Family Bank’s Ksh. 1.1 Billion dividend pay-out approved by shareholders
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 ...
Telegram is being blocked in Kenya in contravention of court orders
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...
MultiChoice’s new campaign rewards customers with package upgrades on DStv & GOtv
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...
UNFPA, M-Pesa Foundation partner to better maternal & newborn health in Kenya
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...
Save Our Sables bike ride: Cycling for the rare Sable Antelope’s protection in Shimba Hills
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...
Athletics Kenya receives Ksh. 8 million sponsorship from KCB
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...
Exclusive contracts with ISPs in estates are illegal, according to Competition Authority of Kenya
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has warned real estate developers, residential estate management companies, and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) regar...
Kenya Airways’ sustainability report details revenue growth, waste reduction & gender parity progress
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...
Kenya’s Shamba Records, Apexloads among African AI startups selected for Google for Startups Accelerator Africa
Google has announced the selection of 15 promising tech startups for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 program.
These startups, hailing fro...
AWARD launches gender initiative to drive inclusive agricultural development in Africa
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has launched the Gender in Agrifood Systems Policies (GASP) Program, an initiative aimed at promo...
Safaricom crowned Africa’s most admired brand for second consecutive year
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...
Kigali declaration galvanizes $1.8B+ & Global commitment to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
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...
Get ready for Kilifi Gold Triathlon 2025 on September 20
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...
NCBA Bank is the engine behind Kenya’s next generation of entrepreneurs
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...
Java House nears 100 outlet milestone with new Kisii Town branch opening
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...
Britam’s 2024 sustainability report reveals Ksh. 2.4B channeled to local & minority suppliers
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...
AI powered creativity and expression in mobile photography
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...
Letters to my future self: What students wish adults understood
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 ...
The crisis of plastics and the role of finance in environmental stewardship
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...
Peach Cars receives Ksh. 1.4B to revolutionize Africa’s used car market
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 ...
M-PESA Foundation hosts a free medical camp in Kilifi County
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...
Safaricom backs Faith Kipyegon’s 4 Minute Mile Challenge with affordable YouTube bundle
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...
Priscilla Lecomte & Boris Motte win the 2025 Nomadic XC Triathlon
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 ...
Crypto platform, Luno, relaunches in Kenya
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...
Kenya bans 77 harmful pesticides, restricts 202 & halts imports of 151 others pending assessment
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...
How NCBA’s digital loans are powering Kenya’s economy
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...
Africa can learn from Kenya’s electrification success, says new BCG report
A recent report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled, Powering Prosperity Through Energy Access, spotlights Kenya's significant strides in energy and off...
Standard Chartered’s Wealth & Retail Business in Tanzania handed over to Access Bank PLC
Standard Chartered Tanzania has announced that its Wealth & Retail Business has been handed over to Access Bank PLC.
In April 2022, Standard Chartered de...
BURN, TDB Group to expand access to clean cooking in Mozambique, DRC & Zambia
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...
2nd Business Ecosystems Summit to be hosted in Kisumu on August 6-8, 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...
Why every Kenyan must start saving today
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...
KCB CEO Paul Russo is the new Chairperson of the Kenya Bankers Association
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...
Emirates partners with Uber for seamless airport transfers for travellers
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 ...
Ogilvy Africa wins Advertising Agency of the Year at 2025 ACOYA Awards
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...
NCBA officially opens its 99th branch in Kawangware
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...
We need to invest in the DJ economy: How culture can power Kenya’s future
Kenya is a nation pulsating with creativity, a vibrant cultural heritage, and an undeniable youthful energy. While we often discuss traditional economic driver...
Tareq Muhmood appointed as Visa President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa
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...
Mastercard & enza partner to enable fintech innovation across Africa
Mastercard and enza have announced a partnership to connect fintech companies across Africa to the Mastercard network. The collaboration will enable fintech pla...
Kenya’s Budget 2025/26; a test for household-centered banking
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...
CLASP, GEAPP invest $6.1M to boost clean energy appliances
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...
Applications are open for AWS 2025 Generative AI Accelerator for startups
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...
MultiChoice Talent Factory, Sony host cinematography masterclass for filmmakers in East Africa
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...