Win a trip to F1 Qatar Grand Prix by spending Ksh. 3K on your NCBA Visa card

Zenia ObamoOctober 21, 2025

NCBA, in partnership with Visa, is giving its cardholders the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Qatar to experience a Formula 1 race. This will...

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Equity Group’s 2024 sustainability report details measurable impact across its operations

Samson NderiOctober 21, 2025

Equity Group has launched its fourth annual Sustainability Report for 2024, themed "A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa." The 2024 report showcases p...

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The case for M-PESA as a DPI & why it needs to be converted into a bank

James WamathaiOctober 21, 2025

Safaricom M-PESA, an 18 year old mobile money system, has evolved far beyond its original intent. What began as a simple peer-to-peer transfer tool has become t...

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Kenya Airways customers to access 11 destinations via Doha in codeshare with Qatar Airways

Samson NderiOctober 21, 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ) and Qatar Airways (QR) have launched their codeshare partnership, marking the first major milestone of their strategic agreement signed in Ju...

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SemaBOX Africa launches YEBO: A secure file-sharing tool built for Africa

Zenia ObamoOctober 18, 2025

SemaBOX Africa has officially launched YEBO, an encrypted file-sharing tool developed specifically for African creators, filmmakers, businesses, and digital sto...

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Leaders converge at Moonshot by TechCabal 2025 to chart Africa’s next growth phase

Samson NderiOctober 18, 2025

Lagos recently hosted Africa's leading policymakers, investors, and innovators for a two-day summit, Moonshot by TechCabal 2025, to shape a coordinated pathway ...

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How to Build a Library Film review: Decolonizing Nairobi’s Macmillan library, one book at a time

James WamathaiOctober 18, 2025

The documentary How to Build a Library is not merely a film about renovating a building; it's a profound cinematic exploration of decolonizing a public space an...

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KECOBO licenses KAMP & PAVRISK, introduces strict conditions for royalty distribution

Zenia ObamoOctober 18, 2025

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) have announced the successful licensing of two Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) for the coming year. They new licen...

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Safaricom to plant 250,000 trees in 7,000 BTS sites in Ksh. 15M biodiversity initiative

Zenia ObamoOctober 16, 2025

Safaricom PLC has committed Ksh. 15 million to a two-year Biodiversity Restoration Project. The initiative aims to mitigate the environmental impact of its ongo...

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Raila Odinga: The complicated legacy of Kenya’s political enigma

Samson NderiOctober 16, 2025

Raila Amolo Odinga, a name synonymous with Kenya's tumultuous political journey, leaves behind a legacy as complicated as the nation he fought to change. While ...

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Buy Now, Pay Later solution, LOOP FLEX, launched with Ksh. 1M limit & 10% deposit

Zenia ObamoOctober 15, 2025

LOOP has announced that it launched LOOP FLEX, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) credit facility. With LOOP FLEX, customers can acquire goods on credit with a mini...

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DPGSK annual conference to focus on Data Governance in Africa

Zenia ObamoOctober 15, 2025

The Data Privacy and Governance Society of Kenya (DPGSK) is set to host its annual Conference and Research Day on October 22. The event is in collaboration with...

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Fitting currency trading into your busy entertainment life

Samson NderiOctober 14, 2025

Young Kenyans balance work, social calendars, streaming marathons and personal interests in the busy urban centers of Nairobi, Mombasa and elsewhere. Even amids...

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How Maia & King captured 8 years of Book Bunk reclaiming history in ‘How To Build A Library’

James WamathaiOctober 13, 2025

With the critically acclaimed documentary, How To Build A Library, set to open the NBO Film Festival on October 16th, filmmakers Maia Lekow and Christopher King...

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NCBA sends 110 Kenyan SME & commercial customers on strategic China business trip

Zenia ObamoOctober 13, 2025

NCBA Bank has flagged off a cohort of 110 Commercial and SME Banking customers for a strategic 12-day business immersion trip to China. Taking place from Oct...

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Mejja & Iyanii thrill as Tusker Oktobafest takes over Eldoret’s Tamasha Lounge

Samson NderiOctober 13, 2025

Following a successful launch in Nairobi, Tusker Oktobafest continued its countrywide celebration of beer and culture by making a stop in Eldoret on Saturday, O...

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Suspect arrested in Uasin Gishu for illegal stream distribution

Zenia ObamoOctober 13, 2025

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), in collaboration with enforcement authorities, has arrested a suspect following an investigation into a online piracy networ...

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How to register as a voter, through IEBC, in Kenya

Samson NderiOctober 12, 2025

Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) runs a continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise to ensure every eligible citizen can particip...

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Kenyans must now register their biometric data when travelling to Europe

Zenia ObamoOctober 12, 2025

Europe's new Entry/Exit System (EES) officially begins its phased rollout today, October 12, fundamentally changing how non-EU citizens enter and exit the Schen...

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Kenya to launch Global online coffee auction to boost farmer earnings

Samson NderiOctober 12, 2025

Kenya is on the verge of a historic overhaul of its coffee sector, setting the stage for the launch of its first ever global online coffee auction. The move is ...

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Kenya’s first reparations festival, Wakati Wetu, set for Nairobi on October 22-23

Samson NderiOctober 12, 2025

The global movement for reparations is set to converge in Nairobi, Kenya, on October 22–23, 2025, for the inaugural Wakati Wetu Festival. Under the banner, "It'...

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CBK confirms retail bond system will run on the Dhow CDS platform

Samson NderiOctober 12, 2025

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has moved to ease market uncertainty by clarifying that its planned retail bond system will be integrated into the existing Dhow...

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COMESA launches user trials for digital retail payments platform in Malawi & Zambia

Zenia ObamoOctober 11, 2025

The COMESA Clearing House (CCH) initiative, the Digital Retail Payments Platform (DRPP), has successfully moved into user trials within the Malawi and Zambia pa...

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Kenya Power’s profit dips 18% to Ksh. 24.47 billion for FY 2025

Zenia ObamoOctober 11, 2025

Kenya Power has announced a net profit of Ksh. 24.47 billion for the financial year ended 2025. This is a 18.7% decline from the previous year's Ksh. 30.08 bill...

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Kenyan parliament passes landmark crypto law

Zenia ObamoOctober 11, 2025

Kenya is set to establish its first comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies after Parliament passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 20...

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BBS Mall owner to build Ksh. 65 billion mega project at Tatu City

Zenia ObamoOctober 10, 2025

Abdiweli Hassan, the owner of Business Bay Square Mall (BBS Mall), is set to construct a massive 60-acre mixed-use development at Tatu City Special Economic Zon...

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Why customer experience is the next frontier of business success

Staff WriterOctober 9, 2025

Every October, Customer Service Week reminds us that service isn’t just about processes - it’s about people. This year’s theme, Mission: Possible, speaks direct...

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Customer focus the missing link in Kenya’s insurance growth

Staff WriterOctober 9, 2025

Despite ongoing investments in technology and steady premium growth, insurance penetration in Kenya remains low, stuck between 2.3 and 2.4 percent of GDP. These...

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Kitchen gardens as a lifeline in Kenya’s drylands

Staff WriterOctober 9, 2025

The most powerful solutions to complex challenges are often those that are localized, sustainable, and empowering. Nowhere is this clearer than in Kenya’s Arid ...

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Prioritizing eye health could unlock a Ksh. 33B annual boost for Kenya’s economy

Zenia ObamoOctober 9, 2025

On World Sight Day, groundbreaking research, the Value of Vision report, has revealed that a small investment in eye health could yield massive economic returns...

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112 Kenyans shortlisted for Absa Bank’s GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon

Zenia ObamoOctober 9, 2025

112 women, aged 18-35, have been shortlisted from over 200 applicants to compete in the Absa Bank Kenya-GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon. The competition thi...

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How networks build nations: The role of business communities

Staff WriterOctober 9, 2025

‘Networking’, a word when used today derives a rich man’s tongue, when in essence it’s been there since the days of old. Remember barter trade? When our great-g...

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‘How to build a library’ documentary to open NBO Film Festival on October 16

Samson NderiOctober 9, 2025

The highly anticipated documentary, How To Build A Library (HTBAL), is set for its Kenyan homecoming. After an acclaimed world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Fil...

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Understanding your cycle: 5 key facts you need to know about your period

Zenia ObamoOctober 8, 2025

The conversation around periods is changing, moving away from stigma and toward understanding and awareness. Your menstrual cycle is a vital sign of your health...

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CIC Insurance launches fund to enable Kenyans to participate in offshore investment

Zenia ObamoOctober 8, 2025

CIC Insurance Group has announced a major expansion into the global investment landscape with the launch of the CIC Global Balanced Special Fund. This USD-denom...

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KCB’s green lending jumps 40% as Ksh. 53.2B funds energy transition & e-mobility

Zenia ObamoOctober 8, 2025

KCB Group Plc has significantly ramped up its commitment to sustainable finance, revealing that it assessed Ksh. 578.3 billion worth of loans for environmental ...

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Sanlam launches Akiba Plus pensions product to boost retirement savings

Zenia ObamoOctober 8, 2025

Sanlam Kenya Plc has announced the launch of Sanlam Akiba Plus pensions product. It is a new tech-driven solution aimed at making flexible retirement planning a...

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Safaricom contributed Ksh. 809 billion to the GDP in FY 2025

Zenia ObamoOctober 8, 2025

Safaricom PLC has reported Ksh. 1.1 trillion in True Value for the 2025 financial year. The company's latest Annual Sustainable Business Report reveals that the...

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Willie Oeba to launch “Yellow Paper Bag” album on Dec 12 at KNT

Zenia ObamoOctober 8, 2025

For urban wordsmith and acclaimed poet Willie Oeba, his upcoming annual Oebaism Concert on December 12th, 2025, is more than just a show, it's a tribute to ...

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Single Kiasi Season 4 & Lazizi light up Nairobi in double premiere

Samson NderiOctober 8, 2025

The Kenyan film and television industry celebrated a major milestone as Single Kiasi Season 4 on Showmax and the brand-new Maisha Magic Plus original drama, Laz...

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Ryk van Niekerk is the 2024 Sanlam Group Financial Journalist of the Year

Zenia ObamoOctober 3, 2025

The 2024 Sanlam Group Financial Journalist of the Year Award was presented to Ryk van Niekerk, the editor of Moneyweb and news presenter for RSG Geldsake, at a ...

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SportPesa’s Cheza Dimba football tournament kicks off Nairobi leg this Saturday

Samson NderiOctober 2, 2025

SportPesa has officially announced that the Tujiamini, Cheza Dimba Nairobi Edition will launch this Saturday, 4 October, at Dandora Stadium. The tournament will...

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