Zenia Obamo

Ghana launches legal pursuit of Russian man who filmed African women without consent

Zenia ObamoFebruary 19, 2026

The Ghanaian government has officially launched an international legal pursuit of 36-year-old Russian national Vladislav Luilkov, known online as Yaytseslav, fo...

Nairobi County to introduce new conservancy fee on water bills

Zenia ObamoFebruary 19, 2026

Residents of Nairobi will soon face a new charge on their monthly water bills as the County Government moves to overhaul waste management across the city. Gove...

Kenya moves stamp duty services online to ArdhiSasa platform

Zenia ObamoFebruary 19, 2026

The Ministry of Lands has officially rolled out a mandatory digital system for Stamp Duty. Effective immediately, all stamp duty services must be processed excl...

COMESA launches investigation into Meta over alleged WhatsApp AI monopoly

Zenia ObamoFebruary 19, 2026

The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) has officially commenced an investigation into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited for potential abuse of its d...

Kenya initiates Ksh 64.5B Eurobond buyback ahead of new Global debt issue

Zenia ObamoFebruary 19, 2026

The Government of Kenya has announced a plan to buy back up to $500 million (approximately KSh 64.5 billion) of its outstanding Eurobonds. The offer, revealed ...

Lenacapavir, a 2-shot a year HIV prevention drug, lands in Kenya

Zenia ObamoFebruary 19, 2026

The first shipment of Lenacapavir, a breakthrough HIV prevention drug, has landed in Kenya. Developed by the American biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences,...

Kamera Kwanza to showcase African documentaries starting with Widow Champion on Feb 25

Zenia ObamoFebruary 19, 2026

The Goethe Institut Kenya and Docubox have officially formalized their long-standing collaboration through Kamera Kwanza, a premier film screening series dedica...

Senator Edwin Sifuna criticizes National Government takeover of Nairobi County

Zenia ObamoFebruary 19, 2026

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has issued a scathing critique of the newly signed Cooperation Agreement between President William Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja...

KCB & Visa join forces to bridge the financing gap for Kenyan SMEs

Zenia ObamoFebruary 11, 2026

KCB Bank Kenya and Visa have officially launched a specialized Business Credit Card solution. The partnership aims to provide Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs...

Kenya Power reports 188% surge in EV electricity use in 2025, hitting 8.4M kWh

Zenia ObamoFebruary 11, 2026

New data from Kenya Power reveals a massive shift in the country's energy landscape, with electricity consumption for electric vehicle (EV) charging skyrocketin...

Sitoyo Lopokoiyit exits M-PESA Africa for CEO role at Absa Group

Zenia ObamoFebruary 11, 2026

Absa Group has announced a series of high-level executive appointments aimed at deepening leadership bench strength and driving customer-led growth. Chief among...

Rebecca Mbithi takes the helm at Ecobank Kenya as new Managing Director

Zenia ObamoFebruary 11, 2026

Ecobank Kenya has officially ushered in a new era of leadership, appointing seasoned banking executive Rebecca Mbithi as its Managing Director, effective Februa...

All you need to know about the Magical Kenya Open 2026

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

The 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO 2026) golf tournament will tee off from February 19 to 22, 2026. Returning to Karen Country Club for the first time since 2021,...

Kenya Airways takes flight as official airline for the 2026 Magical Kenya Open

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

Kenya Airways (KQ) has officially been named the Official Airline Partner for the 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO 2026). The international tournament is set to te...

You can now buy shares online on Ziidi Trader in new Safaricom & NSE partnership

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

Safaricom has announced that it has partnered with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to launch Ziidi Trader. The new platform is integrated directly into th...

Co-operative Bank & World Vision launch Inuka Angaza online donation platform

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

Co-operative Bank of Kenya and World Vision Kenya have announced a strategic partnership to integrate the Chapa Pay gateway into the Inuka Angaza online donatio...

KCB Bank turbocharges 2026 WRC Safari Rally with Ksh. 227 million sponsorship

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

KCB Bank Kenya has announced that it has invested Ksh. 227 million to the 2026 World Rally Championship Safari Rally Kenya (2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya). The i...

Rushlake Media’s TidPix channel launches on VIDAA

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

Rushlake Media has announced the launch of its FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) channel, TidPix, on the VIDAA smart TV operating system. VIDAA is the platf...

Michelle Shingi & Nidhi Buty among creatives selected to represent Kenya at Cannes Lions 2026

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

Six of Kenya’s most brilliant young minds are packing their bags for France after clinching top honors at the second edition of the Cannes Young Lions Kenya com...

Safaricom invests Ksh. 10M in HSBC SVNS 2 Rugby Sevens Tournament

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

Safaricom, through its flagship mobile money brand M-PESA, has announced a Ksh. 10 million sponsorship for the upcoming HSBC SVNS 2 Rugby Sevens Tournament. The...

Old Mutual & Agencify partner to digitize insurance in Kenya

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

Old Mutual has announced a strategic partnership with Agencify to automate and scale insurance in Kenya. By integrating Agencify’s technology, Old Mutual inten...

Mabati Rolling Mills invests in classroom block in Nyanjoro Primary School

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

Mabati Rolling Mills Ltd (MRM) has officially handed over a newly constructed classroom block to Nyanjoro Primary School. The project was spearheaded by the Saf...

Wanuri Kahiu & Shirleen Wangari among nominees in the Women in Film Awards 2026

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

The spotlight is shining bright on Kenya’s female storytellers as public voting for the 7th edition of the Women in Film Awards Kenya (WIFA Kenya) officially op...

Khaligraph Jones & Vijana Barubaru to headline HSBC SVNS 2 rugby weekend

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

The stage is set for a massive rugby extravaganza as the HSBC SVNS 2 lands at Nyayo Stadium this weekend. The two-day experience is powered by Tusker, followin...

Kenya’s tennis star Angella Okutoyi is fundraising for Ksh. 10M to boost her pro career

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

Angella Okutoyi isn’t just a tennis player; she is a trailblazer. From the red clay of Nairobi to the prestigious grass of London, she has rewritten the history...

Kenya Power Foundation boosts 2026 HSBC SVNS 2 with Ksh. 3M sponsorship

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

The inaugural 2026 HSBC SVNS 2 Nairobi leg has received a Ksh 3 million sponsorship from the Kenya Power Foundation. The tournament will be at the Nyayo Nationa...

KNCHR condemns extra-judicial actions & livestock killings by the police in Baringo

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has issued a formal condemnation of the "Operation Maliza Uhalifu" security initiative in the North Rift R...

How to file KRA tax returns on iTax if you are employed: 2026 guide

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

Filing your KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) tax returns for employment income is a mandatory requirement for all registered taxpayers in Kenya with a Personal I...

How to file your KRA tax returns on iTax in 2026

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

The deadline of June 30th remains the most critical date in the Kenyan tax calendar. If you hold an active Personal Identification Number (PIN), the Kenya Reven...

KRA announces that taxpayers can now file Nil returns

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially reinstated the option to file Nil Returns on iTax, but with a catch. Starting April 1, 2026, every nil declara...

KCAA issues 30-day ultimatum for property owners near airports in Kenya

Zenia ObamoFebruary 10, 2026

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has issued a high-priority public notice aimed at safeguarding Kenya’s airspace. Citing the Civil Aviation Act (Cap. 3...

Cellulant appoints Michael Muriuki as Chief Product & Technology Officer to spearhead next phase of growth

Zenia ObamoFebruary 7, 2026

Cellulant has announced the appointment of Michael Muriuki as its new Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO). The move unifies the company’s product stra...

Stanbic & Salvador Caetano launch 100% vehicle financing deal

Zenia ObamoFebruary 7, 2026

Stanbic Bank Kenya and Salvador Caetano Kenya have announced a significant expansion of their vehicle financing partnership. By pooling their resources, the tw...

Aga Khan turbocharges cancer care in East Africa with AI-powered TrueBeam technology

Zenia ObamoFebruary 7, 2026

In a landmark move for regional oncology, the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has unveiled the TrueBeam Radiotherapy System. It is an artificial in...

How to apply for the 2026 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa

Zenia ObamoFebruary 7, 2026

Google has officially opened applications for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, marking a major milestone in its decade-long missio...

Marginalized Kenyans are still having issues getting IDs even after removal of vetting

Zenia ObamoFebruary 7, 2026

In a joint statement, a coalition of human rights and advocacy organizations marked the one-year anniversary of the historic decree that abolished the discrimin...

Amnesty Kenya commences search for new Executive Director

Zenia ObamoFebruary 7, 2026

Amnesty International Kenya has officially announced the commencement of a search for its next Executive Director, marking the end of a transformative era under...

Kenya Sevens star Kevin Wekesa honoured with 2025 IOC Climate Action Award

Zenia ObamoFebruary 7, 2026

Kevin Wekesa, a mainstay of the Kenya Sevens national rugby team, has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2025 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Clima...

‘Hip Hop Colony’ documentary documents the history of hip hop in Kenya

Zenia ObamoFebruary 7, 2026

In the 19th century, Kenya was shaped by the arrival of British colonialists. Over a century later, a different kind of arrival redefined the nation’s cultural ...

IEBC launches plan for online voter registration ahead of 2027 General Election

Zenia ObamoFebruary 4, 2026

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially launched a new digital registration framework as part of its Continuous Voter Regist...

Britam Foundation’s inaugural Impact Report reveals 92,000 lives impacted

Zenia ObamoFebruary 4, 2026

In its inaugural Impact Report released today, the Britam Foundation documented a strategic footprint that has empowered over 92,000 lives and created 1,358 job...

Kenya charges into the future with launch of National E-Mobility Policy

Zenia ObamoFebruary 4, 2026

The Government of Kenya has officially launched the National Electric Mobility Policy (National e-Mobility policy). This strategy aims to transition the country...