GOtv is illegally charging customers for access to free to air channels

James WamathaiMay 28, 2015

GOtv decoder Kenya finally switched from analogue to digital broadcasting on 30th March 2015. The switch off happened in phases with the Nairobi and its env...

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StarTimes introduces 5 new channels

Euticus MolaMay 11, 2015

StarTimes Media has announced the introduction of five new entertainment channels on its platform with a key focus on African content. The five include i...

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Transform your idea into a game changing business with The Next Big Thing

James WamathaiJanuary 28, 2015

Starting out in business in Kenya, as in most places, is hard. Most aspiring entrepreneurs start out with an idea and a belief that their idea will turn into a ...

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GOtv subscribers to get special AFCON channel

Lulu AkakiJanuary 14, 2015

GOtv Plus subscribers are set to receive great football viewing thanks to a special AFCON-dedicated channel that will bring the 2015 Orange Africa Cup of...

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StarTimes launches new Bollywood Swahili channel

Lulu AkakiNovember 5, 2014

StarTimes is set to roll out increased local content through the introduction of Bollywood Swahili a channel that will employ dubbing technology to air awar...

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One year after Westgate, has anything changed?

Euticus MolaSeptember 22, 2014

image via September 21st 2013 will always be a significant day in Kenyan history following the Westgate terror attack. It was on this day that four heavily ...

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Samsung’s off-grid appliances changing viewing experience in rural Kenya

Lulu AkakiSeptember 18, 2014

obert Ngeru, Samsung Electronics Vice President and COO for East and Central Africa Households in rural Kenya can now have an exciting TV viewing experience...

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SautiSol and Elani among Channel O Africa Music Video Awards 2014 nominees

Lulu AkakiSeptember 8, 2014

Channel O, has announced the nominees for the 2014 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards. Kenya is represented in the list by Elani and Sauti Sol who are amon...

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Introducing Maisha Magic, a new East African channel on DSTV

Lulu AkakiAugust 8, 2014

M-Net East Africa Regional Director Michael Ndetei Maisha Magic, a new East African focused TV brand has been revealed by M-Net. The channel will officially...

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Regional Internet Exchange Point launched in Rwanda

Lulu AkakiJune 3, 2014

Rwandan Minister of Youth and ICT Jean Philbert Nsengimana An African Union (AU) led Eastern Africa Regional Internet Exchange Point (RIXP) and Regional Int...

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JamboJet & Intercontinental Hotel are giving you a chance to appreciate you mother this weekend

Lulu AkakiMay 9, 2014

This weekend is all about appreciating the person who gave you life; your mother. What better way to do it than take her out for a great day of pampering at...

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Kenya will host the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN)

James WamathaiFebruary 24, 2014

The CAF Executive Committee has decided that Kenya will host the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN), following receipt of necessary government guarant...

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Your chance to own affordable land in Oldonyo Ridge is here

Lulu AkakiDecember 19, 2013

Oldonyo Ridge We all deserve to have a secure future. For most of us, this means owning something that is ours, a piece of land is the ideal choice. One way...

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A chance to watch the solar eclipse in Sibiloi National Park

NjooroOctober 30, 2013

Sibiloi National Park has been chosen by astronomers as the best place to the eclipse on Nov 3 as it is only at the park where clear skies will occur. â€...

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A chance to have breakfast and talk about music with Sauti Sol

Euticus MolaJuly 1, 2013

The Creatives Garage Spanner Breakfast is a breakfast meet held at the MJ Centre, with a guest panelist of creative entrepreneurs, that allows creatives to co...

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The Changing Roles of Adverts in Society

Lulu AkakiMarch 26, 2013

A huge debate has hit the Kenya and it’s all about an advert that encourages the use of condoms in relationships. The advert in question is the ‘Weka Co...

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Youtube channel for Kenyan elections launched

Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2013

Google has today launched a Youtube channel for the upcoming Kenyan elections. The channel will be run in collaboration with social news gathering website s...

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High Court stops the NTSA instant fine system amid constitutional concerns

Samson NderiMarch 12, 2026

In a major legal victory for Kenyan motorists, the High Court has officially suspended the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) newly launched digit...

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Kenya makes history with listing of first USD industrial REIT at the NSE

Samson NderiMarch 11, 2026

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) marked a historic milestone this morning, March 11, 2026, as Africa Logistics Properties Holdings Limited (ALPH) officiall...

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Hankook debuts enhanced soft-compound tyre to tackle Safari Rally

Samson NderiMarch 11, 2026

As the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) descends upon the African continent for one of the most punishing events on the calendar, official tyre supplier Hanko...

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Stanbic Holdings posts flat Ksh. 13.7 billion net profit for FY 2025

Samson NderiMarch 11, 2026

Stanbic Holdings Plc, the parent company of Stanbic Bank Kenya, has announced that it has reported a net profit of Ksh. 13.7 billion for the year ended December...

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Safari Rally 2026 to be broadcast on DStv and GOtv

Samson NderiMarch 11, 2026

MultiChoice Kenya has officially announced that the 2026 WRC Safari Rally will be broadcast live to millions of viewers across the country. Fans can catch the a...

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Pesalink & PAPSS partner to boost cross-border payments in local currencies in Africa

Samson NderiMarch 11, 2026

Kenya’s Pesalink and the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) have officially joined forces. The core of this partnership is the ability to settle...

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NCBA & Kenya Seed partner to boost 2026 planting season with financial solutions & market links

Samson NderiMarch 11, 2026

NCBA, in a strategic partnership with the Kenya Seed Company, today convened over 150 maize seed farmers in Kitale to address the critical pillars of the upcomi...

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HACO Industries crowned Circular Economy Leader at Kenya ESG Awards 2026

Samson NderiMarch 11, 2026

HACO Industries Kenya Limited has been named a Circular Economy Leader at the 2026 Kenya ESG Awards. The ceremony, held at the Emara Ole-Sereni, brought togethe...

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Kenya Pipeline debuts on the NSE at Ksh. 9.30 after Ksh. 112B IPO

Samson NderiMarch 11, 2026

The Kenya Pipeline Company PLC (KPC PLC) officially debuted on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on March 10, 2026. The listing, the first privatization ...

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Copyright and Related Rights Bill 2026 bill summary

Samson NderiMarch 11, 2026

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has invited the public and industry stakeholders to review and comment on the Proposed Copyright and Related Rights Bill 2026...

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Copyright Bill 2026 aims to overhaul of intellectual property laws in Kenya

Samson NderiMarch 11, 2026

In a move to modernize the protection of creative works, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, h...

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Aga Khan sells Nation Media Group stake to Tanzania’s Rostam Azizi

Samson NderiMarch 11, 2026

In a landmark move for the East African media landscape, the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has announced the sale of its majority stake in Nati...

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LSK sues Safaricom & Police over systemic data breaches and state-sponsored surveillance

Samson NderiMarch 11, 2026

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has moved to the High Court in a landmark constitutional petition, alleging a massive and systemic conspiracy between the country...

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Cancer is a continuity risk whose true cost extends far beyond the patient

Staff WriterMarch 10, 2026

In Kenya, cancer has become a long-tail risk with profound implications for financial stability, workforce continuity and institutional resilience.  The country...

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The NTSA instant fine system is unconstitutional

Samson NderiMarch 10, 2026

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) recently launched its Instant Fines Traffic Management System, a fully automated platform that issues fines v...

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Why we should fight for Kenya’s data sovereignty

James WamathaiMarch 9, 2026

Kenya currently finds itself entangled in a geopolitical trade-off that threatens the very foundation of its national autonomy. In late 2025, the Kenyan governm...

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The economic power of women in Africa’s creative and media industry

Staff WriterMarch 9, 2026

The global film and media industry is often celebrated as the beating heart of modern culture, an arena where stories transcend borders, shape identities, and f...

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Healthcare under attack: why cybersecurity is now critical care

Staff WriterMarch 9, 2026

Africa’s healthcare sector is facing a silent emergency. Many healthcare operators, facilities and doctors across Africa already grapple with the challenges of ...

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BAT Kenya appoints Sidney Wafula as MD in leadership shake-up

Samson NderiMarch 9, 2026

British American Tobacco Kenya (BAT Kenya) has announced a significant transition within its executive suite. As part of a structured succession plan, the Board...

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Why killing Showmax is a disaster for African viewers

Samson NderiMarch 9, 2026

On March 5, 2026, the African streaming landscape was rocked by the news that Showmax is being discontinued. While its new owner, the French media giant Canal+,...

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Kiprono Kittony & David Ndii among new appointments to Kenya Airways Board

Samson NderiMarch 9, 2026

Kenya Airways Plc (KQ) has announced a significant restructuring of its Board of Directors, bringing in some of the country’s most seasoned economic and busin...

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Nairobi Litfest returns for landmark 5th Edition on May 8-10

Samson NderiMarch 5, 2026

The literary pulse of the city is set to quicken this May as the Nairobi Litfest officially announces the dates for its highly anticipated fifth edition. Runnin...

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Absa Bank reports a 10% net profit growth at Ksh. 22.9B for FY 2025

Samson NderiMarch 4, 2026

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced that it has reported a a 10% increase in profit after tax to Ksh. 22.9 billion for the 2025 financial year. This is an improve...

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Kenya Met issues heavy rainfall advisory through early March

Samson NderiFebruary 26, 2026

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a Moderate to Heavy rainfall advisory, warning of sustained downpours exceeding 20mm within 24 hours across sever...

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How young professionals in Kenya can spend a paid year learning in Germany

Samson NderiFebruary 26, 2026

The German Embassy in Nairobi has officially announced the opening of applications for the AFRIKA KOMMT! 2025-2027 fellowship. It is a professional development ...

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