TotalEnergies Kenya — The Hidden Costs of Going “Green” for Profit
When TotalEnergies unveiled its “Go Green” campaign in Kenya, it was a sleek, modern message. Billboards showed wind turbines, solar panels, and smiling children under clean blue skies. The French…
iHub’s Legacy Question — Did the Silicon Savannah Dream Deliver on Its Promise?
When iHub opened its doors on Nairobi’s Ngong Road in 2010, it was more than just a co-working space. It was a spark — the heartbeat of what global media…
The Millennial Traveler’s Choice: Inside Expeditions Maasai Safaris’ Winning Formula
What makes a travel brand irresistible to Kenya’s millennials? Affordable luxury, social media flair, and authenticity. Few companies have mastered this formula like Expeditions Maasai Safaris — the young tour…
Inside Safaricom Foundation’s CSR Powerhouse Changing Lives Across Kenya
When was the last time a corporate donation truly changed a life? For Safaricom Foundation, that question defines its identity. Since 2003, the philanthropic arm of Safaricom PLC has invested…
Oxygene MCL: The Kenyan Firm Behind Major Government and Corporate Campaigns
In Kenya’s fast-evolving communications industry, few firms have mastered the balance between creativity, credibility, and influence like Oxygene MCL. In just under a decade, the Nairobi-based agency has become one…
Beyond the Boardroom: How Nasim Devji’s Vision Reshaped Banking in East Africa
When you think of Kenya’s most transformative CEOs, names like Peter Ndegwa and James Mwangi often dominate headlines. Yet, behind Diamond Trust Bank’s quiet rise into one of East Africa’s…
How Nyashinski Mastered the Art of the Comeback — and Turned It Into a Brand
In the early 2000s, the Kenyan music scene was exploding with fresh talent, and few names captured that youthful energy like Kleptomaniax. The trio — Nyashinski, Collo, and Roba —…
How Fastagger Is Positioning Kenya as Africa’s AI Powerhouse
Fastagger began in 2019 as a small startup with a clear but ambitious goal — to create high-quality annotated data for global AI firms while empowering young Africans with digital…
Kenya Airways’ Bold Push to Redefine the African Airline Story
For years, Kenya Airways — fondly known as KQ — has symbolized both the promise and peril of African aviation. Once hailed as “The Pride of Africa,” the airline struggled…
NCBA’s Quiet Rise — How a Merger Turned into a Branding Success Story
When NCBA was formed in 2019 through the merger of NIC Bank and Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA), it faced a challenge that could make or break its future: how…
Safaricom at 25: A Silver Jubilee of Innovation and Impact
When Safaricom launched in 2000, few could have predicted that a humble mobile network operator would become Kenya’s most influential company and a global benchmark for innovation. Twenty-five years later,…
James Macharia: The Comeback of a Banking Maverick
After more than a decade steering Kenya’s public sector, James Macharia is back where his legacy began — in the heart of banking. The former Cabinet Secretary for Health and…
Tether Backs Kenyan Fintech Kotani Pay to Boost Africa’s Crypto Payments
Global stablecoin issuer Tether, the company behind the world’s most traded cryptocurrency USDT, has made a strategic investment in Kenyan fintech Kotani Pay, marking a major step in expanding Africa’s…
Superior Homes CEO Shiv Arora to Exit as Founder Ian Henderson Returns to Helm
Superior Homes CEO Shiv Arora to Exit as Founder Ian Henderson Returns to HelmReal estate developer Superior Homes Kenya has announced that Chief Executive Officer Shiv Arora will step down…
NSE Partners with Hedera and Hashgraph to Transform Africa’s Capital Markets
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has announced a landmark partnership with global technology leaders Hedera and Hashgraph to revolutionize digital innovation within Africa’s capital markets. The collaboration is anchored in…
NCBA Group Hits Record KSh 150 Billion Market Valuation
NCBA Group has surged past a market valuation of KSh 150 billion, reaching an all-time high as speculation mounts over a potential takeover by Stanbic Bank Kenya, a subsidiary of…
LC Waikiki Battles Landlord in Tenancy Row Over Low Sales at Mombasa Mall
Clothing retailer LC Waikiki Retail Kenya Ltd has blamed low sales and dwindling customer traffic for its decision to terminate a lease agreement with Nova Holdings Ltd, the landlord of…
Spiro Secures KSh 12.9 Billion to Accelerate Africa’s Electric Mobility Revolution
Pan-African electric mobility firm Spiro has announced a record-breaking KSh 12.9 billion ($100 million) funding round to expand its sustainable transport mission across Africa. The investment, which includes KSh 9.68…
Equity Group Unveils 2024 Sustainability Report Highlighting Measurable Impact Across Africa
Equity Group has unveiled its fourth annual sustainability report for 2024, themed “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa.” The report highlights the bank’s growing impact in advancing social, economic,…
Moniepoint Raises Additional $90 Million to Boost East African Expansion
Nigerian fintech giant Moniepoint Inc. has raised an additional $90 million in its Series C round, bringing its total funding to $200 million as it targets East African markets and…
Boost Africa: Powering Kenya’s Next Generation of Innovators
Kenya’s vibrant startup ecosystem, often dubbed the “Silicon Savannah,” is getting a major boost through Boost Africa, a continental initiative designed to empower young entrepreneurs and tech-driven startups across Africa.…
Kenya’s New Cyber Law Sparks Fears of Digital Censorship
Kenya’s digital freedom is facing fresh uncertainty after the government introduced amendments to the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act, 2024, granting authorities unprecedented power to block online content deemed…
Kenya’s PR Powerhouses: The Top 5 Agencies Shaping Brands in 2025
When it comes to shaping narratives, building brands, and managing reputations, public relations (PR) agencies are the unseen architects behind the stories that move people and markets. In Kenya’s dynamic…
October Treasury Bonds Attract KSh 118.9Bn in Bids
Kenya’s October Treasury bonds attracted KSh 118.9 billion in bids, signaling strong investor demand and advancing the government’s 2025/26 domestic borrowing plan despite fiscal pressures.
First Assurance Eyes Kenya’s Coast as the Next Frontier in 95-Year Growth Journey
As it celebrates 95 years in operation, First Assurance is turning to Kenya’s Coast for growth, investing in technology, partnerships, and community outreach
IFAD Launches $358 Million Climate-Resilient Dairy Programme Across East Africa
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has unveiled a $358 million Dairy Interventions for Mitigation and Adaptation (DaIMA) programme across East Africa, aiming to build a low-emission, climate-resilient dairy…
KQ, Qatar Airways Strengthen Partnership with 11 New Global Routes
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways have unveiled a codeshare deal expanding access to 11 new destinations, deepening ties between Africa, Asia, and the Gulf
CBK Revokes PayU Kenya’s Operating Licence After Liquidation
The CBK has stripped PayU Kenya of its licence after the company entered liquidation, ending the Prosus-owned firm’s bid to tap into Kenya’s competitive payments market
Rwanda Emerges as Africa’s First AI Scaling Hub with $17.5 Million Boost
With a $17.5 million boost from the Gates Foundation, Rwanda is launching the continent’s first AI Scaling Hub — a major step toward ethical, inclusive, and impactful AI innovation
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa Pays Tribute to Raila Odinga
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa has remembered Raila Odinga as a visionary leader who embodied service and sacrifice, calling on graduates to uphold his legacy of integrity and justice.
