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Aliko Dangote’s Africa Travel Investments has acquired 100% of Pollman’s Tours and Safaris, Kenya’s oldest tour operator, in a landmark deal signaling rising investor confidence in Kenya’s tourism sector. This acquisition marks Dangote’s strategic entry into East Africa’s tourism market, with plans to boost Pollman’s capacity, enhance service delivery, and...
Traders in Mombasa have raised alarm over the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, warning that its passage in its current form could significantly expand illicit trade, cripple legitimate businesses and erode government tax revenue. The bill, currently before the Senate and sponsored by Senator Catherine Mumma, seeks to introduce strict...
For decades, Nigeria has lagged behind in embracing fintech as a new economic pillar, but that has changed with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s publication of a new fintech policy report. The recently released survey research included fintech operators, a closed-door stakeholder workshop, and a high-level roundtable. This is clear...
Bungoma County has emerged as one of the top performers in Kenya’s agricultural sector after scooping multiple awards at the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) Performance League Awards, a recognition that underscores the county’s sustained investment in modern farming, value addition and farmer empowerment. The county emerged third...
Kenyan content creators earned more than USD 350,000 (KSh44.9 million) in just one year through TikTok collaborations with local businesses. This comes even as TikTok for Business is marking one year since its launch in Kenya, celebrating a year defined by strong advertiser adoption, creator collaboration, and exceptional performance results...
Kenya is strengthening its livestock economy through the De-risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement (DRIVE) Project, a national initiative designed to unlock financing, expand market access, and attract private investment across livestock value chains. The project targets pastoral production systems by improving access to finance, strengthening market linkages, upgrading quality infrastructure,...
The Central Bank of Kenya has officially saved us singles this Valentine’s Day 2026. Kenyans who believe love is best expressed by stapling money to roses are going to face the law. In a stern public notice issued on February 2, 2026, CBK warned against the growing trend of turning...
Rideence Africa Limited, the electric vehicle company behind Kenya’s innovative lease-to-drive model, on Monday, February 2 announced a KSh320 million partnership with the AVA (Associated Vehicle Assemblers) in Mombasa to commence the local assembly of electric vehicles (EVs). The initial assembly phase will see 152 EVs assembled from Completely Knocked-Down...
Uber has shut down its operations in Tanzania. The ride-hailing company stopped service on January 30, 2026, after operating for almost a decade in the country. The company blamed strict regulations and growing competition for its decision to leave. The exit marks the end of Uber’s presence in one of...
Commuters woke up to major disruptions along key routes including Thika Road and Kiambu Road on Monday February 2, 2026, with traffic building up early and matatus either operating irregularly or staying off the roads. The situation caught many by surprise because on Sunday, matatu operators’ leaders had announced that...
