🎂 Safaricom celebrates 25 years by rewarding customers in “Shangwe@25” promotion

Zenia ObamoOctober 29, 2025

Safaricom is rewarding customers as it celebrates its 25th birthday with the launch of the Shangwe@25 Consumer National Promotion. The initiative is designed to...

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Safaricom 5G Home Internet devices are now available for sale at Naivas Supermarket

Samson NderiOctober 29, 2025

In a major push to deepen digital inclusion across Kenya, Safaricom has announced a strategic partnership with Naivas Supermarket to make its 5G Home Internet d...

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EABL is raising Ksh. 11B in a corporate bond to capitalize on lower interest rates

Samson NderiOctober 29, 2025

East African Breweries PLC (EABL) is making a decisive return to the debt market, launching the first tranche of its new KES 20 billion Domestic Medium-Term Not...

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Kenya High Court upholds KRA’s Ksh. 82M VAT claim against Sendy

Zenia ObamoOctober 28, 2025

The game has fundamentally changed for digital platform operators in Kenya. On October 23, 2025, the High Court delivered a pivotal judgment in Commissioner of ...

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Meta & Safaricom partner on Daraja fibre optic cable from Oman to Mombasa

Samson NderiOctober 28, 2025

Meta has partnered with Safaricom, selecting the East African telecommunications leader as the landing partner for its second high-capacity submarine fibre opti...

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I&M Bank commits to global sustainability, signs UN Principles for Responsible Banking

Zenia ObamoOctober 28, 2025

I&M Bank has officially joined the ranks of the world's most sustainable financial institutions by becoming a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible...

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Airtel Africa posts improved $376M HY net profit driven by data & mobile money

Zenia ObamoOctober 28, 2025

Airtel Africa today announced consistently strong results for the half-year ended 30 September 2025, reflecting accelerated growth across its key segments and c...

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Self-building slowdown hits satellite towns as developer cash fuels suburban land price

Zenia ObamoOctober 28, 2025

New data from the HassConsult Land Price Index for Q3 2025 reveals that land price growth in Nairobi's satellite towns is slowing down as economic pressure forc...

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Runda, Athi River lead the way as Kenyan home prices jumped 15% in Q3

Zenia ObamoOctober 28, 2025

Kenya's property market saw an overall sales price increase of 8.2% annually, driven primarily by pockets of high demand for detached houses, according to the l...

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Why a multi-stakeholder approach is key to making oral health a national priority

Staff WriterOctober 27, 2025

A look at oral health reports from Kenya reveals statistics that show the need for collective action from a wide range of stakeholders. These include the govern...

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Guinness brings English Premier League trophy to Nairobi matchday experience at BND Kiambu Road

Samson NderiOctober 27, 2025

Guinness, the Official Beer of the English Premier League, successfully hosted an electrifying two-day Guinness Matchday experience at Bar Next Door on Kiambu R...

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Family Bank shareholders approve plan to list on the NSE

Zenia ObamoOctober 27, 2025

Family Bank shareholders have officially approved the Bank's plan to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). This decision marks a major step in the inst...

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Absa Bank & Dr. John C. Maxwell to host Africa Highroad Leadership Conference in Nairobi

Zenia ObamoOctober 27, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya and world-renowned leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell are collaborating to host the inaugural Africa Highroad Leadership Conference 2025 on N...

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Bondo United FC & Magina Girls win the Nyanza Tujiamini Cheza Dimba tournament

Samson NderiOctober 27, 2025

Bondo United FC and Magina Girls were crowned champions of the Tujiamini Cheza Dimba regional tournament, powered by SportPesa. Both teams are from Siaya County...

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EABC launches trade information booth at Namanga to ease cross-border trade

Zenia ObamoOctober 27, 2025

The East African Business Council (EABC) has launched a Trade Information Booth at the Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP). The initiative is in partnership wit...

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From poetry to high fashion: Come celebrate women at Queens@10 on Dec 14

Samson NderiOctober 27, 2025

A major milestone in the African arts scene is fast approaching: Queens@10. This spectacular showcase is set to celebrate 10 years of using the power of poetry,...

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How I was scammed by a Glovo delivery rider

James WamathaiOctober 25, 2025

Glovo is incredibly convenient. I pay for Glovo Prime, and my deliveries are quick, fast, and generally trouble-free, especially for my usual brands. My overall...

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Jua Cali & Ngugi wa Thiong’o among 184 national heroes honoured on Mashujaa Day

Zenia ObamoOctober 25, 2025

The National Heroes Council of the Republic of Kenya released its annual publication, National Heroes, 2025, commemorating individuals honoured on Mashujaa Day,...

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My 15-year mistake: NEVER use a passport to open a long-term financial account

Samson NderiOctober 25, 2025

I'm writing this not just for myself, but as a public service announcement born of pure, unadulterated frustration. If you are opening any long-term account...

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KENHA to close the Nairobi Southern Bypass this weekend

Samson NderiOctober 24, 2025

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a public notice regarding the temporary closure of a significant section of the Nairobi Southern Bypass...

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All systems go for Rotary Club free surgical camp in Homa Bay County on Oct 26-Nov 1

Zenia ObamoOctober 24, 2025

The Rotary Club of Nairobi Magharibi is joining forces with the Surgical Society of Kenya (SSK), the Kenya Society for the Blind, and the Fistula Foundation to ...

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Pesalink launches fintech programme to supercharge innovation in digital payments

Zenia ObamoOctober 23, 2025

Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL), the operator of Pesalink, has launched the Pesalink Fintech Programme. The new programme provides fintechs with a...

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Media coverage of gender violence in EA fails to hold perpetrators accountable, new study finds

Zenia ObamoOctober 23, 2025

A new report by the Aga Khan University’s Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) reveals a critical flaw in how East African media covers sexual and...

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SuperSport to broadcast select French Ligue 1 matches in English

Samson NderiOctober 23, 2025

SuperSport, now owned by CANAL+, is excited to announce a major expansion to its football offering: select French Ligue 1 matches will now be available in Engli...

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Visa launches ‘Trusted Agent Protocol’ to secure AI-driven commerce

Zenia ObamoOctober 23, 2025

Visa has introduced the Trusted Agent Protocol, an ecosystem-led framework designed to bring security and trust to the rapidly growing world of AI commerce. Thi...

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President Ruto signs law raising Kenya’s air passenger levy to Ksh. 600 domestic & $50 international

Zenia ObamoOctober 23, 2025

Kenya has officially increased its Air Passenger Service Levy following the enactment of the Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill, 2025, signed into la...

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CBK revokes PayU Kenya’s licence as payments firm enters liquidation

Zenia ObamoOctober 23, 2025

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has officially revoked the operating licence of PayU Kenya Limited, following the company's decision to enter into liquidation p...

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Breast cancer is no longer a disease for the elderly

Staff WriterOctober 23, 2025

When many people think of breast cancer, they imagine it as a disease that mostly affects older women. Yet doctors in sub-Saharan Africa are raising a red flag,...

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SportPesa Tujiamini Cheza Dimba tournament to land in Nyanza on October 26

Samson NderiOctober 23, 2025

The SportPesa Tujiamini Cheza Dimba tournament is set to electrify the Nyanza region this Sunday, October 26th, 2025. The iconic Raila Odinga Stadium in Kisumu ...

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Kenya’s BuuPass is a top 3 finalist at Startup World Cup 2025 grand finale

Samson NderiOctober 23, 2025

BuuPass has achieved a historic milestone by being named the No. 3 global finalist at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2025 in San Francisco. Competing aga...

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WPP Scangroup appoints Akua Brayie Owusu-Nartey as CEO amidst turbulence

Zenia ObamoOctober 22, 2025

WPP Scangroup Plc has officially named Akua Brayie Owusu-Nartey as its new Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective November 17, 2025. He...

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Kenya’s Logistify AI, Farmsky Ventures & Investa Farm among finalists in MEST Africa Challenge 2025

Zenia ObamoOctober 22, 2025

The MEST Africa Challenge 2025 has unveiled its Top 20 finalists in collaboration with Absa Group. The list features three promising Kenyan startups and innovat...

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New Microsoft report shows how AI is turbocharging Cybercrime in Africa

Samson NderiOctober 22, 2025

Microsoft's newly released 2025 Digital Defense Report delivers a stark warning to business leaders across Africa: the continent has become a proving ground for...

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How digitization can drive technology-driven efficiency in the manufacturing sector

Staff WriterOctober 22, 2025

The rapid pace of technological advancement, driven by artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation is fundamentally transforming how things are don...

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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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