The sudden upward review of fuel prices on April 15, 2026, has created a “perfect storm” for the common mwananchi. When fuel prices cross the Ksh 200 threshold, they stop being just a motorist’s problem and become a survival issue for every household. The link between fuel, inflation, and poverty in Kenya is direct and…
In a move aimed at easing the growing financial strain associated with funerals, Britam Connect, the micro-insurance arm of Britam Holdings, has partnered with Montezuma Funeral Home to introduce the Heshima Farewell Plan, a last-expense policy designed to support Kenyan families during times of loss. The launch comes against the backdrop of steadily rising funeral…
Air France is increasing capacity on its Nairobi route as part of its 2026 summer schedule, reinforcing Kenya’s role as a strategic aviation gateway linking Africa to Europe, Asia and the Americas amid recovering and shifting global travel demand. The airline said it will serve close to 170 destinations across 73 countries during the summer…
At the just concluded Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026, financial experts and industry leaders have reached a firm consensus that Kenya’s ability to accelerate economic development and attract tangible investment hinges on how effectively the country can coordinate, structure, and deploy capital. Speaking during the “Financing Ecosystem” side event, the MD and CEO of Absa Bank…
UNFPA and the Britam Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen efforts aimed at reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths in Kwale County and Nairobi County. The partnership will scale the Lea Salama Programme, a targeted initiative designed to expand access to life-saving care for pregnant women and newborns, particularly in underserved rural…
The fourth edition of the What Women Want Summit concluded last weekend, after a three-day gathering that brought together influential voices from across East Africa to advance conversations on women’s leadership, empowerment, and inclusive growth. Organised by PinkE Media in partnership with the #SheWalks platform by Johnnie Walker, the summit was held under the theme…
Absa Bank Kenya has renewed its title sponsorship of the Absa Kip Keino Classic with a Sh35 million investment, setting the stage for a historic 2026 edition to be held under floodlights at Nyayo National Stadium. The World Athletics Continental Gold Tour event is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, and will, for the first…
Safaricom has been ranked as the country’s top mobile network in quality, reliability and consistency, even as overall industry performance continues to decline. In its latest Quality of Service (QoS) assessment for the 2024–2025 financial year, the Communications Authority of Kenya found Safaricom scored 89.72 percent, well above the minimum regulatory threshold of 80 percent….
For the first time, Africa’s leading infrastructure financiers, fund managers, investors and industry leaders will convene in Nairobi in a high-level push to unlock domestic capital and accelerate the continent’s industrialisation. The inaugural Africa We Build Summit, hosted by the Africa Finance Corporation in partnership with the Government of Kenya, will take place from April…
Family Bank Group has posted a sharp rise in profitability for the year ended 2025, underpinned by strong growth in lending, a solid capital raise and increased income from interest-earning assets. The lender’s profit after tax climbed by 55.4 per cent to KSh5.4 billion, up from KSh3.5 billion a year earlier, while profit before tax…
