Nairobi partners with Bloomberg Philanthropies to tackle rising road fatalities
The Nairobi City County Government has officially joined the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS). Nairobi...
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Ecobank raises $450M through a Nature Bond to protect Africa’s biodiversity
Ecobank Group has launched the world’s first ICMA commercial bank-issued Nature Bond on the London Stock Exchange (LSE)....
ITC & Equity Group partner to boost East African coffee, leather & creative sectors
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and Equity Group Holdings PLC have announced that they have signed a Memorandum...
Gertrude’s & SanlamAllianz host sports event to support children with disabilities
11.4% of children aged between 3 and 21 in Kenya live with a disability or special need, according...
New study reveals over 40% of Kenyan healthcare workers are depressed
A stark new study has laid bare the mental health crisis quietening the corridors of Kenya’s medical facilities....
African Film Press partners with Locarno’s Open Doors to launch new critics prize
The African Film Press (AFP) has joined forces with the Locarno Film Festival’s Open Doors program. Serving as...
Kenyan gig workers demand Global protections at Geneva ILO Summit
Seven African labor organizations have united to demand a binding international convention at the 114th Session of the...
Co-operative Bank & Ziidi Trader shine at the 2026 African Banker Awards
The 20th annual African Banker Awards took center stage at the Kempinski Hotel in Brazzaville, honoring the financial...
Nairobi County announces 6-month grace period for property regularisation
Nairobi City County has officially launched a public awareness campaign alongside a six-month compliance window, allowing property owners...
2026 Rhino Charge raises record Ksh. 365 million for environmental conservation
The 37th edition of the annual Rhino Charge has etched its name in the history books, raising an...
Absa Bank Q1 2026 net profit contracts to Ksh. 5.3B amid economic headwinds
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced that it has posted a net profit of Ksh. 5.3 billion for...
I&M Bank lists first tranche of Ksh. 10B corporate bond on the NSE
I&M Bank Limited has listed the first tranche of its Kenya Shillings-denominated Medium-Term Note (MTN) Programme on the...
Standard Chartered Kenya Q1 net profit dips 13% to Ksh. 3.6 Billion
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Plc has recorded a narrowed net profit of Ksh. 3.58 billion for the first...
Safaricom Ethiopia revenue surges 119.5% as growth drives down startup losses
Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia (STE) has officially transitioned from its capital-intensive market entry phase into a high-growth commercial operation....
I&M Group posts strong Q1 2026 results as net profit grows by 19% to Ksh. 5B
I&M Group PLC has kicked off the 2026 financial year with robust momentum, reporting a Ksh. 5.0 billion...
Kenya’s Draft National Data Governance Policy needs retooling to make it useful
Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy recently pulled back the curtain on its Draft National...
CMA licenses Chumz & Pesa Bridge to expand digital investment access
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has officially granted Intermediary Service Platform Provider (ISPP) licenses to two prominent fintech...
CMA approves new unit trusts, special funds & an alternative investment fund
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the approval of a diverse array of new Collective Investment Schemes...
Over 7,000 teen girls gather at Kasarani for SKYFEST 2026
More than 7,000 adolescent girls filled the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Saturday, May 23rd, marking the...
Zuku quietly doubles home fibre internet speeds at no extra cost
In a move that signals intensifying pressure within the nation’s fixed broadband market, Wananchi Group-owned ISP, Zuku, has...
Win Ksh. 1M & a trip to Philippines in TECNO’s ShotOnCAMON mobile photo contest
TECNO has officially teamed up with Lonely Planet to launch the ShotOnCAMON 2026 global mobile photography challenge. Guided...
Mombasa Cement wins overall prize at the 2026 Energy Management Awards
Mombasa Cement Ltd (Athi River Plant) was crowned the Overall Winner at the 22nd edition of the Energy...
Two Rivers SEZ wants to raise Ksh. 4.8B through a Green & USD-Denominated I-REIT
The Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre (TRIFIC) Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has opened a Ksh. 4.8...
I&M Bank and Google partner to train SMEs on AI and digital skills
I&M Bank has partnered with Google to roll out the Google Hustle Academy to its MSME customers. This...
New Visa report shows that scams are becoming the top fraud threat
Visa has released its mid-year 2026 Biannual Threats Report, and the takeaway is clear: while network security is...
Mitsumi invests Ksh. 259M on AI Cloud to fuel Kenya’s tech talent
Technology distributor Mitsumi has announced that it will invest $2 million (Ksh 259 million) into a new artificial...
KMRC Ksh. 3B sustainability bond debuts on the NSE after 312% oversubscription
The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company PLC (KMRC) has formally listed its Ksh. 3 billion Sustainability Bond on the...
AspiraPath & Danubius University partner with Kenyan universities to launch EU academic corridor
Danubius International University (DIU) and AspiraPath LLC have commenced the signing of landmark partnership agreements with five of...
Evans Githinji crowned overall winner in the Sprite “Hook’d on Fresh” challenge
The Coca-Cola Company, through its Sprite brand, has officially celebrated the winners of the Hook’d on Fresh UGC...
Equity Group & MSC partner to digitize Kenya’s fisheries sector
Equity Bank Kenya, the Equity Group Foundation (EGF), and MicroSave Consulting (MSC) have entered into a strategic partnership...
Samuel Njoroge dominates Thika to clinch PGK Equator Tour title
Safaricom-backed golfer Samuel Chege Njoroge showcased consistency to emerge victorious at the second leg of the PGK Equator...
Family Bank Q1 net profit jumps 52.6% to Ksh. 1.6 billion
Family Bank Group has kicked off the 2026 financial year on a high note, recording a Ksh. 1.6...
NCBA Bank shortlisted for 2026 AFAWA Bank of the Year award
NCBA Bank Kenya PLC has been officially announced as a nominee for the highly coveted 2026 Affirmative Finance...
How Glovo is grounding AI in Kenya’s everyday economy
The conversation around Artificial Intelligence is often dominated by abstract, futuristic concepts. However, at the tech summit GITEX...
Akili AI launches free AI readiness tool
Akili AI, a UK and Nairobi-based artificial intelligence company, has launched Akili Snapshot and Akili Assured. These represent...
Heineken & KWAL to host UCL Finals viewing parties across Kenya
Heineken, in partnership with Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), plans to host UEFA Champions League (UCL) Finals match...
KPC Foundation & Vivo Energy partner to launch a clean cooking initiative in Mombasa
The KPC Foundation has launched a clean cooking initiative in Jomvu Kuu, Mombasa County. The program is designed...
AfCFTA names Rendeavour its first private partner to drive African industrialisation
In a landmark move to accelerate continental trade, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has announced...
NBK posts massive 275% profit surge in Q1 2026 to Ksh. 1.03B
The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has kicked off the 2026 financial year with a remarkable performance, reporting...
Golfer Sammy Mulama officially turns Professional with the PGK
The Kenyan golfing landscape is celebrating a major milestone as rising talent Sammy Mulama has officially transitioned into...
Safaricom & M-PESA Foundation inject Ksh. 114M boost into 2026 Rhino Charge Challenge
The rugged terrain of Samburu is set to host the 37th edition of the legendary Rhino Charge Challenge...
Ish Kevin drops music video for new jam “Question” featuring Kenny Sol
Rwandan rap star Ish Kevin has officially released the highly anticipated music video for his new jam Question, featuring...