innovation, improve customer expe...

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NCBA SACCO forum tackles governance as SACCOs lose Ksh. 3B annually to fraud

Samson NderiJuly 3, 2025

NCBA has today hosted its annual SACCO Banking Customer Empowerment Forum at Serena Hotel, Nairobi. The forum brought together leaders across Kenya’s cooperativ...

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BrighterMonday report reveals critical gap in AI and digital Skills

Samson NderiJuly 3, 2025

A new report by BrighterMonday Kenya has revealed that up to 65% of hard skills listed for the most common jobs in the country can now be automated by AI. The f...

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Over 50 Kenyan pros tee off in inaugural PGK Equator Tour at Ruiru Sports Club

Samson NderiJuly 3, 2025

The Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) Equator Tour has officially kicked off today at Ruiru Sports Club. More than fifty of Kenya’s professional golfers are t...

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KNH tackles power costs & outages with EIB Global backed solar plan

Samson NderiJuly 3, 2025

The European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB Global, will help Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) expand and green its energy supply. EIB Global will advis...

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Kenya Airways expands UK footprint with new direct flights to London Gatwick

Samson NderiJuly 3, 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ) has officially launched direct flights from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to London's Gatwick Airport (LGW). The inaug...

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Healthcare boost for Machakos as 120-bed Tala Hospital opens its doors

Samson NderiJuly 3, 2025

The Tala Hospital has officially been opened in Tala town, Machakos County offering a wide range of outpatient, diagnostic, and specialist services. It has a...

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Safaricom customers can now redeem Bonga Points to buy biodigesters

Samson NderiJuly 2, 2025

Safaricom has announced that their customers can now redeem their Bonga Points to acquire biodigesters. They can also donate points to farmers across Kenya to e...

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Kenya’s average commercial bank lending rate dropped to 15.44% in May 2025

Samson NderiJuly 2, 2025

The latest data on commercial banks' average interest rates for May 2025 reveals a varied landscape across Kenya's commercial banks, for both lending and deposi...

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Equity Group overhauls board, appointing 6 Global finance & development leaders

Samson NderiJuly 2, 2025

Equity Group Plc has announced a significant refresh of its Board of Directors following its 20th Annual General Meeting. It has appointed six new Independent N...

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Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways Partner to expand global network, adding more flights & new routes

Samson NderiJuly 1, 2025

Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways have signed an MoU confirming their intention to enter into a strategic partnership. It will include a comprehensive codeshare a...

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DTB commits to empowering 100,000 schoolgirls with menstrual health support by 2030

Samson NderiJuly 1, 2025

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has announced a commitment to support 100,000 schoolgirls across Kenya with sustainable menstrual health products and hygiene education...

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EABC & AfDB sign $1M deal to boost manufacturing in East Africa

Samson NderiJuly 1, 2025

The East African Business Council (EABC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a USD 1 million grant agreement to drive sustainable industrializat...

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Kenya Airways & Visa partner to launch co-branded cards with exclusive traveler perks

Samson NderiJuly 1, 2025

Visa and Kenya Airways (KQ) have announced a co-brand agreement aimed at enhancing the travel experience for customers and promoting the adoption of digital pay...

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Equity Bank expands footprint with 4 new branches in Bungoma, Kajiado, Mombasa & Kitui

Samson NderiJuly 1, 2025

Equity Bank has announced that it has opened new branches in Bungoma, Kajiado, Mombasa, and Kitui counties as part of its expansion push. The new branches are s...

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Safaricom Ethiopia hits 10M customers, backed by $2.27B investment & job creation

Samson NderiJuly 1, 2025

Safaricom Ethiopia has reached a major milestone, serving 10 million 90 days active customers across Ethiopia, just four years after receiving its license to op...

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Subterranea & Jimmy Gathu win awards at the 2025 Zanzibar International Film Festival

Samson NderiJuly 1, 2025

Showmax Originals won multiple awards at the 2025 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF). The festival, a renowned celebration of global cinema, took place...

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Equity Bank’s German Desk unlocks new German investment into East Africa

Samson NderiJuly 1, 2025

Equity Bank's German Desk initiative is bearing fruit just eight months after its launch, with progress in enhancing trade and investment relations between East...

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NCBA simplifies path to homeownership with immersive property bus tour

Samson NderiJuly 1, 2025

NCBA hosted its annual Property Bus Tour on Saturday, June 28, 2025, offering a personalised experience for prospective homeowners and property investors. Th...

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How NCBA’s green loans are reshaping Kenya’s sustainable future

Samson NderiJuly 1, 2025

As Kenya grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the role of financial institutions in fostering a sustainable future has never been more critic...

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PAPSSCARD launched by Afreximbank to expand card payments in Africa

Samson NderiJune 30, 2025

Afreximbank has announced that it has PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme. It was unveiled on June 27 at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetin...

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Glee Hotel Nairobi receives executive level certification from Safehotels Alliance

Samson NderiJune 30, 2025

Glee Hotel Nairobi has been awarded Executive Level Certification by Safehotels Alliance, an international safety and security standard available to hotels glob...

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You can now shop from Carrefour through Uber Eats

Samson NderiJune 30, 2025

Uber Eats has announced a partnership with Carrefour where its customers would be able to shop from the supermarket through their platform and have it delivered...

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How to own the Nissan Navara Double Cab with financing from NCBA Bank

Samson NderiJune 30, 2025

NCBA Bank has partnered with Crown Motors to make owning the Nissan Navara Double Cab easier than ever. Through this partnership, customers can now access fi...

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Jambojet crowned as the leading budget airline in Africa at the 2025 World Travel Awards

Samson NderiJune 30, 2025

Jambojet has been awarded as the leading budget airline in Africa 2025 by the World Travel Awards 2025. This is the fourth consecutive year that the airline has...

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Minet targets Eldoret’s SME sector with new branch location

Samson NderiJune 30, 2025

Minet has officially relocated its Eldoret office to a more accessible and strategically situated commercial hub within the city. The new location offers enhanc...

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TikTok appoints Kenya’s Dr. Claire Kinuthia as mental health ambassador, expands mental health fund to Africa

Samson NderiJune 30, 2025

TikTok hosted its inaugural Digital Well-being Summit in Johannesburg, bringing together policymakers, mental health experts, NGOs, and industry leaders in Afri...

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SBM Bank cardholders to enjoy exclusive discounts at Serena Hotels in new partnership

Samson NderiJune 30, 2025

SBM Bank Kenya and Serena Hotels have unveiled a partnership aimed at enhancing value for cardholders while invigorating Kenya’s tourism and hospitality sectors...

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Kenya Airways wins 4 awards at the 2025 World Travel Awards

Samson NderiJune 30, 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ) has won four awards at the 2025 World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony. The event was held at the Johari Rotana in Dar e...

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Kenya’s ICT sector sees growth in early 2025, mobile subscriptions hit 76.2 Million

Samson NderiJune 30, 2025

Kenya's ICT sector demonstrated significant growth in the first quarter of 2025 (Jan 1 2025 - March 31, 2025). There were notable increases in mobile connectivi...

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Dr. George Elombi appointed as the president of Afreximbank

Samson NderiJune 28, 2025

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has appointed Dr. George Elombi as the next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. He becomes the fourth Pre...

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Kenya’s Nicole Tikolo wins in the 2025 Fashanne Awards

Samson NderiJune 28, 2025

Kenyan fashion design student Nicole Tikolo has won an award in the 2025 Fashanne Awards in the United Kingdom. Her collection, Urembo wa Pwani (Swahili for The...

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Kibera Soccer Women FC win the 2025 FKF Women Cup

Samson NderiJune 28, 2025

Kibera Soccer Women FC have been crowned the new FKF Women’s Cup Champions after beating Vihiga Queens. Kibera won 1-0 in a tightly contested match played today...

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Mercy Kwambai & Samson Lemayan win the 2025 Lewa Safari Marathon

Samson NderiJune 28, 2025

Mercy Kwambai and Samson Lemayan have won the 25th Edition of the Lewa Safari Marathon which was held today at the Lewa Conservancy in Meru County. Mercy Kwa...

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The steps Kenya & Equity Bank are taking to empower & finance MSMEs

Samson NderiJune 27, 2025

The Kenyan government in liaison with Equity Bank, has committed to supporting MSMEs through enhanced capacity building, improved access to financing and expand...

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Underdogs Kibera Soccer to clash with Giants Vihiga Queens in FKF Women’s Cup final

Samson NderiJune 27, 2025

It is all systems go for the FKF Women’s Cup Final between Kibera Soccer Women’s FC and Vihiga Queens FC, taking place on Saturday, 28th June 2025, at Afraha St...

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Faith Kipyegon registers 4:06:91 breaking own record in under 4 min mile attempt

Samson NderiJune 26, 2025

Faith Kipyegon attempted to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes at Stade Charléty in Paris. The Kenyan athletic icon already has the worl...

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1 in 5 Kenyan teens at risk for mental health challenges, new study shows

Samson NderiJune 26, 2025

A new study has revealed a startling statistic, that one in five Kenyan teens has been exposed to four or more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), putting the...

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Safaricom backs Faith Kipyegon’s 4 Minute Mile Challenge with affordable YouTube bundle

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

Safaricom has announced a special data bundle in support of Kenya’s athletics icon and brand ambassador, Faith Kipyegon. The data bundle will be active as she a...

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Priscilla Lecomte & Boris Motte win the 2025 Nomadic XC Triathlon

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

The Kenyan South Coast triathlon season kicked off with a bang at the Nomadic XC Triathlon, a challenging event known for its diverse terrain. It is a spin-off ...

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