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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Crypto platform, Luno, relaunches in Kenya

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

Luno has announced that it has relaunched its services in Kenya as part of its Africa growth strategy. The launch introduces a way for Kenyans to buy, sell, and...

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Kenya bans 77 harmful pesticides, restricts 202 & halts imports of 151 others pending assessment

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has just completed a review of pesticides used across the country, leading to the withdrawal of 77 harmful...

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How NCBA’s digital loans are powering Kenya’s economy

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

Mobile phone have democratized many things including access to information, but in Kenya the main attraction is access to credit. At the heart of this transform...

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Africa can learn from Kenya’s electrification success, says new BCG report

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

A recent report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled, Powering Prosperity Through Energy Access, spotlights Kenya's significant strides in energy and off...

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BURN, TDB Group to expand access to clean cooking in Mozambique, DRC & Zambia

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

BURN has signed an agreement with the Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) to scale access to clean cooking in Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of Co...

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2nd Business Ecosystems Summit to be hosted in Kisumu on August 6-8, 2025

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

The Business Ecosystem Summit (BES) will be hosted in Kisumu on 6-8 August 2025 with the aim of enhancing regional cooperation, exposing investment opportunitie...

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KCB CEO Paul Russo is the new Chairperson of the Kenya Bankers Association

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

Commercial banks have elected KCB Group Chief Executive Officer, Paul Russo, as the new Chairperson of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), the umbrella body of...

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Emirates partners with Uber for seamless airport transfers for travellers

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

Emirates and Uber have announced a strategic partnership to enable the seamless transfer of travellers to and from airports where the airline operates. The MoU ...

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Ogilvy Africa wins Advertising Agency of the Year at 2025 ACOYA Awards

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

Ogilvy Africa Network has been awarded as one of the winners in the 2025 edition of the Africa Company of the Year Awards (ACOYA Awards). The ACOYA Awards a...

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NCBA officially opens its 99th branch in Kawangware

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

NCBA has today opened its 99th branch in Kawangware as part of its plan to bring banking services closer to underserved communities. During the branch openin...

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Tareq Muhmood appointed as Visa President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

Visa has announced that it has appointed Tareq Muhmood as the Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA). Muhmood succeed...

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Mastercard & enza partner to enable fintech innovation across Africa

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

Mastercard and enza have announced a partnership to connect fintech companies across Africa to the Mastercard network. The collaboration will enable fintech pla...

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Applications are open for AWS 2025 Generative AI Accelerator for startups

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened applications for the third cohort of the AWS Generative AI Accelerator (GAIA). It is an eight-week program designed to scal...

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MultiChoice Talent Factory, Sony host cinematography masterclass for filmmakers in East Africa

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa Academy, in collaboration with Cameras Africa and Sony Middle East and Africa, recently hosted a two-day Advanc...

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Kenya intensifies Europe tourism push, targeting 12.5% growth in 2025

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

Air connectivity and safety assurances are the crucial factors for Kenya's strategy to draw more European visitors as the country targets a 12.5% increase in ar...

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Emma Mong’ute calls for policy revolution for Kenyan widows ahead of International Widows Day

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

As International Widows Day, June 23, approaches, Emma Mong'ute, a leader with the Nguvu Collective and founder of the Amandla MEK Foundation, is spearheading a...

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Yellow Card Partners with Visa to expand stablecoin adoption in emerging economies

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

Yellow Card has partnered with Visa to drive the cross-border payments and financial infrastructure across emerging markets where Yellow Card is licensed to ope...

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Italy commits to helping revive Kenya’s leather industry

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

Italy has committed to reviving the leather and tanning industry in Kenya and across the wider East and Central African region. This will be done Equity Group a...

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Engage Communications among winners in the SABRE Awards Africa 2025

Samson NderiJune 18, 2025

The 2025 Africa SABRE Awards took place on June 12 in Mombasa, Kenya at the PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Convention Centre & Spa. Among the winners we...

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CFAO Mobility, Almasi Financial Services to offer 95% sharia-compliant loans for commercial vehicles

Samson NderiJune 18, 2025

CFAO Mobility Kenya and Almasi Financial Services Limited have partnered give customers access to 90% financing to purchase commercial vehicles payable within 6...

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Campaign to criminalize Femicide amidst escalating crisis

Samson NderiJune 18, 2025

Kenya is grappling with an escalating femicide crisis, prompting a powerful new social justice campaign, Project Red Lipstick. This initiative, developed by Ogi...

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Kenya has a new anti-money laundering law that covers virtual assets

Samson NderiJune 18, 2025

President William Ruto has signed into law the **Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025. This comes just days aft...

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Air France introduces the Airbus A350-900 on the Paris–Nairobi route, increasing seat capacity by 16%

Samson NderiJune 18, 2025

Air France has introduced the Airbus A350-900 on its Paris–Nairobi route, growing its seat capacity in response to growing demand for both business and leisure ...

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Airtel Africa recommits to ESG & Digital Inclusion with 2025 Sustainability Report

Samson NderiJune 18, 2025

Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications and mobile money service provider across 14 African nations, has released its 2025 Sustainability Report. The report...

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Safaricom 4G and 5G WiFi prices for 2025

Samson NderiJune 18, 2025

In Kenya today, fast internet is essential for everything from working at home to watching movies. Safaricom is a leader in providing this internet, constantly ...

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Safaricom Home Fibre prices for 2025

Samson NderiJune 17, 2025

The Safaricom Home Fibre service provides Internet via fibre to homes all over the country in Kenya. It is available in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eld...

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Nearly 8 in 10 Kenyans targeted by digital fraud, TransUnion Reports

Samson NderiJune 17, 2025

A staggering 82% of Kenyans reported being targeted by email, online, phone call, or text message fraud between August and December 2024, according to a recent ...

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Britam’s BetaLab invests Ksh. 5M in Oye to connect Boda Riders with insurance & fuel credit

Samson NderiJune 17, 2025

BetaLab has invested Ksh. 5 million into Oye, a Kenyan fintech, to boost access to insurance and ease fuel costs for the country’s two million boda boda drivers...

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Del Monte Kenya joins Global Compact

Samson NderiJune 17, 2025

Del Monte Kenya Limited has announced that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. As a mem...

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NCBA, Safaricom, Visa + others back PGK’s professional golf player development program

Samson NderiJune 17, 2025

The Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) in partnership with multiple stakeholders has launched its Player Development Program (PDP) which includes a competitive...

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Dance Life Festival 2025 to be on July 4-6 in Nairobi

Samson NderiJune 16, 2025

The Dance Life Festival 2025 is set to return to Nairobi from July 4th to 6th. It will feature over 30 professional dancers, 5 international acts, and a diverse...

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betPawa hands over FKF Women’s Cup trophy ahead of finals on June 29 in Nakuru

Samson NderiJune 16, 2025

betPawa has officially handed over the FKF Women’s Cup Trophy to the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). The final is set to take place at Africa Stadium, Nakuru o...

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EPRA DG Daniel Kiptoo appointed as Vice Chair of Global energy regulatory body, ICER

Samson NderiJune 16, 2025

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria has been appointed as the Vice Chair of the International Confedera...

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