The Rockefeller Foundation invests in Kenya with $133M Africa fund, scaling AI farming & school meals

Samson NderiMay 18, 2026

The Rockefeller Foundation’s 2025 impact report, Big Bets, Real Results, the organization have revealed that its efforts have reached 731 million people globall...

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I&M Bank’s debut corporate bond hits 232% subscription, raising Ksh. 13B

Samson NderiMay 18, 2026

In a resounding vote of market confidence, I&M Bank Kenya has successfully closed the first tranche of its multi-billion Medium-Term Note (MTN) programme, d...

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Asahi gets approval to acquire EABL from East African capital markets regulators

Samson NderiMay 16, 2026

In a major milestone for one of the continent’s biggest corporate transactions, capital markets regulators in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have officially approv...

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oraimo SpaceBuds 2 officially launched in Kenya with AI Translation

Samson NderiMay 16, 2026

Smart accessories manufacturer oraimo has expanded its audio lineup in Kenya with the launch of its new flagship True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds, the oraimo ...

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NCBA & Salvador Caetano are now offering 100% car financing for EVs

Samson NderiMay 15, 2026

NCBA Bank has finalized a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited. The collaboration establishes a structured Asset Fina...

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How I&M Bank’s ‘Ni Sare’ initiative is saving SMEs from extra business costs

James WamathaiMay 14, 2026

In a business environment often defined by rising costs and shrinking margins, I&M Bank has emerged as an ally for the Kenyan entrepreneur. The bank’s decis...

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The Finance Bill 2026 tightens the noose on Kenya’s Digital Economy

James WamathaiMay 14, 2026

The Finance Bill 2026 has sent shockwaves through the private sector and Kenyan households alike. While the National Treasury frames the bill as a strategy to e...

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EPRA hits Kenyans with massive May fuel price hike despite Global oil drop

Samson NderiMay 14, 2026

Motorists and households are bracing for a fresh wave of inflation after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a staggering increase in...

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CFAO Mobility & Stanbic Bank renew partnership for car financing

Samson NderiMay 14, 2026

CFAO Mobility Kenya and Stanbic Bank have officially renewed their strategic partnership for car financing. Stanbic Bank and CFAO Mobility have tailored packag...

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A hospital bed is not a crime scene 

Staff WriterMay 8, 2026

There is a girl at the centre of this case.  Seventeen.  In pain.  Bleeding.  Afraid.  She went to a clinic for help. She was arrested instead.  ...

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The Finance Bill 2026 is not citizen friendly at all

Samson NderiMay 8, 2026

The unveiling of the Finance Bill 2026 has ignited a fierce national debate as Kenyans confront a legislative agenda that appears to prioritize aggressive reven...

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Kenya Power issues tender for prepaid meters to support off-grid solar expansion

Samson NderiMay 8, 2026

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (Kenya Power) has officially invited bids for the procurement of prepaid meters and circuit breakers. The move marks a crit...

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Kenya braces for severe weather as heavy rainfall alert issued for multiple regions

Samson NderiMay 8, 2026

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMSA) has issued a significant weather advisory, warning citizens of a sharp increase in rainfall intensity across several ...

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Justice Mohamed Warsame sworn in as Supreme Court judge

Samson NderiMay 8, 2026

Justice Mohamed Abdulahi Warsame has officially joined the Supreme Court of Kenya, restoring the apex court to its full constitutional strength. In a swearing-i...

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Safaricom hits historic Ksh. 118.4B net profit as Kenya core business surges

Samson NderiMay 7, 2026

Safaricom PLC has today released its audited financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, revealing a landmark performance that cements its posit...

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Absa Bank launches Ksh. 100B asset financing product to fuel economic growth

Zenia ObamoMay 7, 2026

Absa Bank Kenya has officially launched a revamped asset financing proposition, committing Ksh. 100 billion over the next three years to empower businesses and ...

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Crown Paints honours top painters with exclusive Maasai Mara expedition

Samson NderiMay 7, 2026

Crown Paints recently concluded its Twende Mara na Crown Paints initiative, treating over 60 of the country’s top-performing Team Kubwa painters to a three-day ...

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Old Mutual launches drive to shield SMEs & households from economic turbulence

Zenia ObamoMay 7, 2026

Old Mutual has officially rolled out a comprehensive, countywide financial wellness initiative. The drive is designed to equip Small and Medium-sized Enterprise...

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Masakhane launches LINGUA Africa to fund African language AI

Samson NderiMay 7, 2026

The Masakhane African Languages Hub, in a powerhouse collaboration with the Microsoft AI for Good Lab, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Google.org, ...

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Adipo Sidang’s play ‘In the Seashell Hum’ debuts May 15 at Kenya National Theatre

Zenia ObamoMay 7, 2026

Award-winning playwright Adipo Sidang’ is returning to the stage with a production that promises to be as haunting as its title suggests: In the Seashell Hum. ...

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How Safaricom uses AI in its business needs an overhaul

James WamathaiMay 7, 2026

Safaricom is currently at a crossroads. While the company is aggressively integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transition from reactive troubleshooting t...

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Hundreds of Kenyans file landmark lawsuit against BP over cancer crisis

Samson NderiMay 7, 2026

A decades-old environmental mystery has reached the steps of the courtroom as over 300 residents from the Marsabit region of Kenya have filed a lawsuit against ...

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Why the proposed eCitizen fee hike is a burden we don’t need

Samson NderiMay 7, 2026

The digital revolution was promised to Kenyans as a way to streamline bureaucracy, eliminate tea culture, and bring government services to our fingertips. Howev...

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The SHA AI algorithm overcharges the poor while undercharging the rich

Zenia ObamoMay 7, 2026

When President William Ruto launched the Social Health Authority (SHA) in 2024, the promise was historic: Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for every Kenyan, ensu...

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Kenya advances pediatric cancer care with new specialized unit & patient hostel at KNH

Samson NderiMay 7, 2026

In a major boost to the fight against childhood cancer, Kenya has officially launched a modern Paediatric Haemato-Oncology Outpatient Unit at the Kenyatta Natio...

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Rubis Energy announces 2026 Young Graduate Trainee Program

Samson NderiMay 7, 2026

Rubis Energy Kenya has officially opened applications for its highly anticipated 2026 Young Graduate Trainee Program. This 18-month leadership incubator is desi...

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Jai Vaghela, Financially Incorrect & Jambojet among nominees for the BAKE Awards 2026

James WamathaiMay 6, 2026

The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has officially triggered the countdown to the 2026 BAKE Awards, announcing that public voting is now live nationwide. ...

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37 new Kenyan Judges sworn in into office in Judiciary expansion

Samson NderiMay 4, 2026

President William Ruto presided over the swearing-in of 37 new judges at State House, Nairobi, on Monday. The cohort, comprising 24 High Court judges and 13 En...

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SBM Bank reports a super improved Ksh. 171M net profit in Q1 2026

Samson NderiMay 4, 2026

SBM Bank (Kenya) Limited today announced a standout financial performance for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Ksh. 171 million....

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Decoding the paradox of Kenya’s prison system in 2026

Zenia ObamoMay 4, 2026

While the 2026 Economic Survey highlights GDP growth and infrastructure milestones, a more complex narrative is emerging from within the walls of Kenya’s correc...

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Air France debuts new menu by celebrated Chef Mory Sacko on Nairobi–Paris flights

Samson NderiMay 4, 2026

Air France is bringing the artistry of the Michelin guide to the skies, officially launching a new signature menu for its Nairobi–Paris route. The airline has p...

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How the Creative Economy Bill excludes most Kenyan creatives 

Staff WriterMay 4, 2026

In the twilight of Kenya's legislative calendar, buried within a proposed legislation masquerading as  liberation for artists, lies one of the most audacious ac...

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Kenya to host the first African Global Flyways Summit this September

Zenia ObamoMay 4, 2026

As the skies fill with the beat of millions of wings this May, a sobering reality casts a shadow over one of nature’s most spectacular displays. New data releas...

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Fly 748 officially relaunches domestic flights from Nairobi to Mombasa & Ukunda

Zenia ObamoMay 4, 2026

Fly 748 has officially re-launched its scheduled flight operations. The airline returns to the market with a renewed promise to deliver affordable, safe, and cu...

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Kenya emerges as a strategic powerhouse for Global textile & fashion sourcing

Samson NderiMay 4, 2026

Africa is witnessing a transformative surge in industrial investment, with Kenya rapidly positioning itself as the continent’s most strategic gateway for textil...

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Stanbic Bank & Heritage Insurance partner to launch new commercial vehicle insurance cover

Samson NderiMay 4, 2026

Stanbic Bank Kenya has officially launched an enhanced insurance solution specifically designed for commercial vehicle owners and operators. Underwritten by He...

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Why Kenyan fleet owners are turning to smarter monitoring systems

Staff WriterMay 4, 2026

Every litre of fuel lost in silence is a direct hit on already thin margins, and for many Kenyan fleet owners, this loss happens daily. As fuel prices remain a ...

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Nedbank’s tender offer for 66% of NCBA shares opens on May 28

James WamathaiMay 4, 2026

Nedbank Group has officially opened its partial tender offer to acquire a 66% controlling stake in NCBA Group PLC. The offer, which values NCBA at approximatel...

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SBM Bank & Avenue Lease partner with BYD for first electric corporate fleet

Samson NderiMay 4, 2026

BYD by CFAO Mobility Kenya has officially delivered its first fleet of five plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to Avenue Lease & Rentals E.A. This fle...

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KCB Bank unveils single-digit mortgage for Kenya’s informal sector

Samson NderiMay 4, 2026

KCB Bank has launched a mortgage solution specifically designed for the millions of Kenyans working in the informal sector. By offering a rare single-digit inte...

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Kenya’s 2026 Economic Survey still ignores the Digital & Creative sectors

James WamathaiMay 3, 2026

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has long been the gold standard for measuring the nation’s physical muscles. In its latest 2026 release, the b...

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Kenya’s economy hits Ksh. 17.6 Trillion amidst Global headwinds

James WamathaiMay 3, 2026

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has released its dual flagship reports, the 2026 Economic Survey and the 2026 Facts and Figures. Kenya’s economy...

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