Kenya’s Shamba Records, Apexloads among African AI startups selected for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

Google has announced the selection of 15 promising tech startups for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 program. These startups, hailing fro...

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AWARD launches gender initiative to drive inclusive agricultural development in Africa

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has launched the Gender in Agrifood Systems Policies (GASP) Program, an initiative aimed at promo...

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Safaricom crowned Africa’s most admired brand for second consecutive year

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

Safaricom PLC has been named the Most Admired Brand in Africa at the 2025 Brand Africa Awards. The Kenyan telecommunication company won the award for the sec...

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Kigali declaration galvanizes $1.8B+ & Global commitment to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

Over 80 countries and organisations in Africa have declared their commitment to ending the suffering caused by Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). NTDs are a gr...

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Get ready for Kilifi Gold Triathlon 2025 on September 20

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

The Kilifi Gold Triathlon (KGT2025) is set to electrify the Kenyan coast on Saturday, September 20th. Known for its breathtaking course and community spirit, th...

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NCBA Bank is the engine behind Kenya’s next generation of entrepreneurs

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

In the vibrant melting point of Kenya's economy, SMEs stand as the leaders of growth, and also serve as the primary engine for job creation. Despite their mo...

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Java House nears 100 outlet milestone with new Kisii Town branch opening

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

Java House has opened its 98th outlet in Kisii as part of its expansion plan, pushing closer to reaching 100 outlets milestone mark. The new branch is located a...

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Britam’s 2024 sustainability report reveals Ksh. 2.4B channeled to local & minority suppliers

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

Britam Holdings gave Ksh. 2.4 billion to local and minority owned suppliers in 2024, reflecting the firm’s commitment to inclusive procurement and ESG-aligned b...

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AI powered creativity and expression in mobile photography

Staff WriterJune 24, 2025

The evolution of photography is one that is taking the world by storm. From the early days of basic image editing of colour correcting and adjusting exposure to...

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Letters to my future self: What students wish adults understood

Staff WriterJune 24, 2025

There is a powerful statement that is frequently being used by teenagers “I don’t even like scrolling anymore… it just feels better than talking.” They are not ...

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The crisis of plastics and the role of finance in environmental stewardship

Staff WriterJune 24, 2025

In 2017, Kenya made global headlines by enacting one of the world’s strictest bans on single-use plastic bags. It was a bold step signalling that we were not af...

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Peach Cars receives Ksh. 1.4B to revolutionize Africa’s used car market

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

Peach Cars has secured $11 million (Ksh. 1.4 billion) to supercharge Africa's next generation used car economy. They received the funds in a Series A round led ...

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M-PESA Foundation hosts a free medical camp in Kilifi County

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

M-PESA Foundation recently hosted a free medical camp in Kilifi County, at Bamba Primary School, Ganze Sub County. It was hosted in partnership with Zuri Health...

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Safaricom backs Faith Kipyegon’s 4 Minute Mile Challenge with affordable YouTube bundle

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

Safaricom has announced a special data bundle in support of Kenya’s athletics icon and brand ambassador, Faith Kipyegon. The data bundle will be active as she a...

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Priscilla Lecomte & Boris Motte win the 2025 Nomadic XC Triathlon

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

The Kenyan South Coast triathlon season kicked off with a bang at the Nomadic XC Triathlon, a challenging event known for its diverse terrain. It is a spin-off ...

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Crypto platform, Luno, relaunches in Kenya

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

Luno has announced that it has relaunched its services in Kenya as part of its Africa growth strategy. The launch introduces a way for Kenyans to buy, sell, and...

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Kenya bans 77 harmful pesticides, restricts 202 & halts imports of 151 others pending assessment

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has just completed a review of pesticides used across the country, leading to the withdrawal of 77 harmful...

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How NCBA’s digital loans are powering Kenya’s economy

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

Mobile phone have democratized many things including access to information, but in Kenya the main attraction is access to credit. At the heart of this transform...

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Africa can learn from Kenya’s electrification success, says new BCG report

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

A recent report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled, Powering Prosperity Through Energy Access, spotlights Kenya's significant strides in energy and off...

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Standard Chartered’s Wealth & Retail Business in Tanzania handed over to Access Bank PLC

Staff WriterJune 23, 2025

Standard Chartered Tanzania has announced that its Wealth & Retail Business has been handed over to Access Bank PLC. In April 2022, Standard Chartered de...

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BURN, TDB Group to expand access to clean cooking in Mozambique, DRC & Zambia

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

BURN has signed an agreement with the Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) to scale access to clean cooking in Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of Co...

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2nd Business Ecosystems Summit to be hosted in Kisumu on August 6-8, 2025

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

The Business Ecosystem Summit (BES) will be hosted in Kisumu on 6-8 August 2025 with the aim of enhancing regional cooperation, exposing investment opportunitie...

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Why every Kenyan must start saving today

Staff WriterJune 23, 2025

Retirement should be a time of peace, dignity, and fulfilment, a season where you finally reap the rewards of a lifetime of hard work. Yet for millions of Kenya...

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KCB CEO Paul Russo is the new Chairperson of the Kenya Bankers Association

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

Commercial banks have elected KCB Group Chief Executive Officer, Paul Russo, as the new Chairperson of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), the umbrella body of...

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Emirates partners with Uber for seamless airport transfers for travellers

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

Emirates and Uber have announced a strategic partnership to enable the seamless transfer of travellers to and from airports where the airline operates. The MoU ...

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Ogilvy Africa wins Advertising Agency of the Year at 2025 ACOYA Awards

Samson NderiJune 23, 2025

Ogilvy Africa Network has been awarded as one of the winners in the 2025 edition of the Africa Company of the Year Awards (ACOYA Awards). The ACOYA Awards a...

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NCBA officially opens its 99th branch in Kawangware

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

NCBA has today opened its 99th branch in Kawangware as part of its plan to bring banking services closer to underserved communities. During the branch openin...

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We need to invest in the DJ economy: How culture can power Kenya’s future

Staff WriterJune 20, 2025

Kenya is a nation pulsating with creativity, a vibrant cultural heritage, and an undeniable  youthful energy. While we often discuss traditional economic driver...

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Tareq Muhmood appointed as Visa President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

Visa has announced that it has appointed Tareq Muhmood as the Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA). Muhmood succeed...

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Mastercard & enza partner to enable fintech innovation across Africa

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

Mastercard and enza have announced a partnership to connect fintech companies across Africa to the Mastercard network. The collaboration will enable fintech pla...

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Kenya’s Budget 2025/26; a test for household-centered banking

Staff WriterJune 20, 2025

The recently presented 2025/26 national budget has drawn attention for its potential to influence household finances in Kenya. In a recent interview, Moses Muth...

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CLASP, GEAPP invest $6.1M to boost clean energy appliances

Staff WriterJune 20, 2025

CLASP and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) have announced a $6.1 million expansion of the Productive Use Financing Facility (PUFF), a ca...

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Applications are open for AWS 2025 Generative AI Accelerator for startups

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened applications for the third cohort of the AWS Generative AI Accelerator (GAIA). It is an eight-week program designed to scal...

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MultiChoice Talent Factory, Sony host cinematography masterclass for filmmakers in East Africa

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa Academy, in collaboration with Cameras Africa and Sony Middle East and Africa, recently hosted a two-day Advanc...

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Kenya intensifies Europe tourism push, targeting 12.5% growth in 2025

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

Air connectivity and safety assurances are the crucial factors for Kenya's strategy to draw more European visitors as the country targets a 12.5% increase in ar...

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Emma Mong’ute calls for policy revolution for Kenyan widows ahead of International Widows Day

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

As International Widows Day, June 23, approaches, Emma Mong'ute, a leader with the Nguvu Collective and founder of the Amandla MEK Foundation, is spearheading a...

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Yellow Card Partners with Visa to expand stablecoin adoption in emerging economies

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

Yellow Card has partnered with Visa to drive the cross-border payments and financial infrastructure across emerging markets where Yellow Card is licensed to ope...

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The role of manufacturers in achieving environmental sustainability 

Staff WriterJune 20, 2025

Consumers are increasingly prioritizing sustainability in their purchasing decisions. This has therefore fostered the need for new operational and practices tha...

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Italy commits to helping revive Kenya’s leather industry

Samson NderiJune 20, 2025

Italy has committed to reviving the leather and tanning industry in Kenya and across the wider East and Central African region. This will be done Equity Group a...

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Engage Communications among winners in the SABRE Awards Africa 2025

Samson NderiJune 18, 2025

The 2025 Africa SABRE Awards took place on June 12 in Mombasa, Kenya at the PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Convention Centre & Spa. Among the winners we...

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CFAO Mobility, Almasi Financial Services to offer 95% sharia-compliant loans for commercial vehicles

Samson NderiJune 18, 2025

CFAO Mobility Kenya and Almasi Financial Services Limited have partnered give customers access to 90% financing to purchase commercial vehicles payable within 6...

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Campaign to criminalize Femicide amidst escalating crisis

Samson NderiJune 18, 2025

Kenya is grappling with an escalating femicide crisis, prompting a powerful new social justice campaign, Project Red Lipstick. This initiative, developed by Ogi...

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