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Visa and Disney bring Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu to Kenya with an exclusive red carpet premiere

Staff WriterMay 25, 2026

The Force officially landed in East Africa. On Friday, May 22nd, 2026, the galactic frontier moved to Century Cinemax Two Rivers in Nairobi for an exclusive, st...

How Glovo is grounding AI in Kenya’s everyday economy

Samson NderiMay 22, 2026

The conversation around Artificial Intelligence is often dominated by abstract, futuristic concepts. However, at the tech summit GITEX Kenya 2026 held at the Ke...

Akili AI launches free AI readiness tool

Samson NderiMay 22, 2026

Akili AI, a UK and Nairobi-based artificial intelligence company, has launched Akili Snapshot and Akili Assured. These represent the first dedicated AI readines...

Heineken & KWAL to host UCL Finals viewing parties across Kenya

Samson NderiMay 22, 2026

Heineken, in partnership with Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), plans to host UEFA Champions League (UCL) Finals match viewing parties all over Kenya. On 3...

KPC Foundation & Vivo Energy partner to launch a clean cooking initiative in Mombasa

Samson NderiMay 22, 2026

The KPC Foundation has launched a clean cooking initiative in Jomvu Kuu, Mombasa County. The program is designed to accelerate the adoption of Liquefied Petrole...

AfCFTA names Rendeavour its first private partner to drive African industrialisation

Samson NderiMay 22, 2026

In a landmark move to accelerate continental trade, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has announced a strategic partnership with Rend...

NBK posts massive 275% profit surge in Q1 2026 to Ksh. 1.03B

Samson NderiMay 22, 2026

The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has kicked off the 2026 financial year with a remarkable performance, reporting a staggering 275% increase in profit after tax ...

Why Kenya’s ultimatum to X to set up an office locally is unnecessary

Zenia ObamoMay 22, 2026

In a recent address to the Senate, Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, led by Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, issued a s...

Golfer Sammy Mulama officially turns Professional with the PGK

Samson NderiMay 22, 2026

The Kenyan golfing landscape is celebrating a major milestone as rising talent Sammy Mulama has officially transitioned into the professional ranks, joining the...

Safaricom & M-PESA Foundation inject Ksh. 114M boost into 2026 Rhino Charge Challenge

Zenia ObamoMay 21, 2026

The rugged terrain of Samburu is set to host the 37th edition of the legendary Rhino Charge Challenge on Saturday, 30th May 2026. This year’s ultimate off-ro...

Ish Kevin drops music video for new jam “Question” featuring Kenny Sol

Samson NderiMay 21, 2026

Rwandan rap star Ish Kevin has officially released the highly anticipated music video for his new jam Question, featuring the melodic talents of Kenny Sol. The ...

KCB Group approves historic Ksh. 22.5B dividend payout amid record growth

Samson NderiMay 21, 2026

KCB Group Plc shareholders have officially given the green light to a massive Ksh. 22.5 billion total dividend payout for the financial year ended December 31, ...

Kenya Power generates Ksh. 382M as electric vehicle transition goes mainstream

Zenia ObamoMay 21, 2026

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution in Kenya is no longer just a futuristic concept or a localized pilot project, it has officially shifted into high gear. Ac...

Kenya accelerates national biofuel rollout under new regulations

Samson NderiMay 21, 2026

Kenya is officially stepping on the gas, or rather, the bioethanol, as it advances the implementation of the Energy (Biofuels) Regulations 2025. This initiat...

Mohit Mediratta eyes back-to-back wins ahead of PGK Equator Tour Thika leg

Samson NderiMay 21, 2026

Following a spectacular performance in the opening leg, Safaricom-sponsored golfer Mohit Mediratta is carrying sky-high confidence into the second leg of the Pr...

KCB defies macro headwinds with Ksh. 24.4B net profit in Q1 2026

Samson NderiMay 21, 2026

KCB Group Plc has reported a robust financial performance for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, posting a Ksh. 24.4 billion net profit. This is 15.3% Ksh...

Enzi Ijayo

How Kenyan manufacturers are turning energy challenges into competitive advantages

Samson NderiMay 21, 2026

The conversation around industrial manufacturing is shifting rapidly. No longer is it just about scale and output; today, the metrics of success are efficiency,...

Qatar Airways to expand its African network from June 2026

Zenia ObamoMay 21, 2026

Qatar Airways has announced a major expansion of its African operations, slated to roll out ahead of the peak summer travel season. Beginning June 16, 2026, the...

How Kenya’s RAIA Africa is using AI to bring Government data to your phone

Zenia ObamoMay 21, 2026

In an era where transparency often means dumping thousands of pages of unreadable PDFs onto a dusty government website, a Kenyan civic-tech platform is trying a...

Paystack just overhauled its dashboard for the AI era

Zenia ObamoMay 21, 2026

Paystack has completely rebuilt its core dashboard from scratch. The upgrade transforms the traditional reporting interface into an AI-native ecosystem designed...

Safaricom

Why Safaricom’s Ksh. 9.9M privacy ruling reshapes Kenya’s digital landscape

Zenia ObamoMay 21, 2026

In Constitutional Petition E095 of 2026, the High Court ordered corporate giant Safaricom PLC to pay Ksh. 900,000 in general damages to each of 11 petitioners (...

Human rights groups want President Ruto to declare femicide a National Crisis in Kenya

Zenia ObamoMay 21, 2026

A coalition of Kenya’s leading human rights, legal, and student organizations has issued a scathing joint statement, declaring that violence against women and g...

CCBA Kenya equips 3,000 youth with entrepreneurial Skills

Samson NderiMay 21, 2026

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Kenya, in partnership with Emerging Leaders, has launched a transformative initiative supporting more than 3,000 young peop...

7 elite Kenyan athletes to take part in the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

Samson NderiMay 21, 2026

The 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is stepping onto the global stage for its definitive Evaluation Year. Success this year will officially lock in its spot as t...

NCBA Group reports strong Q1 2026 results as net profit climbs to Ksh. 6.0B

Samson NderiMay 21, 2026

NCBA Group PLC has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026 posting a profit after tax of Ksh. 6.0 billion. This is a 9% increase compared ...

Germany donates €205,000 in ICT equipment to EAC to boost regional digital integration

Samson NderiMay 21, 2026

The German government has delivered ICT infrastructure valued at €205,000 to the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat. The technical equipment was handed o...

Adan Mohamed sworn in as new head of KRA

Samson NderiMay 21, 2026

Seasoned corporate executive and public servant Adan Abdulla Mohamed has officially been sworn in as the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority...

Why the World’s most amazing people are Arsenal fans

Samson NderiMay 19, 2026

Arsenal Football Club isn’t just a sports team; it’s a culture, an aesthetic, and a global community. For decades, the North London club has captured the imagin...

How Kenya Airways is using AI in its ticket pricing to customers

Samson NderiMay 19, 2026

Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the adoption of Jupiter 5.0, an AI-powered pricing platform developed by FlyNava Technologies. According to KQ, the rollout ...

NCBA commits $3.5M to empower Kenyan women agripreneurs

Samson NderiMay 19, 2026

NCBA has officially greenlit the next phase of its ambitious female-focused agribusiness initiative. The bank has launched the second cohort of the Affirmative ...

KAM warns record fuel hikes spike production costs & inflation

Staff WriterMay 19, 2026

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has expressed deep concern following the sharp increase in fuel prices announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regula...

Equity Group outlines tech-driven future after impressive Ksh. 19.1B Q1 net profit

James WamathaiMay 19, 2026

Equity Group Holdings Plc has kicked off the first quarter of 2026 with a Ksh. 19.1 billion net profit. This is a 24% increase as compared to Ksh. 15.4 billion ...

Why EPRA’s token fuel cuts are an insult to Kenyans

Samson NderiMay 19, 2026

Following intense public outcry and emergency consultations with transport sector stakeholders, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has hastily...

How to scale your business with Safaricom APIs & Bonga loyalty intergration

Samson NderiMay 19, 2026

Safaricom is positioning itself to become the invisible engine driving the daily digital routines of millions of consumers. In a strategic move, Safaricom PLC ...

MultiChoice Kenya slashes DStv decoder prices ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Samson NderiMay 19, 2026

For football fans, there are moments that transcend ordinary life, and then there is the FIFA World Cup. As the countdown ticks closer to June 11, 2026—when the...

Absa Bank wins ‘Best Retail Bank’ in Kenya award as digital pays off

Samson NderiMay 19, 2026

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has been named the Best Retail Bank in Kenya at the Global Banking and Finance Review Awards 2026. The award recognizes the bank’s aggres...

Kenya Airways secures landmark FedEx ground handling deal at JKIA

Zenia ObamoMay 19, 2026

Kenya Airways (KQ) has signed a strategic ground handling partnership with American logistics giant FedEx. The agreement will make Kenya’s national carrier FedE...

Music producer, DTX, drops new jam ‘One by One’ ft Maandy, Ssaru, and Nviiri

Zenia ObamoMay 19, 2026

Renowned music producer DTX has officially released his highly anticipated Arbantone single, One by One, bringing together an powerhouse lineup of Kenyan talent...

New forex surcharge & water levy to push Kenyan Power bills higher

Samson NderiMay 19, 2026

Kenyan consumers and businesses are bracing for a fresh spike in electricity costs following a new tariff adjustment by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Auth...

EPRA reduces price of diesel by Ksh. 10 as public pressure mounts on high fuel prices

Samson NderiMay 19, 2026

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has bowed to stakeholder demands and made a swift revision to its latest fuel pricing cycle. Following eme...

How Safaricom Hook & Kambi Safi are transforming Mathare’s youth through football

Samson NderiMay 19, 2026

In the heart of Mathare, football is proving to be much more than just a game, it is a lifeline, a safe haven, and a launchpad for the next generation. Safaric...

Britam Foundation and Davis & Shirtliff sponsor solar water projects in Murang’a schools

Samson NderiMay 18, 2026

Britam Foundation, in partnership with Davis & Shirtliff, has officially commissioned two major solar-powered water projects in Murang’a County. The benefi...