Afreximbank launches $10B crisis response to shield African & Caribbean economies from trade shocks amid war

Zenia ObamoApril 9, 2026

The Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP). The initiative is spe...

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Kenyan robotics pioneer Zerobionic joins Qualcomm’s 2026 Make in Africa cohort

Staff WriterApril 9, 2026

Qualcomm has officially announced the ten startups selected for the 2026 Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship Programme. Highlighting Kenya’s surging influence in...

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DTB introduces NFC rings and bands for contactless payments

Samson NderiApril 9, 2026

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has launched DTB Wearables, a new range of contactless payment solutions. Safaricom pioneered wearable payment technology in Kenya as ...

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Climate risk insurance should be part of Kenya’s economic infrastructure

Staff WriterApril 9, 2026

In early March, heavy rains triggered flooding across Kenya, with Nairobi bearing the brunt as rivers and drainage systems overflowed. Vehicles were swept away,...

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Family Group Foundation & MWAK partner to upskill children of KDF personnel

Zenia ObamoApril 9, 2026

The Family Group Foundation has announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK). The collaboration a...

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Afreximbank reports 19% rise in FY 2025 net income at US$1.1 Billion

Samson NderiApril 9, 2026

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that it has reported a net income of $1.16 billion for the year ended 31 December 2025. This is a 19%...

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Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator has supported over 100 startups with a $1.4B valuation

Zenia ObamoApril 9, 2026

Visa has announced that its Africa Fintech Accelerator has now supported over 100 startups, representing a combined valuation of $1.4 billion. The announcement...

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The defining test for Kenya’s innovation economy: Making AI work for everyone

Staff WriterApril 9, 2026

Kenya’s innovation story has always been written from the ground up. When constraints appear, local builders respond with creativity, resilience, and practical ...

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People-first leadership is key to long-term business resilience and growth

Staff WriterApril 9, 2026

McKinsey & Company’s research on organisational health has consistently shown that companies with strong people-centric practices dramatically outperform th...

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Kenya to introduce new Permit Processing Fees for ICT imports

Samson NderiApril 9, 2026

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has officially announced its intention to introduce a Permit Processing Fee for all applications submitted via the Na...

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KECOBO implements new music royalty fees with DJs paying an annual fee of Ksh. 30,000

Samson NderiApril 9, 2026

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has officially implemented the Consolidated Music and Audio-Visual Works Tariffs for 2026–2028. This framework consolidates r...

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Kenya to host of inaugural FIFA Women’s Series at Nyayo Stadium On April 11-15

Samson NderiApril 9, 2026

Kenya is set to host the inaugural FIFA Women’s Series at at the Nyayo National Stadium from April 11 to April 15, 2026, marks a significant step forward in the...

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Missing Voices 2025 report reveals surge in police killings in Kenya

Samson NderiApril 9, 2026

The Missing Voices Coalition, in partnership with Amnesty International Kenya, has released its 2025 Annual Report, painting a harrowing picture of the state of...

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How Faith Odhiambo transformed LSK into a vital organ of democracy

Zenia ObamoApril 9, 2026

To call Faith Odhiambo a successful president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is an understatement; she has been a generational phenomenon. Stepping into offi...

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Humphrey Wattanga exits as KRA boss as Lillian Nyawanda takes over in acting capacity

Samson NderiApril 9, 2026

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a significant change in its top leadership following the immediate departure of Commissioner General Humphrey Wa...

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You can now watch award-winning comedy ‘The Fisherman’ in cinemas in Kenya & Zambia

Samson NderiApril 8, 2026

A talking fish, a retired dreamer, and a prestigious medal from Venice are all heading to East African cinemas this week. The award-winning comedy adventure Th...

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Zenith Bank enters Kenyan market with acquisition of Paramount Bank

Zenia ObamoApril 8, 2026

Zenith Bank Plc has officially completed its acquisition of Paramount Bank Kenya Limited. The deal, which has received full regulatory approval from authorities...

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Absa Bank invests Ksh. 35M in the 2026 Kip Keino Classic

Samson NderiApril 3, 2026

Absa Bank Kenya has officially renewed its title sponsorship for the 2026 edition of the World Athletics Continental Gold Tour race, injecting Ksh. 35 million i...

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Java House opens new outlet in Syokimau

Samson NderiApril 3, 2026

The local dining scene reached a major milestone this month with the official opening of Java House’s 105th branch at Trafford Park, Syokimau. The launch for ne...

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LOOP invests 2.5M to restore Limuru Country Club’s fire-damaged cricket pavilion

Zenia ObamoApril 2, 2026

LOOP DFS has announced a Ksh 2.5 million restoration of the cricket pavilion at the historic Limuru Country Club. For decades, the Limuru cricket pavilion has ...

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Bamburi Cement appoints industry veteran Geoffrey Ndugwa as new CEO

Samson NderiApril 2, 2026

Bamburi Cement Plc, a leading provider of cement and concrete solutions in the region, has officially announced the appointment of Geoffrey Ndugwa as its new Ch...

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I&M boosts Ngong Sanctuary Forest with Ksh. 2M for ranger salaries & uniforms

Samson NderiApril 2, 2026

I&M Foundation has announced an additional Ksh. 2 million contribution to the Ngong Sanctuary Forest. This latest funding marks a pivotal transition for Pro...

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Kenya’s data regulator launches probe into Ray-Ban Meta glasses

Zenia ObamoApril 1, 2026

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has officially launched a suo moto investigation into the privacy implications of Ray-Ban Meta smart glass...

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“Nawi” & “Kash Money” lead star-studded Kalasha Awards 2026 nominee list

Samson NderiMarch 25, 2026

The Kenya Film Commission (KFC) has officially pulled back the curtain on the nominees for the 14th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Awards (Kal...

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National Land Commission appoints 7 new Commissioners including Abdillahi Saggaf Alawy as Chairperson

Samson NderiMarch 25, 2026

The National Land Commission (NLC) has officially entered a new chapter in its governance following the swearing-in of seven new Commissioners. The appointme...

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CA mandates that only USB Type-C phones can be sold in Kenya from now on

Zenia ObamoMarch 25, 2026

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has officially declared USB Type-C as the mandatory charging standard for all mobile phones sold in the country. The ...

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UNESCO & BAKE partner to train Kenyan content creators on how to fight disinformation

James WamathaiMarch 25, 2026

As the boundary between traditional journalism and digital influence continues to dissolve, UNESCO and the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) have announced a...

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High Court bans the recycling of mobile phone numbers by Telcos

Zenia ObamoMarch 23, 2026

The High Court has issued a landmark judgment regarding the lifecycle of mobile telephone numbers. The court ruled that a registered mobile phone number is not ...

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Old Mutual Holdings reports Ksh. 856M net profit for FY 2025

Samson NderiMarch 17, 2026

Old Mutual Holdings PLC has announced a resilient financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, posting a profit after tax of Ksh. 856 million. Th...

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CBK announces results of 15 year treasury bond switch auction

Zenia ObamoMarch 17, 2026

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released the results for the auction of Treasury Bond Issue No. FXD3/2019/015, conducted as a Switch Auction. This financial...

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Kenya Ports Authority announces 194 internship & apprenticeship opportunities

Zenia ObamoMarch 17, 2026

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has officially opened applications for its 2026 internship and apprenticeship program. With a mission to provide efficient and comp...

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Government invites bids for Cytonn properties to recover Ksh. 11B for 3K+ investors

Zenia ObamoMarch 17, 2026

In a significant step toward compensating thousands of aggrieved investors, the Kenyan government, through the Business Registration Service (BRS), has official...

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GIZ is offering green loans for women entrepreneurs in Kenya

Zenia ObamoMarch 17, 2026

GIZ Uganda, in partnership with the IYBA WE4A Project and Melanin Kapital, has announced a new initiative to provide green financing for women entrepreneurs acr...

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High Court rules long term retention of criminal records data is unconstitutional

Zenia ObamoMarch 17, 2026

The High Court of Kenya has ruled that the indefinite retention of criminal records for individuals who were never convicted is unconstitutional. The case, Pat...

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GIZ Kenya launches accelerator programme for young entrepreneurs in manufacturing

Zenia ObamoMarch 17, 2026

GIZ Kenya, in a partnership with the Kenya Institute of Business Training (KIBT) and the Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF), has officially announced a ne...

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AfrexInsure enters appoints Lesley Ndlovu as new CEO

Zenia ObamoMarch 16, 2026

AfrexInsure, the specialty insurance subsidiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has officially appointed Lesley Ndlovu as its new Chief Executi...

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EIB Global injects €40 Million into Speedinvest to fuel African tech

Zenia ObamoMarch 16, 2026

In a move that signals a strengthening of digital and economic ties between Europe and Africa, EIB Global has announced a €40 million commitment to Speedinvest’...

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Update on Boehringer Ingelheim’s access to healthcare program in Kenya

Zenia ObamoMarch 16, 2026

Since its launch in 2022, the Access to Healthcare program, a partnership between Boehringer Ingelheim and mPharma, has expanded its reach to more than 150,000 ...

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Key takeaways from the 25th Ordinary EAC Heads of State Summit

Samson NderiMarch 16, 2026

On March 7, 2026, the East African Community (EAC) reached a pivotal milestone during its 25th Ordinary Summit. Held under the theme Deepening Integration fo...

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Wellington College day & boarding school to open in Tatu City in 2028

Samson NderiMarch 16, 2026

Rendeavour and Wellington College Education have announced the launch of Wellington College International Kenya. Scheduled to open its doors in September 2028, ...

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Njerae unveils video for new single “Ingia Ndani”

Zenia ObamoMarch 16, 2026

Acclaimed Kenyan-born singer, songwriter, and producer Njerae has officially released the music video for her latest single, “Ingia Ndani.” Translating to come...

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EPRA holds fuel prices steady for March-April cycle

Zenia ObamoMarch 16, 2026

The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that retail pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will remain unchanged for th...

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