Kenyan Government plans to spend Ksh. 100M on influencer army while crackdown on critics intensifies

Zenia ObamoJanuary 22, 2026

In an era where digital narratives can make or break an administration, the Kenyan government has pivoted from traditional press releases to a high-stakes "infl...

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Showmax to premiere Coastal TV thriller ‘Mizani’ from Daudi Anguka on February 5

Samson NderiJanuary 22, 2026

Award-winning filmmaker Daudi Anguka is set to make his Showmax debut with the new drama thriller, Mizani. Shot and set against the backdrop of Mombasa’s crimin...

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High Court declares President Ruto’s advisors’ offices unconstitutional

Samson NderiJanuary 22, 2026

The High Court of Kenya delivered a landmark blow to the Executive on January 22, 2026, declaring the creation of the Advisors to the President offices unconsti...

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South Africa’s Nedbank Group to acquire 66% stake in NCBA

Samson NderiJanuary 22, 2026

In a move set to reshape the East African banking landscape, South Africa’s Nedbank Group Limited has officially issued a notice of intention to acquire a contr...

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Why the High Court says your WhatsApp chats are binding contracts

Samson NderiJanuary 22, 2026

In a landmark case of Fredrick Ochiel v. Kennedy Okoth (2026), the High Court has proved that you don't need a fountain pen, a stamp, or a physical office to en...

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Kenya Airways soars with triple awards at the Aviation Challenge 2025

Samson NderiJanuary 22, 2026

Kenya Airways (KQ) has won three awards at the 2025 edition of The Aviation Challenge. The ceremony, held in Copenhagen, marked the fourth consecutive year t...

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KRA deploys georeferencing in crackdown on eTIMS fraud

Samson NderiJanuary 22, 2026

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced georeferencing to the electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) to track the physical origin of every di...

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NTSA issues New guidelines for inheriting & transferring vehicles of deceased people

Samson NderiJanuary 22, 2026

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has introduced a specialized Alternative Transfer Process for motor vehicles belonging to deceased individual...

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Posta Kenya proposes higher mail box rental fees amid growing financial turmoil

Zenia ObamoJanuary 22, 2026

The Postal Corporation of Kenya (Posta) has formally applied to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to increase annual rental fees for letter boxes and p...

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Paystack marks 10 year anniversary with launch of The Stack Group (TSG)

Samson NderiJanuary 20, 2026

Marking a decade of transforming African commerce, Paystack today announced the formation of The Stack Group (TSG). This new parent holding company will unify a...

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Kenya Cane invests in Voi Widows’ poultry project in CSR initiative

Samson NderiJanuary 20, 2026

Kenya Cane has officially handed over a newly constructed chicken coop and a flock of 100 chickens to the Suvirio Women’s Self-Help Group in Voi. This initiativ...

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PIDG invests Ksh. 1.9B in ALP REIT, East Africa’s first industrial USD REIT

Samson NderiJanuary 20, 2026

In a move set to transform the regional logistics landscape, the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) has announced its support for the launch of the...

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NBK & Optiven partner to boost property ownership in Kenya

Samson NderiJanuary 20, 2026

The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has entered into a strategic partnership with Optiven Limited, aimed at expanding access to financing for land and real estate ...

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Safaricom taps industry veteran Sylvia Anampiu to lead fixed business transformation

Samson NderiJanuary 20, 2026

Safaricom has announced the appointment of Sylvia Anampiu as Director of Fixed Business, signaling a major strategic shift in how the telecommunications giant i...

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National Treasury launches landmark KPC IPO; Offering is Ksh. 9 per share

Samson NderiJanuary 20, 2026

The National Treasury has officially launched the Initial Public Offering (IPO) for the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). The announcement was made at the Nairobi S...

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Kenya’s Melanie Macharia wins UK Arts Council support for 2026 debut EP

Zenia ObamoJanuary 20, 2026

In 2023, Melanie Macharia left the vibrant, polyphonic streets of Nairobi to pursue a Master’s degree in Music Performance at the University of Manchester. She ...

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Government retirees must register online by Feb 28 or risk losing pension payments

Samson NderiJanuary 20, 2026

The National Treasury has issued a final call to all government pensioners and their dependents, setting a strict deadline of February 28, 2026, for mandatory o...

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KeNHA warns of major traffic disruptions as JKIA-Westlands highway project begins

Samson NderiJanuary 20, 2026

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has officially announced the commencement of a capacity enhancement project along the Jomo Kenyatta International ...

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Magical Kenya Trail Series kickstarts 2026 season in Nandi County

Samson NderiJanuary 16, 2026

The 2026 edition of the Magical Kenya Mountain and Trails Series officially launched this week in Tinderet. The initiative, now in its second year, is projecte...

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Safaricom’s Shangwe @25 hits week 5 with 15 Millionaires crowned nationwide

Samson NderiJanuary 16, 2026

Safaricom’s 25th-anniversary celebration, Shangwe @25, continues to transform lives across Kenya. As the promotion enters its second month, five more Kenyans ha...

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Safaricom, Absa Bank & I&M Bank among Kenyan companies recognized as top employers

Samson NderiJanuary 16, 2026

The Top Employers Institute (TEI) has officially released its 2026 certification list, recognizing the leading organizations in Kenya that have demonstrated an ...

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Kenya’s Mwangi Kirubi Safari Rally picture wins Gold in the World Sports Photography Awards

Samson NderiJanuary 16, 2026

Renowned Kenyan photographer Mwangi Kirubi, popularly known as "Mwarv," has etched his name into the annals of global sports photography by winning the Gold Med...

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Microsoft & Zendawa partner to turbocharge Kenyan pharmacy operations with AI Powered solutions

Zenia ObamoJanuary 15, 2026

Microsoft and Kenyan health-tech innovator Zendawa has announced a collaboration to deploy an AI platform designed to transform independent pharmacies across th...

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Kenyan Producer Toni Kamau joins 2026 Sundance Film Festival jury

Samson NderiJanuary 15, 2026

Renowned Kenyan producer Toni Kamau has been appointed as a juror for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The festival, a premier destination for independent cinem...

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US freezes visa processing for 75 nations including 26 African countries

Samson NderiJanuary 15, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced an indefinite suspension of all immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, effective January 21, 202...

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EPRA drops fuel prices by up to 2 bob for January-February 2026 period

Samson NderiJanuary 15, 2026

The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a slight reduction in the maximum retail prices for petroleum products. In a press stateme...

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Docubox appoints Susan Mbogo as Executive Director in leadership change

Samson NderiJanuary 15, 2026

Docubox (The East African Documentary Film Fund) marked a historic milestone in its journey that has led to a change in leadership. Following an 18-month transi...

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CA Kenya launches public review to set strict new standards for 5G & 4G networks

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has initiated a regulatory overhaul aimed at governing the country’s rapidly expanding 5G and 4G networks. In a publi...

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KUCCPS announces opening of applications for 36 KMTC programmes nationwide

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially opened its application portal for students seeking admission into the Keny...

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KNEC releases 2024 KPSEA and KILEA Results: A comprehensive guide for parents & schools

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially released the performance reports for the 2024 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) an...

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BRS launches automated system to streamline company Director & Shareholding changes

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

The Business Registration Service (BRS) has officially launched a new automated system designed to simplify the process of updating company officials and shareh...

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CMA upgrades oversight with new digital financial reporting platform

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has officially rolled out a new online financial reporting system for all licensed market intermediaries. The transition, c...

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EABL CFO Risper Ohaga steps down after landmark Asahi acquisition

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has officially announced the resignation of its Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, Risper Genga Ohaga. Aft...

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KeNHA issues 14 day notice to clear billboards & structures on JKIA–James Gichuru road

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a mandatory 14-day removal notice for all billboards, signage, and temporary structures located along t...

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Russia to expand visa free access to four Southern African countries

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

Russia has announced plans to extend visa-free travel privileges to four additional African countries: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini. The initiati...

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Congolese doctors move to court following Kenya’s medical licensing freeze

Zenia ObamoJanuary 14, 2026

A group of foreign medical professionals has filed a lawsuit against the Kenyan government, seeking to block a new directive that has abruptly halted the renewa...

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Proto Energy & OLA Energy launch pilot to drive automotive LPG adoption in Kenya

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

Proto Energy, through its automotive brand OTO Gas, has entered into a strategic partnership with OLA Energy to introduce specialized Liquefied Petroleum Gas (L...

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18 places you can get quick loans in Kenya in 2026

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

It happens to the best of us: an unexpected medical bill, a sudden emergency, or a time-sensitive business deal that requires immediate cash. When your bank acc...

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How to get up to Ksh. 1M mobile loan from Absa Digi Loan

Zenia ObamoJanuary 14, 2026

The Absa Digi Loan is an unsecured, short-term mobile loan facility available to active Absa Bank Kenya account holders. It is accessed entirely through the Abs...

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List of CBK licensed digital loan companies in Kenya in 2026

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

The digital lending sector in Kenya has undergone a significant transformation, driven by the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) efforts to regulate what was once a ...

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CBK licenses 42 additional digital loan companies

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the licensing of 42 additional Digital Credit Providers (DCPs) on December 30, 2025. Since March 2022, the CBK ha...

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Safaricom’s Karen Basiye honoured at 2026 Schwab Foundation Corporate Social Innovator of the Year

Samson NderiJanuary 14, 2026

Safaricom’s Director of Sustainable Business, Social Impact, and Foundations, Karen Basiye, has been officially named a 2026 Corporate Social Innovator of the Y...

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