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Microsoft and Kenyan health-tech innovator Zendawa has announced a collaboration to deploy an AI platform designed to transform independent pharmacies across the country. By leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power BI, and Microsoft Azure,…
Renowned Kenyan producer Toni Kamau has been appointed as a juror for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The festival, a premier destination for independent cinema, is scheduled to run from January 22 to February 1. Kamau will serve on the…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced an indefinite suspension of all immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026. The move marks one of the most significant escalations in the Trump…
The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a slight reduction in the maximum retail prices for petroleum products. In a press statement released on January 14, 2026, EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria…
Docubox (The East African Documentary Film Fund) marked a historic milestone in its journey that has led to a change in leadership. Following an 18-month transition period, the organization’s founding leadership team officially stepped…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has initiated a regulatory overhaul aimed at governing the country’s rapidly expanding 5G and 4G networks. In a public notice released on Monday, January 12, 2026, the regulator invited…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially opened its application portal for students seeking admission into the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). This latest recruitment drive targets Form…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially released the performance reports for the 2024 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and the Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA). The release marks…
The Business Registration Service (BRS) has officially launched a new automated system designed to simplify the process of updating company officials and shareholding structures. The Director General of BRS, Kenneth Gathuma, announced the…
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has officially rolled out a new online financial reporting system for all licensed market intermediaries. The transition, communicated through Circular No. 01/2026, mandates that firms abandon legacy…
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has officially announced the resignation of its Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, Risper Genga Ohaga. After a distinguished six-year tenure that began in February 2020, Ohaga is set to…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a mandatory 14-day removal notice for all billboards, signage, and temporary structures located along the A8/B10 Highway, stretching from the James Gichuru Road junction to Jomo…
Russia has announced plans to extend visa-free travel privileges to four additional African countries: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini. The initiative, led by Moscow’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Duma, seeks to…
A group of foreign medical professionals has filed a lawsuit against the Kenyan government, seeking to block a new directive that has abruptly halted the renewal of their practicing licenses. The petitioners, all citizens of the Democratic…
Proto Energy, through its automotive brand OTO Gas, has entered into a strategic partnership with OLA Energy to introduce specialized Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) dispensing pumps at OLA petrol stations. The initiative has kicked off with…
It happens to the best of us: an unexpected medical bill, a sudden emergency, or a time-sensitive business deal that requires immediate cash. When your bank account doesn’t match your urgency, the natural instinct is to turn to family or…
The Absa Digi Loan is an unsecured, short-term mobile loan facility available to active Absa Bank Kenya account holders. It is accessed entirely through the Absa Mobile Banking platform. The loan is flexible bail out for situations when…
The digital lending sector in Kenya has undergone a significant transformation, driven by the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) efforts to regulate what was once a largely unrestricted market. As of January 2026, the CBK has licensed a total…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the licensing of 42 additional Digital Credit Providers (DCPs) on December 30, 2025. Since March 2022, the CBK has processed a staggering 800 applications. The rigorous vetting process focuses…
Safaricom’s Director of Sustainable Business, Social Impact, and Foundations, Karen Basiye, has been officially named a 2026 Corporate Social Innovator of the Year by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. The announcement was…
NCBA Group and Inchcape have announced a landmark partnership designed to make farm machinery accessible to farmers across the country. This partnership introduces a financing model for New Holland tractors where they are offering up to…
Kenya is officially poised to take center stage in the global rugby arena as World Rugby selected Nairobi to host the opening leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 circuit. The tournament is scheduled to take place on February 14th and 15th, 2026, at the…
The roar of turbocharged engines and the dust of the Great Rift Valley are set to return as the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2026 prepares to host the third round of the FIA World Rally Championship. Scheduled for March 12–15, 2026, this year’s…
The I&M Foundation has announced a Ksh. 30 million scholarship fund in partnership with the Palmhouse Foundation. This investment will support 100 students transitioning into Grade 10 (Senior Secondary School) over the next three academic…
