Safaricom to plant 250,000 trees in 7,000 BTS sites in Ksh. 15M biodiversity initiative

Zenia ObamoOctober 16, 2025

Safaricom PLC has committed Ksh. 15 million to a two-year Biodiversity Restoration Project. The initiative aims to mitigate the environmental impact of its ongo...

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Flydubai Inaugural Flight Lands in Nairobi; To fly 4 times weekly to JKIA

Zenia ObamoOctober 16, 2025

Dubai based carrier Flydubai marked a new chapter in Kenya's aviation sector yesterday as its inaugural flight touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airpo...

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OpenAI launches affordable ChatGPT Go plan in Africa

Zenia ObamoOctober 16, 2025

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Go, a new, more affordable subscription plan priced at approximately US$5.00 per month. The rollout across Africa, including it...

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Professor Lukoye Atwoli appointed as the President of World Health Regional Meeting

Zenia ObamoOctober 15, 2025

Professor Lukoye Atwoli, Dean of the Aga Khan University (AKU) Medical College, East Africa, has officially accepted the 2026 International Presidency of the Wo...

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EPRA pushes for implementation of 13 new regulations to secure Kenya’s energy future

Zenia ObamoOctober 15, 2025

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has urged all industry stakeholders to embrace and comply with 13 new energy and petroleum sector regulatio...

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Njerae expands her world with surprise release of ‘Four Letter Word (Deluxe)’ EP

Zenia ObamoOctober 15, 2025

Multidisciplinary Kenyan singer-songwriter and producer Njerae has unexpectedly dropped Four Letter Word (Deluxe), an EP expanding on her latest project with fo...

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EPK hands over final 8 IT labs, completing Ksh. 33M Nandi County investment

Zenia ObamoOctober 15, 2025

Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK) has officially handed over the final batch of Junior Secondary School (JSS) science laboratories in Nandi County. This delivery fulf...

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Dr. Catherine Masitsa & Zena Nyambu to join cast of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa

Zenia ObamoOctober 15, 2025

East African flair is set to take center stage as Dr. Catherine Masitsa and Zena Nyambu join a powerhouse lineup for The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Af...

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Introducing NCBA ConnectPlus, a new corporate banking platform powered by Intellect

Zenia ObamoOctober 15, 2025

NCBA has launched ConnectPlus, a $6 million enhanced digital transaction banking platform. The platform is powered by Intellect's eMACH.ai Wholesale Banking Clo...

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Minet Kenya to host annual golf tournament on October 17 at Karen Country Club

Zenia ObamoOctober 15, 2025

Minet Kenya is set to host its Annual Golf Tournament on October 17, 2025, at the prestigious Karen Country Club in Nairobi. The exclusive client appreciatio...

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Software Group and ELM forge Global fintech partnership at GITEX 2025

Zenia ObamoOctober 15, 2025

Software Group and ELM Company have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the GITEX Global 2025 event in Dubai. The agreement establis...

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Buy Now, Pay Later solution, LOOP FLEX, launched with Ksh. 1M limit & 10% deposit

Zenia ObamoOctober 15, 2025

LOOP has announced that it launched LOOP FLEX, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) credit facility. With LOOP FLEX, customers can acquire goods on credit with a mini...

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DPGSK annual conference to focus on Data Governance in Africa

Zenia ObamoOctober 15, 2025

The Data Privacy and Governance Society of Kenya (DPGSK) is set to host its annual Conference and Research Day on October 22. The event is in collaboration with...

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Kenya Airways & KLM mentor UON students on sustainable aviation solutions

Zenia ObamoOctober 15, 2025

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Kenya Airways (KQ) executives have engaged with over 200 University of Nairobi School of Engineering students to review promising p...

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Fuel prices remain the same in latest EPRA review

Zenia ObamoOctober 15, 2025

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

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NCBA sends 110 Kenyan SME & commercial customers on strategic China business trip

Zenia ObamoOctober 13, 2025

NCBA Bank has flagged off a cohort of 110 Commercial and SME Banking customers for a strategic 12-day business immersion trip to China. Taking place from Oct...

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Pesalink partners with Choice Bank to deliver instant digital payments

Zenia ObamoOctober 13, 2025

Pesalink and Choice Microfinance Bank Kenya Limited (Choice Bank) have partnered to integrate Pesalink's instant payment infrastructure into Choice Bank's digit...

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South African music sensation AzureDé lands in Nairobi for debut media tour

Zenia ObamoOctober 13, 2025

South Africa’s fast-rising music star, AzureDé, has arrived in Nairobi for her debut week-long media tour in Kenya. The KwaZulu-Natal native, known for seaml...

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East African Business Summit to convene 600 leaders in Nairobi on October 16-17

Zenia ObamoOctober 13, 2025

The East African Business and Investment Summit & Expo 2025 is set to gather over 600 business leaders, investors, SMEs, and high-level Government represent...

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Dusit Princess Nairobi clinches 5 top honours at Haute Grandeur Global Awards

Zenia ObamoOctober 13, 2025

The Dusit Princess Hotel Nairobi has won multiple top accolades at the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2025. Dusit Princess received top honors in f...

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4 women to represent Kenya at the Absa GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon

Zenia ObamoOctober 13, 2025

Four talented young Kenyan women are set to represent the nation at the prestigious Absa Bank Kenya-GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon continental finals. Thei...

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KIFWA & Capital Pay seal Ksh. 12B partnership to digitise Kenya’s logistics sector

Zenia ObamoOctober 13, 2025

The Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA) has signed a landmark $80 million (Ksh. 12 billion) partnership with Capital Pay Internation...

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Carrefour Kenya Partners with Food Banking Kenya to Combat Food Waste and Insecurity

Zenia ObamoOctober 13, 2025

Carrefour Kenya, operated by Majid Al Futtaim, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Food Banking Kenya (FBK) to redistribute surplusfood to vulne...

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Actis exits Mi Vida Homes in management-led buyout

Zenia ObamoOctober 13, 2025

Mi Vida Homes Limited has signed a share purchase agreement for a management-led buyout of the company from Actis. The transaction is subject to regulatory appr...

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Suspect arrested in Uasin Gishu for illegal stream distribution

Zenia ObamoOctober 13, 2025

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), in collaboration with enforcement authorities, has arrested a suspect following an investigation into a online piracy networ...

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Kenyans must now register their biometric data when travelling to Europe

Zenia ObamoOctober 12, 2025

Europe's new Entry/Exit System (EES) officially begins its phased rollout today, October 12, fundamentally changing how non-EU citizens enter and exit the Schen...

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Kenya buys back Ksh. 81.2B of 2028 Eurobond following successful dual issuance

Zenia ObamoOctober 12, 2025

Kenya has successfully concluded a tender offer for its 2028 Eurobond, repurchasing US$628.44 million (Ksh. 81.2 billion) of the notes. This liability managemen...

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Kenya to invest Ksh. 19B to boost TDB & Afreximbank shareholding

Zenia ObamoOctober 11, 2025

Kenya has announced a major financial commitment to African led institutions, pledging a total of $150 million (Ksh. 19 billion) to two key multilateral banks. ...

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COMESA launches user trials for digital retail payments platform in Malawi & Zambia

Zenia ObamoOctober 11, 2025

The COMESA Clearing House (CCH) initiative, the Digital Retail Payments Platform (DRPP), has successfully moved into user trials within the Malawi and Zambia pa...

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Kenya Power’s profit dips 18% to Ksh. 24.47 billion for FY 2025

Zenia ObamoOctober 11, 2025

Kenya Power has announced a net profit of Ksh. 24.47 billion for the financial year ended 2025. This is a 18.7% decline from the previous year's Ksh. 30.08 bill...

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Kenyan parliament passes landmark crypto law

Zenia ObamoOctober 11, 2025

Kenya is set to establish its first comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies after Parliament passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 20...

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Kenya Airways is the official airline partner for Safari Sevens 2025

Zenia ObamoOctober 11, 2025

In the world of sport, Kenya Airways (KQ) has cemented a new partnership with the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU), officially becoming the airline partner for the 27th ...

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M-Pesa Foundation to invest Ksh. 120M in Maseno University Innovation Hub

Zenia ObamoOctober 10, 2025

The M-Pesa Foundation is set to build a modern innovation hub at Maseno University with an investment of KES 120 million. This project is designed to boost digi...

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BBS Mall owner to build Ksh. 65 billion mega project at Tatu City

Zenia ObamoOctober 10, 2025

Abdiweli Hassan, the owner of Business Bay Square Mall (BBS Mall), is set to construct a massive 60-acre mixed-use development at Tatu City Special Economic Zon...

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NBO Film Festival returns for the 7th edition on October 16–27

Zenia ObamoOctober 9, 2025

The NBO Film Festival is set for the return of its 7th edition, running from October 16th to 27th, 2025. This year’s festival will once again transform Nairobi ...

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Come watch amazing films for free at the Kilifi Creek Festival 2025

Zenia ObamoOctober 9, 2025

The Kilifi Creek Festival is a celebration of cinema, storytelling, and cultural heritage in Kilifi Creek in coastal Kenya. The 2025 Kilifi Creek Festi...

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Airtel Kenya opens experiential customer centre at Sarit Centre

Zenia ObamoOctober 9, 2025

Airtel Kenya has launched an experiential customer care hub at Sarit Centre in Nairobi. The new hub is designed to allow customers to engage directly with Airte...

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Prioritizing eye health could unlock a Ksh. 33B annual boost for Kenya’s economy

Zenia ObamoOctober 9, 2025

On World Sight Day, groundbreaking research, the Value of Vision report, has revealed that a small investment in eye health could yield massive economic returns...

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112 Kenyans shortlisted for Absa Bank’s GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon

Zenia ObamoOctober 9, 2025

112 women, aged 18-35, have been shortlisted from over 200 applicants to compete in the Absa Bank Kenya-GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon. The competition thi...

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Kampala hosts Stanbic East Africa Summit as Uganda drives regional integration agenda

Zenia ObamoOctober 9, 2025

Over 400 business leaders, investors, and policymakers are gathered in Kampala this week for the 3rd Stanbic East Africa Business Summit, the premier platform d...

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Flawed termination costs Nairobi Hospital Ksh. 196M in record setting ex-CEO payout

Zenia ObamoOctober 9, 2025

In a landmark ruling that has redefined the financial liability for corporate governance failures in Kenya, the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) has...

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NCBA leads in digital security with landmark PCI DSS 4.0.1 Certification

Zenia ObamoOctober 8, 2025

NCBA has successfully completed the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Version 4.0.1 certification for both its Bank and Loop Cards, as conf...

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