Fahari Aviation & CropLife Kenya partner to boost precision farming via drones

Zenia ObamoApril 16, 2026

Fahari Aviation, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways (KQ), and aak-GROW/CropLife Kenya have officially entered into a strategic partnership. The two organizations sig...

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CBK raises Ksh. 30B in over-subscribed 30-year bond auction

Zenia ObamoApril 16, 2026

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has signaled continued investor confidence in long-term government securities, successfully raising Ksh 30.06 billion in its lat...

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List of CBK licensed digital loan companies in Kenya – April 2026

Zenia ObamoApril 16, 2026

In April 2026, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reached a significant milestone in financial regulation by granting licenses to an additional 32 Digital Credit...

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Kenya’s Madina Okot drafted into the WNBA: To play for Atlanta Dream

Zenia ObamoApril 14, 2026

For decades, the global sporting identity of Kenya has been synonymous with the rhythmic stride of marathoners and the golden triumphs of the track. But in 2025...

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Tech reforms that should be adopted by IEBC ahead of 2027 elections

Zenia ObamoApril 14, 2026

As Kenya transitions toward the 2027 General Election, the technology used to manage the Register of Voters (RoV) by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Co...

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AU adopts Equal Earth projection to accurately show Africa’s true size

Zenia ObamoApril 14, 2026

In a historic move during its 39th Ordinary Session, the Assembly of the African Union (AU) has officially moved to dismantle centuries of cartographic invisibi...

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Juanita Tunu drops new single “Body Tea” after signing with UMG East Africa

Zenia ObamoApril 14, 2026

Following her high-profile signing to Universal Music Group East Africa (UMG EA) in March 2026, bilingual Afro-pop sensation Juanita Tunu has officially premier...

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Why we must finally decolonize the Kenya Police Service

Zenia ObamoApril 14, 2026

For many Kenyans, the sight of a police uniform does not evoke a sense of safety; it evokes a sense of dread. This collective anxiety is not accidental, nor is ...

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Jambojet marks 12th birthday by launching an Integrated Operations Control Centre

Zenia ObamoApril 10, 2026

Jambojet has officially launched its new Integrated Operations Control Centre (IOCC), which will serve as the airline’s operational backbone. The facility cons...

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Kenyan creators earned Ksh. 1.07B in 2025, according to Odipo Dev report

Zenia ObamoApril 10, 2026

The digital landscape in Kenya has officially matured from a hobbyist’s playground into a billion-shilling industry. According to the latest flagship report by ...

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Afreximbank launches $10B crisis response to shield African & Caribbean economies from trade shocks amid war

Zenia ObamoApril 9, 2026

The Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP). The initiative is spe...

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Family Group Foundation & MWAK partner to upskill children of KDF personnel

Zenia ObamoApril 9, 2026

The Family Group Foundation has announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK). The collaboration a...

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Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator has supported over 100 startups with a $1.4B valuation

Zenia ObamoApril 9, 2026

Visa has announced that its Africa Fintech Accelerator has now supported over 100 startups, representing a combined valuation of $1.4 billion. The announcement...

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How Faith Odhiambo transformed LSK into a vital organ of democracy

Zenia ObamoApril 9, 2026

To call Faith Odhiambo a successful president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is an understatement; she has been a generational phenomenon. Stepping into offi...

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CA mandates that only USB Type-C phones can be sold in Kenya from now on

Zenia ObamoMarch 25, 2026

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has officially declared USB Type-C as the mandatory charging standard for all mobile phones sold in the country. The ...

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High Court bans the recycling of mobile phone numbers by Telcos

Zenia ObamoMarch 23, 2026

The High Court has issued a landmark judgment regarding the lifecycle of mobile telephone numbers. The court ruled that a registered mobile phone number is not ...

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CBK announces results of 15 year treasury bond switch auction

Zenia ObamoMarch 17, 2026

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released the results for the auction of Treasury Bond Issue No. FXD3/2019/015, conducted as a Switch Auction. This financial...

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Kenya Ports Authority announces 194 internship & apprenticeship opportunities

Zenia ObamoMarch 17, 2026

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has officially opened applications for its 2026 internship and apprenticeship program. With a mission to provide efficient and comp...

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Government invites bids for Cytonn properties to recover Ksh. 11B for 3K+ investors

Zenia ObamoMarch 17, 2026

In a significant step toward compensating thousands of aggrieved investors, the Kenyan government, through the Business Registration Service (BRS), has official...

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GIZ is offering green loans for women entrepreneurs in Kenya

Zenia ObamoMarch 17, 2026

GIZ Uganda, in partnership with the IYBA WE4A Project and Melanin Kapital, has announced a new initiative to provide green financing for women entrepreneurs acr...

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High Court rules long term retention of criminal records data is unconstitutional

Zenia ObamoMarch 17, 2026

The High Court of Kenya has ruled that the indefinite retention of criminal records for individuals who were never convicted is unconstitutional. The case, Pat...

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GIZ Kenya launches accelerator programme for young entrepreneurs in manufacturing

Zenia ObamoMarch 17, 2026

GIZ Kenya, in a partnership with the Kenya Institute of Business Training (KIBT) and the Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF), has officially announced a ne...

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AfrexInsure enters appoints Lesley Ndlovu as new CEO

Zenia ObamoMarch 16, 2026

AfrexInsure, the specialty insurance subsidiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has officially appointed Lesley Ndlovu as its new Chief Executi...

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EIB Global injects €40 Million into Speedinvest to fuel African tech

Zenia ObamoMarch 16, 2026

In a move that signals a strengthening of digital and economic ties between Europe and Africa, EIB Global has announced a €40 million commitment to Speedinvest’...

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Update on Boehringer Ingelheim’s access to healthcare program in Kenya

Zenia ObamoMarch 16, 2026

Since its launch in 2022, the Access to Healthcare program, a partnership between Boehringer Ingelheim and mPharma, has expanded its reach to more than 150,000 ...

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Njerae unveils video for new single “Ingia Ndani”

Zenia ObamoMarch 16, 2026

Acclaimed Kenyan-born singer, songwriter, and producer Njerae has officially released the music video for her latest single, “Ingia Ndani.” Translating to come...

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EPRA holds fuel prices steady for March-April cycle

Zenia ObamoMarch 16, 2026

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

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KRA appoints Mohamed Abdul M’maka as Commissioner for investigations and enforcement

Zenia ObamoMarch 16, 2026

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the appointment Mohamed Abdul M’maka as the new Commissioner for Investigations and Enforcement. The appointmen...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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