The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced two scheduled power interruptions affecting parts of Garissa County this month to facilitate critical maintenance works on the regional electricity network. According to a notice issued by the utility, power supply will be temporarily interrupted across Garissa Town and its environs on Thursday, October 9, 2025, […]
In a major step toward decarbonizing air travel across Africa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Kenya Airways (KQ) have jointly convened a high-level executive roundtable in Nairobi, leading to a historic policy breakthrough on the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on the continent. The meeting, which brought together 20 top aviation stakeholders from organizations […]
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Equity Group to jointly promote peace, unity, and inclusive socio-economic development across Kenya. The partnership brings together NCIC’s national mandate to foster unity and Equity’s extensive financial network and community-based programs, in a move that aims to bridge economic divides […]
Safaricom, in partnership with Huawei, has unveiled VybCall — Kenya’s first Video Ring Back Tone (VRBT) service — a next-generation evolution of the popular Skiza platform launched nearly two decades ago. The new service introduces short-form videos that replace traditional ringback tones, allowing Safaricom customers to entertain or engage callers with curated video clips while […]
CIC Insurance Group has launched the CIC Global Balanced Special Fund, a USD-denominated balanced collective investment scheme that marks the insurer’s official entry into global investment management. The new product — managed under CIC Asset Management (CICAM), a subsidiary of the Group — gives Kenyan investors access to a diversified portfolio of domestic and offshore […]
Google has announced a landmark initiative to support higher education across Africa by offering its premium AI subscription — Google AI Pro — free for 12 months to university students aged 18 and above in six African countries: Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The offer, running from October 7 to December 9, […]
Barely two weeks after its launch in Kenya, the all-new BYD SHARK 6, a plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) pickup truck, has officially sold out — signaling surging local demand for hybrid vehicles in the Kenyan market. The launch, spearheaded by Loxea Kenya, a subsidiary of CFAO Mobility Kenya, coincides with BYD’s record-breaking performance in the […]
Listed non-banking financial services firm Sanlam Kenya Plc (NSE: SLAM) has launched Sanlam Akiba Plus, a fully digital pension solution designed to expand access to retirement savings and life insurance products across Kenya. The new mobile-first platform allows users to self-onboard, manage savings, and access multiple pension options online—marking a significant milestone in Sanlam’s digital […]
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has issued a public notice warning against the circulation of fake job advertisements being shared through social media platforms and unofficial websites, falsely claiming to offer employment opportunities at the Authority. In a statement released on Monday, KPA said it had noted a growing number of scams using fake websites, […]
Old Mutual Group Chief Executive Officer, Arthur Oginga, has been appointed to serve on the Africa Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA) Governing Council, joining a select group of continental leaders driving the agenda for nature-positive investment and sustainable growth across Africa. The appointment positions Mr. Oginga at the centre of a growing movement to integrate Africa’s […]
