How African startups can apply for Cohort 5 of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator
Visa has announced that applications are open for the fifth cohort (Cohort 5) of its Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator. The accelerator is a 12-week program that ...
Kenya’s Muda & Twiva among startups selected for Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator cohort 4
Visa has announced 22 startups that were selected to participate in the fourth cohort (Cohort 4) of its Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program from 12 countrie...
Nyoroma Self Help Group from Rongai acquires bus through financing from Equity Bank
Nyoroma Self Help Group from Ongata Rongai town in Kajiado County has acquired a 33-seater minibus to boost their transport business. The group is comprised of ...
High Court rejects Paradigm Initiative’s bid to join data protection case
In a significant development, the High Court in Nairobi has dismissed an application by Paradigm Initiative (PIN) to join a high-profile data protection cas...
340 youth from Nandi County graduate from KCB Foundation’s 2jiajiri program
340 youth from 10 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Nandi County have graduated from the KCB Foundation's 2jiajiri program....
KeNIA trains university leaders to transform academic innovations into market-ready solutions
The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) brought together 25 Vice Chancellors and Deputy Vice Chancellors for an Entrepreneurial Leaders’ Training Program (...
Kenya National Music Festivals 2025 officially kicks off in Meru County
The 97th Kenya National Music Festivals officially kicked off in Meru County, with students showcasing their creativity and cultural heritage.
Speaking at t...
Kenyan private sector sees sharpest decline in a year as inflation hit businesses
Kenya's private sector experienced its most significant downturn in a year this July, according to the latest Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI...
Defending CHAN champions Senegal face Nigeria as Group D heats up in Zanzibar
Today marks the start of Group D action at the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 in Zanzibar. Both matches are set to be played at the ...
Algeria demolish Uganda 3-0 in CHAN 2024 opener
Algeria started their CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over co-hosts Uganda at the Nelson Mandela National Stad...
Guinea beats Niger 1-0 to kick off CHAN 2024 with a hard fought victory
Guinea secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over their rivals Niger to kick off their CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 campaign. The match, held at the...
M-PESA Sokoni Caravan arrives in Nairobi in final leg of nationwide tour
The M-PESA Sokoni Caravan has officially arrived in Nairobi, bringing exciting prizes and activities as part of the ongoing M-PESA @18 celebrations. Nairobi mar...
You can now use your ID number to log in into KRA’s iTax platform
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced the use of National Identity Card (ID) numbers as a new login option for individual users on the iTax platform....
NCBA & Mobikey partner to offer loans to acquire commercial vehicles & equipment
NCBA has signed a strategic partnership with Mobikey Truck & Bus Ltd, to provide comprehensive asset financing solutions for MAN Trucks, Man Buses, Randon Trail...
Safaricom & LG showcase smart home experience at Rhythm & Brunch festival
Safaricom, in partnership with LG, on Saturday showcased the potential of smart home technology at this year’s Rhythm & Brunch festival, held at Ngong Racecours...
Unlock cash flow with NCBA’s Insurance Premium Financing
Paying for annual insurance policies often means writing a large, restrictive cheque. NCBA's Insurance Premium Financing (IPF) offers a more flexible alternativ...
Women-in-tech hackathon, GirlCodeHack, to empower 100 women in Kenya
Absa Bank Kenya, in partnership with GirlCode, has kicked off the 2025 edition of the GirlCodeHack. It is a pan-African women-in-tech hackathon set to empower 1...
The OPPO Reno14 F 5G is now available for sale in Kenya for Ksh. 59,999
OPPO Kenya has today announced that the OPPO Reno14 F 5G is now available for sale in the Kenyan market for Ksh. 59,999. It is available for sale in OPPO retail...
Strathmore Leos beat KCB RFC to win Prinsloo Sevens
The Strathmore Leos have successfully defended their Prinsloo 7s title, defeating KCB in a rain-affected final in Nakuru. The match was called off prematurely d...
How to watch CHAN 2024 from wherever you are
The highly anticipated TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 is now underway, with Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda co-hosting. Whether you're i...
CHAN 2024 Group C kicks off with Niger vs Guinea & Uganda vs Algeria showdowns
The highly anticipated 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, shifts its focus to Kampala today, Monday, August 4, ...
Madagascar and Mauritania play out goalless draw in tense CHAN 2024 opener
Madagascar and Mauritania shared the spoils in a hard-fought 0-0 draw at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium. Both teams kicked off their Group B campaign in th...
Morocco dominates Angola with a commanding 2-0 win in CHAN 2024
Morocco, two-time champions of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), kicked off their quest for a third title with a solid 2-0 win over Ang...
Lando Norris wins thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix, holding off Oscar Piastri
Lando Norris secured a victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, fending off a fierce challenge from his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in a nail-biting finish. This...
Kenya beats DRC 1-0 in tense CHAN 2024 match
Co-hosts Kenya's national football team, the Harambee Stars, began their African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 campaign on a winning note. They secured a 1-0...
M-PESA Sokoni Festival in Kisumu treats residents with deals, gifts & star studded concert
The M-PESA Sokoni Festival was hosted at the Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu on Saturday in a culmination of events to celebrate M-PESA at 18.
The festival brough...
How HELB determines loan amounts for first-time applicants under new funding model
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) employs a batch approach to determine loan amounts for first-time applicants through the new Higher Education Funding (H...
Safaricom Hook boosts youth potential in Western Kenya with skills training
Safaricom, through its youth platform Safaricom Hook, held a series of engagements across the Greater Western region. The events were aimed at empowering young ...
Tanzania kick off CHAN 2024 with a dominant 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso
The Benjamin Mkapa Stadium erupted as host nation Tanzania, affectionately known as the Taifa Stars, secured a commanding 2-0 win against Burkina Faso in the op...
Charles Leclerc in shock pole in the 2025 Hungarian GP
Charles Leclerc delivered a stellar performance at the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying, securing Ferrari's first pole position of the season. This marks Le...
How NCBA is accelerating access to clean water & sanitation in Kenya
NCBA Group is making significant strides in accelerating access to sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services across Kenya, primarily through ta...
Safaricom empowers Mt. Kenya entrepreneurs to fuel growth through innovation
More than 100 entrepreneurs in Mt. Kenya region have participated in the regional Grow with Safaricom Business forum. The forum was held under the theme Fueling...
NCBA teams up with KAM to unlock manufacturing potential through innovative financing
NCBA, in partnership with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), hosted a CEOs breakfast forum, themed Unlocking Growth in Manufacturing through Value Ch...
NTSA clarifies vehicle record update: Ignore notice if your details are correct!
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has clarified that a recent notice about updating vehicle records and duty status only applies to motorists w...
Carrefour builds Ksh. 6.9 Million sanitation facility for Mutuini Primary School
Carrefour has handed over a Ksh. 6.9 million sanitation facility to Mutuini Primary School in Dagoretti, Nairobi. The facility was funded by Carrefour’s Round U...
Why everyone deserves to get tested for Hepatitis
As Kenya joins the world in commemorating World Hepatitis Day this July, this year’s official theme “Let’s Break It down. Get the Facts. Take Action,” reminds u...
Former ICT Minister Margaret Ndung’u appointed to UNDP Digital Public Infrastructure Strategic Advisory Board
Margaret Nyambura Ndung'u has been appointed to the DPI Safeguards Strategic Advisory Board. The global board offers independent guidance on the adoption, count...
EABC & EADB partner to host the East African Business & Investment Summit & Expo 2025 on October 16-17
The East African Business Council (EABC) in partnership with the East African Development Bank (EADB) will host the upcoming East African Business & Investm...
Kenya’s rental market is ripe for a landlord centered digital revolution
For decades, property management in Kenya, particularly in the rental segment, has operated in a low-tech, informal environment. Rent has for the longest time b...
Absa invests Ksh. 4 billion towards affordable housing in Kenya
Absa Bank Kenya has committed Ksh. 4 billion to fund affordable housing in Kenya, expanding its investment portfolio with Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC...
EABL reports an improved FY2025 net profit of Ksh. 12.2B despite challenging operating environment
East African Breweries Plc (EABL) has announced that it has reported a Ksh. 12.2 billion net profit for the financial year ending June 30, 2025. This is an impr...
Why Kenya’s affordable housing push must prioritize dignity
Kenya's affordable housing programme is accelerating fast. Thousands of units are under construction as part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BE...