US stops student visa appointments amidst enhanced Social Media screening
The US government has announced a stop to the scheduling of new student and exchange visitor visa appointments at its consulates worldwide. The directive comes ...
Public Holiday: Kenya will Celebrate Eid ul-Adha on Friday, June 6
Kenyans will have a public holiday on Friday, June 6, 2025, to mark Eid ul-Adha, a significant Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims. The announcement was made...
12 new Google AI features from I/O 2025
Google's flagship event Google I/O conference is where the tech giant reveals the future they're building, pulling back the curtain on their newest products, te...
How you can you save for retirement and your child’s education
Kenya’s pension sector is going through important reforms that promise better financial security for retirees. In August 2024, the National Assembly passed the ...
Crown Paints launches reward program for its top distributors; unveils new eco-friendly paints
Crown Paints has launched reward program for its top-performing distributors, featuring a luxury trip to Morocco as part of a broader strategic initiative to dr...
Express Myself with My BIC Pen program has been extended to Western Kenya
BIC has concluded the fifth edition of its penmanship program, Express Myself with My BIC Pen. The program aims to encourage students to express themselves usin...
Safaricom to invest over $500 Million in AI infrastructure across East Africa
Safaricom has announced it will spend more than $500 Million in AI infrastructure across EA, over the next three years. This is in order to enhance connectivity...
On this Menstrual Hygiene Day, we urge Kenya to boost investment in menstrual health
As the world observes Menstrual Hygiene Day today, we call on the Kenya government to significantly increase its investment in menstrual health and hygiene (MHH...
I&M Group Q1 2025 net profit rises slightly to Ksh. 4.2 billion
I&M Group PLC has announced that it has registered a profit after tax Ksh. 4.2 billion for the period ending March 31, 2025. This is a slight increase from the ...
Kenya Startup Festival to pick 1 startup to represent Kenya at the Startup World Cup
Kenyan startups will get access to a global pitch competitions in tech: the Startup World Cup in a new partnership.
Through a new partnership between Silicon...
RUBiS transforms Mombasa petrol station experience with Carrefour partnership
RUBiS Energy Kenya unveiled a partnership with Carrefour at its Kenyatta Avenue service station in Mombasa, introducing a convenience for residents and commuter...
DStv has been inducted into Brand Africa Hall of Fame & named #1 Most Admired African Media Brand 2025
DStv has been recognised as the #1 Most Admired African Media Brand in the Brand Africa 100, Africa’s Best Brands 2025 rankings. This recognition also sees DStv...
Why the Kenya Information & Communications (Amendment) Bill 2025 is a bad law
The Kenya Information & Communications (Amendment) Bill 2025 has the potential to negatively impact human rights in Kenya. Specifically it may limit the rig...
Microsoft & NC4 partner to create robust cybersecurity defenses in Kenya
Microsoft has announced the launch of its Advancing Regional Cybersecurity (ARC) Initiative, a new effort aimed at boosting global preparedness, resilience, and...
Absa Bank net profit for Q1 2025 rises by 4% Ksh. 6.2 billion
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced that it has reported a profit after tax to Ksh. 6.2 billion for the period ended 31 March 2025. This is a a 4% growth from the...
Bolt awards €20,000 to 10 mobility entrepreneurs in South Africa
Bolt has concluded its first Accelerator Program in South Africa, awarding €20,000 in funding to ten participants.
Launched in December 2024 in partnership w...
How to invest in Ziidi Money Market Fund By Safaricom
Ziidi Money Market Fund (Ziidi MMF) by Safaricom is an investment platform that is accessible by Safaricom M-PESA customers.
Safaricom M-PESA customers are a...
AI is very exciting, but businesses mustn’t lose sight of their IT priorities
Around the world, many AI discussions are driven by business leaders who don’t have full oversight over their IT teams, which can lead to said teams facing inte...
Understanding the importance of school counseling services
One of the most unnoticed, and perhaps unappreciated service in the education system is counseling, yet its impact is profound and long-lasting. Counseling prov...
RUBiSOL receives “Deal of the Year 2024 – East Africa” award from DealMakers AFRICA
RUBiSOL has received the "Deal of the Year 2024 – East Africa" award from DealMakers AFRICA.
Launched in November 2024, RUBiSOL, is a joint venture between S...
Absa Kenya Foundation has planted 350,000 mangrove trees at the Coast as part of its conservation efforts
Absa Kenya Foundation has today launched the next phase of its coastal restoration programme at the Sabaki Estuary in Malindi. The foundation has planted 200,00...
How to file KRA tax returns on iTax if you are employed
Filing your KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) tax returns for employment income is a must for all registered taxpayers in Kenya with a Personal Identification Numb...
Finance Bill 2025 will give KRA powers to force businesses to disclose personal data & trade secrets
Kenya's Finance Bill 2025 contains a provision that will make it legal for the government to compel businesses to disclose personal data and trade secrets.
A...
Finance Bill 2025: A deep dive into proposed tax changes and economic implications
The Finance Bill 2025 is currently under parliamentary review and the bill proposes a wide array of amendments to existing tax laws.
One of the central tenet...
Joan Cheruto wins Ksh. 3 million Vipingo Land grand prize in the Revvvisha na KCB campaign
Kitale entrepreneur Joan Cheruto has emerged as the winner of the Ksh. 3 million Vipingo Land grand prize at the close of the five-month Revvvisha na KCB campai...
Kenya Airways is the airline sponsor of the Kenya Rugby Team for the Rugby World Cup 2025
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced that it has returned as the airline sponsor of the Kenya Rugby team i.e. Simbas Men's 15 Team. They will be responsible for the...
KRA hosts stakeholders workshop to strengthen research on tax reforms
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) convened a Stakeholders’ Consultation Workshop to review and strengthen ongoing research supporting tax policy and revenue adm...
Cassper Nyovest & Charisma to perform at Heineken Champions League final viewing party in Nairobi
Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), through their brand Heineken, will host UEFA Champions League (UCL) final viewing party at Uhuru Gardens in Langata, Nairobi...
7 women entrepreneurs selected for the Mastercard EdTech Fellowship
Seven women entrepreneurs have been selected among the twelve innovators selected for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship.
The Ma...
Severe weather alert causes Mombasa beaches to be closed
All public beaches in Mombasa have been closed because of a severe weather alert that could put the public in danger.
The beaches were closed following a dir...
Michael Joseph to step down as Kenya Airways Chairperson after 8 years
Michael Joseph is set to resign as the board chairperson of Kenya Airways (KQ) after eight years at the helm of the Kenyan national airline. His resignation was...
Kenyan parents to pay national exam fees from 2026 in new policy
The Kenyan government plans to discontinue its national exam fee waiver starting in 2026, shifting instead to a targeted subsidy model for national exams.
Th...
KCB shareholders approve Ksh. 9.6 Billion dividends payout for FY 2024
KCB Group shareholders have approved a Ksh. 9.6 billion total dividends payout for the 2024 financial year. The shareholders approved a final dividend of Ksh. 1...
How to apply for M-PESA Africa’s paid internship program for next-gen fintech talent
M-PESA Africa (MPA) has opened applications for its Accelerate 360 internship program, an initiative designed to train the next generation fintech professionals...
Stanbic is offering flexible 105% financing for home ownership in Tatu City
Tatu City and Stanbic Bank Kenya have partnered to make property ownership more accessible for Kenyans and the diaspora community through flexible financing sol...
MaxAB-Wasoko acquires Fatura, expanding regional reach
MaxAB-Wasoko has acquired Fatura, an Egypt-based B2B e-marketplace, from EFG Finance, a subsidiary of EFG Holding. As part of the deal, EFG Finance will join Ma...
US-Kenya Creative Economy Forum 2025 set to boost creative industry ties
The U.S.-Kenya Creative Economy Forum 2025 is scheduled for June 5th in Nairobi. It is organized by the U.S. Embassy in Kenya and the American Chamber of Commer...
CIC Group & Women’s World Banking to develop insurance products for Kenyan women
CIC Group and Women’s World Banking have partnered in a bid to develop inclusive women-centric insurance solutions. The two organizations will collaborate in re...
TECH5, Visa partner with Ethiopia to launch Fayda Wallet, powering Digital ID & payments
Ethiopia has launched the Fayda wallet, a solution designed towards enhancing financial inclusion and streamlining digital transactions. This wallet, co-develop...
Aleph expands Spotify partnership to power ad sales in 80+ markets, including Kenya
Aleph and Spotify have expanded their partnership that makes Aleph Spotify's advertising sales partner in 80+ markets, providing access to 20,000+ advertisers. ...
Standard Chartered launches “Women in Cyber” mentorship to boost East Africa’s female cybersecurity leaders
Standard Chartered has launched the Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme to train next generation female cybersecurity leaders.
It is an initiative that is de...
DTB & Safaricom are offering loans of up to Ksh. 250K to SMEs that use Lipa na M-PESA
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has partnered with Safaricom to offer loans to SMEs that use Lipa na M-PESA to accept payments.
The new product is called Taasi Till...