Kenyan digital publication covering business, technology, lifestyle, entertainment, travel, health and culture.
128 Equity Leaders Program scholars have secured admission and scholarships to join 63 global universities located in 20 countries around the world. Equity Group Foundation (EGF) Executive Chairman Dr. James Mwangi commissioned the airlift…
Old School R&B Brunch (OSR) is bringing its experience to Kenya this week with a four-day line-up of events in Nairobi and Mombasa. The programme kicks off at Mass House, Nairobi, and concludes at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort, Mombasa.…
TLcom Capital, the Africa-focused venture capital firm, is growing its early-stage portfolio from its dedicated $5M pre-seed fund, TAPSI (TIDE Africa Pre Seed Investments). With its most recent investment in TurnStay, the South African…
Yellow Card has appointed Gillian Darko as its new Vice President of Strategy, sitting within the executive team and reporting into the CEO. An award-winning executive with experience at JP Morgan Asset Management, PwC, JUMO and other top…
NCBA has today hosted a private schools forum in Ruaka, themed Future-Ready Schools: Embracing Sustainability & Innovation. The forum provided an opportunity for dialogue on how private schools can strengthen their operations, diversify…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has voiced support for establishing a national academy for creative and performing arts. Speaking at the closing ceremony of this year’s Kenya National Music Festival at Meru School, Ogamba lauded…
KCB Group Plc has announced that it has posted a net profit of Ksh. 32.3 billon for the half year period ended 30th June 2025. The new profit grew 8% from the Ksh. 29.9 billion the group posted in a similar period in 2024. The Board of…
The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 heats up on Thursday, August 14, with a pair of crucial Group A matches at the Moi International Sports Centre (Kasarani) in Nairobi. The day’s results will be pivotal in…
Mauritania defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 in a high-stakes CHAN Group B match. Alassane Diop scored the winning goal from a penalty in first-half stoppage time, which was awarded after a VAR review for a foul on winger El Mami Tetah. Burkina…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is advancing its digital transformation agenda by collaborating directly with the country’s tech community. At its second API masterclass, the KRA highlighted the success of its GavaConnect Enterprise API…
CIC Insurance Group Plc (CIC) has reported a substantial surge in its microinsurance policies, with the proportion of these policies growing from 11% in 2023 to 18% in 2024. This growth, highlighted in the company’s 2024 Sustainability…
A five-year educational initiative by the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development, East Africa (IED, EA) has trained 2,500 educators across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The program, known as Foundations for Learning…
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, in a new collaboration with Homa Bay County, is fast-tracking plans to establish a flagship tourism facility at Ruma National Park. This initiative aims to position the park as the centerpiece of…
That signature line was delivered with full energy by Chaxy, Mariah, and Mwass as they wrapped up the live recording of their latest episode in Mombasa — the lively crowd finishing the sentence with them. The 19th Bar was the stage for the…
Diani Beach, Kenya, is one of those places where hotel prices have steadily climbed, making budget-friendly options increasingly rare. So when you stumble upon a new boutique hostel—clean, comfortable, and inviting—with an opening rate of…
I&M Bank has officially rolled out the Shinda Millioni campaign , a three-month initiative designed to encourage a savings culture by rewarding top saving customers. Launched at the bank’s Ruiru branch at The Nord Mall, the campaign offers…
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced the appointment of Nicholas Clarke as Managing Director and Partner in its Nairobi, Kenya office, effective 1 July 2025. As a Managing Director and Partner, Nicholas’ work will focus on economic…
Tatu City’s senior leadership met with Kenya’s Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, on August 12, 2025, to discuss key investment strategies and potential partnerships. The discussions centered on strengthening Kenya’s investment…
Across Africa’s digital economy, we are witnessing a fundamental shift in how brands approach customer experience (CX). What was once viewed primarily as a reactive support function – tied to call centers, complaints, and crisis resolution…
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced that it has posted a Ksh. 11.7 billion net profit for the half-year ended June 30, 2025. This is a 9% growth in net profit from the Ksh. 10.7 billion the company posted in a previous period in 2024. The…
KCB Bank has launched a new mobile banking app designed to offer customers a faster, more secure, and user-friendly digital experience. The updated platform introduces a range of advanced features, including self-onboarding, which allows…
Safaricom has announced that it has invested Ksh. 1 million to support the Dr. Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Bike-A-Thon challenge. The cycling event is organized by the students of Starehe Boys’ Centre and School to honour the legacy of Dr.…
Africa holds 40% of the world’s solar energy potential—and yet receives just a fraction of the capital needed to unlock it. This is not just an inefficiency. It’s a failure of capital architecture—and a threat to global climate progress.…
The Anzisha Entrepreneurship Education in Africa (EEA) Summit, held on 6 August 2025 at the African Leadership Academy campus, concluded with a call to action for business and community leaders to support the continent’s very young…
