Equity Group has signed several partnerships leveraging the growing Africa-France economic cooperation, focusing on agriculture, trade, climate resilience, enterprise financing, and sustainable development during the Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth Summit held in Nairobi. The summit brought together heads of state including host H.E President William Ruto...
First Ladies across Africa have called for a collective societal approach to safeguard children in digital spaces and in an increasingly AI-driven world. Speaking during the High-Level Side Event on Building Safer Digital Spaces for Children in Africa at the Africa Forward Summit, the leaders emphasized the urgent need for...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming economies, workplaces and public services across the world, prompting institutions of higher learning to expand programmes aimed at preparing professionals for a rapidly evolving digital era. As industries continue integrating AI into operations and decision-making, demand is growing for experts capable of applying the...
President William Ruto has called on Africa to rethink how it finances its development through the mobilisation of domestic resources and a reformed financial structure, moving away from aid dependency and unsustainable borrowing for long-term prosperity. Speaking during the opening session of the Africa Forward Summit 2026 at the Kenyatta...
Imagine being paid for simply breathing. Across Africa, millions of landowners, pastoralists, and coastal communities are waking up to a tantalising possibility: that the carbon in their forests, soils, and oceans could be worth money. But here is the first lesson in climate law; nature does not write cheques. Only...
Nairobi, Kenya – May 11th, 2026 – Kenyan specialty tea farmers and producers are set to gain direct access to premium international markets following the signing of a landmark offtake and promotional agreement in Nairobi ahead of the Africa Forward: Africa–France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth Summit – witnessed by both French...
Stablecoins are increasingly evolving beyond their traditional role as trading liquidity tools and are now becoming a significant force in global payments and digital settlement infrastructure. According to Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, the rapid expansion of stablecoin utility reflects a broader transformation in how value moves across digital economies....
The Federation of Kenya Employees (FKE) has raised concerns over the rising cost of doing business in Kenya, mainly in the private sector. In a statement, FKE said the rise in the cost of doing business in the country is placing a significant strain on businesses and is impacting competitiveness,...
Safaricom NSE has today announced strong financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, marked by robust revenue growth, and dividend payout to shareholders. Group Net Income rose to KES 100 billion, driven by continued customer growth, increased adoption of digital services, and solid performance across core product lines....
The Kenya Power Foundation has injected KSh 20 million towards a series of nationwide community initiatives under its Wezesha Jamii programme, further reinforcing its commitment to sustainable social impact across the country. Wezesha Jamii is an employee- driven program initiated by Kenya Power to foster good relations and champion impactful...
