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...
A team of four Mount Kenya University students is set to represent Kenya on the global stage after being selected as finalists in a prestigious international innovation competition in the United States of America. Wesley Njenga, Franklin Mwendwa, Elijah Maina, and Ejike Chinyere, all from the university’s School of Public...
United States President Donald Trump said early Wednesday, April 8 that he had agreed to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. However, President Trump was quick to point out that the ceasefire will only apply if Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a...
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has rolled out livestock digital registration exercise through muzzle identification to establish a reliable database to support tracking, planning and efficient delivery of veterinary services. The digital registration being undertaken alongside a mass vaccination drive against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), targeting about 80,000 cattle across...
People using other peoples’ ideas, words and creations without acknowledgement is a widespread problem. Plagiarism occurs everywhere from restaurant menus to political speeches and music. Within academia, plagiarism is seen as a serious breach of integrity for scholars and students. It’s easy to find media articles claiming plagiarism is increasing...
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has crossed the Ksh.2 trillion mark in cumulative revenue collection. KRA has registered Ksh.2.038 trillion by the close of the third quarter of the Financial Year 2025/26 ending March 31, 2026. While this falls slightly short of the Ksh2.122 trillion target, it represents a performance...
