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For independent filmmakers, a limited budget does not have to mean a limited story. In many…
Why Africa needs AI that serves its priorities
By Dr Girmaw Abebe Tadesse Across Africa, the most consequential uses of AI do not look…
How next-generation intelligent infrastructure is powering Africa’s data centre revolution
By Adil El Youssefi Africa’s data centres are changing fast. As the continent’s demand for digital…
Kenya picked to host East Africa insurance regulators’ secretariat
Kenya has been selected to host the secretariat of the East African Insurance Supervisors Association (EAISA)…
Free parking and 500 exhibitors at 2026 Nairobi ASK Show
Preparations for the 2026 Nairobi International Trade Fair are nearly complete, with more than 500 exhibitors…
How Absa will finance Shell dealers’ expansion plans
Absa Bank Kenya and Vivo Energy Kenya have launched a financing partnership to support Shell service…
DStv unveils new era with more choice and value for viewers
DStv is entering a new chapter with a major brand transformation aimed at putting customers at…
Equity Bank drives SME shift from raw products to global markets
Banks are shifting lending strategies towards value addition and market linkages as they seek to help…
Kenya eyes Ksh 15B after deal with Emirates and Qatar Airways
By Nicholas Waitathu Kenya has signed new marketing partnerships with Emirates and Qatar Airways in a…
KWAL taps top executive from EABL to drive growth
The Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has appointed Kennedy Mutula as its new Head of Marketing…
How East Africa plans to unlock horticulture trade
By Nicholas Waitathu Stakeholders in Eastern Africa’s horticulture value chain are set to meet in Nairobi…
Co-op Bank secures $100M to expand dollar financing for Kenyan businesses
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has secured a US$100 million financing programme from the European Bank for…
How connected homes are reshaping everyday living
From preparing breakfast in the morning to managing household expenses in the evening, technology is increasingly…
How I&M Bank’s new digital trade platform will boost business
I&M Bank has partnered with global trade finance technology provider Surecomp to modernise its trade finance…
VBL Kenya launches BOLT UP and XTREME FIZZ beverage brands
VBL Industries Kenya has expanded its footprint in the fast-growing beverage industry with the launch of…
How Samsung Galaxy S26 FE compares with Galaxy S25 FE
Samsung’s Fan Edition smartphones have built a reputation for bringing flagship-style features to a more accessible…
Kenya bets on local drug production to secure health supply chains
The healthcare sector is set for a major push towards self-reliance as pharmaceutical manufacturers, regulators and…
Kenya to leverage connectivity to net 50,000 Middle East visitors
By Nicholas Waitathu Kenya is targeting a sharp rise in visitors from the Middle East, aiming…
Why cloud choice is now a resilience strategy
By Adil El Youssefi For decades, financial institutions have worked systematically to eliminate single points of…
How the building code in Kenya has evolved
When the 2024 review of Kenya’s building code quietly opened the door to stabilized soil blocks,…
Michael Mutiga lands corner office job at Stanbic
Stanbic Bank Kenya has appointed Michael Mutiga as its new chief executive, after receiving regulatory approval…
Equity trade roadshow showcases cross border business opportunities
More than 150 business leaders, investors and policymakers from 10 countries are taking part in a…
Forbes global ranking validates Equity as East and Central Africa’s financial anchor
In the inaugural Forbes World’s Top Performing Banks 2026 index, developed alongside Statista, Equity Group Holdings…
Amsons Group investing Ksh 4.5B to build 10 maternal hospitals
Efforts to reduce maternal and child deaths have received a major boost after construction began on…
The new global positioning rules reshaping communication strategies
By Rutendo Nyamuda For years, PR and communications were often treated as a supporting function, something…
120 Kenya Air Force dependants start technical skills training
A group of 120 dependants of Kenya Air Force servicemen and women have begun a construction…
Kenya building first purpose-build accommodation for incarcerated mothers
A modern accommodation facility is under construction at Embu Women’s Prison seeking to improve living conditions…
Countries unite to save vital flyways for migratory birds facing extinction
Governments, scientists, conservation groups and financial institutions have agreed in Nairobi to launch a landmark plan…
Global Tilapia becomes first Kenyan fish processor to secure global food safety certification
Aquaculture company Global Tilapia has become the first fish processing firm in Kenya to secure the…
New baseline survey identifies gaps holding back education
There is need for urgent action to tackle persistent gaps in learning outcomes, infrastructure, resources and…
How medical cover is a lifeline for SMEs in Kenya
By 7am, hardware shops along Gikomba Road are already buzzing with activity. One customer is arranging…
Yusuf Omari confirmed as Absa Bank Kenya CEO
Absa Bank Kenya has picked long-serving Chief Financial Officer Yusuf Omari to steer the lender’s next…
East Africa urged to accelerate infrastructure projects to attract investment
Governments in East Africa should speed up the preparation and procurement of infrastructure projects to attract…
Co-op Bank named among Best Performing Banks globally by Forbes
Cooperative Bank of Kenya has been recognised among the global top-performing banks in the inaugural Forbes…
QNET targets Kenya growth as new regional boss takes charge
Global lifestyle and wellness company QNET has appointed Jared Thwaits as its Regional General Manager for…
KCB to finance solar, water and waste solutions in universities
KCB Bank Kenya has sealed a deal to support public universities transition to cleaner, more efficient…
TotalEnergies launches cardless fuel payment solution in Kenya
TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya has launched a new digital mobility payment platform aimed at helping businesses, fleet…
Saviynt appoints Kamel Heus to lead Middle East and Africa expansion
Cybersecurity company Saviynt has appointed Kamel Heus as vice-president of sales for the Middle East and…
Key features of Apple’s new foldable iPhone Duo
Apple has finally ventured into the foldable devices by unveiling the iPhone Duo, its first foldable…
Key features of the iPhone 18 Pro models
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, packing advances in camera…
Why patient safety is key in non-communicable diseases care
Health leaders are calling for stronger patient safety measures as Kenya and the wider region face…
KTB taps Tatler to spotlight African hospitality excellence
By Nicholas Waitathu Kenya is seeking to strengthen its position in the global luxury tourism market…