Kenya–China trade is entering a transformative new chapter following the high-profile arrival of Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Nairobi. In a move that signals a departure from traditional debt-based diplomacy, the visit has shifted the spotlight toward aggressive trade liberalization and industrial synergy. Joining Kenyan Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki at the Kenya–China Business…
The Kenya Dental Association (KDA), in partnership with Mars Wrigley Kenya, Gemsmiles Foundation and other stakeholders, has joined the global community in commemorating World Oral Health Day, marked annually on March 20. As part of this year’s celebrations, KDA and partners have successfully concluded a series of dental camps in Nairobi which saw over…
Mi Vida Homes has launched KEZA Laika, a 453-unit residential development in Ruaka, marking its expansion beyond Nairobi into the wider Nairobi metropolitan region. Developers are increasingly targeting fast-growing satellite cities. The project is the second under the KEZA brand, following KEZA Riruta, where Phase I is fully sold out and operational, while Phase II…
The escalating conflict between the USA, Israel, and Iran has brought Kenya’s energy security into sharp focus. As global oil prices surge past $100 per barrel, a severe fuel shortage crisis threatens to paralyze the country, which remains vulnerable due to its lack of significant internal strategic reserves. The Storage Gap: A National Vulnerability Unlike…
LG Electronics has reinforced its strategic retail partnership with Carrefour through a two-week consumer campaign. The Carrefour Brand Festival, which culminated in a live draw event at the Two Rivers Mall, brought together 45 leading consumer brands to offer promotional pricing and customer rewards. LG was among the headline partners, using the campaign to showcase…
Safaricom has emphasized its responsibility in protection of data of its customers with an expected rollout of now full data minimization across its financial services (Person to person Money transfer) an approach aimed at protecting the privacy of customers across the business ecosystem. The telecommunication giant has emphasized that the move is set to ensure…
LG Electronics has won 26 awards at the 2026 iF Design Award, recognizing the company’s strong focus on innovative and user-friendly design. Organized by iF International Forum Design GmbH, the global awards recognize innovation, functionality, uniqueness and overall impact across nine categories, including product design, user experience, communication and architecture. Among the award-winning innovations was…
The latest EPRA fuel price update released today, Sunday, March 15, 2026, has brought a much-needed sigh of relief to millions of Kenyans. Despite an aggressive surge in global crude oil prices fueled by intensifying military conflicts in the Middle East, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that retail pump prices will…
As the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) prepares to announce the new monthly fuel price cycle on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has issued a stern warning against any potential fuel price hike. The outspoken legislator has positioned himself at the forefront of the national debate, arguing that any upward adjustment…
NAIROBI/KIGALI, March 13, 2026 — In a historic step toward creating a borderless digital economy in East Africa, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework. The Kenya-Rwanda Fintech Passporting Deal, signed on the sidelines of…
