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Equity Bank has unveiled its FX Preferential Rate Solution, a digital-first platform designed to eliminate the traditional hurdles of foreign exchange. The new solution allows customers to access and lock in rates 24/7 via the Equity…
The Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP). The initiative is specifically engineered to insulate African and Caribbean nations from the severe…
Qualcomm has officially announced the ten startups selected for the 2026 Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship Programme. Highlighting Kenya’s surging influence in the deep-tech sector, Nairobi-based Zerobionic has earned a spot in this…
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has launched DTB Wearables, a new range of contactless payment solutions. Safaricom pioneered wearable payment technology in Kenya as early as 2017 with the M-Pesa 1 Tap wristbands and NFC stickers. The telco has…
In early March, heavy rains triggered flooding across Kenya, with Nairobi bearing the brunt as rivers and drainage systems overflowed. Vehicles were swept away, critical infrastructure was damaged, and nearly 70 lives were lost, with…
The Family Group Foundation has announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK). The collaboration aims to institutionalize technical and vocational skills training for the…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that it has reported a net income of $1.16 billion for the year ended 31 December 2025. This is a 19% improvement from the US$973.5 million that the organization posted in a…
Visa has announced that its Africa Fintech Accelerator has now supported over 100 startups, representing a combined valuation of $1.4 billion. The announcement came during the Cohort 5 Demo Day at GITEX Africa, where 18 fintechs from 10…
Kenya’s innovation story has always been written from the ground up. When constraints appear, local builders respond with creativity, resilience, and practical problem-solving. Artificial intelligence (AI) should be no different. But as AI…
McKinsey & Company’s research on organisational health has consistently shown that companies with strong people-centric practices dramatically outperform their peers. Organisations in the top quartile of organisational health have been…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has officially announced its intention to introduce a Permit Processing Fee for all applications submitted via the National Electronic Single Window System (NESWS), also known as KenTrade. As the…
The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has officially implemented the Consolidated Music and Audio-Visual Works Tariffs for 2026–2028. This framework consolidates royalty collections for authors, producers, performers, and actors into a single…
Kenya is set to host the inaugural FIFA Women’s Series at at the Nyayo National Stadium from April 11 to April 15, 2026, marks a significant step forward in the country’s efforts to become a premier destination for global sporting events.…
The Missing Voices Coalition, in partnership with Amnesty International Kenya, has released its 2025 Annual Report, painting a harrowing picture of the state of human rights and law enforcement accountability in the country. The report,…
To call Faith Odhiambo a successful president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is an understatement; she has been a generational phenomenon. Stepping into office as only the second woman to lead the 100-year-old institution, she didn’t…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a significant change in its top leadership following the immediate departure of Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga. In an internal memorandum, the KRA Board of Directors confirmed that…
A talking fish, a retired dreamer, and a prestigious medal from Venice are all heading to East African cinemas this week. The award-winning comedy adventure The Fisherman is now been screened in Kenya and Zambia on April 3, 2026. Directed…
Zenith Bank Plc has officially completed its acquisition of Paramount Bank Kenya Limited. The deal, which has received full regulatory approval from authorities in both Nigeria and Kenya, sees Zenith Bank taking 100% ownership of the…
Absa Bank Kenya has officially renewed its title sponsorship for the 2026 edition of the World Athletics Continental Gold Tour race, injecting Ksh. 35 million into the event scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Nyayo National…
The local dining scene reached a major milestone this month with the official opening of Java House’s 105th branch at Trafford Park, Syokimau. The launch for new outlet was held on April 2, 2026. Situated at the gateway of Syokimau, the…
LOOP DFS has announced a Ksh 2.5 million restoration of the cricket pavilion at the historic Limuru Country Club. For decades, the Limuru cricket pavilion has served as more than just a sports facility; it has been a social anchor for the…
Bamburi Cement Plc, a leading provider of cement and concrete solutions in the region, has officially announced the appointment of Geoffrey Ndugwa as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026. Ndugwa succeeds Mohit Kapoor,…
I&M Foundation has announced an additional Ksh. 2 million contribution to the Ngong Sanctuary Forest. This latest funding marks a pivotal transition for Project Imarisha, moving from large-scale infrastructure development to the long-term…
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has officially launched a suo moto investigation into the privacy implications of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The decision follows a formal petition by The Oversight Lab, a digital…
