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The Kenya Banking Sector delivered a massive Ksh. 194.81 billion to the National Treasury in the year ended December 31, 2024. This is according to the latest Total Tax Contribution of the Kenya Banking Sector – 2024 Report. Released by…
Cassava Technologies (Cassava) has announced it has successfully secured a strategic investment from NVIDIA. The deal is apparently worth USD 700 million. Hardy Pemhiwa, President & Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, highlighted the…
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has signed an agreement to sell its Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business portfolio to Absa Bank Uganda. The move is part of Standard Chartered’s global strategy to exit non-core markets and focus purely…
Kenya’s Entertainment and Media (E&M) sector is undergoing a profound transformation, positioning the country as a global leader in digital growth. The nation’s internet advertising market is not just growing, it’s leading the world,…
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 host a week-long, free medical camp at Homa Bay County Referral Hospital. From…
Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL), the operator of Pesalink, has launched the Pesalink Fintech Programme. The new programme provides fintechs with access to Pesalink’s trusted APIs, settlement network, and shared infrastructure,…
Women for Women International (WfWI) has announced the appointment of Thelma Ekiyor as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ekiyor is a celebrated leader bringing 25 years of professional experience in international development, marked…
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 gender-based violence (SGBV) and femicide. The study indicates that a…
The Beneath the Baobabs Festival is set to illuminate Kilifi this December, returning for its annual New Year’s Eve celebration. The 2 day event will be on December 30, 2025 to 1st Jan 2026. The festival is making a statement with a…
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 English. This comes through the league’s broadcast partnership with CANAL+. Viewers…
The Airtel Africa Foundation has launched a major joint initiative with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), and Cisco to enhance capacity and digital skills development in…
Safaricom is marking its Silver Jubilee, celebrating 25 years since its official launch on October 23, 2000. What began as a pioneering mobile service provider has evolved into a technology company “Today, we are not only celebrating 25…
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. This new protocol aims to allow consumers to safely use AI agents to search,…
Spiro has announced that it has successfully closed a US$100 million investment round to expand two-wheel electric mobility in Africa. This investment provides substantial fuel for Africa’s green transition efforts. The funding round was…
The Kenyan High Court has delivered a significant ruling on digital rights, declaring that access to the internet is not a fundamental human right under the country’s Constitution. The ruling dismisses a public interest petition that had…
Kenyan innovator Elly Savatia has been awarded the 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for his groundbreaking app, Terp 360. The AI-powered tool translates real-time speech into sign language using 3D avatars. The innovation…
Kenya has officially increased its Air Passenger Service Levy following the enactment of the Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill, 2025, signed into law by President William Ruto on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The new legislation…
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 proceedings. The move draws a definitive close to the Prosus-owned payment…
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, more and more younger women are being diagnosed, often much earlier than their…
OPPO Kenya has today announced the launch of its latest addition to the A series device range, OPPO A6 Pro, in the Kenyan Market. The OPPO A6 Pro Series will be available for pre-order starting today 23rd October 2025. It is be available…
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 will host a day of grassroots football, entertainment, and community…
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 against over 90 regional winners for the $1 million investment prize, BuuPass secured…
A viral international TikTok video exposing what appears to be mold, insects, and contaminants inside a sealed pack of Always menstrual pads has sent a fresh wave of shock and anger across Kenyan social media. While the original video may…
WPP Scangroup Plc has officially named Akua Brayie Owusu-Nartey as its new Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective November 17, 2025. Her appointment follows the departure of Patricia Ithau in July and sees her…
