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Africa is losing the plant diversity that underpins food security, nutrition, climate resilience and livelihoods across the continent. This is according to the Third Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, which was published by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) after its launch...
Safaricom PLC has committed KSh10 million towards the 2026 edition of the Magical Kenya Open, reinforcing its support for Kenyan golf and youth development. Safaricom PLC Chief Consumer Business Officer, Fawzia Ali-Kimanthi, said that out of the total sponsorship, Sh1 million will specifically support the popular “Beat the Pro” challenge...
The 4th Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference and Expo started on February 16, 2026 at the KICC grounds in Nairobi, bringing together tourism leaders, policymakers, conservation champions and industry innovators from around the world to address the pressing challenges facing the global tourism sector. This historic gathering, running from February...
Today, educators, policymakers, technology partners, and school leaders gathered in Nairobi for the official launch of the Experience AI Programme in Kenya, a global initiative developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in partnership with Google DeepMind and implemented locally by STEAMLabs Africa. The programme is designed to equip teachers with...
The Government has allocated KSh.2.1 billion to connect over 32,000 households to electricity in Bungoma County under the Last Mile Connectivity Program. Speaking in Sitikho ward, Webuye West constituency, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum James Opiyo Wandayi said many residents in Webuye West and Cheptais in Mt. Elgon have...
Imarisha Sacco recorded financial improvement in 2025, posting double-digit growth across key performance indicators, announced during its 37th Annual Delegates Meeting. The Sacco’s membership deposits rose to KSh 20.51 billion in 2025, up from KSh 17.98 billion in 2024 — an increase of KSh 2.53 billion, translating to a 14.07...
Kenya has unveiled two digital trade platforms aimed at transforming African embassies into active commercial hubs, in what is emerging as a shift from policy talk to deal-making under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The platforms, BiasharaLink and Deal House, were launched Thursday, February 12 at a high-level...
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reduced the Central Bank Rate (CBR) from 9% to 8.75%, effective February 10, 2026, in a move aimed at stimulating private sector lending and supporting the country’s economic growth. nder the new directive, new loans will be priced at the updated CBR of...
Nairobi’s tuk-tuk sector is getting an electric upgrade. Skoot Technology has unveiled the Skoot e3W, a smart electric three-wheeler powered by battery swapping technology from SUN Mobility and distributed by Car & General. Launched Thursday afternoon, the vehicle combines a Piaggio-designed three-wheeler with SUN Mobility’s ultrafast battery swapping platform, offering...
Samsung is inviting Kenyan’s to step into the future of mobile technology during the upcoming #GalaxyUnpacked virtual watch party happening on the 25th of February at 9:00 pm. This immersive online experience is designed to bring the global community together to witness the reveal of Samsung’s latest innovation in real...
