New digital currency regulations are a business invitation, not a burden. By Stella Mambo Kenya has now concluded public consultations on the Draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026. These rules will operationalise the VASP Act passed last November and, for the first time, bring Kenya’s digital asset economy under the protection of law. What…
Kenya’s deposit administration (DA) funds recorded strong growth in both assets and returns in 2025, reflecting rising confidence among retirement scheme trustees and sponsors seeking stable long-term investment options amid economic uncertainty. A new Survey of Insured Deposit Administration Returns released by Zamara Group shows that total assets held under deposit administration arrangements rose to…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Omar Hassan has claimed that his recent remarks on Mount Kenya were taken out of context. In his statement today, the UDA SG has alleged that his comments were misunderstood, adding that he never intended to offend or demean any community and reaffirmed his commitment to national unity. “My…
The Sports media fraternity is mourning the passing of veteran journalist and Radio Jambo sports commentator Diblo ‘El Mego’ Kaberia. Led by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed, Kaberia has been described by the sports journalists as a respected and passionate professional. “It is with deep sorrow that we learn of the passing…
Mombasa Cement Athi River Plant has emerged as the Overall Winner at the 2026 Energy Management Awards (EMA), cementing its position as one of Kenya’s leading industrial players in energy efficiency and sustainable manufacturing. The annual awards, organized by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, celebrated organizations championing energy conservation, renewable energy adoption, and green industrial…
KPC Foundation today launched a clean cooking initiative to fast track adoption of LPG for cooking instead of firewood and charcoal from mangrove forests by vulnerable families living in Jomvu Kuu, Mombasa County. The programme forms part of the Foundation’s broader Environmental Conservation Programmes, which focus on promoting clean energy adoption, biodiversity conservation, and climate change response. Phase 1…
Delivery platform Glovo has outlined an ambitious strategy to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) solutions tailored to Africa’s informal economy, as the company deepens its investment in Kenya’s fast-growing digital marketplace. Speaking at the just-concluded GITEX Kenya 2026 held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Glovo said the future of AI adoption in Africa will…
Kenya’s modern retail sector continues to gain momentum, with retail giant Carrefour marking 10 years of operations in the country amid growing consumer demand, the expansion of digital commerce, and an increase in the formalisation of the retail industry. The retailer, operated in Kenya by Majid Al Futtaim, said it has expanded from its first…
By Lilian Mbugua Walk into any social gathering in Nairobi today, and you’ll notice something interesting: people are drinking better and spending smarter. For years, we’ve known that a premium experience comes at a higher price. The higher the cost, the better the quality; It’s a belief that has shaped how consumers approach not just…
Victor Odhiambo Mola will debut at the final two legs of the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, Spain (29–31 May) and Bordeaux, France (5–7 June) after he got his maiden call-up to the Kenyan national rugby sevens team. The agile winger, who has been knocking on the door, according to coach Kevin “Bling” Wambua,…
