EAAIF anchors Axian Telecom’s successful $600M bond to expand digital infrastructure in Africa

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) has announced its anchor investment in Axian Telecom's USD 600 million 5-year bond issuance. EAAIF is...

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East Africa’s rising role in the global home appliance industry

Staff WriterJuly 21, 2025

Gone are the days when the appliances and technology shown on American and European films took eons to get to Africa. Now, if you see a foreign advertisement of...

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IFC & Equity partner to offer Goldman Sachs business course to Kenyan women entrepreneurs

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Equity Bank Kenya and Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to roll out the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women o...

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Rotary Club announces free surgical camp for Homa Bay residents this October

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Homa Bay County is set to host the third annual Free Surgical and Cataract Camp which will take place from October 27th to November 1st, 2025. It is organised b...

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Kenya Cane to launch Lemon & Ginger flavour on July 26 in Thika

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Kenya Cane will launch its newest flavour Lemon & Ginger this coming Saturday, 26th July 2025 at the MKU Pavilion Grounds in Thika from 2pm. The new vari...

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IFC issues 24B Rwandan Franc ‘Umuganda’ bond to boost Rwanda’s capital markets

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

IFC has issued a 24 billion Rwandan Franc bond (approximately 17 million US dollars) to support the development of Rwanda’s capital markets. The eight year, ...

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KRA is hiring 3 Commissioners & 12 Deputy Commissioners in major recruitment drive

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has commenced the rollout of a major recruitment drive aimed at developing a skilled and adaptable workforce. This move aligns wit...

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Over 50 classic cars and motorcycles confirmed for 2025 Concours D’elegance

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Over 50 entries have already been received for the 2025 Africa Concours d’Elegance which will be held at the Nairobi Racecourse on September 28th. The event has...

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Euromoney Awards names Stanbic as Kenya’s best investment bank for 2025

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Stanbic Bank Kenya has been named Kenya’s Best Investment Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The accolade for Stanbic Bank Kenya recognises it...

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NCBA unveils new digital loan offering up to Ksh. 1 million via its mobile app

James WamathaiJuly 21, 2025

NCBA has launched a new digital loan that will be accessible via its app and USSD and will target its retail customers. The loan has been launched by NCBA under...

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ATU & AfriLabs partner to supercharge digital innovation in Africa

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) and AfriLabs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating digital innovation across the cont...

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Absa Bank Kenya opens newly refurbished branch in Kisumu City

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has officially opened the doors to its newly refurbished branch in Kisumu City. The Kisumu branch will continue to provide services to both i...

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Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 to be hosted in Senegal in August

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

The 19th edition of the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) is set to be hosted in Dakar, Senegal this August. Senegal’s Ministry of Agriculture Food Sovereignty a...

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AU & EU launch 10 year plan to boost circular economy across Africa

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have officially announced the launch of the Continental Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) for Africa (2024–...

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Tatu City and GIZ partner to upskill youth for careers in construction

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Tatu City has partnered with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to promote vocational training and improve youth employability pr...

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SGA Security invests Ksh. 387M in new Isuzu fleet to upgrade cash-in-transit operations

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

SGA Security and ISUZU East Africa have signed a partnership to improve operational efficiency, expand capacity, and enhance service delivery across the East Af...

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Kenyan investors gain access to Global stocks as Satrix lists World ETF on NSE

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Satrix has announced the secondary listing of the Satrix MSCI World Feeder ETF on the Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc (NSE) at a price of Ksh. 761 per unit. Thi...

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Morocco becomes first left-hand drive market in Africa to receive new Nissan MAGNITE

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Nissan has officially launched its new Nissan MAGNITE compact SUV in Morocco, making the kingdom the first left-hand drive market in Africa to receive the vehic...

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Standard Chartered sustainability strategy delivers Ksh. 2.99B in income & expands community impact

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Standard Chartered Kenya has released its 2024 Sustainability Progress Report, highlighting progress across its operations, financing, and community programmes....

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Idd Aziz tops Spotify list of Kenyan musicians with the most international streams

Staff WriterJuly 21, 2025

Kenyan musician Idd Aziz is quietly becoming one of the country’s most influential musical exports. His Afro-spiritual anthem Time (Mimi), a collaboration wi...

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Toyota by CFAO Kenya gifts Ferdinand Omanyala the 2025 Toyota Hilux Double Cab

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Toyota by CFAO Kenya has gifted Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, the new 2025 Toyota Hilux Double Cab. The gift is part of their ongoing partnership...

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I&M Bank opens new branch in Kirinyaga County in expansion push

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

I&M Bank has expanded its national footprint with the opening of its first branch in Kirinyaga County. The launch ceremony was officiated by I&M Bank Ke...

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Co-op Bank & Optiven unveil home ownership solution with financing, land acquisition + construction

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op Bank), Optiven Limited, and Everstrong Maskani have partnered to launch a new home ownership solution. The new partnership ...

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Safaricom Hook Circle equips 600 youth with tech and engineering skills in Eldoret

Samson NderiJuly 18, 2025

Safaricom, through its youth platform Safaricom Hook Circle, hosted a two day masterclass at Ol’Lessos, National Polytechnic in Eldoret for 600 youth. The bo...

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Old Mutual partners with AAK to offer professional indemnity cover to architects & engineers

Samson NderiJuly 18, 2025

Old Mutual has entered into a partnership with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) to provide professional indemnity cover to AAK members. The partners...

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New report sounds alarm on Kenya’s education sector, citing widespread gaps

Samson NderiJuly 18, 2025

A State of Education in Kenya report has identified lack of adequate staffing, ICT, Science facilities and related Physical infrastructure including ablution an...

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African lawmakers commit to strengthening AI, digital health & smart manufacturing frameworks

Samson NderiJuly 17, 2025

The first Africa Digital Parliamentary Summit was held and it focused on building legislative capacity in Artificial Intelligence (AI), data protection, digital...

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Safire Connect Forum in Eldoret links farmers to digital tools for business growth

Samson NderiJuly 17, 2025

Safaricom hosted the Safire Connect Forum in Eldoret, bringing together farmers, Agri-entrepreneurs and stakeholders for a day of learning, empowerment and netw...

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New Visa & NSE plan aims to make stock market investing accessible to all Kenyans

Samson NderiJuly 17, 2025

Visa in partnership with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), has unveiled a report aimed at reshaping Kenya’s retail investment landscape. The report, Rei...

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A guide on how to recall a Senator in Kenya

Samson NderiJuly 16, 2025

The process for recalling a Senator in Kenya is governed by the same legal framework as that for a Member of the National Assembly (MP), Article 104 of the Cons...

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Why NACADA’s drinking age hike & digital sales ban are a step backward for Kenya

Makena Ndung'uJuly 16, 2025

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has unveiled new proposals that are so restrictive they risk backfiring spectacu...

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Kenya Airways sets dates for Dreamliner fleet return, aims for 85% capacity recovery

Samson NderiJuly 16, 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced a phased plan for the return of its grounded Dreamliner aircraft. The first of the long-grounded aircraft is scheduled to retur...

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Centum net profit drops 69% to Ksh. 812.8 million on weaker real estate gains

Samson NderiJuly 15, 2025

Centum Investment Company Plc has announced that it has reported a Ksh. 812.8 million net profit for the financial year ended March 2025. This is a 69% decline ...

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A guide on how to recall an MCA in Kenya

Samson NderiJuly 15, 2025

The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, grants citizens the right to recall their elected Member of Parliament (MP), Senator, or Member of County Assembly (MCA) before...

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Court Orders former Senator Gloria Orwoba to pay Senate Clerk Ksh. 10.5M for defamation

Samson NderiJuly 15, 2025

The Milimani Commercial Magistrate's Court has ordered former Senator Gloria Orwoba to pay the Clerk of the Senate, Jeremiah Nyegenye, a total of Ksh. 10.5 mill...

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Patricia Ithau departs WPP Scangroup; Miriam Kaggwa to serve as acting CEO

Samson NderiJuly 15, 2025

WPP Scangroup Plc has today announced a significant leadership transition, revealing that its current Chief Executive Office (CEO) Patricia Ithau will be leavin...

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Fuel prices rise sharply in latest EPRA review

Samson NderiJuly 15, 2025

Kenyans will face higher costs at the pump over the next month after the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) today announced a significant increa...

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NCBA targets North-Rift’s economic engine with SME engagement drive in Eldoret

Samson NderiJuly 15, 2025

NCBA has concluded a week long regional engagement in Eldoret aimed at deepening its support for commercial and SME customers in the North-rift region. The tour...

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Kenya’s ATIDI, 4G Capital & Equity Bank win awards at the 2025 African Banker Awards

Samson NderiJuly 15, 2025

Financial institutions showcased their strength and innovation on the continental stage, securing wins at the 2025 African Banker Awards. The gala ceremony, hel...

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Viva Global revives landmark wine expo as it marks 25th anniversary

Samson NderiJuly 15, 2025

Viva Global  has announced the return of the Viva Global Wine Expo, scheduled for August 20 – 21, 2025. It will be at the Park Inn by Radisson, Nairobi from 12 ...

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StanChart, BII partner to boost SMEs & women-led enterprises with $100M in trade finance

Samson NderiJuly 15, 2025

Standard Chartered and British International Investment (BII) has announced the signing of a US$100 million trade finance facility that will expand access to wo...

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800 youth graduate from KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri programme in Elgeyo Marakwet

Samson NderiJuly 15, 2025

800 youth from Elgeyo Marakwet County have today graduated from the KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri vocational training programme. The graduands were drawn from 10 vo...

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