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...
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....
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...
