Turaco wins Innovation Award at the African Insurance Awards

Turaco, one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies, has won the Innovation of the Year Award at the 11th African Insurance Awards held in Cairo, Egypt, in recognition of its efforts to expand access to insurance through technology-driven solutions. The award recognises organisations transforming the insurance industry through innovation, impact and scalability. ...

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Kagwe urges global crackdown on hazardous agrochemicals and counterfeit farm inputs

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called for a global review of standards governing agricultural chemicals, warning against what he described as double standards that allow pesticides banned in some countries to be sold in others. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Farmers’ Organisation...

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Mombasa hits KSh4.8 billion revenue milestone despite collection challenges

Mombasa County has recorded a steady rise in own-source revenue, collecting KSh4.8 billion in the latest financial year, up from KSh4.5 billion the previous year and KSh3.9 billion in 2022/23. The growth comes despite persistent challenges affecting key revenue streams. Appearing before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, Governor Abdulswamad...

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“Youth are not the future of tomorrow. Youth are building today” – Data leaders push for trust and transparency at Kenya Data Festival 2026

Global leaders and data experts gathered at the Kenya Data Festival 2026 to discuss how data and artificial intelligence can shape sustainable development, with one message standing out clearly from Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data CEO Jenna Slotin: data only transforms lives when institutions are willing to share it...

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Safaricom pledges stronger customer data protection amid growing digital innovation

As Africa rapidly embraces digital transformation, Safaricom has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting customer data while driving innovation through technology and partnerships. Speaking during the Kenya Data Festival 2026 held in Nairobi from June 2 to 5 under the theme “Powering Resilience, Innovation and Partnership through Data and Technology,” Safaricom’s...

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Kenya Power to close all payment counters in its banking halls by June 2027 as part of Twende Digital campaign, staff to be redirected to customer service

Kenya Power has announced plans to progressively close all remaining payment counters in its banking halls by June 2027 following a sharp rise in the use of digital platforms, which now account for more than five million customer interactions every month. The transition to fully digital payments will be carried...

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Kenyan students make historic wins at Huawei ICT Competition

Kenyan university students have made history at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025-2026 Global Final, held in Shenzhen, China. This landmark achievement marks the first time Kenya has secured the prestigious Grand Prize in the competition’s ten-year history, underscoring Kenya’s rising influence in the global technology arena. The Huawei ICT Competition,...

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From $300 to $2,000: Inside the Finance Bill 2026 proposal that will see Kenyans returning home bring in higher-value personal items tax-free

As public participation on the Finance Bill 2026 comes to a close and the National Assembly’s Finance and National Planning Committee reviews submissions from Kenyans, attention now shifts to Parliament. Citizens across the country are closely waiting for the clause-by-clause deliberations, hoping lawmakers will address some of the most pressing...

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Real estate stakeholders share latest update on ongoing residential projects to bridge housing gap

Willstone Homes has maintained an active schedule of project development, client engagement and community activities over the recent period, underscoring its continued commitment to delivering quality housing solutions across the country. The company continued making significant progress across several ongoing developments, with construction works advancing steadily in key residential projects....

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Family, Kenya’s Most Important Institution

As Kenyans marked Madaraka Day this past Monday, many reflected on the freedoms, opportunities and responsibilities that have shaped our nation over the past six decades. At the same time, the world celebrated World Milk Day, recognizing the contribution of dairy farming and nutrition to communities across the globe.The coincidence...

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