At least 1,000 women in Kenyan prisons are set to benefit from a menstrual hygiene campaign by Detrex Soap in partnership with the charitable organisation Keeping Girls in School (KGS). The initiative, which commenced in March and runs through to September, aims to address a neglected public health gap inside the country’s correctional system. The…
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) has officially launched the nationwide rollout of the second mandatory classroom training under the NYOTA Project’s Business Support Component. The training is being conducted simultaneously across all 290 constituencies at 454 mapped training centres with more than 6,000 trainers engaged to facilitate the training sessions. This phase of…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has encouraged research-driven collaboration among African countries to strengthen energy security and resilience on the continent. This will position Africa as an attractive investment destination that boasts of affordable, stable and reliable power. Speaking during the 7th Annual EPRA Research and Innovation Conference 2026 in Nairobi, Dr. Eng….
In finance, what customers see is confidence. What they do not see is calculation. When a client buys an insurance policy, invests in a unit trust, or contributes to a pension scheme, they buy peace of mind. They are not buying spreadsheets, stress tests, actuarial models, liquidity buffers, reinsurance treaties, or compliance audits. It is…
Absa Bank Kenya has entered into a strategic partnership with World Navi aimed at streamlining vehicle importation into Kenya through an integrated financing and sourcing model. The deal, delivered under Absa’s Asset-Based Finance (ABF) offering, will allow customers to import vehicles directly from Japan while accessing structured financing in one bundled solution—addressing longstanding pain points…
Nelson Alfayo has emerged the best candidate fit to replace Nyali Member of Parliament Mohammed Ali who is eyeing the gubernatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Results of a poll conducted by Politrack Africa indicate that 68 per cent of the Nyali residents will entrust the businessman with their votes when Ali moves to…
LG Electronics engaged consumers through a two-week campaign held during the Carrefour Brand Festival. The festival, which culminated in a live draw event at Two Rivers Mall, brought together 45 leading consumer brands to offer promotional pricing and customer rewards. LG used the campaign to showcase its wide range of home appliances and electronics while…
By Sola Adebawo Africa’s energy challenge is not a shortage of resources. It is a shortage of governance that works. The continent holds some of the world’s richest solar potential, vast wind corridors, major gas reserves, hydropower capacity, and critical minerals. Yet Africa still consumes less electricity per capita than in almost any other…
The Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) has announced a $750,000 (KES 97 million) investment that will benefit three innovative Kenyan clean cooking ventures – Ecobora, PowerUp, and Sun-Power Box. The investment is part of MECS’ ongoing efforts to advance sustainable clean cooking solutions and accelerate clean energy transitions in Africa. The innovators will utilize the funds to scale affordable electric cooking technologies and expand access to clean energy for institutions, schools,…
Kenya’s growing employment opportunities and rising household incomes are driving demand for high-quality and energy-efficient home appliances, creating a compelling growth opportunity for global electronics brands. In 2024, the country generated over 782,000 new jobs, across both formal and informal sectors, excluding agriculture, according to the 2025 Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics….
