WRC 2026 calendar revealed with 14 locations confirmed

Makena Ndung'uJuly 31, 2025

The World Rally Championship (WRC) has officially unveiled its 2026 calendar, featuring a robust 14-round schedule that promises global competition. The Safari ...

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Riina-Riikka Heikka appointed as new Finland ambassador to Kenya

Makena Ndung'uJuly 31, 2025

Riina-Riikka Heikka has been appointed as the new Head of Mission/ambassador at Finland's Embassy in Nairobi, a significant development for diplomatic relations...

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Kenya reduces fees for public universities

Makena Ndung'uJuly 31, 2025

Public universities and constituent colleges across Kenya are set to implement a revised fee structure beginning July 30, 2025. The new schedule outlines varyin...

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Brands on a Mission & Ogilvy Africa partner to deliver measurable social impact for African brands

Makena Ndung'uJuly 30, 2025

Brands on a Mission and the Ogilvy Africa Network have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at transforming how brands approach social impact initiatives in A...

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How organisations can cultivate a robust culture of security awareness

Staff WriterJuly 30, 2025

In today's hyperconnected world, an organization's biggest cybersecurity risk is no longer just its systems, but its people. Even the most sophisticated firewal...

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How local innovation will shape Africa’s food security

Staff WriterJuly 30, 2025

Food security remains one of Africa’s defining challenges and opportunities. Despite significant agricultural potential, Africa continues to face widespread und...

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Moonshot by TechCabal announces third edition set for October 15 –16

Staff WriterJuly 30, 2025

Moonshot by TechCabal, Africa’s tech and innovation gathering, has officially announced its third edition set for October 15 –16, 2025, at the Eko Convention Ce...

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NSE to allow single-unit trading of shares from August 8

Makena Ndung'uJuly 30, 2025

The Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc (NSE) has announced that it will introduce single-unit trading of shares, effective August 8, 2025. This move was approved t...

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Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania sign landmark partnership for enhanced East African connectivity

Makena Ndung'uJuly 28, 2025

Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation and enhancing connectivity. The M...

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Kenya champions integrated aviation and tourism for Africa’s growth

Makena Ndung'uJuly 28, 2025

Kenya has committed to strengthening the convergences between air transport and tourism as part of its broader strategy to foster job creation, drive investment...

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Thunes powered M-PESA PayPal web service is being discontinued on August 16

James WamathaiJuly 28, 2025

The existing web-based service for transferring funds between PayPal and M-PESA accounts via PayPal Mobile Money, paypal-mobilemoney.com/m-pesa, powered by Thun...

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Angella Okutoyi & Brian Musau shine as Kenya wins five medals at FISU World University Games

Makena Ndung'uJuly 28, 2025

Kenya has concluded its participation in the Federation of International University Sports (FISU) World University Games with an impressive haul of five medals,...

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Lando Norris triumphs in thrilling Belgian GP qualifying, securing pole ahead of teammate Piastri

Makena Ndung'uJuly 26, 2025

Lando Norris has claimed a spectacular pole position for the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix in a nail-biting qualifying session at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circ...

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Brazil’s return highlights packed 22 race MotoGP calendar for 2026

Makena Ndung'uJuly 26, 2025

The FIM MotoGP World Championship has officially unveiled its provisional calendar for the 2026 season, promising a thrilling 22-race tour across five continent...

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The future of custody services: driving relevance and value in a transforming landscape

Staff WriterJuly 26, 2025

As East Africa's financial markets continue to evolve and align with the global trends, the importance of securities settlements is becoming more pronounced. In...

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Kenya’s industrial sector unveils roadmap to cut emissions by 32% via wastewater management

Samson NderiJuly 25, 2025

Kenya’s industrial sector is taking centre stage in the fight against climate change, as a new report launched today outlines a roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas...

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Digital Innovation: The new frontier for CASA deposit growth in Kenya

Staff WriterJuly 25, 2025

In today’s banking landscape, the race for low-cost deposits is intensifying—and for good reason. Current Account and Savings Account (CASA) deposits are not ju...

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British Council hosts symposium in Nairobi on heritage in the digital age

Makena Ndung'uJuly 24, 2025

The British Council, in partnership with Twaweza Communications, has launched the third edition of the Culture Grows Symposium 2025 at the National Museums of K...

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40 Counties to receive milk coolers in Ksh. 1.45B government push to modernise dairy farming

Makena Ndung'uJuly 24, 2025

The Kenyan government has begun the distribution and installation of bulk milk coolers to counties in order to accelerate transformation in the dairy sector by ...

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Airtel Africa net profit jumps to $156M amid data and mobile money boom

Samson NderiJuly 24, 2025

Airtel Africa has reported a five-fold increase in its quarterly net profit of $156 million, driven by customer growth and demand for its data and mobile money ...

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Safaricom enables PayPal withdrawals via the M-PESA app

Makena Ndung'uJuly 23, 2025

Safaricom has finally integrated direct PayPal withdrawals into its M-PESA super app, streamlining how local freelancers and remote workers access international...

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Fixo & WTS Foundation partner to create direct job pipeline for solar technicians

Samson NderiJuly 23, 2025

Fixo Solutions has announced that it will integrate trained technicians from WTS Foundation into Fixo’s platform, providing them direct access to job opportunit...

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KCB revamps sporting teams, unveils new kits ahead of 2025/26 season

Makena Ndung'uJuly 23, 2025

As the 2025/26 sports season gets on, KCB Bank has embarked on a revamp of its sporting teams in a bid to secure dominance across disciplines. From signings to ...

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Spring Valley and Juja lead land price gains amidst a shifting market

Samson NderiJuly 23, 2025

For the first time in five years, land price growth in Nairobi’s established suburbs has outpaced that of its surrounding satellite towns, marking a significant...

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Africa’s missing link,  transmission and distribution infrastructure

Staff WriterJuly 23, 2025

In recent weeks, large swathes of Spain and Portugal were plunged into unexpected darkness as power blackouts disrupted daily lives and raised fresh concerns ab...

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The key to unlocking African banking’s digital transformation

Staff WriterJuly 23, 2025

African banks have several opportunities to grow their customer base with digital tools and strategies. Digital channels hold the key to the transformation incu...

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Bolt rolls out Family Profiles for shared ride payments in Kenya

Samson NderiJuly 23, 2025

Bolt has introduced a new Family Profile feature that allows one person to manage and pay for rides for up to nine other people from a single account. The Fa...

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Entrepreneurs gain insights on digital growth at Safaricom business forum in Eldoret

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Over 120 businesses in the Rift Region have benefitted from the Grow with Safaricom Business forum. The forum is a platform designed to empower entrepreneurs wi...

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Kenya launches initiative to insure farmers through its fertilizer subsidy program

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has launched a climate risk resilience initiative that integrates climate-smart insurance into Kenya’s Nat...

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East Africa’s rising role in the global home appliance industry

Staff WriterJuly 21, 2025

Gone are the days when the appliances and technology shown on American and European films took eons to get to Africa. Now, if you see a foreign advertisement of...

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Rotary Club announces free surgical camp for Homa Bay residents this October

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Homa Bay County is set to host the third annual Free Surgical and Cataract Camp which will take place from October 27th to November 1st, 2025. It is organised b...

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IFC issues 24B Rwandan Franc ‘Umuganda’ bond to boost Rwanda’s capital markets

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

IFC has issued a 24 billion Rwandan Franc bond (approximately 17 million US dollars) to support the development of Rwanda’s capital markets. The eight year, ...

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Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 to be hosted in Senegal in August

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

The 19th edition of the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) is set to be hosted in Dakar, Senegal this August. Senegal’s Ministry of Agriculture Food Sovereignty a...

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AU & EU launch 10 year plan to boost circular economy across Africa

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have officially announced the launch of the Continental Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) for Africa (2024–...

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Kenyan investors gain access to Global stocks as Satrix lists World ETF on NSE

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Satrix has announced the secondary listing of the Satrix MSCI World Feeder ETF on the Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc (NSE) at a price of Ksh. 761 per unit. Thi...

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Standard Chartered sustainability strategy delivers Ksh. 2.99B in income & expands community impact

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Standard Chartered Kenya has released its 2024 Sustainability Progress Report, highlighting progress across its operations, financing, and community programmes....

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Idd Aziz tops Spotify list of Kenyan musicians with the most international streams

Staff WriterJuly 21, 2025

Kenyan musician Idd Aziz is quietly becoming one of the country’s most influential musical exports. His Afro-spiritual anthem Time (Mimi), a collaboration wi...

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Toyota by CFAO Kenya gifts Ferdinand Omanyala the 2025 Toyota Hilux Double Cab

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

Toyota by CFAO Kenya has gifted Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, the new 2025 Toyota Hilux Double Cab. The gift is part of their ongoing partnership...

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I&M Bank opens new branch in Kirinyaga County in expansion push

Samson NderiJuly 21, 2025

I&M Bank has expanded its national footprint with the opening of its first branch in Kirinyaga County. The launch ceremony was officiated by I&M Bank Ke...

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New report sounds alarm on Kenya’s education sector, citing widespread gaps

Samson NderiJuly 18, 2025

A State of Education in Kenya report has identified lack of adequate staffing, ICT, Science facilities and related Physical infrastructure including ablution an...

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African lawmakers commit to strengthening AI, digital health & smart manufacturing frameworks

Samson NderiJuly 17, 2025

The first Africa Digital Parliamentary Summit was held and it focused on building legislative capacity in Artificial Intelligence (AI), data protection, digital...

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New Visa & NSE plan aims to make stock market investing accessible to all Kenyans

Samson NderiJuly 17, 2025

Visa in partnership with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), has unveiled a report aimed at reshaping Kenya’s retail investment landscape. The report, Rei...

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