Guinness brings English Premier League trophy to Nairobi matchday experience at BND Kiambu Road

Samson NderiOctober 27, 2025

Guinness, the Official Beer of the English Premier League, successfully hosted an electrifying two-day Guinness Matchday experience at Bar Next Door on Kiambu R...

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Family Bank shareholders approve plan to list on the NSE

Zenia ObamoOctober 27, 2025

Family Bank shareholders have officially approved the Bank's plan to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). This decision marks a major step in the inst...

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Absa Bank & Dr. John C. Maxwell to host Africa Highroad Leadership Conference in Nairobi

Zenia ObamoOctober 27, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya and world-renowned leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell are collaborating to host the inaugural Africa Highroad Leadership Conference 2025 on N...

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GOMYCODE for Business launched to tackle Kenya’s digital skills gap

Samson NderiOctober 27, 2025

GOMYCODE Kenya has launched GOMYCODE for Business, a new corporate upskilling program designed to help organizations bridge the country’s growing digital-skills...

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Stanchion Payment Solutions appoints Robin Mukherjee as MD, MENA

Samson NderiOctober 27, 2025

Stanchion Payment Solutions has named Robin Mukherjee as its new Managing Director for the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. Based in Dubai, Mukherj...

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Bondo United FC & Magina Girls win the Nyanza Tujiamini Cheza Dimba tournament

Samson NderiOctober 27, 2025

Bondo United FC and Magina Girls were crowned champions of the Tujiamini Cheza Dimba regional tournament, powered by SportPesa. Both teams are from Siaya County...

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Man Wazimu releases music video for “Ubuntu” song which tackles xenophobia

Zenia ObamoOctober 27, 2025

Kenyan artist Man Wazimu (born Peter Wagany) has premiered the music video for his song "Ubuntu," which is featured on the "Catch A Fire Riddim." The powerfu...

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EABC launches trade information booth at Namanga to ease cross-border trade

Zenia ObamoOctober 27, 2025

The East African Business Council (EABC) has launched a Trade Information Booth at the Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP). The initiative is in partnership wit...

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NCBA shares cheat sheet on generational wealth transfer with customers in Nanyuki

Zenia ObamoOctober 27, 2025

NCBA Bank recently hosted an estate succession forum focused on preserving and seamlessly transferring wealth across generations. The forum was hosted in partne...

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Joe in Nairobi: A star-studded R&B night to remember

Staff WriterOctober 27, 2025

The countdown to Joe Live in Nairobi just got even more electric. On 5th December 2025, Uhuru Gardens will transform into the city’s ultimate R&B sanctuary ...

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Great Lakes Creative Producers Lab to mentor African film producers in Addis on Nov 17-21

Zenia ObamoOctober 27, 2025

The Great Lakes Creative Producers Lab (GLCPL) is returning for its fifth edition this November. From November 17-21, 2025, in Addis Ababa, the lab will host pa...

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From poetry to high fashion: Come celebrate women at Queens@10 on Dec 14

Samson NderiOctober 27, 2025

A major milestone in the African arts scene is fast approaching: Queens@10. This spectacular showcase is set to celebrate 10 years of using the power of poetry,...

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If your M-PESA App fails to log in, you need this reset

James WamathaiOctober 25, 2025

A few days ago, my M-PESA app decided it was time to reauthenticate, which is the usual drill: switch to mobile data, wait for the automatic M-PESA verification...

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Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno to take Nyatiti music to Wigmore Hall on March 21, 2026

Zenia ObamoOctober 25, 2025

London's prestigious Wigmore Hall is set to host a landmark concert as part of The African Concert Series, a platform heralded as "The World's first ever home f...

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How I was scammed by a Glovo delivery rider

James WamathaiOctober 25, 2025

Glovo is incredibly convenient. I pay for Glovo Prime, and my deliveries are quick, fast, and generally trouble-free, especially for my usual brands. My overall...

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JSC shortlists 84 for Judge vacancies at Court of Appeal & Environment and Land Court

Samson NderiOctober 25, 2025

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has concluded the shortlisting phase for two high-profile recruitment exercises. They have released the names of succes...

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Tapestry Collection by Hilton debuts in Africa with AVA Hotel Nairobi

Zenia ObamoOctober 25, 2025

Hilton is expanding its footprint in Africa with a major milestone: the introduction of its lifestyle brand, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, to Sub-Saharan Afric...

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Jua Cali & Ngugi wa Thiong’o among 184 national heroes honoured on Mashujaa Day

Zenia ObamoOctober 25, 2025

The National Heroes Council of the Republic of Kenya released its annual publication, National Heroes, 2025, commemorating individuals honoured on Mashujaa Day,...

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My 15-year mistake: NEVER use a passport to open a long-term financial account

Samson NderiOctober 25, 2025

I'm writing this not just for myself, but as a public service announcement born of pure, unadulterated frustration. If you are opening any long-term account...

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Jiji launches business course to empower Kenya’s young entrepreneurs

Zenia ObamoOctober 25, 2025

Jiji has launched an online business course, Zero to Profit: The Essentials of Business Building. It is designed to equip young Kenyans with the practical skill...

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Kenya Cinema Week 2025 to debut in London on November 7-8

Zenia ObamoOctober 25, 2025

Kenya is set to make cinematic history with the launch of the first-ever Kenyan film festival in Europe: Kenya Cinema Week 2025. The landmark event will take...

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Sun King opens solar manufacturing plant in Kenya’s Tatu City

Zenia ObamoOctober 25, 2025

Sun King has opened inaugurated its first large-scale manufacturing facility on the continent in Tatu City, Kiambu County, Kenya. The new 7,600-square-metre ...

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Kenya Airways makes history by operating intra-African flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Zenia ObamoOctober 24, 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ) has flown into a new era of sustainability, successfully completing its first intra-African flight powered in part by Sustainable Aviation Fu...

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KENHA to close the Nairobi Southern Bypass this weekend

Samson NderiOctober 24, 2025

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a public notice regarding the temporary closure of a significant section of the Nairobi Southern Bypass...

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Kenyan banks paid Ksh. 194.8 billion in taxes in 2024

Samson NderiOctober 24, 2025

The Kenya Banking Sector delivered a massive Ksh. 194.81 billion to the National Treasury in the year ended December 31, 2024. This is according to the latest T...

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NVIDIA invests in Cassava Technologies to drive Africa’s digital growth

Samson NderiOctober 24, 2025

Cassava Technologies (Cassava) has announced it has successfully secured a strategic investment from NVIDIA. The deal is apparently worth USD 700 million. Ha...

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Standard Chartered continues African restructuring with sale of Uganda Wealth & Retail Unit to Absa

Zenia ObamoOctober 24, 2025

Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has signed an agreement to sell its Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB)  business portfolio to Absa Bank Uganda. The move is part of ...

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Mobile money and youth propel Kenya to World’s fastest-growing ad market

Zenia ObamoOctober 24, 2025

Kenya's Entertainment and Media (E&M) sector is undergoing a profound transformation, positioning the country as a global leader in digital growth. The ...

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All systems go for Rotary Club free surgical camp in Homa Bay County on Oct 26-Nov 1

Zenia ObamoOctober 24, 2025

The Rotary Club of Nairobi Magharibi is joining forces with the Surgical Society of Kenya (SSK), the Kenya Society for the Blind, and the Fistula Foundation to ...

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Pesalink launches fintech programme to supercharge innovation in digital payments

Zenia ObamoOctober 23, 2025

Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL), the operator of Pesalink, has launched the Pesalink Fintech Programme. The new programme provides fintechs with a...

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Thelma Ekiyor appointed CEO of Women for Women International

Zenia ObamoOctober 23, 2025

Women for Women International (WfWI) has announced the appointment of Thelma Ekiyor as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ekiyor is a celebrated leader b...

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Media coverage of gender violence in EA fails to hold perpetrators accountable, new study finds

Zenia ObamoOctober 23, 2025

A new report by the Aga Khan University’s Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) reveals a critical flaw in how East African media covers sexual and...

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Beneath the Baobabs Festival returns to Kilifi for a new year’s extravaganza

Zenia ObamoOctober 23, 2025

The Beneath the Baobabs Festival is set to illuminate Kilifi this December, returning for its annual New Year’s Eve celebration. The 2 day event will be on Dece...

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SuperSport to broadcast select French Ligue 1 matches in English

Samson NderiOctober 23, 2025

SuperSport, now owned by CANAL+, is excited to announce a major expansion to its football offering: select French Ligue 1 matches will now be available in Engli...

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Airtel Africa Foundation, ITU, RISA & Cisco partner to turbocharge digital kills in Rwanda

Zenia ObamoOctober 23, 2025

The Airtel Africa Foundation has launched a major joint initiative with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Rwanda Information Society Authorit...

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Happy birthday to Safaricom as it celebrates 25 years of innovation & impact

Samson NderiOctober 23, 2025

Safaricom is marking its Silver Jubilee, celebrating 25 years since its official launch on October 23, 2000. What began as a pioneering mobile service provider ...

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Visa launches ‘Trusted Agent Protocol’ to secure AI-driven commerce

Zenia ObamoOctober 23, 2025

Visa has introduced the Trusted Agent Protocol, an ecosystem-led framework designed to bring security and trust to the rapidly growing world of AI commerce. Thi...

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Spiro receives $100M investment to scale African EV adoption

Zenia ObamoOctober 23, 2025

Spiro has announced that it has successfully closed a US$100 million investment round to expand two-wheel electric mobility in Africa. This investment provid...

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Kenyan High Court rules that Internet access is not a fundamental human right

Samson NderiOctober 23, 2025

The Kenyan High Court has delivered a significant ruling on digital rights, declaring that access to the internet is not a fundamental human right under the cou...

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Kenya’s Elly Savatia wins top innovation prize for AI sign-language app

Zenia ObamoOctober 23, 2025

Kenyan innovator Elly Savatia has been awarded the 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for his groundbreaking app, Terp 360. The AI-powered tool transl...

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President Ruto signs law raising Kenya’s air passenger levy to Ksh. 600 domestic & $50 international

Zenia ObamoOctober 23, 2025

Kenya has officially increased its Air Passenger Service Levy following the enactment of the Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill, 2025, signed into la...

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CBK revokes PayU Kenya’s licence as payments firm enters liquidation

Zenia ObamoOctober 23, 2025

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has officially revoked the operating licence of PayU Kenya Limited, following the company's decision to enter into liquidation p...

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