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More than three quarters of Kenyans support women’s leadership in politics and the corporate sector, with an international survey — the Reykjavik Index for Leadership 2025 —showing commendable progress in perceptions on women’s leadership…
The story of M-Pesa is frequently told as a story of genius mobile money design. The reality is more interesting: it was accidental product-market fit at an extraordinary scale. The original pilot, run in 2005-06 among Faulu Kenya…
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng’s official visit to Kenya has underscored a significant shift in China-Africa trade relations, following Beijing’s decision to extend zero-tariff treatment for African exports beginning May 1, 2026. While…
The Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, Han Zheng, is set to begin a high-level visit to Africa, with Kenya as one of the stops on his three-nation tour. The visit highlights Nairobi’s pivotal role in China’s diplomatic…
As China enters the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), the world keenly observes how the nation will advance its green transformation and the subsequent impact on global sustainability. During this year’s “two sessions,” the annual…
Drought is the leading contributor to livestock deaths in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) in Kenya. According to a recent National Drought Management Authority report (NDMA), drought conditions continued to worsen across most ASAL…
At the Africa Tech Space (ATS) Center in Nakuru, a group of children, brimming with excitement, huddle around computers, their hands eager to learn coding, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and other…
China’s political system includes representatives from diverse professional and social backgrounds in the law-making process. A prime example is Yin Qilong, a veteran taxi driver from Chongqing. Within the expansive chamber of the National…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reiterated Beijing’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with developing countries, stressing that China will continue to be a central partner in advancing the interests and development of the Global…
Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturers are attracting increasing global consumer interest as buyers prioritise technology, comfort, and convenience over fuel savings alone. Industry executives indicate that the market for electric and…
Residents in Barbados lined up at the clinic of the 8th Chinese Medical Team on February 27 to receive free traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments, including acupuncture and cupping. For many participants, the experience was…
China’s annual “Two Sessions” officially commenced in Beijing on Thursday, marking the beginning of the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress. The session gathers national leaders and lawmakers to review the government work…
TECNO Kenya has unveiled the #CAMON50SEESYOU campaign that acknowledges the everyday struggles, sacrifices, and silent victories of Kenyans from all walks of life. At the heart of the campaign is the new TECNO Camon 50 Series, a smartphone…
A new book detailing how the Communist Party of China (CPC) conducted its poverty elimination campaign under the leadership of President Xi Jinping has been published and distributed, offering more insights into one of the most significant…
MK Alpha Painters, a paint supplier based along the Eastern Bypass in Kamakis, has announced the launch of the MK Alpha Painters Masterclass 2026 — an ambitious, structured training programme targeting 1,000 painters across Kenya and…
Global and regional thought leaders, joined by hundreds of stakeholders, will gather at PAC University in Nairobi, Kenya, for a sequence of three landmark events throughout March 2026: the 2026 Global Leadership Summit, the Kenya…
Progress doesn’t happen on its own. Behind every thriving business in Kenya, from the mandazi vendor who now accepts M-PESA to the logistics company tracking 200 trucks in real time, there’s infrastructure making it possible. Safaricom…
China’s State Council Information Office this week published a white paper titled “Hong Kong: Safeguarding China’s National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems.” The document underscores Beijing’s position that…
The Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi (CIUON) on Thursday hosted the 2026 Chinese New Year celebrations, attracting more than 1,000 students, teachers, and guests from across Kenya. The event, themed “The Galloping Steed…
The Chinese Spring Festival, the most important holiday in China’s cultural calendar, was celebrated in Kenya with a renewed focus on cultural diplomacy, shared heritage, and expanding bilateral cooperation. Speaking during Chinese New…
For the past few years, global chip shortages have been framed as a problem of demand, especially since the AI boom. But beneath the headlines is a harder question: who can realistically make chips and why? Kenya’s first semiconductor…
Held alongside the High-Level Preparatory Meeting for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, the Renaissance Dialogue on Water and Sanitation in Africa convened in Dakar as an African-led platform for reflection, strategic alignment,…
The Kenyan government is in the final stages of selling 15% of its stake in Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom for KES 204.3 billion, but the deal has triggered intense debate about whether taxpayers are getting a fair price and what it…
You open your phone to reply to a text. Maybe check the time. Maybe clear a notification. Next thing you know, 40 minutes have disappeared. You’re now defending a virtual village from an attack that started while you were “just checking…
