How customer engagement has shaped latest housing developments

Willstone Homes has sustained a strong development and customer engagement programme over the past weeks, with continued activity across its residential portfolio as the property developer strengthens construction delivery, investor relations and customer satisfaction. The leading real estate developer has maintained focus on physical project progress, client engagement and the...

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President João Lourenço takes Angola’s digital state agenda to the 81st UNGA as AI moves to the center of reforms

Angola’s shift into the World Bank’s higher GovTech maturity group reflects a broader state modernisation programme built around digital infrastructure, interoperability, digital identity, cybersecurity and artificial intel President João Lourenço used his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York to place artificial intelligence and digital transformation within...

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Tobacco Bill: Retailers worried overregulation will kill legitimate businesses

Stakeholders drawn from Kenya’s retail, harm reduction, and entertainment sectors have called for a review of select provisions contained in the proposed Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2026, cautioning that the enactment of the legislation in its current form could inadvertently fuel illicit trade, increase the cost of doing business, and...

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KRA uncovers customs fraud at Eldoret Airport: Seizes 53,000 smartphones, averting KSh21 million tax loss

The KRA enforcement teams have seized a consignment of under-declared 53,000 units of smart phones at the Eldoret International Airport averting a tax loss of KSh21.5 million. The consignment, seized following an intelligence report, was part of consolidated items that include 3000 declared units of smartphone among other items that...

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In photos: PS Isaboke delivers keynote remarks on Kenya’s digital and AI dividend

Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke on Monday, September 21 delivered keynote remarks at the World Bank’s “Kenya’s Digital and AI Dividend: From Promise to Practical Action” forum, highlighting the need to turn Kenya’s strong digital foundations into tangible economic and social benefits. PS Isaboke took part in the...

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Minisend targets Kenya payments market with stablecoin push

Stablecoin settlement firm Minisend is stepping up its Kenya expansion, targeting the country’s established mobile-money and digital payments market as it seeks to make cryptocurrency-based payments easier to use in everyday transactions. The company has been named the official payment partner for the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, which will be...

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Kenya, China youth unite in E-sports debut

Kenyan and Chinese youth have come together in Nairobi for the inaugural Kenya Elephants Cup, using esports to promote cultural exchange while opening new opportunities for Kenya’s growing gaming industry. The Honor of Kings tournament, held on Sunday, September 20, brought together players from the two countries in a competition...

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