Safaricom has recorded strong growth in its merchant payments platform Pochi la Biashara, with women micro-entrepreneurs emerging as the fastest-growing users of the service, according to a new report by…
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Sanlam Allianz Uses Cape Town Marathon to Champion African Talent
Sanlam Allianz Kenya has intensified its support for African athletics by sponsoring seven elite Kenyan runners to participate in the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, as the race pushes to…
Uasin Gishu Boda Boda Riders Join Security Agencies in Crackdown on Motorcycle Theft
Boda boda operators in Uasin Gishu County have pledged to strengthen cooperation with security agencies and motorcycle financiers in a renewed effort to combat the rising wave of motorcycle theft…
Looking Beyond Basic Microwaves? LG NeoChef Offers a Smarter Way to Cook
Convenience, speed, and quality are the driving forces of modern living. No where do we see it more than during mealtimes. Whether it is reheating last night’s ugali and stew,…
LG Electronics Targets Kenya’s Growing Outdoor Entertainment Culture With New Xboom Speaker
Music has always been a big part of how Kenyans socialise today. Whether it is a house party in Kilimani, a road trip to the great Kenyan North, or a…
KCB Group Posts KShs. 24.4 Billion Pre-Tax Profit in Q1 2026
KCB Group PLC has posted a pre-tax profit of KShs. 24.4 billion for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, representing a 15.3 percent increase compared to KShs. 21.2 billion…
Honey Khatwani at Centre of KRA’s Sh827 Million Dispute With Oki General Trading
Former Oki General Trading director Honey Khatwani has been put at the center of a major tax dispute after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) moved to recover Sh827.4 million from…
LG Targets Efficiency and Durability With New Titan-C Max Washer
Commercial laundry is not the same beast as household laundry. At home, all you need to do is get a few clothes clean every day or so. But in a…
Censys, EVAD to Showcase Cyber Defence Platform at GITEX Kenya 2026
As Kenya prepares to host the first-ever GITEX Kenya 2026 in Nairobi from 19th to 21st May, the conversation is moving beyond digital ambition to a harder business question: how…
MUA Insurance Kenya Joins Private Sector Coalition Against Corruption
MUA Insurance Kenya has joined The Blue Company Project, a private sector-led coalition aimed at promoting collective anti-corruption action across the economy, as businesses face mounting pressure to strengthen transparency…
Kingdom Bank Opens 28th Branch in Nairobi Industrial Area
Kingdom Bank has officially opened its 28th branch nationwide with a new facility located at Lunga Lunga Square in Nairobi’s Industrial Area. The lender said the expansion reflects its commitment…
Inside the Spark Accelerator Program Supporting Fintech and Digital Content Innovators
What is the Spark Accelerator Program The Spark Accelerator program was launched in 2024 following the restructuring of Safaricom’s Spark Fund. It is a platform for bold and visionary founders to…
Text Book Centre Hosts Second Annual Penmanship Awards, Celebrating Kenyan Storytelling Across Generations
Text Book Centre (TBC) on Saturday hosted the second edition of its Penmanship Awards at the Jain Bhavan Auditorium in Loresho, gathering authors, publishers, educators, students, and literary stakeholders under…
The Hospital Bill You Never Planned For: Why CoverBora Could Be the Smartest Health Decision You Make
Life can change in an instant. One moment everything feels normal; the next, you are facing emergency surgery, an unexpected hospital admission, or urgent medical care for a loved one.…
How LG Turned Sustainability Into a Competitive Advantage in TVs
For years, conversations around televisions focused almost entirely on picture quality, screen size, and smart features. Consumers compared brightness levels, gaming performance, streaming apps, and audio capabilities. But globally, sustainability…
LG QNED70: Big-Screen 4K Football Entertainment Done Just Right
As football fans gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, many Kenyan households are also thinking about how they want to experience the tournament. Watching matches is no…
Optiven Launches Grace Gardens Ngong in Latest Real Estate Expansion
Real estate firm Optiven has officially unveiled its latest land investment project, Grace Gardens Ngong, in a move aimed at expanding home ownership and investment opportunities within the rapidly growing…
M-PESA Kadogo Effect: How Free Small Transactions Are Reshaping Kenya’s Digital Economy
Safaricom’s M-PESA platform has recorded a major shift in user behaviour, with small-value, zero-rated transactions now accounting for the majority of activity under the M-PESA Kadogo initiative. Beyond the remarkable…
Oraimo Targets Gen Z Consumers With AI-Driven SpaceBuds 2 Launch in Kenya
Global smart accessories brand Oraimo has launched its latest flagship wireless earbuds, the SpaceBuds 2 (OTW-631), in the Kenyan market, targeting a growing generation of digitally connected consumers seeking premium…
Air France Bets on Luxury Dining With Chef Mory Sacko’s New Nairobi Route Menu
Air France has elevated the in-flight dining experience on its Nairobi–Paris route with the introduction of a signature menu by Michelin-starred chef Mory Sacko. Chef Sacko is a culinary innovator…