Fuel Hikes, Iran Bombings and Climate Change: Why the Conflict Matters to Kenya

Global conflicts often appear distant from everyday life in Kenya, yet the recent tensions involving Iran and the United States are already sending shockwaves through the global energy system. Bombings targeting oil infrastructure in Iran have triggered fears of supply disruptions, pushing crude oil prices upward and raising concerns about...

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AI-powered contact centre solution powered by Konza unveiled at Siaya Digital Summit

Bondo, Siaya County – Sunday, 8 March 2026: Kenya’s leadership reaffirmed its commitment to digital transformation during the launch of the Siaya Community Digital Hub, held as part of the Siaya Digital Summit 2026 at Bondo Township Primary School Grounds. The summit, themed “Empowering Siaya’s Future: Digital Connectivity, Skills, Jobs,...

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Kenyan students showcase robotics and coding solutions for real-world problems

From robots to smart apps, students from schools across Kenya demonstrate how early exposure to coding and artificial intelligence is shaping the country’s next generation of technology innovators. Students from several schools across Kenya gathered at the United States International University–Africa (USIU-Africa) in Nairobi to showcase innovative projects developed through...

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How SGR is turning the Nairobi–Mombasa trip into a tourist experience, boosting business in the Tsavo corridor

Eight years after the launch of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), the multi-billion shilling project is increasingly shaping travel and tourism along Kenya’s southern corridor, according to the media in China. A report published by China Daily indicates that the railway’s eight years of operation have significantly changed movement between Nairobi...

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Delayed government payments to contractors disrupt tax remittance, says KRA commissioner

Delayed payments by both the national and county governments to contractors are negatively affecting tax remittance in the Western region, George Obell, a commissioner for Micro and small taxpayers at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has said. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is targeting over three million taxpayers in Western...

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AFD and NBA Africa launch inclusive Basketball experience program for students with disabilities in Kenya

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group, in collaboration with NBA Africa, today launched the) Disability Inclusion component of the ongoing Basketball Experience (BE) programme in Kenya at the Isinya School for the Deaf in Nairobi.   The launch marks an important milestone in advancing inclusive youth development through sport in...

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Kenya’s next generation of grind: How campus students balance between pursuing degrees and surviving

In the heart of Nairobi’s Central Business District, the city pulses with movement – workers navigating traffic, street vendors calling out to customers all in a collective effort to revive an economy still catching its breath. Yet, beyond the bustling streets, another kind of hustle unfolds daily in lecture halls...

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Showmax shuts down after 11 years and KSh 56 billion in losses

Showmax positioned itself as Africa’s home for streaming, a digital platform built for the continent’s viewers. But, on 5 March 2026, that vision ended. MultiChoice announced it would discontinue the service after years of unsustainable losses. Launched in 2015, when Netflix was expanding globally and traditional pay TV companies were...

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A new push for jobs across Africa after Kenya gets JFYA chairmanship

Kenya has officially taken over the Chairmanship of the Jobs for Youth in Africa (JFYA), marking a significant shift in the continent’s fight against youth unemployment.  The leadership mantle was handed over from Rwanda, positioning Kenya at the center of policy coordination and implementation efforts aimed at expanding job opportunities...

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