Jumia’s AI Overhaul: Efficiency or Crisis Management?
When Jumia revealed that artificial intelligence is now embedded across its customer service, marketing and core operations, the announcement signaled more than a routine upgrade. It marked a defining moment…
How KFC’s “Makosa Imefanyika” Campaign Became a Marketing Masterpiece
When KFC Kenya unveiled its Streetwise Wing Box campaign, few expected the brand to abandon the glossy, predictable route that most international franchises follow. Instead of presenting a perfectly designed…
Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit 2025: Inside Kenya’s Battle for a Safer Digital Future
Kenya’s dependence on digital systems has grown dramatically over the past five years. Mobile money now moves more than half of the country’s GDP, e-commerce is expanding, and businesses across…
Google’s $5 Gemini Plan Lands in Kenya — and Sparks Questions About Who Really Benefits
When Google quietly switched on its new AI Plus plan in more than 40 countries this month, Kenya was among the first African markets to be included. At just around…
KCB Bank Kenya and Pesapal Partner to Digitize Fuel Station Operations in East Africa
Pesapal, a financial services and business solutions provider, has partnered with KCB Bank Kenya to transform fuel station operations across East Africa. The collaboration will see the roll-out of Pesapal's…
Nameless and Wahu: The Power Couple Building a Brand Legacy
Some celebrity careers burn fast and fade quickly. But in Kenya’s entertainment world, one duo has defied time, trends, and industry cycles for more than two decades. Nameless and Wahu—real…
Manu Chandaria: Kenya’s Quiet Industrial Tycoon
Manu Chandaria is one of Kenya’s most enduring and influential business figures, yet he remains remarkably understated for a man whose enterprises stretch across more than forty countries. Born in…
Showmax’s Risky Bet on Kenya’s Gender Politics
Showmax, the video streaming service owned by MultiChoice Group Ltd., is ramping up its original African content slate with the upcoming release of Adam to Eve, a new Kenyan dramedy…
How Farmer’s Choice is Turning 50 Years of Kenyan Flavor into a National Celebration
Can food bring a nation together? For nearly five decades, Farmer’s Choice Limited has been part of Kenya’s story — from the breakfast table to festive barbecues — and now,…
Chery Kenya’s Big Comeback: The Drive to Redefine Local Auto Assembly
A new engine is humming in Kenya’s car market — and it’s not just another imported brand rolling onto Mombasa Road. Chery, one of China’s leading automotive powerhouses, is back…
Will Quantum Outgrow AI in the Race for the Future?
Will quantum computing soon outshine artificial intelligence? It’s a question that’s starting to dominate boardrooms, research labs, and even national policy circles. For years, AI has been the face of…
Kenya’s Retail Phoenix: Naivas’ Bold Growth Amid a Market of Collapsed Giants
Market chain Naivas’ net profit for the year to June surged 43.4 percent to Sh2.42 billion (Sh861.69 million Mauritian rupees) on the back of increased sales and continued expansion. The…
Powering Sustainability: Schneider Electric’s Bold Step Toward a Carbon-Free Future
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has delivered the technology stack behind European Energy’s Kassø Power-to-X (PtX) facility, the world’s first commercially viable e-methanol plant. The…
How the fight over meet and greet services at JKIA is compromising facility’s standards
An ugly tender war for meet and greet services at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is threatening to expose the facility to security breaches and downgrading of its standards. A…
Inside Toyota Kenya’s Drive Toward Sustainability
As global automakers race toward sustainability, Africa’s automotive market is fast emerging as the next frontier — valued at over $30 billion by 2030, according to the African Development Bank.…
James Mworia’s Billion-Shilling Vision: Redefining Kenya’s Investment Game
In a country where over 70% of businesses fail before their fifth year, few corporate leaders have managed to sustain consistent growth across volatile markets. Yet, James Mworia, CEO of…
Kasey Omwanda: The Mind Behind Summer Tide, Kenya’s Fastest-Growing Festival
When most teenagers were still deciding what to study, Kasey Omwanda was already plotting how to move crowds. Today, at just 24, he stands among Kenya’s most ambitious event entrepreneurs—the…
Inside Spotify’s Africa Puzzle: 713 Million Users, But Who’s Getting Paid?
Spotify has just hit a milestone that cements its global dominance — 713 million monthly active users as of Q3 2025. It’s a triumph that places the Swedish streaming giant…
Tecno’s Bold Move to Launch the World’s Slimmest Smartphone in Kenya
When it comes to innovation in the African smartphone market, few brands have managed to command as much attention as Tecno. This week, the company once again stole the spotlight…
The Price of Genius: Why Tesla Is Fighting to Keep Elon Musk — at Any Cost
As Tesla’s annual general meeting looms, the electric car giant is asking shareholders one trillion-dollar question: Is Elon Musk worth it? The company’s board has launched a full-scale campaign to…
Why NCBA Is Turning to Luxury Experiences to Keep Kenya’s Millionaires Hooked
From whisky pairings to couture gifting, NCBA is redefining private banking for Kenya’s high-net-worth elite.
Tononoka Group: Powering East Africa’s Industrial Future With Sustainable Steel Innovation
The company’s decades-long legacy continues to redefine steel manufacturing through technology, recycling, and regional expansion.
The Kenyan Techpreneurs Using AI to Build Personal Brands
What does it take to stand out in Kenya’s crowded startup ecosystem—brilliant ideas, bold investors, or simply better storytelling? Increasingly, founders are discovering that the answer lies in artificial intelligence.…
Google’s Data Empire in Kenya: How Nairobi Became Africa’s Cloud Capital
In a quiet corner of Nairobi’s Westlands district, far from the city’s traffic and street vendors, rows of humming servers are shaping Africa’s digital future. Here, Google is quietly building…
Twiva AIfluence and Wowzi Redefining Influencer Marketing Through AI Innovation
Kenya’s digital marketing space is undergoing a major shift as technology reshapes how brands connect with audiences. Central to this transformation are three homegrown startups—Twiva, AIfluence, and Wowzi—leveraging artificial intelligence…
Polycarp Igathe Powering the Future of Tech-Driven Retail in Kenya
As Kenya’s retail and energy sectors continue to evolve, technology has become the cornerstone of growth, efficiency, and customer engagement. At the intersection of this transformation is Vivo Energy, one…
How Abel Mutua and Phil Karanja Turned Laughter into a Lucrative Brand
Abel Mutua and Philip Karanja started their journey in front of the camera – Abel as an actor and writer, Philip as an actor and filmmaker. Their work on long-running…
Bien-Aimé Baraza: The Art of Becoming a Brand
On a warm Nairobi night, the stage lights at Carnivore wash over a sea of faces chanting one name — Bien! Bien! Bien!He steps out, tall, gleaming under the spotlights,…
Behind the White Coats: The Power and Profit of Aga Khan Hospital
In Nairobi’s leafy Parklands neighborhood, the Aga Khan University Hospital rises like a beacon of calm — its glass walls gleaming under the morning sun, its corridors spotless and quiet.…
Equity Bank’s Journey from Rural Roots to Regional Powerhouse
It began as a struggling building society in a rural town few Kenyans could find on a map. Today, Equity Bank stands as one of Africa’s most formidable financial institutions…
