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…
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….
Naivas Supermarkets has rolled out the 2026 edition of its flagship ‘Kikapu Kibonge’ campaign, ramping up efforts to support Kenyan households under pressure from persistently high living costs. Dubbed “Beba Kikapu Kibonge’ with discounts of upto 50 per cent off, it is designed to provide consistent access to essential household goods at discounted prices,…
Kenya is seeking an additional Sh193 billion (USD1.5 billion) from the World Bank to cushion Kenyans from the potential pressures of the Iran War, including the cost of fuel. This was revealed today by the Central Bank Governor Kamau Thugge who explained that the funding would be processed through the World Bank’s Rapid Results operation,…
Kenyan importers are being urged to rethink their strategies and strengthen risk management frameworks as global economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions continue to reshape trade dynamics. This was the key message during the Absa Bank Markets Upskilling event, where industry experts shared insights on navigating the volatile operating environment and building resilient…
Five hundred beneficiaries from Kibiku and surrounding communities in Kiambu County received free medical care, disability support and preventive health services earlier this month during a community outreach led by autism non-profit, Gifted Gems, and supported by Pwani Oil Products Limited (Pwani Oil). The Medical and Autism Awareness Outreach 2026 aimed to address persistent gaps in Kenya’s…
By Karimi Kiogora McKinsey & Company’s research on organizational health has consistently shown that companies with strong people-centric practices dramatically outperform their peers. Organisations in the top quartile of organisational health have been found to be nearly three times more likely to deliver long-term financial outperformance than those at the bottom. Given such findings, culture…
