Nairobi, Kenya- 21 October 2026: SBM Bank Kenya has partnered with leading logistics firm Beyond Continents Logistics Limited in a USD 4.44 million deal aimed at unlocking regional supply chain bottlenecks and accelerating cross-border trade across East Africa. The agreement has enabled Beyond Continents Logistics, a key importer and exporter...
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has said that his company acquired 25 percent of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) PLC, even as Africa’s richest man expands his energy empire across the continent. “We bought 25% of their pipeline network for the distribution of petroleum products,” the Dangote Industries Ltd. founder and chief...
This YearThere’s a conversation happening in rural Kenya, Uganda, and across upcountry East Africa that rarely makes it into tech reviews: what happens to your business when your phone dies at 2 PM and the nearest charging point is a boda ride away? For a software developer in Nairobi or...
Glovo has concluded its 2026 Partner Academy series with an inaugural regional session in Nakuru. The workshop convened 50 local entrepreneurs, predominantly micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), focusing on operational efficiency, catalog management, and digital marketing tools designed to accelerate commercial growth on on-demand delivery platforms. Glovo currently partners...
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has secured two continental awards in Ghana, earning recognition for its efforts to combat counterfeit trade and protect consumers. The Authority was named Anti-Counterfeit Enforcement and Consumer Protection Provider of the Year, while its Executive Director, Robi M. King’a, PhD, won the Public Sector CEO of...
Farmers in Busia County are embracing value addition by turning pumpkins and other locally grown crops into nutritious porridge flour and oil products, in a move aimed at promoting healthy eating, reducing post-harvest losses and creating new income opportunities for small-scale farmers. The farmers showcased their Agroecological products at Syamakhanga...
American giant tech-firm Tesla has brought the idea of flying cars closer to reality with a demonstration of a sports car capable of briefly leaving the ground, but the technology remains far from establishing a practical alternative to conventional road transport. The American electric vehicle manufacturer unveiled a redesigned version...
SBM Bank Kenya has announced a profit before tax of Ksh 911 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, representing a 122 percent jump from Ksh 411 million recorded in the same period of 2025, as the bank continues to build stronger customer relationships and tighten its credit...
Safaricom convened leaders from across Kenya’s digital ecosystem at the fourth Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit to advance responsible AI adoption and strengthen the country’s cyber resilience. Held under the theme “Harnessing AI, Strengthening Security,” the summit explored AI’s dual role as both a powerful defense tool and an enabler of increasingly...
Kenya will host an international energy conference in November aimed at addressing a central challenge for Africa’s clean energy ambitions: securing the financing and partnerships needed to turn renewable resources into operating projects and industrial growth. The third KenGen Sustainable Energy Conference, scheduled for November 24 – 27 in Olkaria,...
