Vodacom Ends 17-Year ‘Please Call Me’ Legal Saga with Out-of-Court Settlement
A long-running legal standoff between South Africa’s leading telecom operator, Vodacom, and its former employee Nkosana Makate — the brain behind the revolutionary “Please Call Me” service — has finally…
Harnessing the South Lokichar Oil Field: A Critical Juncture for Turkana’s Sustainable Development
The development of the South Lokichar Oil Field in Turkana County marks a pivotal moment for Kenya’s economic and regional growth agenda. The government’s commitment to sustainable, transparent, and inclusive…
Stanbic Bank Unveils Affordable Solar Financing for Businesses and Homeowners in a Move to Accelerate Just Energy Transition
· Stanbic Bank is driving Kenya’s transition to clean and reliable energy. · The Bank is financing solar projects powering homes and businesses. · The revamped green financing makes solar…
‘Rethink Aggressive Tax Regime,’ Kipkorir Tells State as KRA Faces Public Outcry Over Tragic Kisumu Incident
Prominent lawyer Donald Kipkorir has called on the government to urgently reassess its current tax policy, warning that Kenya’s aggressive tax enforcement is driving businesses into collapse and pushing citizens…
From Ban to Boom: Ruto’s Bold Move to Lift Ban on Logging
In a landmark decision set to reshape Kenya’s timber and furniture sectors, President William Ruto has officially lifted the national logging ban, paving the way for the harvesting of mature…
Embracing Innovation and Community: A Pathway to Revitalizing Kenya’s Sugar Industry Inspired by Indian Best Practices
Kenya’s sugar industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, grappling with persistent challenges such as aging infrastructure, production inefficiencies, and fragmented supply chains. These systemic issues have not only constrained sugar…
Breaking the Cycle and Redefining What Cycling Means for Women
The Grand Nairobi Race has always been close to my heart, I’ve never missed a single one. This year, we partnered with the organizers through Samsung as part of our…
Mi Vida Homes announces management-led buyout from Actis
Nairobi, Kenya: 12th Oct 2025 Mi Vida Homes Limited has announced the signing of a share purchase agreement for a management-led buyout of the business from Actis, the global sustainable…
Engineer Nicholas Gumbo: The Architect of Kenya’s Sugar Industry Renaissance
Kenya’s sugar industry has long supported rural economies, but years of mismanagement, inefficiencies, and outdated infrastructure have plunged it into crisis. At this pivotal moment, Engineer Nicholas Gumbo, Chair of…
Safaricom’s Economic, Social and Environmental Impact Hits A Trillion Mark in the FY 25
This is 16 times greater than the financial profit Safaricom’s (NSE: SCOM) has reported a True Value of Kshs.1.1 trillion, according to the company’s latest annual Sustainable Business Report. The…
Government Kicks Off Kenya Pipeline Privatization, Seeks Transaction Advisors for IPO
Kenya has formally launched the process to privatize the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), in what is shaping up…
Mi Vida Hands Over 200 Green Affordable Homes to IHS Kenya in Landmark Garden City Deal
Real estate developer Mi Vida Homes has handed over 200 affordable green housing units to International Housing Solutions (IHS) Kenya, marking a major milestone in Nairobi’s quest to bridge its…
Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI: Private sector economy starts to improve in September
Business activity increases for the first time since April Sales growth returns, leading to faster rise in employment Strongest improvement in delivery times in four years Business conditions began to…
Safaricom Business Hosts Exclusive Cybersecurity Breakfast Ahead of Cybersecurity Summit 2025
Industry leaders gather to discuss strengthening enterprise resilience through Safaricom’s Managed Security Operations Centre (MSOC) Nairobi, October 2, 2025…. Safaricom’s (NSE: SCOM) Enterprise arm, Safaricom Business today hosted an exclusive…
Deepening the Sweet Revival: Eng. Nicolas Gumbo Wajonya’s Visionary Leadership Reshaping Kenya’s Sugar Industry
Eng. Nicolas Gumbo Wajonya, Chairman of the Kenya Sugar Board, has emerged as a transformative leader steering Kenya’s sugar sector from years of stagnation toward sustainable growth and innovation. His…
M-PESA BACK ONLINE: What the upgrade means for Kenya’s mobile money lifeline
Safaricom’s mobile money service M-PESA — the rails that move much of Kenya’s daily cash flow — has been fully restored after a scheduled system upgrade, the company announced this…
KCB Hosts MSME and Green Climate Fund Dinner in Bondo, Eyes Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Growth
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) on Friday evening hosted an inspiring Corporate MSME Dinner in Bondo, drawing local business leaders, development stakeholders, and entrepreneurs for candid conversations on enterprise growth, resilience,…
Safaricom Business Unit Hosts a Media Forum
Session highlighted the key role the B2B enterprise section of Safaricom plays in enabling businesses, in staying connected, protected and transforming using various tech business solutions. Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) Business…
Britam Launches EV Insurance to Power Kenya’s Green Mobility
Britam General Insurance has launched an Electric Vehicle (EV) insurance cover in Kenya, designed to support the country’s growing shift to green mobility. The product, tailored for both fully electric…
Breaking: Standard Bank Group Announces Key Leadership Transitions to Drive Growth in Africa Regions
Nairobi, Kenya – August 20, 2025 – Standard Bank Group has announced strategic leadership appointments within its Africa Regions business, underscoring its commitment to continued growth, strengthening its regional franchises,…
Safaricom to Scrap MB/GB Bundles and Introduce Time-Based Billing
Kenya’s largest telco, Safaricom, is preparing a major overhaul of its data billing system, shifting from the traditional MB/GB-based bundles to a time-based model. Under the new plan, customers will…
Who Really Owns ENA Coach? The Unlikely Success Story of Evans Nyagaka Anyona
Rumours have swirled claiming that ENA Coach is owned by former President Uhuru Kenyatta or current Head of State William Ruto. But in truth, the man behind the flourishing transport…
Calvin Burgess Returns: Yala Swamp’s Second Chance or a Repeat of the Past?
In the heart of Siaya County, whispers of a familiar name are resurfacing—Calvin Burgess, the American investor whose Dominion Farms once promised to transform the Yala Swamp into an agricultural…
Safaricom Announces Discount on New Business Fibre Connections
The move is aimed at enabling more enterprises connect to the internet to spur their growth Nairobi, 11th August 2025… Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has today announced a 25% discount on…
Strong Year for Pensions: Key insights from the Zamara report reveals record gains for Kenyan Retirement Funds
Strong Year as Pensions Outperform Inflation by 26% Nairobi Kenya, 11th August, 2025: Kenyan pension schemes delivered their strongest returns in years, outpacing inflation by a staggering 26% in the…
Stanbic Posts Profit After Tax (PAT) of KES 6.5 Billion, Ramps up Client Support
NAIROBI, Kenya, 7th August 2025 – Stanbic Holdings Plc (“the Company”) has posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of KES 6.5 billion and delivered a return on equity of 17.4%…
Quickmart Saga: Supermarket Apologizes, Suspends Manager
A video showing a Quickmart supermarket manager assaulting a young customer and her brother at the Buruburu branch has sparked national outrage, forcing the supermarket chain to issue a public…
Businesses Shut Down, Others Relocate as Kenya Experiences Silent Economic Crunch
Since 2022, several multinational companies have either closed shop or reduced operations in Kenya, raising concern over the country’s business climate. Although there’s a lot of PR hype about the…
Standard Group PLC Appoints Chaacha Mwita Group CEO in New Changes
Standard Group PLC has announced the appointment of Chaacha Mwita as the company’s Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2025. The move comes shortly after the resignation of…
Counterfeit Goods Flood Kenya’s Online Shopping from Jumia to Facebook
The growth of e-commerce platforms and the continued integration of commerce into major social media platforms, like TikTok, is creating a new challenge for Kenyan consumers. Today, it is estimated…