Kenya has unveiled two digital trade platforms aimed at transforming African embassies into active commercial hubs, in what is emerging as a shift from policy talk to deal-making under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The platforms, BiasharaLink and Deal House, were launched Thursday, February 12 at a high-level...
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reduced the Central Bank Rate (CBR) from 9% to 8.75%, effective February 10, 2026, in a move aimed at stimulating private sector lending and supporting the country’s economic growth. nder the new directive, new loans will be priced at the updated CBR of...
Nairobi’s tuk-tuk sector is getting an electric upgrade. Skoot Technology has unveiled the Skoot e3W, a smart electric three-wheeler powered by battery swapping technology from SUN Mobility and distributed by Car & General. Launched Thursday afternoon, the vehicle combines a Piaggio-designed three-wheeler with SUN Mobility’s ultrafast battery swapping platform, offering...
Samsung is inviting Kenyan’s to step into the future of mobile technology during the upcoming #GalaxyUnpacked virtual watch party happening on the 25th of February at 9:00 pm. This immersive online experience is designed to bring the global community together to witness the reveal of Samsung’s latest innovation in real...
The government has unveiled plans to bring in a foreign strategic investor for Kenya Airways (KQ) in a deal valued at up to Sh258 billion ($2 billion), as part of efforts to stabilise and revive the national carrier. An international Expression of Interest (EOI) is set to be floated to...
Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke on Wednesday, February 11 hosted a senior delegation from the GSMA’s Global Spectrum team at his office ahead of tomorrow’s high-level workshop on spectrum licensing and satellite technologies. The courtesy visit focused on Kenya’s digital competitiveness, spectrum pricing reforms, satellite regulation, energy...
I tried to analyze stocks the way it’s highlighted in textbooks: calmly, rationally, with ratios lined up like obedient soldiers. But the market doesn’t play by textbooks. The P/E ratio winked at me like a conman in River Road, promising cheap thrills. Dividend yield strutted in like a dependable lover,...
Kenyans are known for one thing; the hustle. From the fast-paced tech hubs of Nairobi to the vibrant stalls of the city center and the growing digital enterprises in Kisumu, In this part of the world, a smartphone is not just a gadget; it’s a shopfront, a classroom, and a...
In the evolving digital landscape, a quiet but significant tussle has emerged between the Kenyan government and one of the world’s most powerful technology companies. According to Google’s latest Transparency Report, the tech giant declined nearly 62 percent of content removal requests made by Kenyan authorities, underscoring a growing contest...
President William Ruto on February 10, 2026 presided over the launch of Safaricom Ziidi Trader platform, that enables Kenyans to by Nairobi Security Exchange stocks directly using the Mpesa app. Speaking during the event in Westlands, Nairobi, President Ruto said that this project will be open to the public and...
