Why traders want taxes on mitumba clothes slashed

Second-hand clothing traders in Kenya are calling for a review of import taxes, saying a 35%…

Why leadership tops ethical challenges facing accountants in Africa

By Nicholas Waitathu Leadership is the biggest ethical challenge facing finance and accountancy professionals in Africa.…

Glovo expands merchant training to Nakuru as digital sales top $1 million

Glovo has expanded its merchant training programme beyond key towns, targeting small businesses seeking to grow…

Samsung expands affordable AI phones with Galaxy A18 and A08 launch

Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched two Galaxy A Series smartphones in Kenya, targeting budget-conscious consumers…

How after sales service builds brand loyalty

By Ronald Mitei The electronics business is an interesting one. Quite often, a customer will see…

AfDB pledges funding for upstream works for Thwake Multipurpose Dam

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed to finance downstream works for the Thwake Multipurpose Water…

Olkaria picked to host KenGen Sustainable Energy Conference

By Nicholas Waitathu Kenya is set to host an international energy conference in November to address…

Why Java House has opened in Narok town busy travel route

For travellers heading to the Maasai Mara, Narok is often a place to stop, refuel and…

How Bamburi Cement is improving education infrastructure in Kilifi

Bamburi Cement has invested more than Ksh 5 million in water access and education projects in…

Martell Swift Academy supports 25 emerging music creatives in Nairobi

Twenty-five emerging music creatives and industry professionals have completed a four-week mentorship programme in Nairobi aimed…

Why Africa should help shape global decisions to rebuild trust

Global institutions should give Africa a greater role in shaping international decisions to restore public confidence…

Japan’s Unicharm launches Ksh 2 billion hygiene venture in Kenya

Japanese hygiene products maker Unicharm Corporation and partners Toyota Tsusho Corporation and CFAO Kenya have launched…

Absa expands Coast footprint with second mall-based banking service hub

Absa Bank Kenya has opened its second mall-based Sales & Service Pod in Mombasa, expanding its…

Kenyan pathologist inducted into global Hall of Fame

Kenyan pathologist Dr Ahmed Kalebi has been inducted into the Hall of Fame of international publication…

How the pacemaker revolutionised heart treatment

By Dr Mohamed Jeilan Every healthy heart contains its own pacemaker. It is not a machine.…

Changamka Shopping Festival slated for November 2026 in Nairobi

Kenya is stepping up efforts to boost manufacturing, reduce import dependence and expand exports, with the…

What you need to know about cardiopulmonary resuscitation

By Dr Barbara Karau and Dr Salim Abdallah Salim A man collapses at home. A woman…

Tatu City expands AI training fivefold, targets 1,000 young learners

Tatu City has expanded its after-school artificial intelligence programme fivefold to 100 learners this year, as…

Council of Governors want Ksh 528 billion allocated to counties

Governors are questioning the independence of the Commission on Revenue Allocation, accusing it of aligning with…

Becoming Madiba film by MTF graduates starts airing on Maisha Magic

A pair of handmade shoes could change a man’s life, but what happens when unexpected fame…

How Secure Plan helps turn ‘Ipo Siku’ dreams into reality

Millions of people across Kenya dream of building homes, starting businesses, buying land or paying for…

KPC declares 32 cents per share dividends as profit rises 13%

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has proposed 32 cents per share in dividend pay out after its…

Absa Bank Kenya names Eliud Kipchoge global tour financial partner

Absa Bank Kenya has partnered with marathon star Eliud Kipchoge as its official World Tour Financial…

Airtel, ChildFund upgrading learning, water and sanitation infrastructure at deaf school in Garissa

Airtel Money Kenya and ChildFund Kenya have launched a Ksh 12.7 million project to expand classrooms,…

How Secure Plan packages savings, life cover and more benefits

Liberty Kenya has launched a financial product combining long-term savings with life insurance and optional protection…

Why Kenya is the world’s fastest-growing digital ads market

Internet advertising market in Kenya is forecast to nearly double to $603 million by 2030, making…

Why cybercriminals are targeting payroll data

Companies are increasingly vulnerable to payroll fraud and cyberattacks as sensitive employee information becomes scattered across…

MoH engages counties on stepping up Ebola preparedness

The Ministry of Health is engaging county governments to strengthen Ebola preparedness, including restoring emergency facilities…

Pension trustees tipped on management of retirement savings

Pension trustees should strengthen their financial, legal and technology skills to protect members’ retirement savings from…

How Ecobank is strengthening China-Africa business

Ecobank Group has partnered with China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) to expand yuan payment connectivity…

NSE assigns global securities identifiers to SIB’s MansaX funds

Standard Investment Bank’s MansaX funds have secured internationally recognised securities identifiers from the Nairobi Securities Exchange,…

How Octagon Africa plans to tap coastal financial services market

Octagon Africa Financial Services has opened an office in Mombasa as it seeks to tap demand…

8 Ball Pool brings head-to-head gaming to LG smart TVs

Fans of the world’s most downloaded mobile pool game can now take their shots on the…

How digital boom in Africa has fuelled 421% surge in cyberattacks

The fast-growing digital economy in Africa is facing a mounting cyber threat, with attacks surging 421%…

SIM-swap fraud: How fraudsters exploit simple favours to steal from your bank account

It was around 5:20pm when Juma was heading home when he was approached by a smartly…

How Kenya is stepping up Ebola surveillance at ports of entry

The government has intensified Ebola surveillance at border crossings after reporting its first case, with health…

APN Group unveils strategic communications handbook for professionals

APN Group has launched a strategic communications handbook designed to help public relations professionals and business…

Vivo Energy moves 1.5 billion litres of fuel, retains top KPC award

Vivo Energy Kenya handled 1.5 billion litres of fuel through the pipeline network in the 2025/26…

Kenya rolls out Ebola response supplies as contact tracing intensifies

The government is distributing Ksh 171 million worth of laboratory equipment and protective gear to health…

What you need to know about Ebola and current state

By Prof. Rodney Adam Following reports of Ebola cases in parts of East Africa and Democratic…

SwitchLink Africa targets 1M learners with school-fee financing plan

SwitchLink Africa is targeting more than one million learners by June 2027 through a school-fee financing…

Free Wi-Fi: the risks you should know before connecting

For Catherine, the offer sounded like a stroke of luck. She had recently moved into a…

Sun King expands solar inverter range in Kenya

Sun King has expanded its solar inverter range in Kenya to 30 kW, targeting homes, businesses,…

Kenya Re taps university talent to build AI flood risk model

Ninety university students from 30 universities across Kenya are developing an artificial intelligence-powered catastrophe model to…

South Sudan bets on Naivasha inland depot to boost trade

A new inland container depot in Naivasha for South Sudan could change the way goods move…

Absa Next makes shared payments easier for customers and SMEs

For a group of friends meeting for Saturday afternoon drink, splitting the bill can sometimes be…

Equity CEO joins global commission on North-South development ties

Equity Group Holdings CEO James Mwangi has been appointed to a new international commission tasked with…

Airtel Africa bets on AI, satellites and fibre to enhance services

Airtel Africa is enhancing artificial intelligence, satellite connectivity and a rapidly expanding fibre network to boost…

‎Britam Special Funds widen access to global investment markets

By Nicholas Waitathu Britam Asset Managers has launched two special funds offering Kenyan investors access to…

How Kenya can turn Gulf flights into more tourists

By Zachary Ochieng For more than 60 years, Kenya’s tourism pitch has been remarkably simple: come…