How the Madras fabric, originally from India, wove itself into the Caribbean story
For many, the vibrant Madras fabric is an unmistakable symbol of Caribbean culture, instantly recognizable in traditional attire worn during festive occasions l...
F1’s wet weather woes: Why NASCAR-style track drying should be adopted after dramatic Belgian GP
The 2025 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps once again highlighted Formula 1's perennial struggle with wet weather. A dramatic, delayed start due to torren...
Oscar Piastri wins the Belgian Grand Prix, extends championship lead
Oscar Piastri secured a hard-fought victory at the wet-dry Belgian Grand Prix, further extending his lead in the Drivers' Championship over McLaren teammate Lan...
Didn’t get your Kenya Power prepaid tokens? Here are three easy ways to find them
It's a common frustration to not receive the message after you have paid for your Kenya Power prepaid tokens. You may also have accidentally deleted the message...
Lando Norris triumphs in thrilling Belgian GP qualifying, securing pole ahead of teammate Piastri
Lando Norris has claimed a spectacular pole position for the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix in a nail-biting qualifying session at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circ...
Brazil’s return highlights packed 22 race MotoGP calendar for 2026
The FIM MotoGP World Championship has officially unveiled its provisional calendar for the 2026 season, promising a thrilling 22-race tour across five continent...
CHAN 2024: View the full match schedule & secure your tickets now!
The stage is set for the 2024 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), with the full schedule of matches for the tournament, to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania,...
The future of custody services: driving relevance and value in a transforming landscape
As East Africa's financial markets continue to evolve and align with the global trends, the importance of securities settlements is becoming more pronounced. In...
Chicken Cottage continues expansion with opening of 8th branch in Kasarani
Express Kitchen Ltd has launched its 8th Chicken Cottage branch in Kasarani, Nairobi. This marks the 16th store in the Express Kitchen family. The new outlet is...
Safaricom maintains Ksh. 48.08 Billion dividend payout for third consecutive year
Safaricom PLC has maintained a Ksh. 48.08 billion dividend payout, following shareholder approval at the 2025 Annual General Meeting of a final dividend of Ksh....
Kenya’s industrial sector unveils roadmap to cut emissions by 32% via wastewater management
Kenya’s industrial sector is taking centre stage in the fight against climate change, as a new report launched today outlines a roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas...
Digital Innovation: The new frontier for CASA deposit growth in Kenya
In today’s banking landscape, the race for low-cost deposits is intensifying—and for good reason. Current Account and Savings Account (CASA) deposits are not ju...
AAR Insurance opens paperless Nairobi CBD branch
AAR Insurance has officially launched a new branch dubbed AAR on the Go, at ABSA Towers in Nairobi’s CBD, expanding its footprint to 11 branches nationwide.
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Qatar Airways to resume weekly flights to Aleppo, Syria from August 10
Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of three weekly flights to Aleppo, Syria from 10 August 2025. The flights will be increased to four weekly flights fr...
Google invests $37M in AI in Africa, launches new AI community hub in Ghana
Google has announced a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The...
US Visa applicants in Kenya are now required to disclose all social media accounts
Kenyan travelers to the United States will now be required to disclose all their social media usernames and handles used across any platform within the last fiv...
US Visa costs for Kenyans to jump by Ksh. 32,500 after new Trump fee
Kenyans planning to travel to the United States face a significant cost increase starting this October, as the Trump administration has introduced a new mandato...
British Council hosts symposium in Nairobi on heritage in the digital age
The British Council, in partnership with Twaweza Communications, has launched the third edition of the Culture Grows Symposium 2025 at the National Museums of K...
Sinotruk launches new truck lineup with 90% financing and free service offer
Sinotruk by CFAO has introduced new light and medium duty vehicles in the Kenyan market in a bid to expand customer choices in the truck market.
The new truc...
40 Counties to receive milk coolers in Ksh. 1.45B government push to modernise dairy farming
The Kenyan government has begun the distribution and installation of bulk milk coolers to counties in order to accelerate transformation in the dairy sector by ...
Carrefour introduces new initiative to empower healthy customer choices
Carrefour has announced the launch of Choose Better, a programme that aims to reward customers by making healthier and more sustainable choices accessible and a...
KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri programme celebrates graduation of 1,844 skilled youth
1,844 youth have graduated from the KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri youth technical skills and job creation programme in Nairobi. They graduated from 14 Technical and...
Chinese Ambassador’s Tatu City visit reinforces China-Kenya economic partnership
Guo Haiyan, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kenya, visited Tatu City to view the city’s development progress and engage directly with Chinese en...
Safaricom hits historic 50 million customer milestone ahead of 25th anniversary
Safaricom PLC has today announced that it now has 50 million customers across its mobile network in Kenya. This is a historic milestone for the company as it pr...
You can now get free blood pressure, blood sugar & BMI tests at Goodlife Pharmacy
Old Mutual East Africa and Goodlife Pharmacy have partnered to provide Kenyans with free blood pressure, blood sugar and BMI tests.
Kenyans can now walk into...
Airtel Africa net profit jumps to $156M amid data and mobile money boom
Airtel Africa has reported a five-fold increase in its quarterly net profit of $156 million, driven by customer growth and demand for its data and mobile money ...
Panna Music Centre relaunches Eldoret store with exclusive Samsung deals
Panna Music Centre has announced the relaunch of its Eldoret store with exclusive Samsung offers in its role as a trusted Samsung Electronics East Africa (S.E.E...
You can now pre-order the OPPO Reno14 F 5G for Ksh. 59,999
OPPO has today announced the launch of its latest smartphone, the OPPO Reno14 F 5G, which is now available on pre-order for Ksh. 59,999.
The Reno14 Series is...
The rise of AI creates new fraud vulnerabilities for banks
There has been a noticeable rise in the level of fraud risk in Kenya, impacting numerous individuals and families. This increase is especially pronounced as man...
Why teacher self-care is a professional imperative
In today’s demanding educational climate, self-care is no longer a luxury. It Is a lifeline. For educators, especially in high-stakes learning environments, the...
LOOP is now offering up to Ksh. 100,000 in quick 30 day loans to customers
LOOP has announced that it has launched 30 day short term loans for its customers to meet immediate financial needs.
The LOOP Quick 30 Day Loan is available ...
Tecno SPARK 40 Series smartphones officially launched in Kenya
Tech manufacturer TECNO has announced that it has officially launched the new SPARK 40 Series in the Kenyan market. The series includes four devices namely Tecn...
BasiGo launches first-ever inter city electric matatu service
BasiGo has launched a pilot program for inter-city electric matatus, a move that extends clean public transportation beyond the confines of Nairobi to key regio...
Safaricom enables PayPal withdrawals via the M-PESA app
Safaricom has finally integrated direct PayPal withdrawals into its M-PESA super app, streamlining how local freelancers and remote workers access international...
NCBA engages Kisumu clients on wealth preservation and succession planning
NCBA recently hosted an insightful estate succession forum, bringing together its platinum banking customers, industry players, and NCBA executives. The forum f...
Fixo & WTS Foundation partner to create direct job pipeline for solar technicians
Fixo Solutions has announced that it will integrate trained technicians from WTS Foundation into Fixo’s platform, providing them direct access to job opportunit...
KCB revamps sporting teams, unveils new kits ahead of 2025/26 season
As the 2025/26 sports season gets on, KCB Bank has embarked on a revamp of its sporting teams in a bid to secure dominance across disciplines. From signings to ...
Scarcity of standalone homes fuels Nairobi’s fastest price growth in 18 months
A significant shortage of standalone houses drove property sales prices in Nairobi to their fastest growth in 18 months during the second quarter of 2025, even ...
Spring Valley and Juja lead land price gains amidst a shifting market
For the first time in five years, land price growth in Nairobi’s established suburbs has outpaced that of its surrounding satellite towns, marking a significant...
Africa’s missing link, transmission and distribution infrastructure
In recent weeks, large swathes of Spain and Portugal were plunged into unexpected darkness as power blackouts disrupted daily lives and raised fresh concerns ab...
Absa & Visa renew Africa partnership with focus on Innovation & SME support
Absa and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership to advance growth and innovation in the countries where the bank operates. The agreement, formalised at a...
AUDA-NEPAD lays out vision for localized digital learning for every African child
The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) has launched the draft African EdTech 2030: Vision, Plan and Policy framework for consultation and stake...