The U.S. using Kenya as an Ebola quarantine zone is medical neocolonialism

Zenia ObamoMay 27, 2026

As a rare and deadly strain of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus surges across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, Washington has decided that rather th...

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Safaricom Ethiopia revenue surges 119.5% as growth drives down startup losses

Zenia ObamoMay 27, 2026

Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia (STE) has officially transitioned from its capital-intensive market entry phase into a high-growth commercial operation. ...

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I&M Group posts strong Q1 2026 results as net profit grows by 19% to Ksh. 5B

Zenia ObamoMay 27, 2026

I&M Group PLC has kicked off the 2026 financial year with robust momentum, reporting a Ksh. 5.0 billion net profit for the first quarter ending March 31, 20...

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Kenya’s Draft National Data Governance Policy needs retooling to make it useful

Zenia ObamoMay 27, 2026

Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy recently pulled back the curtain on its Draft National Data Governance Policy. Devel...

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CMA licenses Chumz & Pesa Bridge to expand digital investment access

Zenia ObamoMay 27, 2026

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has officially granted Intermediary Service Platform Provider (ISPP) licenses to two prominent fintech firms: Moneto Venture...

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CMA approves new unit trusts, special funds & an alternative investment fund

Zenia ObamoMay 27, 2026

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the approval of a diverse array of new Collective Investment Schemes (CIS). The newly registered products incl...

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Over 7,000 teen girls gather at Kasarani for SKYFEST 2026

Zenia ObamoMay 27, 2026

More than 7,000 adolescent girls filled the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Saturday, May 23rd, marking the return of SKYFEST 2026. This year’s...

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Kenyan hospitals run dry as medicine rots in KEMSA warehouses

Zenia ObamoMay 26, 2026

Public healthcare in Kenya often feels like a cruel riddle. How can a patient be handed a prescription at a local public hospital and told, Sorry, we are out of...

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Zuku quietly doubles home fibre internet speeds at no extra cost

Zenia ObamoMay 26, 2026

In a move that signals intensifying pressure within the nation’s fixed broadband market, Wananchi Group-owned ISP, Zuku, has quietly doubled speeds across its h...

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NCBA accelerates green agenda with sustainability funds mobilization in Q1 2026

Zenia ObamoMay 26, 2026

As financial institutions globally face increasing pressure to move beyond mere carbon conversations and deliver tangible environmental impact, NCBA Group PLC i...

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Regional expansion & insurance redefine Equity Group’s Q1 2026 strategy

Zenia ObamoMay 26, 2026

For years, the corporate narrative surrounding Equity Group Holdings Plc was anchored squarely on its massive dominance within the Kenyan banking sector. Howeve...

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Banking sector rallies behind 5% PAYE reduction to stimulate Kenya’s economy

Zenia ObamoMay 26, 2026

The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has stepped up its advocacy for a fairer tax regime, proposing a uniform 5% reduction across all Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax ...

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Mitsumi invests Ksh. 259M on AI Cloud to fuel Kenya’s tech talent

Zenia ObamoMay 26, 2026

Technology distributor Mitsumi has announced that it will invest $2 million (Ksh 259 million) into a new artificial intelligence cloud platform. The goal is ...

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KMRC Ksh. 3B sustainability bond debuts on the NSE after 312% oversubscription

Zenia ObamoMay 26, 2026

The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company PLC (KMRC) has formally listed its Ksh. 3 billion Sustainability Bond on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The issu...

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Equity Group & MSC partner to digitize Kenya’s fisheries sector

Zenia ObamoMay 26, 2026

Equity Bank Kenya, the Equity Group Foundation (EGF), and MicroSave Consulting (MSC) have entered into a strategic partnership to support the fisheries sector. ...

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Samuel Njoroge dominates Thika to clinch PGK Equator Tour title

Zenia ObamoMay 26, 2026

Safaricom-backed golfer Samuel Chege Njoroge showcased consistency to emerge victorious at the second leg of the PGK Equator Tour Second Edition. The tournament...

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Why Kenya’s ultimatum to X to set up an office locally is unnecessary

Zenia ObamoMay 22, 2026

In a recent address to the Senate, Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, led by Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, issued a s...

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Safaricom & M-PESA Foundation inject Ksh. 114M boost into 2026 Rhino Charge Challenge

Zenia ObamoMay 21, 2026

The rugged terrain of Samburu is set to host the 37th edition of the legendary Rhino Charge Challenge on Saturday, 30th May 2026. This year’s ultimate off-ro...

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Kenya Power generates Ksh. 382M as electric vehicle transition goes mainstream

Zenia ObamoMay 21, 2026

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution in Kenya is no longer just a futuristic concept or a localized pilot project, it has officially shifted into high gear. Ac...

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Qatar Airways to expand its African network from June 2026

Zenia ObamoMay 21, 2026

Qatar Airways has announced a major expansion of its African operations, slated to roll out ahead of the peak summer travel season. Beginning June 16, 2026, the...

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How Kenya’s RAIA Africa is using AI to bring Government data to your phone

Zenia ObamoMay 21, 2026

In an era where transparency often means dumping thousands of pages of unreadable PDFs onto a dusty government website, a Kenyan civic-tech platform is trying a...

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Paystack just overhauled its dashboard for the AI era

Zenia ObamoMay 21, 2026

Paystack has completely rebuilt its core dashboard from scratch. The upgrade transforms the traditional reporting interface into an AI-native ecosystem designed...

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Why Safaricom’s Ksh. 9.9M privacy ruling reshapes Kenya’s digital landscape

Zenia ObamoMay 21, 2026

In Constitutional Petition E095 of 2026, the High Court ordered corporate giant Safaricom PLC to pay Ksh. 900,000 in general damages to each of 11 petitioners (...

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Human rights groups want President Ruto to declare femicide a National Crisis in Kenya

Zenia ObamoMay 21, 2026

A coalition of Kenya’s leading human rights, legal, and student organizations has issued a scathing joint statement, declaring that violence against women and g...

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Kenya Airways secures landmark FedEx ground handling deal at JKIA

Zenia ObamoMay 19, 2026

Kenya Airways (KQ) has signed a strategic ground handling partnership with American logistics giant FedEx. The agreement will make Kenya’s national carrier FedE...

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Music producer, DTX, drops new jam ‘One by One’ ft Maandy, Ssaru, and Nviiri

Zenia ObamoMay 19, 2026

Renowned music producer DTX has officially released his highly anticipated Arbantone single, One by One, bringing together an powerhouse lineup of Kenyan talent...

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Absa Bank launches Ksh. 100B asset financing product to fuel economic growth

Zenia ObamoMay 7, 2026

Absa Bank Kenya has officially launched a revamped asset financing proposition, committing Ksh. 100 billion over the next three years to empower businesses and ...

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Old Mutual launches drive to shield SMEs & households from economic turbulence

Zenia ObamoMay 7, 2026

Old Mutual has officially rolled out a comprehensive, countywide financial wellness initiative. The drive is designed to equip Small and Medium-sized Enterprise...

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Adipo Sidang’s play ‘In the Seashell Hum’ debuts May 15 at Kenya National Theatre

Zenia ObamoMay 7, 2026

Award-winning playwright Adipo Sidang’ is returning to the stage with a production that promises to be as haunting as its title suggests: In the Seashell Hum. ...

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The SHA AI algorithm overcharges the poor while undercharging the rich

Zenia ObamoMay 7, 2026

When President William Ruto launched the Social Health Authority (SHA) in 2024, the promise was historic: Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for every Kenyan, ensu...

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Decoding the paradox of Kenya’s prison system in 2026

Zenia ObamoMay 4, 2026

While the 2026 Economic Survey highlights GDP growth and infrastructure milestones, a more complex narrative is emerging from within the walls of Kenya’s correc...

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Kenya to host the first African Global Flyways Summit this September

Zenia ObamoMay 4, 2026

As the skies fill with the beat of millions of wings this May, a sobering reality casts a shadow over one of nature’s most spectacular displays. New data releas...

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Fly 748 officially relaunches domestic flights from Nairobi to Mombasa & Ukunda

Zenia ObamoMay 4, 2026

Fly 748 has officially re-launched its scheduled flight operations. The airline returns to the market with a renewed promise to deliver affordable, safe, and cu...

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Why you should marry a woman who reads

Zenia ObamoApril 26, 2026

There is something undeniably magnetic about a woman who reads. She is a woman who carries worlds within her, whose mind is a library of thoughts, dreams, and q...

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Sanlam Allianz reports Ksh. 832 million net profit for 2025

Zenia ObamoApril 24, 2026

Sanlam Allianz Holdings has announced a robust financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a net profit of Ksh. 832 million. The re...

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Maahir Patel & Cherono Kipkorir shine at the 4th NCBA Coast Junior Open

Zenia ObamoApril 24, 2026

The picturesque Nyali Golf & Country Club served as the backdrop for three days of intense competition as the 4th NCBA Coast Junior Open 2026 concluded on A...

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Kenya Golf Union unveils 2026 Level 1 Rule School calendar

Zenia ObamoApril 24, 2026

For any golfer looking to sharpen their game beyond the swing, the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) has officially released its much-anticipated 2026 Rule School Level 1 ...

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How TVETA’s ruthless crackdown on KIM is robbing Kenya’s youth

Zenia ObamoApril 24, 2026

On April 20, 2026, the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) issued a directive that can only be described as an administrative exec...

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Kenyan schools are reopening with meagre funds while Ruto lives large with public money

Zenia ObamoApril 24, 2026

This Monday, April 27, the gates of public schools across Kenya will swing open for Term Two, the 14-week marathon term. This is the stretch that defines the ac...

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Safaricom sued for violating consumer rights in their use of AI in their business

Zenia ObamoApril 24, 2026

Safaricom is facing a landmark legal challenge that could redefine the relationship between African customers and Artificial Intelligence. A lawsuit filed in t...

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Farewell Patrick Mukabi (1969–2026): The man who painted Nairobi’s soul

Zenia ObamoApril 24, 2026

Nairobi has lost its most vibrant mirror. With the passing of Patrick Mukabi, the city loses more than just a painter; it loses a chronicler of its heartbeat, a...

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Nancy Wairimu & Elizabeth Ng’ethe shine at at the 2026 Karen Ladies Open

Zenia ObamoApril 20, 2026

The lush fairways of the Karen Country Club played host to a masterclass in amateur golf today as the annual Karen Ladies Open reached a thrilling conclusion. N...

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