The month of March has a way of making progress feel more complete than it is. The language becomes familiar; empowerment, inclusion, opportunity. But the closer you look at recent data, the more it resists neat framing. In Kenya’s agricultural economy, women are not emerging participants, they are the foundation....
Before the first matatu conductor shouts, “Tao! Tao!” the breakfast vendors are already awake, and working. It is three in the morning, and Nairobi is quiet in a way that feels unreal, but kazi ni kazi. And sometimes, you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do. The quiet before the...
Cadbury Chocolates has launched Kachoku in a move aimed at making chocolate more accessible to consumers in Kenya, as part of efforts to shift its perception from a luxury item to an everyday snack. According to stakeholders who spoke during the launch event held on March 27, 2026, chocolate consumption...
Nairobi’s high-end real estate market is entering a new era, with developers embracing sustainability and wellness as the new frontier of luxury. This shift was underscored during the official launch of SILVA Gigiri, a premium residential development on United Nations Crescent, positioned to redefine modern living in the diplomatic heart...
Kenyans have been urged to leverage trade and investment opportunities to ensure the country’s economy thrives. Speaking on Saturday 28th March, 2026, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, emphasized that Kenyans should take the lead in investing in their country to ensure that returns remain within the...
Kenya has emerged from the 11th Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference in Kampala with a commanding sweep of leadership positions and a landmark continental mandate, cementing its place as the strategic center of Africa’s fast-evolving digital postal economy. The conference, which opened officially on March 23 following preparatory...
For over a million Kenyan farmers, selling coffee to Europe may soon be about more than quality. The success of their coffee sales could hinge on providing proof of avoiding deforestation. A new European Union rule mandates that coffee entering its market must trace back to land that remained untouched...
A recent Financial Wellness Monitor report by Old Mutual shows that many workers in Kenya continue to face financial challenges. According to the report, about 43 percent of Kenyan employees remain financially stressed, highlighting that money-related pressure is still a major issue for a large portion of the workforce. While...
As the 11th Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference wraps up in Kampala, Uganda, a clear consensus has emerged: Africa’s postal sector is no longer a legacy system. Instead, it is rapidly becoming a central pillar of the continent’s digital economy. The conference, which officially opened on March 23...
Twenty agribusinesses from across Africa have been selected to join the Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator (HGSA-A), a new initiative aimed at scaling locally driven innovations to tackle the continent’s pressing food security challenges. Announced Thursday in Nairobi, the programme will provide participating firms with tailored advisory services, investment readiness support,...
