Botswana is looking to Kenya’s cooperative finance sector for practical lessons on building stronger, more sustainable and digitally enabled SACCOs, with the country’s Vice President, His Honour Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe, leading a delegation on a benchmarking visit to Kenya National Police DT SACCO. The high-level delegation visited the SACCO today...
For generations, coffee has been woven into the economic life of households in the Mt. Kenya region, paying school fees, putting food on tables and supporting investments in farms and livestock. In Kirinyaga, farmers say the crop is once again living up to its reputation as a source of household...
KISII, KENYA | 7 October 2026 — Samsung Electronics East Africa is expanding its retail footprint in Kenya with the opening of its 24th Samsung Experience Store (SES) at Naivas Mall in Kisii, strengthening the company’s presence in one of the country’s growing commercial centers. The new outlet, operated by...
Kenya’s construction sector is set for another international industry gathering as Big 5 Construct Kenya returns for its ninth edition at Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi from October 21 to 23, 2026. The exhibition comes as Kenya’s construction project pipeline reaches an estimated $26 billion, according to Construct Africa, underscoring...
Turaco, a leading microinsurance and technology company, has announced the promotion of Cedrick Todwell to Chief Commercial Officer, Africa, effective 1 October 2026, as it strengthens its leadership to accelerate commercial growth, deepen partnerships and expand across the continent. Todwell, who joined Turaco in 2024, has played a key role...
ECNO has concluded the Kenyan chapter of 100 Portraits of Becoming, a global portrait project created with Brazilian artist and photographer Angélica Dass. Captured using the TECNO CAMON 50 Ultra, the opening collection features 20 Kenyans across different complexions, environments and everyday lighting conditions. At the center of the project...
Nairobi, Kenya, October 6, 2026 – Four young Kenyan women emerged as the overall winners of the third edition of the GirlCode Kenya Hackathon, held last weekend by Absa Bank Kenya, GirlCode, and the Technopolis Development Authority (Konza Technopolis) at Konza Technopolis. The two-day hackathon brought together 44 young women,...
The second edition of Farida Idris’s curated women’s platform doubled its attendance and put leadership, identity and sisterhood at the centre of the conversation. More than 300 women from Nairobi’s business, diplomatic, corporate, entrepreneurial and social circles gathered at the Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi on Saturday for the second...
Wooden spatulas in hand, dignitaries gathered around one of Korea’s best-known dishes at Village Market on Saturday, joining in the preparation of bibimbap as Korean food, beauty, technology and popular culture took centre stage in Nairobi. Behind the tastings and performances was a commercial proposition. The 2026 K-Lifestyle in Kenya...
Russia’s A7 payment platform has denied links to Iran after the United States imposed sanctions on the company and its affiliated network. The US had accused the platform of helping Tehran evade sanctions. “Company A7 categorically denies any accusations of working with Iran or terrorist organizations. This is a blatant...
