Climate advocates say Kenya’s strong renewable-energy base gives the country an opportunity to accelerate towards 100% clean electricity rather than deepen long-term dependence on fossil fuels. As communities around the world mobilise this week for a fossil-free future, climate advocates in Nairobi are calling for African governments to accelerate investment...
Nairobi, Kenya – September 21, 2026: Google hosted a hands-on workshop event at its Nairobi office, locally dubbed Tutunge na Gemini that targeted Gen Z creators, media professionals and university students. The session equipped participants with the knowledge they need to use Gemini in their day to day creative workflows;...
For Isaac John Logova, a computer was once a distant piece of technology he knew little about. His curiosity changed when he came across a mobile ICT lab operated by the Craft Silicon Foundation, bringing digital lessons to communities that would otherwise struggle to access computer training. “I was eager...
Jubilee Health Insurance has been named Best Digital Insurance Provider at the Kenya E-Commerce Awards 2026, recognising the company’s continued investment in digital solutions that make health insurance simpler, more accessible and more convenient for customers. The recognition reflects Jubilee Health Insurance’s ongoing efforts to transform the customer journey through...
Nairobi, Kenya, 18th September 2026: SBM Bank Kenya and Fusion Estates, the real estate arm of Fusion Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate mortgage financing of up to 90% for homebuyers. The partnership seeks to attract local and diaspora investors from the United Arab Emirates, the United States,...
Absa Bank Kenya PLC and Vivo Energy Kenya, the company that distributes and markets Shell products and services in the country, have signed a financing partnership aimed at empowering Shell service station dealers with access to tailored financing solutions that support business growth, expansion, and long-term sustainability. The partnership will...
Universities have been urged to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the training of lawyers as technology continues to reshape the economy and professional practice. Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga said although AI has its shortcomings, embracing the technology in learning and professional practice would help simplify work and improve efficiency...
MultiChoice has introduced major changes to its bouquet unbundling strategy, aimed at propping up dwindling subscriptions to the pay TV service provider. The changes, which start in South Africa today, include retiring the familiar Access, Family and Compact tiers in favour of a leaner five-bouquet line-up that, for the first...
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is proposing sweeping new regulations to tighten control of imported goods, crack down on substandard products and strengthen consumer protection. Under the proposed rules, importers of conditionally released goods would be required to provide a bank guarantee equivalent to five percent of the customs...
VBL Industries (Kenya) Limited (“VBL Kenya”) has expanded its presence in the Kenyan beverage market with the launch of two new brands, BOLT UP and XTREME FIZZ, as the company broadens its portfolio and targets new growth opportunities in the country’s fast-growing drinks sector. The brands were unveiled at a...
