I&M Bank Kenya has won three honours at the 2026 Global Banking and Finance Awards, earning international recognition for its digital banking services, retail banking growth and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The bank was recognised as Best Bank for Digital Banking Services, Kenya 2026, Fastest Growing Retail Bank, Kenya 2026,...
As Kenya enters the October–December rainy season, individuals and businesses should be considering how prepared they are should an emergency occur. ICPAC is forecasting a 90% chance of enhanced rainfall in north-eastern Kenya, while parts of central Kenya could receive more than 400mm during the season. Recent experience shows what...
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has urged Stima DT Sacco to strengthen governance, improve accountability and ensure its growth translates into better financial outcomes for members. Speaking during the Sacco’s Annual Delegates Conference at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa in Mombasa on Monday, October 26, 2026, Oparanya said prudent...
[Nairobi, Kenya] 28th October 2026 – CIC Insurance Group (CIC) has unveiled a suite of digital channels designed to make insurance and financial services easier to access, faster to use and more convenient for customers and intermediaries ( agents and brokers) in Kenya and across the borders. The digital transformation...
AirQo, an African air quality monitoring initiative, has been named a finalist for the 2026 Earthshot Prize in recognition of its work using affordable technology and artificial intelligence to track air pollution across African cities. The initiative was selected in the Clean Our Air category for developing low-cost monitoring devices...
Dairy farmers in Kirinyaga County have received a major boost following Governor Anne Waiguru’s effort to expand milk cooling facilities to the grassroots. The dairy farmer empowerment initiative is now reaching the smaller producer organizations thereby saving farmers from the hustle of transporting milk far from their farms. Through provision...
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has been named among Africa’s Top 25 Energy Companies by Pan African Voice, recognising its role in powering Kenya’s economy and advancing the continent’s clean energy transition. The recognition highlights KenGen’s renewable energy leadership and growing contribution to Africa’s energy development. More than 90%...
Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has unveiled a customised timepiece weighing just 57 grams, designed to reflect his illustrious running career and celebrate his Kenyan heritage. The project, known as Feather, was developed by independent artisan workshop Artisans de Genève following a request by the two-time Olympic marathon champion to...
Konza Technopolis is positioning itself as a technology and industrial hub where universities, manufacturing, research and digital services converge, but its ambition to become a 24-hour city will depend on whether investment and infrastructure translate into sustained economic activity. The development, located along the Nairobi–Mombasa corridor, is being built around...
Kenya’s urban property landscape is undergoing a sharp lifestyle correction. As city dwellers grow increasingly fatigued by high-density congestion and outer-satellite commuting gridlocks, a major pivot is underway. According to recent market intelligence reports from Knight Frank Kenya, while traditional high-rise apartments experience pricing plateaus, prime suburban townhouse communities continue...
