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In a landmark move for regional oncology, the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has unveiled the TrueBeam Radiotherapy System. It is an artificial intelligence-enabled platform designed to deliver high-precision radiation…
Google has officially opened applications for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, marking a major milestone in its decade-long mission to bolster the continent’s digital economy. This year’s edition signals a…
In a joint statement, a coalition of human rights and advocacy organizations marked the one-year anniversary of the historic decree that abolished the discriminatory vetting process for national identity cards. While the partners lauded…
The Tax Appeals Tribunal has affirmed that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is entitled to treat all money flowing into a bank account as taxable income, unless the account holder can prove otherwise. The decision, arising from a…
Amnesty International Kenya has officially announced the commencement of a search for its next Executive Director, marking the end of a transformative era under the leadership of Irũngũ Houghton. After eight years at the helm, Houghton is…
Kevin Wekesa, a mainstay of the Kenya Sevens national rugby team, has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2025 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Climate Action Award. The announcement, made during a ceremony in Milan ahead of the…
For decades, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been marketed as a cornerstone of U.S.-Africa relations. Recently, the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) lauded the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote to extend the…
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has officially submitted its Banking Sector Proposals for the Fiscal Budget 2026/27. They have specific recommendations for tax reforms and legislative amendments designed to restore purchasing power,…
In the 19th century, Kenya was shaped by the arrival of British colonialists. Over a century later, a different kind of arrival redefined the nation’s cultural landscape: the Bronx-born movement of hip hop. Originally released in 2005, the…
Forex (short for ‘foreign exchange’) is the global market where currencies are bought and sold. If you are curious and providing you’re cautious, it can be a fun way to learn how world events and local prices can nudge exchange-rates. The…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially launched a new digital registration framework as part of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. According to IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, the…
In its inaugural Impact Report released today, the Britam Foundation documented a strategic footprint that has empowered over 92,000 lives and created 1,358 jobs across East Africa. The foundation focuses on four pillars, Health,…
The Government of Kenya has officially launched the National Electric Mobility Policy (National e-Mobility policy). This strategy aims to transition the country toward a cleaner, more efficient, and low-carbon transport system. The policy…
On February 25–26, 2026, the Africa Media Festival (AMF) returns to Nairobi, bringing to the Kenyan capital, the continent’s most influential media minds. It is organized by Baraza Media Lab. Under the banner Resilient Storytelling:…
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), via its flagship brand Tusker, has officially renewed its partnership with the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. KBL will be the primary patron of Young Lions Kenya competition 2026 from…
Old Mutual Group has announced it has integrated Paystack solutions to enable digital payments for its customers. This integration will allow Old Mutual customers to complete transactions via multiple online and mobile channels. “At Old…
The shovels are out, the stories are unearthed, and the stage is set. This April, the trailblazing theatrical series Too Early For Birds (TEFB) returns for its highly anticipated 9th edition. Titled Shawry For Trees, this latest…
The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has gazetted the register of licensed Saccos for the 2026 financial year. For the period spanning January 1 to December 31, 2026, SASRA has greenlit 176 Sacco societies to operate…
Absa Group CEO Kenny Fihla has commenced a high-profile, three-day working visit to the country. The visit is designed to strengthen ties with government regulators, industry leaders, and private sector stakeholders. Fihla is joined by a…
Isuzu East Africa (Isuzu EA) has officially launched the locally assembled Isuzu mu-X luxury SUV. This milestone, celebrated on February 2, 2026, marks the completion of the company’s transition to a 100% locally assembled product…
The United Kingdom is moving toward a fully digital immigration system. Effective 25 February 2026, visitors to the UK who require a visa will be issued an eVisa rather than a physical document. This change marks the official conclusion of…
That stunning money bouquet you’re planning for a loved one could come with a side of legal trouble. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has issued a stern warning to both the floral industry and the general public: the trendy practice of…
Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC (Kenya Power) has released its unaudited financial results for the six-month period ending December 31, 2025, recording a net profit of Ksh. 10.40 billion. This represents a 4.3% increase compared to…
The sudden collapse of KOKO Networks on January 31, 2026, has sent shockwaves through the climate-tech sector, serving as a stark warning about the volatility of building a business around carbon markets. By shuttering its operations and…
