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Hilton is expanding its footprint in Africa with a major milestone: the introduction of its lifestyle brand, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, to Sub-Saharan Africa. This debut comes with the signing of the AVA Hotel Nairobi, Tapestry…
The National Heroes Council of the Republic of Kenya released its annual publication, National Heroes, 2025, commemorating individuals honoured on Mashujaa Day, October 20, 2025, at Ithookwe Stadium, Kitui County. The publication, which…
I’m writing this not just for myself, but as a public service announcement born of pure, unadulterated frustration. If you are opening any long-term account, a brokerage account, a retirement fund, a bank account you intend to keep for…
Jiji has launched an online business course, Zero to Profit: The Essentials of Business Building. It is designed to equip young Kenyans with the practical skills needed to start and scale profitable businesses in the digital economy. The…
Kenya is set to make cinematic history with the launch of the first-ever Kenyan film festival in Europe: Kenya Cinema Week 2025. The landmark event will take place on Friday, November 7, and Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the iconic…
Sun King has opened inaugurated its first large-scale manufacturing facility on the continent in Tatu City, Kiambu County, Kenya. The new 7,600-square-metre facility is poised to become a central hub for Sun King’s operations. It will…
Kenya Airways (KQ) has flown into a new era of sustainability, successfully completing its first intra-African flight powered in part by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The Nairobi-Cape Town route was operated using 50 per cent SAF…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a public notice regarding the temporary closure of a significant section of the Nairobi Southern Bypass this weekend to facilitate the running of the 2025 Standard Chartered Nairobi…
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…
