Tsinghua University establishes new Africa research & teaching hub at Tatu City
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Tsinghua University School of Journalism and Communication and Rendeavour partner on research and teaching in Africa
School of Journalism an...
Christie Sevens to host high-energy afterparty with Maandy Kabaya & Toxic Lyrikali
Fans attending the 2025 Christie Sevens at the RFUEA Grounds this weekend will be treated to a high-energy afterparty headlined by Kenyan music stars Maandy Kab...
SC Johnson’s new spatial repellent to help fight malaria, secures WHO recommendation
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially announced a policy recommendation for the use of spatial repellents as a new tool in the global fight aga...
NCBA offers exclusive financial insights & networking to top-tier clients
NCBA has today hosted its Gold Banking Customers in Nairobi, following the successful launch of the Meet, Mingle & Money Talks series in June this year. The...
New season, new Rules: Get ahead in FPL gameweek 1
With the deadline for Gameweek 1 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) fast approaching on Friday evening, it's time to finalize your squad. The 2025/26 season ki...
EPRA reduces prices for petrol & kerosene Prices by a measly Ksh. 1 while diesel remains unchanged
Kenyans will get no respite in terms of lower fuel prices after EPRA adjusted fuel prices downwards by a very small margin.
The Energy and Petroleum Regu...
CHAN Group C: Algeria, South Africa aim to qualify as Guinea, Niger fight for survival
On Friday, August 15, the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament will feature two pivotal Group C matches at the Mandela National Stadium in Kam...
DRC’s 2-0 win ends Angola’s CHAN 2024 journey
DRC defeated Angola 2-0 in a Group A match of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) held today, setting the stage for a winner-takes-all clash against...
Morocco defeats Zambia 3-1 in CHAN 2024, keeps qualification hopes alive
Morocco secured a vital 3-1 victory over Zambia in a high-stakes Group A match of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Nyayo National Stadium toda...
It’s time we put youth at the forefront of achieving the SDGs
I consider myself privileged to have worked with and led young people in my close to two decades career in sustainability. I have seen young Community Health Pr...
Ilikiremisho Primary School receives Ksh. 4M computer lab from Safaricom Foundation
Safaricom Foundation has invested Ksh. 4 million in a new computer lab at Ilikiremisho Primary & Junior School in Kajiado Central, Kajiado County.
The la...
NCBA sponsored golfers look to impress at the PGK Equator Tour at Mt. Kipipiri Golf & Resort
Forty-three elite golfers have today teed off the third leg of the Professional Golfers Of Kenya (PGK) Equator Tour at Mt. Kipipiri Golf & Resort in Nyandar...
CBK’s bond auction surpasses expectations
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) recent auction for two reopened infrastructure bonds, IFB1/2010/15 and IFB1/2022/19, was a notable success, with the bank re...
Harambee Stars fans get six fan zones in Nairobi for CHAN 2024 clash against Zambia
The Kenyan government has established six official fan zones in Nairobi to provide a safe match-day experience for Harambee Stars supporters during the CAF ...
Safari Sevens rugby tournament will be at Nyayo Stadium from October 10-12
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has announced that the 2025 edition of the Safari Sevens tournament will take place from October 10 to 12 in Nairobi.
This will b...
Nelson Amenya sued for defamation by lawyer Cecil Miller over social media post
Lawyer Cecil Miller has filed a lawsuit against X user Nelson Amenya over an alleged defamatory social media post. The lawsuit, filed through P.W. Wena & Co...
Kenya must wake up to the Esports boom
For three days last May, eSports enthusiasts gathered at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi to test their mettle in the LG Screen and Sound Festival gaming contest, po...
Jubilee Insurance commits Ksh. 20M as Jubilee Live Free Race returns for 5th edition
Jubilee Insurance and the Grand Nairobi Bike Race (GNBR), have today announced the official launch of 2025 edition of the Jubilee Live Free Race. The cycling ex...
Eskimi Impact Awards launched to celebrate impact & creativity in programmatic advertising
Eskimi has today announced the launch of the Eskimi Impact Awards to celebrate achievements in programmatic advertising. This global initiative recognizes agenc...
Top golfers battle for top spot as PGK Equator Tour heads to Kipipiri Golf & Resort
The third leg of the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) Equator Tour tees off at the Mt. Kipipiri Golf & Resort in Nyandarua County. The four-day event, sc...
128 Equity Leaders Program scholars secure Ksh. 2.7B in scholarships, joining 63 global universities
128 Equity Leaders Program scholars have secured admission and scholarships to join 63 global universities located in 20 countries around the world.
Equity G...
Old School R&B Brunch kicks off Kenya tour with events in Nairobi & Mombasa
Old School R&B Brunch (OSR) is bringing its experience to Kenya this week with a four-day line-up of events in Nairobi and Mombasa.
The programme kicks o...
TLcom Capital’s pre-seed Fund, TAPSI, reaches 50% mark with new investment in TurnStay
TLcom Capital, the Africa-focused venture capital firm, is growing its early-stage portfolio from its dedicated $5M pre-seed fund, TAPSI (TIDE Africa Pre Seed I...
Yellow Card appoints Gillian Darko as VP of Strategy to drive stablecoin adoption in emerging markets
Yellow Card has appointed Gillian Darko as its new Vice President of Strategy, sitting within the executive team and reporting into the CEO. An award-winning ex...
NCBA hosts private school owners to drive innovation & sustainable financing in education
NCBA has today hosted a private schools forum in Ruaka, themed Future-Ready Schools: Embracing Sustainability & Innovation. The forum provided an opportunit...
Kenya to establish national academy for creative students, says Education Minister
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has voiced support for establishing a national academy for creative and performing arts.
Speaking at the closing ce...
KCB HY net profit increases by 8% to Ksh. 32.3B; to give record Ksh. 13B interim dividends
KCB Group Plc has announced that it has posted a net profit of Ksh. 32.3 billon for the half year period ended 30th June 2025. The new profit grew 8% from the K...
High stakes for Group A as Morocco, Angola & DRC fight for quarter-final spots
The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 heats up on Thursday, August 14, with a pair of crucial Group A matches at the Moi International ...
Mauritania holds off Burkina Faso to secure 7 points in CHAN 2024 Group B
Mauritania defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 in a high-stakes CHAN Group B match. Alassane Diop scored the winning goal from a penalty in first-half stoppage time, ...
KRA partners with tech community to simplify tax solutions through GavaConnect
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is advancing its digital transformation agenda by collaborating directly with the country's tech community. At its second ...
CIC reports growth in microinsurance, highlighting increased demand for inclusive policies
CIC Insurance Group Plc (CIC) has reported a substantial surge in its microinsurance policies, with the proportion of these policies growing from 11% in 202...
Aga Khan University trains 2,000 educators in East Africa
A five-year educational initiative by the Aga Khan University's Institute for Educational Development, East Africa (IED, EA) has trained 2,500 educators acr...
Tourism Ministry & Homa Bay County partner to transform Ruma National Park into a flagship destination
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, in a new collaboration with Homa Bay County, is fast-tracking plans to establish a flagship tourism facility at Ruma N...
Event Review: Mic Cheque Podcast goes on the road, One Two Tour, Mombasa
That signature line was delivered with full energy by Chaxy, Mariah, and Mwass as they wrapped up the live recording of their latest episode in Mombasa — the li...
Hotel Review: Allamanda Boutique Hostel, Diani
Diani Beach, Kenya, is one of those places where hotel prices have steadily climbed, making budget-friendly options increasingly rare. So when you stumble upon ...
I&M Bank launches “Shinda Millioni” campaign to boost savings culture & reward customers
I&M Bank has officially rolled out the Shinda Millioni campaign , a three-month initiative designed to encourage a savings culture by rewarding top saving c...
Nicholas Clarke is the new MD & Partner for BCG in Nairobi
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced the appointment of Nicholas Clarke as Managing Director and Partner in its Nairobi, Kenya office, effective 1 July 2...
Tatu City & Kenya’s DP Kithure Kindiki discuss investment & coffee sector reforms
Tatu City's senior leadership met with Kenya's Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, on August 12, 2025, to discuss key investment strategies and potenti...
Rethinking customer experience in Africa’s digital economy
Across Africa’s digital economy, we are witnessing a fundamental shift in how brands approach customer experience (CX). What was once viewed primarily as a reac...
Absa Bank’s half year net profit improves by 9% to Ksh. 11.7 billion
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced that it has posted a Ksh. 11.7 billion net profit for the half-year ended June 30, 2025. This is a 9% growth in net profit fro...
KCB launches a new mobile banking app with new features and security
KCB Bank has launched a new mobile banking app designed to offer customers a faster, more secure, and user-friendly digital experience. The updated platform...
Safaricom injects Ksh. 1 million into the Dr. Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Bike-A-Thon
Safaricom has announced that it has invested Ksh. 1 million to support the Dr. Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Bike-A-Thon challenge. The cycling event is organized b...