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Digital-government demonstrations usually focus on the visible journey: the form loads quickly, payment is approved and a receipt appears. The financial control that matters most happens later, often in an ordinary file exchanged between…
On October 21, 2026, Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote confirmed at an industry forum in London what market insiders had suspected for days: his group was the private entity behind a massive Ksh. 42.5 billion ($327 million) block trade…
The feature film Crescent on the Road is set to make its premiere on December 5 at Unseen Cinema in Kilimani starting from 2:00 PM, bringing to life a story of resilience, faith, and women’s agency embedded in the heart of Nairobi’s…
For years, the story of Kenya’s stock market has been told through its glaring absences. Too few new listings. Too many companies choosing private capital. Too little excitement beyond the familiar corporate and blue-chip names. But this…
When a major international act lands in Nairobi, the expectations are naturally sky-high. Fans flock to the venue expecting seamless logistics, vibrant energy, and, above all, an unforgettable performance. The recent Ne-Yo concert promised…
There’s a decision playing out in Kenyan homes every week that most manufacturers never see, because it doesn’t show up in a sales report. It shows up only in what a household chooses to keep buying and what it decides to do without.…
Running an enterprise in Kenya today is an exercise in multitasking. On any given Tuesday, an SME owner is likely switching between a mobile banking app, a personal till dashboard, checking spreadsheets for payroll, and physically…
Losing a loved one is one of life’s most profound disruptions. Beyond the emotional weight, navigating the logistics that follow, obtaining a death certificate, notifying institutions, and initiating the settlement of an estate, requires…
When an airport queue grows, the most visible answer is usually more equipment: more desks, more scanners or more automated gates. Extra capacity can help, but it will not fix a journey whose slowest part sits somewhere else. For…
Safaricom’s Ziidi MMF was supposed to make saving painless. The premise of the Auto-Invest feature is brilliant: every time you spend or transfer money via M-PESA, a small fraction, either a fixed amount like Ksh. 50 or a set percentage,…
A recent viral post on Kenyan social media tapped into something every reader, student, and researcher in the country needs to know: “The Kenya National Library Service has an online platform where you can read your favorite books. Y’all…
As Kenya continues its movement toward a digital-first economy, the momentum of cashless commerce relies on one essential foundation: trust. Whether a user is booking a ride across Nairobi or a local restaurant owner is receiving an influx…
It’s 6:45 PM on a Friday at the end of the month. Inside a bustling design studio off Ngong Road, sewing machines have finally gone quiet, but founder Achieng Otieno’s workday is only just starting. Achieng runs a contemporary fashion…
South Africa’s Nedbank Group Limited has completed its acquisition of a 66% controlling stake in NCBA Group PLC, establishing a powerful new regional financial services platform and signaling renewed confidence in East Africa’s banking…
The inaugural Nairobi edition of the Martell Swift Academy concluded on October 10 with a closing showcase celebrating the growth and achievements of 25 emerging music creatives and industry professionals. The milestone event followed an…
Walking into a century-old house, most owners are drawn to the intricate crown molding, solid wood floors, and timeworn charm that modern builds rarely match. Yet behind those plaster walls, outdated galvanized steel water pipes often…
Every morning across Kenyan cities, millions of people make the transition from home to work, school, or business. A few years ago, starting the day meant checking for small bank notes, stopping by an ATM, or negotiating exact change…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a major upward revision in maximum retail petroleum prices for the October 15 to November 14 2026 pricing cycle, dealing a fresh economic blow to Kenyan consumers,…
Kenya is taking bold strides to accelerate industrial growth, boost value addition, and expand market opportunities for locally manufactured goods as stakeholders prepare for the upcoming 9th Edition of the Changamka Shopping Festival.…
SBM Bank Kenya has announced that it has reported a net profit of Ksh. 591 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. This is an impressive 108.83% increase from the Ksh. 283 million the company posted in a similar period in…
There are literally millions of insurance companies registered around the world, but only several thousand continue to flourish. I know from experience that what sets some apart from the others is how they treat their customers,…
Tatu City has graduated 100 Grade 7 and 8 learners from its After-School Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program. The milestone marks a fivefold expansion of the initiative, which aims to equip local youth with critical skills for an…
Commercial banks and microfinance institutions across Kenya are facing heightened regulatory scrutiny as the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) aggressively enforces compliance under the Data Protection Act, 2019. A series…
NCBA Bank has disbursed Ksh. 4.6 billion in asset financing across the Western region in 2026, bolstering businesses and individuals across Nyanza and Western Kenya with the capital needed to acquire vehicles, heavy machinery, equipment,…
