Update on the NYOTA Project: Mandatory business support component, 2nd business skills classroom training

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%...

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Government backs TouristTap in drive to formalise tourism revenues

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...

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Government signals Konza Technopolis open for business

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...

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New Entertainment Hub “Smash & Play” Debuts at Rhapta Promenade Mall

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....

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VALR and Onafriq deliver mobile money access to digital assets for millions across Africa

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...

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Presidential advisor calls for partnerships to make women-owned businesses bankable

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...

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Konza Technopolis hosts motorsport race, drawing more than 1,500 stakeholders

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...

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MKU students to pitch carbon-capture innovation in Michigan, USA

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...

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