Samson Nderi

Microsoft launches AI to empower farmers with speech models in Kikuyu, Swahili & Maa

Samson NderiNovember 18, 2025

Microsoft Research has today unveiled Project Gecko, an initiative designed to build AI systems from the ground up. In a way that prioritizes local knowledge, l...

NBA returns to SuperSport & will also be available for streaming on Showmax

Samson NderiNovember 18, 2025

MultiChoice has announced the return of the National Basketball Association (NBA) to its SuperSport channels, alongside a debut on the Showmax streaming platfor...

Scorpion Kings, Okello Max & MiCasa to headline Blankets & Wine on Dec 21

Samson NderiNovember 18, 2025

The much-anticipated Blankets & Wine Kenyan Summer 2025 edition is scheduled for December 21st. The festival will be feature perfomances by Scorpion King...

Acorn launches secures Ksh. 2.2B in funding for its Build-To-Rent D-REIT

Samson NderiNovember 17, 2025

Acorn Holdings Limited has received authorization from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) for the establishment of the Acorn Build-To-Rent Development Real Est...

NCBA champions financial literacy & empowerment at exclusive Mombasa forum

Samson NderiNovember 17, 2025

NCBA Group concluded its highly successful “Meet, Mingle & Money Talks” customer engagement series with an exclusive forum held in Mombasa. The Mombasa for...

Maa FC & Maasai Starlets dominate Tujiamini Cheza Dimba South Rift tournament

Samson NderiNovember 17, 2025

Narok County’s local football powerhouses, Maa FC and Maasai Starlets FC, have been crowned regional champions of the Tujiamini Cheza Dimba South Rift tournamen...

Emirates to begin flying three times daily to Nairobi from March 2026

Samson NderiNovember 16, 2025

Emirates has announced a significant expansion of its Kenyan operations, introducing a third daily flight to Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)...

How Kenyans can apply to teach English in public schools in France

Samson NderiNovember 16, 2025

The French Embassy in Kenya has officially announced the opening of applications for the French Language Assistant Program (Programme des assistants de langue) ...

Safaricom announces a system upgrade for the Fuliza Platform

Samson NderiNovember 16, 2025

Safaricom PLC has issued a notice informing customers of a scheduled system upgrade for its popular Fuliza platform. The company has said that the upgrade is ai...

EPRA holds fuel prices steady for November-December cycle

Samson NderiNovember 15, 2025

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that the maximum retail prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will remain unchanged f...

M-KOPA co-founder alleges “unfair and manipulated” share buyback targeting Kenyan employees

Samson NderiNovember 14, 2025

Chad Larson, M-KOPA co-founder and shareholder, has filed a formal complaint with the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). He alleges a deeply concerning and unfair...

Co-operative Bank posts Ksh 21.6B Q3 net profit, announces first-ever interim dividend

Samson NderiNovember 14, 2025

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op Bank) has announced that it has posted a profit after tax of Ksh. 21.56 billion for the 9 month period ending 30th Septemb...

Proposed law seeks to end political patronage in diplomatic postings

Samson NderiNovember 14, 2025

A legislative proposal currently before the National Assembly is igniting a fierce debate over the future of Kenya's Foreign Service, aiming to redefine who rep...

DTB expands footprint, opens 92nd Kenyan branch in Kitui

Samson NderiNovember 14, 2025

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has officially announced the opening of a new branch in Kitui County. It is the 92nd branch in Kenya and its 161st across the East Afri...

Leaders converge at Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit to secure Kenya’s digital future

Samson NderiNovember 13, 2025

Safaricom today hosted the Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit 2025 at the Mövenpick Hotel. The forum brought together a critical mass of business leaders, governmen...

ShamiriAI launched to deliver mental health support to African Youth

Samson NderiNovember 13, 2025

Shamiri Institute has unveiled shamiriAI, an Artificial Intelligence platform for mental health support for young people across Africa. In Kenya, with a popu...

Google launches Gemini Pro Plan in Kenya, offering free access to university students

Samson NderiNovember 13, 2025

Google has officially launched its Gemini Pro Plan (Google AI Pro) in Kenya. As part of the launch, Google will provide eligible Kenyan university and colleg...

Airtel picks Nokia to build its fiber network in East and Central Africa

Samson NderiNovember 13, 2025

Airtel Africa, through its fiber service arm, Airtel Africa Telesonic, has selected Nokia to build a high-capacity terrestrial fiber network spanning East and C...

Importers take note: KRA automates bank Guarantees in iCMS

Samson NderiNovember 13, 2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a crucial public notice regarding the Automation of Bank Guarantees within its Integrated Customs Management System...

Sakaja

Nairobi County designates Sidian Bank as principal banker for health facilities

Samson NderiNovember 13, 2025

The Nairobi City County Government has announced a sudden and significant change regarding the banking operations for its health facilities, following a resolut...

Kenya’s Prof. Phoebe Okowa elected Judge of the International Court of Justice

Samson NderiNovember 13, 2025

In a landmark achievement for Kenya and the global legal community, the nation proudly announces the election of Prof. Phoebe Okowa as a Judge of the Internatio...

The ultimate Christmas movie streaming cheat sheet for 2025

Samson NderiNovember 13, 2025

Whether you’re a fan of festive classics, cheesy holiday romance, or action-packed winter adventures, this comprehensive Christmas Movies 2025 Streaming Cheat S...

EABL bond oversubscribed by 52.4%, raises Ksh. 16.76 billion

Samson NderiNovember 13, 2025

East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has concluded the first tranche of its new Ksh. 20 billion Domestic Medium-Term Note Programme, raising a total of Ksh. 16.76 ...

Farmer's Choice

Farmer’s Choice launches cookout series dubbed “Moments Made to Last”

Samson NderiNovember 12, 2025

Farmer’s Choice Limited has announced the successful launch of their Farmer’s Choice Cookout Series dubbed “Moments Made to Last”. The new experiential event...

I&M FX DIRECT platform launched for business forex trading

Samson NderiNovember 12, 2025

I&M Bank today announced the official launch of I&M FX DIRECT, an online foreign exchange trading platform set to transform how businesses in Kenya mana...

CBK reopens long-term treasury bonds to raise Ksh. 40 Billion

Samson NderiNovember 12, 2025

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the 8th Treasury Bond reopening for the Fiscal Year 2025/26, seeking to raise Ksh. 40 billion in a dual-tranche au...

Sportpesa Tujiamini Cheza Dimba tournament to land in Narok this Saturday

Samson NderiNovember 12, 2025

The Sportpesa Tujiamini Cheza Dimba tournament will arrive in the South Rift region on Saturday, November 15th at the William Ole Ntimama Stadium. This leg o...

ITC makes history by opening first regional office outside Geneva in Nairobi

Samson NderiNovember 12, 2025

The International Trade Centre (ITC) marked a significant turning point in its history with the official inauguration of its first-ever regional office outside ...

Equity Bank

Stay ahead of scams: Your essential guide to digital security from Equity Bank

Samson NderiNovember 11, 2025

As fraudsters employ more sophisticated tactics to steal your money, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), vigilance is more crucial than ever. ...

How to secure Africa’s $205 Billion crypto future from rising fraud

Samson NderiNovember 11, 2025

Cryptocurrency in Africa has evolved rapidly from a fringe financial activity into a major economic force, driven by economic volatility and a growing demand fo...

Mastercard Collection launched to elevate dining, travel & entertainment for EEMEA’s premium cardholders

Samson NderiNovember 11, 2025

Mastercard has officially launched "The Mastercard Collection" in the Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region. It introduces a new suite of enhanc...

KRA appoints George Obell as Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers Department

Samson NderiNovember 11, 2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. George Obell as the Commissioner for the Micro and Small Taxpayers (MST) Depar...

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...