South Korean Companies, Jerrybag, and tAB through Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) have pledged to continue supporting Uganda towards the transformation of the country through knowledge sharing and cooperation. The …
Members of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) have elected new officials for the position of Vice President, Secretary General, Assistant Treasurer, and Council Members in their recently concluded …
East African Cables PLC (“EAC”) has obtained a court injunction in regard to the notice dated 16th June 2023 issued by Equity Bank to appoint an administrator to EAC. The …
When CFAO Motors unveiled its third consecutive sponsorship for the upcoming WRC Safari Rally at their showroom along Uhuru Highway, one car caught the attention of many in attendance, more …
Centum Investment Company has announced the establishment of the Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre (TRIFIC). This follows the gazettement of the Two Rivers land as a private services-focused …
Earlier this year, African heads of state met in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa to discuss some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. Child health professionals should be happy …
TransCentury PLC (“TC”) would like to inform shareholders and the public that the company has obtained a court injunction in regards to the notice dated 16th June 2023 issued by …
Stima DT Sacco, to bring services closer to the people, has today launched a new branch domiciled at the Electricity House in Nairobi. The opening of the office forms part …
Ah, marriage—a delightful blend of romance, companionship, and… endless challenges. While it may be tempting to believe that exchanging vows is a ticket to an effortlessly harmonious existence, the truth …
Kenyan businesses, small and large, are the lifeblood of the nation’s economy. However, lurking in the shadows, like a predatory feline eyeing its prey, is the antiquated beast known as …
The 6th edition of the Kuza Awards went down filled with pomp and color, attracting stakeholders across the entertainment and broadcasting industry. The Kuza Awards is an initiative of the …
You’re an entrepreneur, chasing your dreams with unyielding determination. Your days are filled with caffeine-fueled brainstorming sessions, late-night coding marathons, and an unwavering belief that your brilliant idea will change …
In a world where financial stability seems as elusive as a unicorn riding a rainbow, investing in a SACCO like Stima Sacco is like discovering a secret stash of gold …
A lot has been written about Flutterwave both in the Kenyan mainstream media and social media. Most of the stories written have been not about how the platform works but …
From spicy maki rolls to skillfully sliced sashimi, sushi is an evolving favorite for Kenyans looking for a delicious takeaway alongside the typical chicken, burger, pizza, and African cuisine meals. …
Job Majuu has begun recruiting skilled Kenyan professionals to fill caregiver roles in the United Kingdom. Job Majuu is initially targeting to recruit up to 1,000 skilled Kenyans to work …
Imagine being transferred as a teacher, told by your employer that you have been transferred but still stuck in your old station for months, with officials demanding bribes before letting …
Commercial real estate is thriving in Kenya, the largest market in the East African region, with a gross domestic product worth $118.1bn. The sector genuinely stands out as one of …
Absa Bank Kenya marked World Environment Week by planting over 100,000 trees in Embu County in partnership with the Environmental Interaction Organization, Kenya Forestry Service, and the local Community Forest …
Seiko Epson Corporation and its subsidiary Epson X Investment Corporation recently made an additional investment in GITAI Japan Inc., a start-up company that develops general-purpose space robots. The investment was …
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) has opened a new Speciality and Executive Clinic in Karen, as part of its strategy to increase access to specialized care. The …
The Board of Britam Holdings Plc has appointed Mr. Barack Obatsa as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Britam Asset Managers (BAM) (K), effective 29th May 2023. Barack has over …
The cost of living is just off the roof for millions of Kenyans. The price of unga is beyond many pockets. The price of sugar cannot even be discussed. The …
Artificial Intelligence (AI), once the preserve of science fiction, is now an integral aspect of everyday life. Despite concerns that the uncontrolled evolution of AI could adversely impact society, this …
Reporting on emerging technology is more challenging than you might think, precisely because it’s still “emerging”. Whether it’s virtual reality, cryptocurrency, or Artificial Intelligence, much of the technology is undergoing …
Smartphone brand Infinix has announced the release of its new NOTE 30 Series, which includes the NOTE 30 Pro, NOTE 30 VIP, and NOTE 30. This latest offering from Infinix …
First Lady Rachel Ruto through her Mama Doing Good charity has partnered with leading environmental conservation non-profit, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), in a one million tree planting campaign to conserve …
The Aga Khan Development Network Eastern Africa Regional COVID-19 Response Program has come to an end with Aga Khan and partners saying the program was a success in impacting and …
Emirates, the world’s largest airline and official partner of Arsenal F.C. has been working with the club to reunite fans all over the world via their ‘Global Gooners’ campaign. Adrian …
Over 200,000 people across 6 counties are set to access clean water through a KES 330 million fund dubbed “Challenge Fund’ through a partnership with Aqua for All with Family …
Kenya has inked strategic deals with the Korea Trade Centre (KOTRA), the commercial section of the embassy of South Korea aimed at boosting universal health coverage with a keen focus …
Traveling is an enriching experience that broadens our horizons, introduces us to diverse cultures, and creates lifelong memories. When planning your next adventure, it’s essential to choose a reliable airline …
Kenya Airways and UBA Bank Kenya have partnered to give travelers a 15 percent discount for both local and international flights. Valid until June 30, 2023, all Kenya Airways customers …
The mission of Google’s first AI research center in Africa is to push the boundaries of AI while solving pressing problems affecting millions of people both locally and globally, like …
Huawei Technologies has called for a collective adoption of the 2.6 GHz as the dedicated spectrum with the most cost-effective 4G Fixed Wireless Access for home broadband service to scale …
Businesses today face many threats; but if those coming from outside are their main source of concern with a priority focus on ransomware, they too often forget to consider internal …
Innovation and digitization in Africa are tackling unique challenges and driving transformative change across the continent. Empowered by an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong connection to their communities, young people …
Over 10 million people across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Mozambique have been impacted by the 9.4 million euros funding through the Aga Khan Development Network Eastern Africa Regional COVID-19 Response …
Java House has launched a new branch, its 84th in the region in Nairobi’s bustling Eastleigh neighborhood, signaling a desire by Java to get closer to its guests in their …
The second United Nations Habitat Assembly, #UNHA2, opens with a call for sustainable urban development and effective multilateralism to create more livable, sustainable, and resilient cities to emerge stronger after …
LemFi, a cross-border payment solution that enables the diaspora community to send and receive money back home today formally launched its services in Kenya. The company promises to revolutionize the …
Over 800 million women will need to adopt mobile internet in order to close the digital gender gap by 2030 across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), according to the latest Mobile …
There is no other option for securing your future financially than through savings. Kenya’s savings culture is still low compared to our neighbors in Uganda and Tanzania. We are at …
Creators come to Instagram every day to create and connect, grow their audience, and build their businesses. With more than 2 billion people using Instagram each month, Instagram offers a …
LG Electronics has finalized plans to convert all its business sites to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. This is even as the company joined RE100 (Renewable Energy 100), a …
Mercure Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill teamed up with the Ngong Road Forest Association to take part in a tree-planting initiative at the Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary in Nairobi. This initiative …
CFAO Motors has announced its continued sponsorship of the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally for the third consecutive year. This sponsorship further strengthens Toyota’s commitment to pushing performance limits …
Over 350,000 children and adults across the Horn of Africa (Somaliland, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya) are learning to read and write in Somali with a free language app, Daariz. …
Kenyan police officers are among the most-feared human being in Kenya. Sometimes they are more feared than the criminals on the streets. Given the fact that they carry guns, they …
Teaching is still one of the most preferred professions in Kenya. Despite the fact that there are hundreds of thousands of teachers without meaningful employment, thousands of students are still …
No boss wants you to have a side hustle. That is the truth. Any side hustle and the boss will see it as an open challenge, an open competition that …
With only 8 days remaining for the much-awaited and much-hyped Stanbic Yetu Festival, the tickets are almost running out with 90 percent of them having been sold out. Stanbic Bank …
The use of cash in businesses around the country is declining. Millions of customers are making payments for products and services by use of either mobile money or card. As …
LG Electronics commands 60 percent of the OLED TV market by total shipments as of Q1 2023, the latest market research from Omdia shows. Recognizing LGs leadership and the continuing dominance …
Faulu Bank has emerged as the best Microfinance bank in digital banking and product innovation at the just concluded 18th edition of the Think Business Awards, 2023. The Awards, held annually …
Kenya, like many other African nations, is highly reliant on diaspora remittance to prop up its economy. Money sent home by Kenyans living abroad has grown exponentially over the past …
There has been a lot of talk about the Ardhi Sasa platform, launched by the Ministry of Lands. The majority of the talk has been marred with complaints with many …
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has today reported a Profit after Tax of Kshs.4.5 billion for the quarter ended 31 March 2023, representing a 51% growth in comparison to a similar …
Suzan is generally shy. She does not like cameras and all our efforts to convince her to take a picture with us were dismissed. She speaks less and loves the …
I was among the “chosen few” who attended the launch of the OPPO Find N2 Flip phone on the Kenyan market. The phone, which will be retailing at 129,999 shillings …
OLA Energy Kenya has launched the O’Lab Clinic, a pioneer mobile quality control equipment that modernizes vehicle testing by conducting rapid tests conveniently at a customer’s location and giving a …
A team of student tech innovators from USIU-Africa in Kenya have won the 2023 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Championship competition after a final round judging of three finalists was completed …
BK Group has reported a 28.5 percent increase in first-quarter net profit to KES2.1 billion, driven by growth in interest income and prudent cost management. The Nairobi Securities Exchange and …
Integrated Financial Services Provider Old Mutual has reaffirmed its commitment to support the realization of SDG 6, which seeks to ensure access to water and sanitation for all. The move …
Korea Trade Centre, Nairobi (KOTRA), the Commercial Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, and the Kenyan Government through the Ministry of ICT and the digital economy have …
Branch International, the pioneer Neobank in Kenya, says it leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to minimize credit risk. Founder & CEO, of Branch International Matt Flannery, says the Neobank’s utilization …
Most young Kenyans – millennials and Generation Z (Gen Zs) – rely on TV stations as a source of information as opposed to social media and radio stations. This is …
Jambojet operated the most sustainable flight from Nairobi to Mombasa as part of SkyTeam’s Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC). The airline implemented a number of innovations in its operations, ranging from …
Samsung has launched the impressive 98-inch Neo QLED TV. This stunning display promises to transform the way consumers experience their favorite movies, sports events, and gaming sessions, bringing them closer …
Absa Bank Kenya today signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Trade Centre (ITC) to host the ITC SheTrades Kenya Hub for another two years. The SheTrades Hub is …
Digital transformation: we’ve all heard the phrase a thousand times. It’s a buzzword that’s been around for a couple of decades. Yet it can mean different things depending on the …
RUBiS Energy Kenya has partnered with GirlsRunPeriod, a Canadian NGO addressing global period poverty, and Women Development Centre (WODEC) to host the GirlsRun event for a second year. The run …
In the realm of music, few genres possess the enduring appeal and cultural significance of reggae. With its soulful melodies, profound lyrics, and infectious rhythms, reggae has become a universal …
The Family Bank Group has recorded a 1.04 billion shillings Profit Before Tax for the period ending 31 March 2023. The Bank’s performance remained steady despite the tough operating environment …
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has told Kenyans to “tighten their belts” and expect “tough times ahead” for at least three years, further crushing hopes of Kenyans who had hoped …
As the world slowly starts to forget the dark memories of the deadly Covid-19, China, the origin of Covid-19, has declared another new variant capable of infecting 65 million people …
Every year on May 25th, the world comes together to celebrate Africa Day, a commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity, now known as the African Union …
UBA Bank Kenya celebrated Africa Day in style. Employees turned up at the bank glad in African attires, making it the only bank in Kenya that had such an amazing …
LG Electronics has handed over complete projects to three social groups from Nairobi, Kiambu, and Makueni counties seeking to solve their community’s most pressing needs. The three, Vonde Welfare, Kenya …
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, celebrated this year’s Africa Day in commemoration of African unity with the fifth edition of the annual UBA Africa Conversations, where panelists agreed …
UBA Bank Kenya scooped two awards during this year’s Finnovex Awards. The Kenyan entrepreneurial lender scooped the Finnovator of the Year, as well as the award for Excellence in Product …
BasiGo has launched a first-of-its-kind, high-power DC Fast charging station for electric buses in Buru Buru. The station has the capacity to charge 6 electric buses simultaneously but is projected …
Starting next month, teachers and civil servants will be paid in phases, an announcement that breaks millions of hearts and one that might bring many government operations to a standstill. …
Microsoft has announced that it has expanded this ecosystem of Microsoft Copilots to include Copilot in Power BI and Copilot in Power Pages in preview, Copilot in Microsoft Fabric, available in preview soon, and Windows Copilot, …
Faulu has reinforced its commitment to empowering social entrepreneurs by crafting and rolling out tailored sustainable financial solutions. The move is aimed at helping social entrepreneurs navigate challenges and develop …
NGOs and Businesses are the most trusted institutions in Kenya, and teachers, NGO leaders, and business leaders are seen as a unifying force for a population increasingly grappling with personal …
Stanbic Bank Kenya, a subsidiary of the Standard Bank Group, has been selected as a key strategic partner by the Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry, …
In celebrating this year’s Africa Day, UBA Bank Kenya has once again fronted the value and role of women in growing the African economies, especially the small and medium enterprises …
The Emirates Group has released its financial results. Emirates achieved new record profits, a complete turnaround from its loss position last year. Both Emirates and dnata saw significant revenue increases …
CNN Worldwide has appointed Phil Nelson to lead the network’s international business operations and its work with commercial partners outside of the United States. As Executive Vice President of CNN …
Thousands of people gathered at Nairobi’s Uhuru Gardens in a display of solidarity and to raise funds for childhood cancer diagnosis and treatment during the 2nd annual cancer walk organized …
Dennis Ombachi, a retired rugby player who represented Kenya for over ten years, participated in the Rugby World Cup sevens, the Commonwealth Games, and the 2016 Olympics in Rio de …
Marriage is an investment. There are no two ways about it. It is an institution that two parties involved have to put in equal effort if they want to work. …
Men are different creatures. They are usually the least appreciated and the least respected in most cases, but they hold keep. They keep on being men. No complaints. A man …
Kenya’s regional low-coast airline, Jambojet, is set to join Skyteam member airlines and their partners in The Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC), with a short-haul return flight between Nairobi to Mombasa …
Digitization is revolutionizing the way businesses operate across the globe, and Africa is no exception. Over the past two years, remote and hybrid arrangements have become the norm in the …
The highly anticipated Stanbic Yetu Festival is set to take place on the 10th of June 2023 at Uhuru Garden in Nairobi promising to be bigger and better than ever …
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has said that the government will only sponsor 45,000 students out of 173,127 who qualified to join universities through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) …
A lady was working in Saudi Arabia. Her name is Jane Waithera. She was working under a horrible boss. We all know the sad stories coming out of Saudi Arabia. …
Mars Wrigley says it plans to expand its innovative distribution model targeting the low-income consumer market in the region. The model, also known as the Maua program, has been running …
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