In Kenya’s dynamic job market, finding the right platform to connect job seekers with opportunities is crucial. With a projected GDP growth of 4.5% in 2025 and over 782,300 new jobs created in 2024—90% in the informal sector—the demand for accessible, real-time job search tools is at an all-time high. For job seekers looking to […]
The third term of the 2025 academic year is notably brief, spanning just nine weeks from August 25 to October 24, but it is packed with high-stakes activities. The primary reason for the early closures is to accommodate the KCSE 2025 and KJSEA 2025 examinations, which are critical milestones in Kenya’s education system. The KCSE […]
Global B2B payments platform Verto has officially launched operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a move that is expected to significantly ease cross-border trade for Kenyan and African businesses operating within the Gulf region. The company, which processes over $25 billion annually for major clients including Unilever and Maersk, specializes in high-value, time-sensitive transactions […]
Real estate developer Mi Vida Homes has handed over 200 affordable green housing units to private equity-backed International Housing Solutions (IHS) Kenya at its 237 Garden City project, marking a major milestone in Nairobi’s efforts to close its widening affordable housing deficit. The newly handed-over units form part of “Muzi Stawi” — a Swahili and […]
Ride-hailing and delivery platform Uber has marked its 10-year anniversary in Kenya with a special Earner Appreciation Event, celebrating the drivers and couriers who have powered its growth and helped shape the country’s digital mobility landscape. Themed around empowerment and community, the event brought together hundreds of top-rated earners for the inaugural Uber Kenya Empowerment […]
Integrated financial services provider Old Mutual Kenya has launched Thrive, a new digital wellness platform designed to address the country’s rising challenges around mental, physical, nutritional, and financial well-being. The new platform comes at a time when stress, burnout, and lifestyle-related illnesses are taking a toll on productivity and public health. According to data from […]
Mseto FC from Dagoretti and Achievers FC from Ongata Rongai emerged as the winners of the second edition of the Nairobi SportPesa Cheza Dimba tournament, held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Dandora Stadium. The two teams triumphed after an action-packed day of grassroots football that showcased some of Nairobi’s finest emerging talent under the […]
The Government of Kenya, through the National Treasury and Economic Planning, has successfully raised USD 1.5 billion (Sh193.8 billion) from international investors while simultaneously settling USD 1 billion of the 2028 Eurobond ahead of schedule. This marks the third successful Eurobond transaction since 2024, underlining the government’s strategy to proactively manage public debt, reduce repayment […]
Crown Paints Kenya Plc, the region’s leading paint manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Mustafa Turra as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 1, 2025. Turra joins Crown Paints from Olam Agri Nigeria, where he served as Vice President and Business Head of Soy Crush Integrated Feed & Protein, leading Sub-Saharan Africa’s […]
Kenyan mobility innovator Roam has flagged off its third major cross-border electric mobility expedition, dubbed “The Road to Addis”, in a bold test of the endurance and practicality of electric motorcycles across Africa. The 1,600-kilometer journey from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia began on Sunday, October 5, and is set to conclude on October 10, […]
