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Journalism is not a crime, nor is it an invitation for harassment. Yet time and again, journalists covering Football Kenya Federation (FKF) matches find themselves working in hostile environments where their safety, dignity, and…
Verto has partnered with Visa to launch a multi-currency corporate card engineered to help African businesses reduce foreign exchange costs, optimize international spend management, and scale seamlessly across global markets. The Verto…
Kenya’s telecommunications and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector registered strong growth in the final quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year, driven by surging data demand, rapid smartphone adoption, and expanding…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the East African Business Council (EABC) have strengthened their partnership to expand digital trade opportunities for businesses across East Africa. Through the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG),…
Absa Bank Kenya and Vivo Energy Kenya have announced a strategic financing partnership aimed at empowering Shell service station dealers with tailored credit solutions to drive business growth and operational sustainability. The…
Kenya Beyond Sight, is a new joint partnership between KCB Bank, RUBiS Energy Kenya, and the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB). The campaign has onboarded six prominent content creators, J-Supercharge, Denno Music, Sammy Brayo, Nancy Cosy, Chelah…
Two female engineering students from Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions have emerged victorious in the inaugural EV Explorers Rhino Charge 2026 Innovation Challenge. Caroline Mutheu and Esther Leja…
Old Mutual Group has expanded its financial wellness drive in Kisumu with the launch of two new insurance products designed to improve affordability and customer convenience. The insurer introduced Motor-Rahisi, an option that allows…
The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is entering a transformative new phase aimed at drastically scaling transaction volumes and accelerating adoption across the African continent. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos,…
Kenyan commercial banks are increasingly shifting their lending strategies from traditional primary production to value addition, aiming to plug local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into global supply chains. Leading this…
Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has named Kennedy Mutula as its new Head of Marketing within the Commercial Function. The strategic appointment strengthens KWAL’s commercial leadership team as the company seeks to accelerate growth…
NCBA Group has expanded its digital offerings by launching a private motor insurance solution directly on the LOOP App. Developed through a collaboration between NCBA Group subsidiaries LOOP DFS and NCBA Insurance, the new feature allows…
Karakuta Fresh Produce Ltd, a leading Kenyan exporter of avocados and fresh organic herbs, has announced its intention to list by introduction on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The proposed transaction remains subject to formal…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has finalized a US$ 50 million (€43.1 million) cross-currency swap agreement with the Co-operative Bank of Kenya, marking a major leap forward for Kenya’s financial markets. The…
Nairobi’s celebrated historical theatre movement, Too Early For Birds, is set to bring back its hit ninth edition, Shawry For Trees: The Wangarĩ Maathai Edition, for a rerun this September. First staged to critical acclaim in April, the…
I&M Bank has announced a strategic partnership with technology provider Surecomp to digitize and streamline its trade finance operations. The initiative aims to simplify cross-border trade, drastically improve transaction turnaround times,…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) have officially entered into a strategic three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bridging the continent’s skills gap in trade, insurance, and…
In a landmark ruling, the High Court of Kenya has nullified the State’s Ksh. 204 billion sale of a 15% stake in Safaricom PLC to Vodafone Kenya Limited and effectively Vodacom Group Limited. A three-judge bench, comprising Justices Francis…
The People’s Bank of China’s approval of Standard Bank Group, and its local subsidiary, Stanbic Bank Kenya, as Africa’s official Renminbi (RMB) clearing hub marks a structural shift in Kenya–China economic ties. By enabling direct Yuan…
In a landmark decision announced during the World Athletics Council meeting in Budapest, Nairobi, Kenya, was awarded the hosting rights for the 2029 World Athletics Championships. The decision marks the first time in history that the…
Following the completion of a recent by-election that temporarily halted voter registration in the area, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the commencement of the Enhanced Continuous Voter…
Apple has expanded access to Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade by incorporating both services into standard iCloud+ plans. The move brings Apple’s original video streaming library directly to users in Kenya without requiring standalone streaming…
When NCBA launched Loop, the promise was clear: an all-in-one digital banking experience designed to liberate retail users from the constraints of traditional branch banking. Armed with slick mobile tools, budgeting features, and branded…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a full waiver of penalties and interest incurred by taxpayers due to recent technical disruptions on the iTax portal. The intermittent downtime severely inconvenienced taxpayers by disrupting…
