Meta drops Sama contract, leaving 1,108 Kenyans jobless

More than 1,000 Kenyan workers are set to lose their jobs after data company Sama lost a major contract with tech giant Meta. Sama has already issued redundancy notices to 1,108 employees based at its Nairobi office. The job cuts will take effect later this month and mainly affect workers...

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Agripreneurs equipped with Agroecology value chain skills, social media marketing as customers shift to digital spaces

About 40 passionate young agripreneurs drawn from all 47 counties have been equipped with Agroecology value chain skills and social media marketing techniques by the Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) positioning them to tap into rapidly expanding digital markets as consumer preferences shift online. The 3 days training youth...

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Update on the NYOTA Project: Mandatory business support component, 2nd business skills classroom training

The first mentorship program targeting the NYOTA Project Business Support beneficiaries was successfully concluded on 8th April 2026 across all 1,450 wards in Kenya. Over 5,500 mentors& were engaged to support the beneficiaries during the handholding exercise, which included site visits, guided business talks, experience sharing and cross-peer mentorship. *97%...

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Government backs TouristTap in drive to formalise tourism revenues

Kenya has signaled a decisive shift toward a fully digital tourism economy after Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano endorsed the newly launched TouristTap platform, positioning it as a cornerstone innovation to enhance visitor experience and unlock sector-wide growth. Speaking at the official launch in Nairobi, Miano described the platform as...

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Government signals Konza Technopolis open for business

Konza Technopolis is fast cementing its place as Kenya’s leading smart city, with the government declaring it ready to attract both local and international investors. This emerged during Episode 23 of “Sema na Spox: Bonga na Gava,” where Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura hosted Konza Technopolis Development Authority CEO John Paul...

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New Entertainment Hub “Smash & Play” Debuts at Rhapta Promenade Mall

Rhapta Promenade Mall has officially leveled up Nairobi’s leisure scene with the launch of Smash & Play, an immersive entertainment hub designed to redefine how families and corporate groups spend their downtime. Located along Rhapta Road in Westlands, the facility marks a strategic shift toward “experience-driven retail” within the city....

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VALR and Onafriq deliver mobile money access to digital assets for millions across Africa

Nairobi, April 9, 2026 – VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, has integrated with Onafriq, the continent’s leading digital payments gateway. This partnership enables VALR users across Africa to fund their accounts directly through mobile money in local currencies, significantly broadening access to digital financial services for millions of...

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