Kenya’s banking sector is on the brink of a technological transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI), with new research from Akili AI indicating that the industry faces a turning point that could redefine competition, profitability, and customer engagement. According to a survey conducted by Akili AI involving senior management and board members from Kenya’s leading […]
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) today hosted board members from the Kenya Teachers Sacco Association (KETSA) for a strategic meeting aimed at exploring potential collaboration to unlock new financial opportunities for SACCO members. The discussions focused on identifying innovative ways for KETSA member SACCOs to trade their share capital on the NSE, a move expected […]
The government has announced major progress on the Mombasa–Mariakani (A109) Highway Project, a strategic infrastructure upgrade aimed at decongesting traffic, enhancing connectivity, and boosting economic growth along the busy coastal transport corridor. The project, which is being executed in two key phases, is a critical part of Kenya’s broader plan to modernize its road network […]
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has issued a public notice directing all providers of ambulance services and emergency care personnel in Kenya to register with the Council before the 15th of September 2025. The directive, issued pursuant to the Health Act, 2017 and the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act (Cap 253), seeks […]
Kenya is ramping up efforts to strengthen local pharmaceutical and health product manufacturing through robust policies, infrastructure investment, and strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing self-reliance, reducing costs, and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale hosted the Federation of Kenya Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (FKPM), led by Dr. Vimal Patel, Chairperson of […]
The Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) has announced the 4th annual “Trek for the Bongo”, a four-day hiking expedition set to take place from 16th to 19th September 2025. The trek will lead participants to Lenana Peak on Mt. Kenya, with the aim of raising awareness and mobilizing funds to protect the Mountain Bongo, one […]
The Realness Institute, in partnership with the StoryBoard Collective and the Canada Media Fund, has unveiled the four African participants selected for the 2025 AuthenticA Series Lab, an innovative programme designed to nurture original episodic storytelling from the continent and its diaspora. Now in its fourth edition, the AuthenticA Series Lab provides selected screenwriters with […]
Safaricom has hosted its inaugural Gaming Conference at the Michael Joseph Centre in Nairobi, marking a significant step towards shaping the future of Africa’s gaming industry. Themed “Level Up Africa: Unlocking Gaming Potential in Africa”, the conference brought together gamers, developers, investors, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts to discuss the rapid growth of the continent’s gaming […]
It was an unforgettable night of roaring laughter, relatable storytelling, and pure comic brilliance as celebrated comedian Austin Muigai hosted his much-anticipated “Slaps of Reality” comedy show at the Red Room Arena in Nairobi. Held before an energetic crowd of over 1,000 comedy lovers, the event delivered on its promise of an evening filled with […]
The KCB Foundation, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation under the 2Jiajiri Program, has joined forces with the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) Wundanyi Constituency to empower young people in Taita Taveta County with technical and vocational skills aimed at creating sustainable employment opportunities. The initiative was officially launched today in Wundanyi by the […]
