Jambojet crowned as the leading budget airline in Africa at the 2025 World Travel Awards

Samson NderiJune 30, 2025

Jambojet has been awarded as the leading budget airline in Africa 2025 by the World Travel Awards 2025. This is the fourth consecutive year that the airline has...

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How digital marine insurance is supporting trade 

Staff WriterJune 30, 2025

Traders moving goods through the Mombasa Port have reason to celebrate. Improved operational efficiencies and higher trade flows resulted in a significant growt...

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Minet targets Eldoret’s SME sector with new branch location

Samson NderiJune 30, 2025

Minet has officially relocated its Eldoret office to a more accessible and strategically situated commercial hub within the city. The new location offers enhanc...

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TikTok appoints Kenya’s Dr. Claire Kinuthia as mental health ambassador, expands mental health fund to Africa

Samson NderiJune 30, 2025

TikTok hosted its inaugural Digital Well-being Summit in Johannesburg, bringing together policymakers, mental health experts, NGOs, and industry leaders in Afri...

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SBM Bank cardholders to enjoy exclusive discounts at Serena Hotels in new partnership

Samson NderiJune 30, 2025

SBM Bank Kenya and Serena Hotels have unveiled a partnership aimed at enhancing value for cardholders while invigorating Kenya’s tourism and hospitality sectors...

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Kenya Airways wins 4 awards at the 2025 World Travel Awards

Samson NderiJune 30, 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ) has won four awards at the 2025 World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony. The event was held at the Johari Rotana in Dar e...

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Kenya’s ICT sector sees growth in early 2025, mobile subscriptions hit 76.2 Million

Samson NderiJune 30, 2025

Kenya's ICT sector demonstrated significant growth in the first quarter of 2025 (Jan 1 2025 - March 31, 2025). There were notable increases in mobile connectivi...

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Dr. George Elombi appointed as the president of Afreximbank

Samson NderiJune 28, 2025

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has appointed Dr. George Elombi as the next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. He becomes the fourth Pre...

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Kenya’s Nicole Tikolo wins in the 2025 Fashanne Awards

Samson NderiJune 28, 2025

Kenyan fashion design student Nicole Tikolo has won an award in the 2025 Fashanne Awards in the United Kingdom. Her collection, Urembo wa Pwani (Swahili for The...

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Kibera Soccer Women FC win the 2025 FKF Women Cup

Samson NderiJune 28, 2025

Kibera Soccer Women FC have been crowned the new FKF Women’s Cup Champions after beating Vihiga Queens. Kibera won 1-0 in a tightly contested match played today...

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Mercy Kwambai & Samson Lemayan win the 2025 Lewa Safari Marathon

Samson NderiJune 28, 2025

Mercy Kwambai and Samson Lemayan have won the 25th Edition of the Lewa Safari Marathon which was held today at the Lewa Conservancy in Meru County. Mercy Kwa...

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The steps Kenya & Equity Bank are taking to empower & finance MSMEs

Samson NderiJune 27, 2025

The Kenyan government in liaison with Equity Bank, has committed to supporting MSMEs through enhanced capacity building, improved access to financing and expand...

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Underdogs Kibera Soccer to clash with Giants Vihiga Queens in FKF Women’s Cup final

Samson NderiJune 27, 2025

It is all systems go for the FKF Women’s Cup Final between Kibera Soccer Women’s FC and Vihiga Queens FC, taking place on Saturday, 28th June 2025, at Afraha St...

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Smile Train opens Africa’s largest cleft center in Ghana

Makena Ndung'uJune 27, 2025

Smile Train has opened a Cleft Leadership Center (CLC) at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ghana. The National Cleft Care Center – A Smile T...

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Statement by Martha Karua on nationwide protests & state-sanctioned violence against citizens

Staff WriterJune 27, 2025

Yesterday, across more than twenty counties, Kenyans took to the streets not in anger, but in pursuit of justice. From Mombasa to Nakuru, Kisumu to Nairobi, Uas...

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AI & Automation are the future of cybersecurity:  But who gets to shape it in Kenya and Africa?

Staff WriterJune 27, 2025

We are living in a time when the rapid pace of digital transformation, while unlocking immense opportunity, is also dramatically expanding the cyber threat surf...

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Faith Kipyegon registers 4:06:91 breaking own record in under 4 min mile attempt

Samson NderiJune 26, 2025

Faith Kipyegon attempted to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes at Stade Charléty in Paris. The Kenyan athletic icon already has the worl...

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Stanbic facilitates Ksh. 76B worth of trade in 2024 in sustainability drive

James WamathaiJune 26, 2025

Stanbic Holdings has announced that it facilitated Ksh. 76 billion of trade in 2024 and provided over Ksh. 0.5 billion in loans to support the transition to gre...

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1 in 5 Kenyan teens at risk for mental health challenges, new study shows

Samson NderiJune 26, 2025

A new study has revealed a startling statistic, that one in five Kenyan teens has been exposed to four or more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), putting the...

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How to watch the Faith Kipyegon 4-minute mile attempt

James WamathaiJune 26, 2025

On Thursday at 8pm EAT, Faith Kipyegon will attempt to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes at Stade Charléty in Paris. The Kenyan athleti...

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Erick Onyango Gumbo appointed as the new chairperson of Kenya Re

James WamathaiJune 26, 2025

The Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re) has announced the appointment of Mr. Erick Onyango Gumbo, as the new Chairperson of its Board of Directors....

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Your path to home ownership made easier by affordable housing loans from NCBA

James WamathaiJune 26, 2025

Owning a home is a lifelong dream for many Kenyans. The path that most prefer is savings, which can take time and that’s where mortgages come in. A mortgage ...

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Family Bank’s Ksh. 1.1 Billion dividend pay-out approved by shareholders

James WamathaiJune 25, 2025

Family Bank shareholders have approved a Ksh.  1.1 billion dividend pay-out for the 2024 financial year. It translates to Ksh. 0.85 per Share, The dividends ...

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Telegram is being blocked in Kenya in contravention of court orders

James WamathaiJune 25, 2025

It has been confirmed that Telegram is being restricted in Kenya as protests rock Kenya in the one year anniversary of deaths during the Finance Bill protests i...

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MultiChoice’s new campaign rewards customers with package upgrades on DStv & GOtv

James WamathaiJune 25, 2025

MultiChoice Kenya has announced a countrywide campaign that will reward customers with package upgrades between June and July 2025. The We’ve Got You promoti...

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UNFPA, M-Pesa Foundation partner to better maternal & newborn health in Kenya

James WamathaiJune 25, 2025

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the M-Pesa Foundation have signed an MOU to advance quality and equitable access to reproductive, maternal, newb...

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Save Our Sables bike ride: Cycling for the rare Sable Antelope’s protection in Shimba Hills

Embukane LibossoJune 25, 2025

Five years ago, driving through the Shimba Hills National Reserve, and I still remember the first time I saw them, tall, majestic, almost mythical with their lo...

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Athletics Kenya receives Ksh. 8 million sponsorship from KCB

James WamathaiJune 25, 2025

KCB has announced a Ksh. 8 million sponsorship to Athletics Kenya to support key events in the federation’s calendar. The sponsorship will support the hostin...

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Exclusive contracts with ISPs in estates are illegal, according to Competition Authority of Kenya

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has warned real estate developers, residential estate management companies, and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) regar...

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Kenya Airways’ sustainability report details revenue growth, waste reduction & gender parity progress

James WamathaiJune 24, 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ) has released its inaugural sustainability report for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. The report reveals certain key wins in t...

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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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