Nairobi-based electric mobility company Roam has launched its latest electric motorcycle, the Roam Air Gen 3, featuring what the company says is Africa’s fastest-charging battery, capable of adding more than one kilometre of range per minute of charging. The new Gen 3 battery can go from 20% to 80% charge...
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%...
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...
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...
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....
World Klassik Day on Sunday coincided with the release of a new book and renewed calls for entrepreneurship and ownership-driven economic models, as organisers framed the observance as a growing cultural movement across Africa. The annual event, observed on April 13, is rooted in the Klassik philosophy, a framework built...
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has issued a cautionary statement to oil marketing companies over alleged hoarding of fuel products and other practices that could distort competition in the market. In a notice dated April 10, 2026, the Authority said it had taken note of ongoing public discussions about...
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...
Women entrepreneurs have been urged to grow their businesses and tap into emerging economic opportunities as policymakers and financial institutions push for partnerships aimed at making women-led enterprises more bankable. The call comes amid concern over persistent structural barriers that continue to limit women’s participation in formal financial systems, despite...
Konza Technopolis, in partnership with Delta Motor Sports, hosted the Easter Weekend “Race Wars” motorsport event on April 4–5, drawing more than 1,500 enthusiasts, innovators, and industry stakeholders to the smart city. The two-day spectacle featured 40 high-performance cars competing in rolling and dig races along Konza’s half-mile streetscape. Organizers...
