Asahi Group enters Africa with landmark Ksh. 296B acquisition of Diageo’s stake in EABL

Samson NderiDecember 17, 2025

The Asahi Group has officially announced its entry into the African market. The Japanese brewing giant has reached an agreement with Diageo PLC to acquire its m...

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Kenya squandering Ksh. 683B in annual export potential, new KAM study reveals

Samson NderiDecember 17, 2025

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), in partnership with the German Embassy and GIZ Kenya, today launched a Export Competitiveness Study revealing a ma...

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ALP secures CMA approval for East Africa’s first industrial USD REIT

Samson NderiDecember 17, 2025

Africa Logistics Properties Holdings Limited (ALPH) has received formal approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to establish the ALP Industrial Real E...

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KRA appoints Brian Nyakeri & Alex Mwangi to lead its digital transformation & data-driven tax reforms

Samson NderiDecember 17, 2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced two high-level executive appointments. The KRA Board has confirmed the appointments of Mr. Brian Omooria Nyak...

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KWS is the conservation partner for the Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum

Zenia ObamoDecember 17, 2025

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has officially signed on as the conservation partner for the Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum (GCTDF 2026). The forum...

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Britam Connect scales flood insurance to protect 20,000 households in Tana River

Samson NderiDecember 17, 2025

Britam Connect has announced the expansion of its Index-Based Flood Insurance program (IBFI program). The initiative aims to protect 20,000 vulnerable household...

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What to watch on Showmax this December

Zenia ObamoDecember 17, 2025

The holidays have finally arrived, offering the perfect excuse to slow down, switch off, and settle into a great story. Whether you’re escaping the midday heat,...

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Tandem Network & DENTSU among winners in the Digital Media Awards 2025

Zenia ObamoDecember 17, 2025

The 9th edition of the Digital Media Festival and Awards Show 2025. was recently held at the Tamarind Hotel on Langata Road. It was hosted by Go Gaga Experienti...

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Kenyan photographer Mwangi Kirubi (Mwarv) named finalist for World Sports Photography Awards 2026

Samson NderiDecember 17, 2025

Renowned Kenyan photographer Mwangi Kirubi, popularly known as Mwarv, has secured a prestigious spot as a finalist in the Motor Sports category of the World Spo...

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Kenyan Crypto industry create new association ahead of new VASP licensing rules

Samson NderiDecember 17, 2025

Kenya's rapidly developing digital asset sector has taken a significant step toward self-regulation and compliance with the formation of a unified industry lobb...

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AfDB & KCB Bank ink $100 million deal to supercharge Kenya’s green transition

Samson NderiDecember 17, 2025

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and KCB Bank Kenya (KCB) have finalized a landmark $100 million line of credit agreement. This financing is specifical...

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Safarilink launches new Nairobi-Kisumu-Entebbe flight

Samson NderiDecember 17, 2025

Safarilink Airlines has officially inaugurated its highly anticipated daily flight route connecting Nairobi, Kisumu, and Entebbe, marking a significant mileston...

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KCB Scholars Programme opens 2026 applications for scholarships

Zenia ObamoDecember 17, 2025

The KCB Scholars Programme, spearheaded by the KCB Foundation, has announced that its scholarship is now open. 2025 KJSEA candidates, who have just received the...

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Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka steps down, George Kamal appointed acting head

Zenia ObamoDecember 17, 2025

Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) has announced a significant executive leadership transition, confirming that Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. All...

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Supporting a loved one through addiction: Advice for Kenyan families

Samson NderiDecember 16, 2025

Across Kenya, more and more individuals are increasingly finding themselves struggling with addiction. From alcohol and drugs to gambling and prescription medic...

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Tech Trends, Sarah Njoroge & JoyRide Podcast among top winners at BAKE Awards 2025

Zenia ObamoDecember 15, 2025

The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) successfully hosted its BAKE Awards 2025 winners ceremony on December 13, 2025, at Baraza Media Lab. Under the empoweri...

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Safaricom raises Ksh. 20B from its corporate bond after staggering 175.7% over-subscription

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

Safaricom PLC has announced that its inaugural Ksh. 15 billion corporate bond has attracted applications totaling Ksh. 41.6 billion. The bond is part of the lar...

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Gertrude’s Hospital & SanlamAllianz partner to empower caregivers of children with disabilities

Zenia ObamoDecember 9, 2025

Healthcare professionals at Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital are issuing an urgent call for increased community, public, and corporate support to address a critic...

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Standard Chartered Foundation & UNICEF GenU partner to secure decent jobs for young Kenyan women

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

The Standard Chartered Foundation (SCF) and UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited (UNICEF GenU) have today announced a three-year partnership to secure 750 decent jobs ...

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Absa launches solar-powered banking truck & Mall pods to bring services closer to customers

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has expanded its network by unveiling two new service channels, the Branch on the Move and the Service Pod. This rollout, combined with six new...

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Africa’s creative leaders launch “Opportunity Africa” movement to reclaim continental narrative

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

Africa’s experts in communications, media, and branding has convened at the African Union (AU) Headquarters to address the continent’s significant image gap. Th...

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Definitive match schedule, host cities & venues revealed

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

The stage is set for the biggest FIFA World Cup in history. The 2026 tournament, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, will feature an unprec...

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Family Bank private capital raise oversubscribed at Ksh. 8B signalling investor confidence

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

Family Bank has successfully closed a private placement of ordinary shares, raising an impressive Ksh. 8 billion, significantly surpassing its target of Ksh. 6 ...

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CFAO Mobility Kenya launches exclusive Hilux Owners Club

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

CFAO Mobility Kenya has officially launched the Hilux Owners Club. It is an exclusive membership program designed to reward, support, and foster a robust commun...

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Njoroge Kibugu wins the 7th leg of the PGK Equator Tour

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

The seventh leg of the PGK Equator Tour at Sigona Golf Club concluded in a dramatic fashion on Sunday, with a spectacular showdown between brothers Njoroge Kibu...

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Denmark & TradeMark Africa launch $30M partnership to drive sustainable and Inclusive Trade in Africa

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

Denmark and TradeMark Africa (TMA) have formally launched a significant five-year partnership, backed by DKK 200 million ($30 million), aimed at strengthening s...

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Absa Bank sweeps the 2025 FiRe Awards winning overall award + 5 others

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya has cemented its position as a leader in financial transparency and accountability by being declared the Overall Winner of the 2025 Financial Re...

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Top 10 podcasts in Kenya on Spotify in 2025

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

Kenyans are flocking to podcasts that reflect their lives, celebrate their vulnerability, and provide authentic local context, turning digital communities into ...

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Key milestones offer markers for what is to come in the AI era

Staff WriterDecember 9, 2025

1995 was in some respects a banner year for the nascent technology industry – the PalmPilot was a smash hit, PlayStation took the world by storm, and a company ...

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Kenya’s Zoza Sports Cast among winners in the 2025 TikTok Awards Africa

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

The TikTok Awards Africa, held in Johannesburg on December 6th, 2025, celebrated the continent's digital stars under the theme New Era, New Icons. The event fe...

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SKY Girls ‘PAA: Born to Fly’ season 4 confronts vaping, reproductive health & the grooming crisis

Zenia ObamoDecember 9, 2025

SKY Girls Kenya has launched Season 4 of its teen drama series, PAA: Born to Fly. The new season is a dive into the urgent, high-pressure challenges shaping the...

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The Cybersecurity battle shaping Africa’s entertainment future

Staff WriterDecember 9, 2025

Africa’s entertainment industry has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. Since the digital migration, the way people consume content, from ...

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NCBA & HEVA Fund partner to unlock Ksh. 1B in financing for Kenya’s Creative Economy

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

NCBA Bank Kenya PLC and HEVA Fund have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch a comprehensive suite of financial products, directly addre...

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500+ Nairobians attend free lifestyle run by We Run Nairobi & sportswear brand, On

Zenia ObamoDecember 9, 2025

Last Saturday, over 500 Nairobians gathered at the Windsor Golf Club for a free lifestyle run. It was co-hosted by the city's premier run club, We Run Nairobi (...

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PLP & UN Women propel 9,000 developers into Africa’s tech workforce, championing gender safety

Samson NderiDecember 9, 2025

The Power Learn Project Africa (PLP) announced that 9,000 young software developers have successfully completed their program. This latest cohort brings the tot...

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Kenya Power announces new national electricity peak demand of 2,439 MW

Samson NderiDecember 6, 2025

Kenya Power has recorded a new all-time high in the country's electricity peak demand, reaching 2,439.06 Megawatts (MW). This milestone underscores the accelera...

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Victory for Kenya’s banking sector as Supreme Court overturns withholding tax on card fees

Samson NderiDecember 6, 2025

The Supreme Court of Kenya has overturned a contentious 2020 Court of Appeal judgment that had imposed withholding tax on certain fees generated from card trans...

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Mexico to play South Africa in first game of the FIFA World Cup 2026

Samson NderiDecember 5, 2025

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been dramatically accelerated. The Final Draw, held in Washington, D.C., has concluded, establishing the 12 groups ...

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ICJ Kenya appoints Demas Kiprono as Executive Director

Samson NderiDecember 5, 2025

The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) has announced that it has appointed public interest lawyer and human rights advocate, ...

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Get deals & 20% cashbook from the LOOP Shopping Festival 2025

Zenia ObamoDecember 5, 2025

LOOP has officially launched the LOOP Shopping Festival, a festive season campaign designed to reward customers with savings extending into the new year. The ca...

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LOOP FLEX upgraded to include device insurance & extended warranty

Zenia ObamoDecember 5, 2025

LOOP, the Fintech subsidiary of NCBA Group, has announced that it has upgraded its LOOP FLEX product in partnership with bolttech. LOOP has also simultaneously...

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Crown Paints acquires electric fleet to cut emissions & reduce maintenance costs

Zenia ObamoDecember 5, 2025

Crown Paints Kenya PLC has announced that it has acquired full electric fleet (e-fleet) comprising of 15 electric motorbikes and 9 electric forklifts. The new ...

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