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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Hormuud Salaam Foundation (HSF) have announced a partnership to combat Somalia’s high youth unemployment by investing in the country’s green and blue economies. The 18-month, $820,000…
The XPRIZE Foundation and the Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have announced a major collaboration to launch the XPRIZE Accelerate Learning competition. The announcement was made at the first-ever G20 Social Summit hosted on African soil.…
For nearly 100 years, the McMillan Memorial Library has stood as a monumental pillar of Nairobi’s history. Over the past eight years, Book Bunk has dedicated itself to the monumental task of reimagining what the future of this and other…
The transformation of Nairobi’s dilapidated public libraries, led by the social enterprise Book Bunk, is a powerful movement that goes far beyond simple renovation. It is, as co-founder Angela Wachuka emphasized in a recent interview with…
Rwandan rap star Ish Kevin is riding a wave of critical success, freshly off his nomination as Best East African Act at the Kenyan-based Unkut Hip Hop Awards. Capitalizing on this momentum, the artist has announced his next single, Chat…
Safaricom PLC, Kenya’s leading telecommunications company, has officially announced that it has secured approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to establish a Medium Term Note (MTN) Programme. The approval was granted by the CMA…
Kenyan authorities systematically deployed technology-facilitated violence as part of a coordinated and sustained campaign to suppress Generation Z-led protests between June 2024 and July 2025 against corruption and the introduction of new…
I&M Group delivered a strong performance in the third quarter of 2025, demonstrating growth across key financial metrics. The Group’s Profit After Tax (PAT) reached 12.675 Billion for the Q3 period ending September 30, 2025. This is a…
KCB Group PLC has released its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2025, revealing a nuanced picture of growth. While the core lending business demonstrated strength, the Group’s overall Profit After Tax (PAT) growth was…
Stanbic Bank Kenya’s financial results for the third quarter of 2025 (Q3 2025) reveal a mixed performance. This is highlighted by robust expansion in core lending and improved asset quality, yet overshadowed by a significant drop in…
Sidian Bank has announced that it has reported a profit after tax of Ksh. 1.4 billion for the period ended 30th September 2025. This is a significant 444.75% increase from the Ksh. 257 million that the company reported in a similar period…
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has announced that it has reported a profit after tax of Ksh. 8.3 billion for the Q3 period ending 30th September 2025. This is an increase from the Ksh. 7.4 billion profit after tax the company reported in the…
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has announced an enforcement action against Ernst & Young LLP (EY Kenya). The company served as the Reporting Accountant for the Uchumi Supermarkets Limited (USL) Rights Issue in 2014. Following…
NCBA Group PLC has announced that it has posted a Ksh. 16.4 billion profit after tax for the Q3 period ended 30th September 2025. This is an 8.5 per cent increase in profit after tax from Ksh. 15.1 billion the company reported in the same…
Britam General Insurance, Hotpoint Appliances, and MIC Global Risks have joined forces to offer 12 months of automatic all-risks insurance cover on select appliances purchased both in-store and online at Hotpoint outlets. This…
Google has announced the launch of Gemini 3, its newest AI model. “In this new chapter, we’ll continue to push the frontiers of intelligence, agents, and personalisation,” said Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet. “This powerful new…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced a restructuring of the County Executive Team, involving the reassignment of several County Chief Officers (CCOs). The changes, which affect 10 officers, are intended to streamline operations…
Kenya’s vibrant Afro-Latin dance community is gearing up for the highly anticipated return of AfroLatin Tamasha 2.0, themed Celebrating Rhythm, Culture & Connection. It is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the…
Ongeza Volume (OV) is set to host its flagship event, The Setlist KE, a unique live and interactive session that brings together artists, industry professionals, and music enthusiasts to celebrate and dissect the sounds that defined 2025.…
Jambojet has announced the appointment of Ayisi Makatiani, as the new Chairperson of its Board of Directors, effective 17th November 2025. Makatiani succeeds Mr. Vincent Rague, who steps down after a ten year tenure as Chairman, having…
Stanbic Bank Kenya today announced the introduction of a new home loan offering featuring a fixed interest rate of 8.99% per annum. This initiative runs from November 15th, 2025, to February 15th, 2026, and is designed to make…
Google has announced a major suite of Africa-focused AI initiatives, spearheaded by the launch of the AI Skilling Blueprint for Africa. This policy roadmap is designed to empower governments across the continent to build a robust,…
Zoho Corporation today announced enhancements to Zoho One, its all-in-one business software platform. “The Zoho One update reflects how work has evolved from using individual applications to operating within a unified platform,” said…
There’s an undeniable allure to the color black when it comes to fashion. Its ability to flatter, its unmatched versatility, and its timeless appeal make black a perennial favorite in the wardrobes of stylish women across the globe. From…
