Kingdom Bank opens 30th branch in Nairobi CBD to target traders and SMEs

Kingdom Bank has opened its 30th branch in Nairobi’s central business district, stepping up its push…

Young creators urged to embrace AI and take control of their stories

Young African communicators and digital creators have been urged to embrace artificial intelligence and take greater…

Samsung celebrates a legacy of innovation on its Foundation Day

From its beginnings as an electronics manufacturer to its emergence as a global technology leader, Samsung’s…

Chelangat and Konor win inaugural Absa City Run races in Eldoret

Betty Chelangat and Cornelius Konor are the champions of the inaugural Absa City Run in Eldoret,…

Tusker Oktobafest takes music, beer festival to Mombasa this Sunday

Tusker Oktobafest is this Sunday taking its nationwide beer and music festival to Mombasa, as Kenya…

Kenya to host international conference on biotechnology and safety

By Nicholas Waitathu Nairobi is set to host an International Scientific Conference 2027 next year to…

Absa marks 100 years in Eldoret with community, business celebrations

Absa Bank Kenya is marking 100 years of operations in Eldoret with a series of engagements…

Co-op Bank completes Ksh 102M upgrade of three KNH orthopaedic wards

Co-operative Bank of Kenya has spent Ksh 102 million on reconstructing and equipping three orthopaedic wards…

Cassava Technologies clinches Claude AI reseller deal

Cassava Technologies has secured authorisation to resell Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence models through Amazon Bedrock, widening…

Binance pledges to cover all losses after $6.3bn cyber incident

Binance has pledged to cover all losses arising from a security incident estimated to have affected…

Data and mobile money drive up Airtel Africa profit 20.5%

Airtel Africa has reported a 20.5% increase in half-year profit after tax to $452 million, as…

Absa opens Dubai office to tap growing Africa-Middle East investment flows

Absa Group has opened an office in Dubai to strengthen trade and investment links between Africa…

Why technology capability is a boardroom risk, not an HR line item

By Nikki Germany Every quarter, Kenyan boards assess currency exposure, regulatory change, cybersecurity and other threats…

Canaan Developers bets on premium housing demand with Aura Peponi

Canaan Developers is targeting Nairobi’s premium residential market with Aura Peponi, a boutique housing development in…

Dr Naim Bilal takes over as The Standard Group CEO

The Standard Group PLC has appointed Dr Naim Bilal Yaseen as its substantive Group Chief Executive…

TVS launches road-sign campaign to promote early breast cancer diagnosis

TVS Motor Company and the 2nd Chances Foundation have launched a breast cancer awareness campaign in…

Journalists in Kenya face mental health strain and low pay

More than half of journalists in Kenya earn less than Ksh 50,000 monthly, while nearly two-thirds…

Ninth generation Toyota Hilux launched in Kenya as demand picks up

CFAO Mobility Kenya has launched the ninth-generation Toyota Hilux, targeting businesses and fleet operators as demand…

Why AI economic impact could surpass mobile money revolution

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom could deliver an economic impact far exceeding that of mobile money…

How one fraudulent email could disrupt your business

At 9.15am on a Monday morning, a Nairobi-based distribution company receives an email that appears to…

Why KenGen is stepping up investment in power plants

By Nicholas Waitathu Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is investing in power plant rehabilitation, new generation…

Ecobank Kenya pushes up number of women in top management

Ecobank Kenya has appointed seasoned finance executive Risper Alaro to its board, pushing up the number…

KWAL moves Casa Buena Sangria to glass bottles in brand revamp

Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has moved its Casa Buena Sangria from carton packaging to 750ml…

Aga Khan Hospital opens assisted reproductive centre in Nairobi

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, has opened a specialised fertility centre in Westlands, expanding access to…

Private capital key to plugging water infrastructure funding gap

Kenya is seeking greater private investment and blended financing to expand water and sanitation services as…

ALP REIT declares $930,000 in dividends as logistics demand grows

Africa Logistics Properties (ALP) has declared its first dividend of $930,434 from its industrial real estate…

How Samsung all-in-one washer-dryers are changing laundry day

Laundry is one of those household chores that never seems to end. From washing and drying…

Credit Bank prioritising SMEs and digital banking as it marks 40 years

Credit Bank plans to deepen its focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), accelerate digital banking…

Why Kenya has suspended export of mangos and avocados

By Nicholas Waitathu Government has issued new measures to tame rogue exporters mixing mangos and avocado…

Samsung expands retail network with new Kitui outlet

Samsung Electronics East Africa has opened a new retail outlet in Kitui County, expanding its presence…

How AI is reshaping the future of HR in East Africa

Companies across East Africa are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to streamline recruitment, payroll and workforce management…

Spiro electric mobility programme targets to empower 5,000 women

Electric mobility company Spiro and pan-African entrepreneurship firm Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners have launched a programme to…

High Court suspends 0.8% tea levy collections by government

By Nicholas Waitathu The Tea Board of Kenya has suspended collection of the tea levy, seven…

Absa rallies innovative financing to accelerate green transition

The transition to a greener economy in Kenya will depend on financial institutions finding new ways…

Why Co-op Bank is the “King of Digital” in Kenya

Co-operative Bank of Kenya is the most digitally visible bank in Kenya, according to an analysis…

Records professionals put AI at the heart of smart, accountable governance

The push to adopt artificial intelligence in public services in Kenya is putting pressure on government…

SBM Bank tailors 95% financing for Jetour vehicle buyers

SBM Bank Kenya has sealed a strategic deal with vehicle distributor Global Motors Centre to offer…

Drones and irrigation power Ksh 13bn Galana-Kulalu farm expansion

Vast fields of maize stretch across the dry landscape of Galana-Kulalu, where irrigation sprinklers feed crops…

Why property investors are increasingly targeting Nairobi satellite towns

The property market is expanding beyond Nairobi as rising land prices, improved road networks and changing…

Eldoret set for inaugural Absa City Run as lender marks centenary

Eldoret is set to host a new community road-running event this weekend as Absa Bank Kenya…

Why tourism boom puts hotel security under the spotlight

By Irene Opondo As Kenya’s tourism sector grows, hotel security is becoming an increasingly important part…

Idris Elba’s AI film programme invites applications from Kenyans

Filmmakers and digital storytellers in Kenya have an opportunity to turn their ideas into funded films…

John Bundotich takes over as Standard Group CEO

The Standard Group has appointed John Bundotich as its Chief Executive Officer in an Acting capacity,…

What to expect from the revamped GOtv bouquets

MultiChoice Kenya has revamped GOtv packages reducing them from the current six bouquets to four while…

MultiChoice Kenya slashes DStv charges in major bouquet overhaul

MultiChoice Kenya has simplified its DStv subscription packages into four bouquet effective from 5th November 2026,…

Why experiential marketing rules the day for brands

By Jane Kariuki There’s something profound about letting people experience a product that ultimately endears them…

How Samsung cooling technology reduces food waste for families

Samsung Electronics is promoting refrigerator technology designed to keep fresh produce in better condition for longer,…

600 Kenyan exhibitors off to Kigali for 26th EAC MSMEs trade fair

Kenya has flagged off products from 600 Micro-Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to Rwanda ahead…

KenGen appoints insider and geothermal expert as the next CEO

By Nicholas Waitathu Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has promoted the company’s General Manager for Commercial…

Investors pursue sustainable models as agri-tech funding shifts

By Nicholas Waitathu Funding for agricultural technology is facing a critical test as donor funding tightens,…