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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How to check your child’s KJSEA school Selection via SMS

Zenia ObamoDecember 5, 2025

Grade nine learners who sat for the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) examinations can now easily find out their selected schools through a ...

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Kenya’s Yasmin Hassan Mohamed among those selected for 2025 Creative Producer Indaba

Zenia ObamoDecember 5, 2025

The fifth edition of the Creative Producer Indaba (CPI) has commenced, bringing together fifteen accomplished filmmakers and producers from across the globe. Th...

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KCB & Visa launch digital payments for SMEs in Kenya with tap-to-phone technology

Zenia ObamoDecember 5, 2025

KCB Bank Kenya and Visa have announced a landmark collaboration to roll out the Tap to Phone contactless payment acceptance solution. Business owners will now ...

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Porini Point at Tatu City is the ultimate fusion of urban convenience & wild serenity

Zenia ObamoDecember 5, 2025

Tatu City has officially redefined luxury urban-nature living with the launch of Porini Point. It is a premium residential enclave that marries contemporary des...

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ODPC fines DTB Kenya & DTB Uganda Ksh. 500,000 for data privacy breach

Samson NderiDecember 5, 2025

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has ordered Diamond Trust Bank Kenya (DTB Kenya) and Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTB Uganda) to pay a total...

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Absa named Bank of the Year – Kenya at the 2025 Banker of the Year Awards

Zenia ObamoDecember 5, 2025

The Banker's 2025 Banker of the Year Awards has been announced with Absa Bank Kenya named Bank of the Year – Kenya. Digital transformation remains a key diff...

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Court orders Edgar Obare to pay Ksh. 6M to Bernice Nunah in defamation case

Zenia ObamoDecember 4, 2025

A Nairobi court has delivered a significant judgment in a defamation case, ordering Kenyan blogger Edgar Obare to pay a total of Ksh. 6 million in damages and i...

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Safaricom’s Shangwe @25 promotion awards 5 new millionaires

Zenia ObamoDecember 4, 2025

Safaricom’s consumer promotion, Shangwe @25, has announced five new winners who have each joined the millionaire club. The latest winners brings the total numbe...

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Access Bank & National Bank launch ‘W Initiative’ to turbocharge women’s entrepreneurship financing

Samson NderiDecember 4, 2025

Access Bank Kenya and National Bank of Kenya (NBK), both subsidiaries of Access Bank PLC, have announced the launch of the W Initiative. It is a platform design...

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54 advocates recommended for conferment of the rank of Senior Counsel

Samson NderiDecember 4, 2025

The much-anticipated List of Senior Counsel has finally been released. The Committee on Senior Counsel Conferment and Privileges announced the names of 54 advoc...

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Raila Odinga & Faith Kipyegon top list of what Kenya searched for on Google in 2025

Zenia ObamoDecember 4, 2025

Google has unveiled its annual Year in Search 2025 lists for Kenya, painting a picture of a nation preoccupied with high-stakes politics, unifying sports narrat...

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Airtel Money customers can now send money to DTB tills & bank accounts

Samson NderiDecember 4, 2025

Airtel Money and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has announced a new partnership that will benefit both consumers and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The...

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Njerae & Watendawili in Spotify’s 2025 top 10 most-streamed Kenyan artists list

Samson NderiDecember 4, 2025

Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals a historic shift in Kenya's music consumption, with listeners dedicating over 180 million hours to streaming and heavily championin...

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Kenyan dancehall star Dufla Diligon drops club anthem “ZOZA” featuring Fathermoh

Zenia ObamoDecember 4, 2025

Kenyan dancehall star Dufla Diligon has officially launched his new single, “ZOZA,” a collaboration featuring Fathermoh. The track, which dropped on December 3,...

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Major reorganization at Safaricom as Vodafone plans to acquire 15% stake from Kenyan Government

Samson NderiDecember 4, 2025

Safaricom PLC is set to undergo a significant restructuring of its ownership. A recent public announcement confirms a major transaction where Vodafone Kenya Lim...

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Karen Country Club members vote to adopt major joining fee increases at recent AGM

Samson NderiDecember 4, 2025

A motion to significantly increase the joining fees at the Karen Country Club was proposed and subsequently passed by members at the recent Annual General Meeti...

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Fingrow Capital slapped with Ksh. 200,000 fine by ODPC for exposing borrower’s financial data

Samson NderiDecember 4, 2025

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has ordered Fingrow Capital Limited to pay an administrative fine of Ksh. 200,000. The penalty was imposed...

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ODPC Issues Ksh. 9.3M in fines to Casa Vera Lounge & others in data privacy violations

Zenia ObamoDecember 4, 2025

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has taken action against three Data Controllers. They have issued a total of Ksh. 9,375,000 in Penalty Not...

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Court orders KBC to erase staff facial recognition data, citing privacy breach

Samson NderiDecember 4, 2025

The Labour and Relations Court has issued a landmark ruling, ordering the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) to immediately delete all facial recognition data...

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Platinum Credit fined Ksh. 400,000 for unsolicited marketing & data privacy breach

Samson NderiDecember 4, 2025

Platinum Credit, a micro-lender in Kenya, has been ordered to pay a penalty of Ksh. 400,000 to a Kenyan citizen. This is after being found guilty of unlawfully ...

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Safaricom ‘Bundle Ya Dere’ boosted by Shell with 2 bob fuel discount for cab drivers

Zenia ObamoDecember 3, 2025

Safaricom, in partnership with Vivo Energy Kenya, has announced a boost to the Bundle Ya Dere product. The new partnership will offer online cab drivers enhance...

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Marsabit Lake Turkana Cultural Festival returns for 14th Edition on Dec 3-7

Zenia ObamoDecember 3, 2025

The 14th Marsabit Lake Turkana Cultural Festival is scheduled to take place from December 3rd to 7th, 2025, in Loiyangalani, Marsabit County. This event is a ce...

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KeNHA is hiring in 41 positions for national road management

Samson NderiDecember 3, 2025

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a significant recruitment drive. KeNHA is mandated with the responsibility of managing, developing, ...

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CA launches major recruitment drive with over 20 vacancies

Zenia ObamoDecember 3, 2025

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced a significant recruitment drive to fill over 20 vacant positions. The roles span across senior manageme...

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Zoho trains 150+ students in Africa on low-code app development

Zenia ObamoDecember 3, 2025

Zoho has announced that it has rolled out its Young Creators Program (YCP) across key markets. The initiative recently empowered over 150 students and profess...

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How to apply for the EABL undergraduate internship program

Zenia ObamoDecember 3, 2025

East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has announced the launch of the 2026  undergraduate internship program. The EABL undergraduate internship program is structure...

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Kettle House & BND among bars closed by NEMA for noise pollution

Zenia ObamoDecember 3, 2025

Following a recent public notice on noise pollution control, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has escalated its enforcement efforts, issuing...

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KenGen selected to own and operate Kenya’s inaugural nuclear power plant

Zenia ObamoDecember 3, 2025

The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has been officially appointed as the owner and operator of the nation's first nuclear power plant. This strate...

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RwandAir resumes direct Mombasa flights, boosting East African travel

Samson NderiDecember 3, 2025

RwandAir officially reinstated its direct service to Mombasa, Kenya marking the airline's return to the coastal city after a six-year hiatus, with the route las...

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African storytelling goes Global as TidPix launches on LG Channels across Europe

Samson NderiDecember 3, 2025

TidPix has announced a significant expansion of its global digital footprint. The platform is now available on LG Channels across seven major European territori...

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Pungulu Pa Productions announces inaugural PUNGULU PARTY! Kids Festival on Dec 7

Samson NderiDecember 3, 2025

Pungulu Pa Productions is ecstatic to invite families to the very first PUNGULU PARTY! Kids Festival, a vibrant celebration set to bring the magic of African cu...

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Serial fraudster Christine Nyambura Muturi arrested in US Hospice scam

Zenia ObamoDecember 2, 2025

In a shocking case of healthcare fraud, Christine Nyambura Muturi (also known as Christine Lewis), a 41-year-old Mesa resident, was arrested in November 2025 af...

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How much it costs to hire Kenya police to provide security for your occasion

Zenia ObamoDecember 2, 2025

In Kenya, you can hire police officers for your event or to provide security and there's a whole framework for it. To start the process, go to nps.ecitizen.go....

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Nestle Cerelac in Kenya flagged for World’s highest added sugar in shock report

Zenia ObamoDecember 2, 2025

Swiss food behemoth Nestlé is under intense pressure and accused of dangerous “double standards” after an investigation found that its infant cereals sold acros...

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