By Victoria Macharia Every morning, millions of Kenyans begin their day at a duka, a roadside kiosk, or a market stall. They buy small purchases repeatedly, countless times across the country. These transactions may seem insignificant in isolation, but collectively they form the backbone of Kenya’s consumer economy. And yet, they remain consistently undervalued in…
On-demand video company operating in Kenya, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pesaflix, has launched a music competition aimed at enabling the penetration and provision of affordable local video content to Kenyans, as high cost of monthly subscriptions continues to burden users. The one-minute freestyle music challenge, dubbed “Pesaflix Rap Challenge,” is targeting…
Family Bank Group has reported a 52.6% increase in Profit After Tax to Sh1.6 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, up from Sh1.0 billion recorded during a similar period last year. The strong performance was driven by sustained growth in interest-earning assets and diversified income streams, supported by a strong balance https://x.com/FamilyBankKenya/status/2059147648590827575?s=20sheet….
TECNO, the AI-driven innovative technology brand, has partnered with global travel authority Lonely Planet to launch the Shot on CAMON 2026 contest under the theme “Seeing is Believing.” The campaign invites Kenyans to capture and share authentic moments of everyday life through the lens of their TECNO CAMON smartphones. From the vibrant streets of Nairobi…
The Coca-Cola Company through its Sprite brand has crowned winners of the Hook’d on Fresh UGC Challenge, concluding a nationwide youth-driven content creation campaign that generated more than 22 million views across Kenya. The campaign, launched under Sprite’s “It’s That Fresh” initiative, invited young Kenyans to create and share short-form videos on TikTok and Instagram…
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…
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…
