Excitement filled the air at Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Academy in Lang’ata as students made history by speaking live with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS), in an event aimed at inspiring the next generation of Kenya’s space professionals. The live contact, organised through the Amateur Radio on...
Kenyan farmers, cooperatives and exporters are set to access easier financing for international trade following a new partnership between the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and Co-operative Bank of Kenya aimed at expanding exports to China and the wider Asian market. The two institutions on Wednesday signed...
Nairobi, Kenya, 7 August 2026 — fly748.com has reported strong demand for its flights between Nairobi and the Kenyan Coast as families travel during the August school holidays. The demand spans both its Mombasa and Ukunda/Diani services, reflecting growing interest among Kenyan families seeking convenient and affordable ways to enjoy...
Pepeta has introduced a new Airtel Money Paybill number, 779900, making it easier for Airtel users in Kenya to deposit money into their betting accounts. The new payment option allows customers to fund their Pepeta wallets quickly and securely, complementing the platform’s existing M-PESA Paybill service. According to Pepeta, the...
The Government has reaffirmed its ban on sugar imports and frozen the issuance of new sugar import licences as the long-awaited elections for five regional grower directors to the Kenya Sugar Board were set for September 5, 2026, marking a major milestone towards fully operationalizing the Board under the Sugar...
Bungoma County has launched its Agroecology Strategy, becoming one of the latest counties in Kenya to adopt a comprehensive roadmap aimed at scaling up organic food production, restoring degraded ecosystems, improving farmers’ livelihoods and strengthening resilience to climate change. The strategy, developed over the last three years with technical support...
China-Kenya trade ties in the fashion, lifestyle, and consumer goods sectors are set for a significant boost as nearly 120 companies from both countries prepare to participate in the third edition of the East Africa Fashion Life Show at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. The three-day exhibition, co-hosted by...
Airtel Money Kenya has unveiled Bizna Wallet, a dedicated business wallet designed to help Kenya’s small businesses better manage their finances through a simple, secure and efficient digital solution. Kenya’s SMEs are rapidly embracing digital payments. According to the Mastercard SME Confidence Index, 95 percent now accept mobile payments, reflecting...
Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke on Sunday announced that the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy will donate 200 computers to Homa Bay County. The PS said this when he joined ODM Party Leader Dr. Oburu Oginga, Governor Gladys Wanga and other leaders in a...
Fifteen years ago, the area now known as Tilisi was largely undeveloped, characterised by dusty access roads and scattered settlements. Today, it has transformed into a thriving 400-acre mixed-use development that combines residential neighbourhoods, logistics parks, factories and commercial spaces, making it one of the fastest-growing satellite towns on the...
