I&M Group has posted a 19 per cent year-on-year increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to Sh5.0 billion for the first quarter of 2026, up from Sh4.2 billion in the same period last year. The Group delivered a strong start to the year, recording a 42 per cent growth in customer numbers compared to the…
Kenyans will join Muslims worldwide in marking the Eid al-Adha Celebrations. This follows a special gazette notice by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, declaring Wednesday a public holiday to mark the special Muslim celebration. “It is notified for the general Public information that in exercise of powers of Section 3(1) of the Public Holidays Act,…
Drake Triple Album Release 2026 Sends Social Media Into Meltdown The Drake Triple Album Release 2026 has completely taken over global music conversations after Canadian superstar Drake unexpectedly released three full album projects in a single night. The surprise albums — ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR — arrived on Friday, May 15, 2026,…
The porn website Motherless, which has faced international scrutiny over hosting content linked to gender-based violence and drug-facilitated sexual assault, has been taken offline by Dutch authorities following mounting pressure in the wake of a CNN investigation. A spokesperson for the Dutch Public Prosecution Service told CNN that the site had been taken down by Dutch authorities…
Strong growth in mobile data usage and digital financial services helped Airtel Africa PLC post a sharp rise in revenue and profits for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with East Africa emerging as one of the group’s fastest-growing regions. The telecom giant reported a 29.5 per cent increase in revenue to $6.4 billion,…
Absa Bank Kenya has called on women across the country to begin estate planning early, positioning succession planning and wealth preservation as critical pillars of financial security and family stability. The call was made during the bank’s Flowers and Brunch event held to celebrate Mother’s Day, where more than 100 women participated in an interactive…
Africa’s growing importance in global textile, apparel, leather and fashion sourcing is creating a new wave of industrial investment opportunities, with Kenya increasingly positioned as one of the continent’s most strategic manufacturing gateways. Insights shared at the start of the fifth Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week Nairobi (ASFW Nairobi) conference running from April 30 to May 2 indicate…
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines successfully completed a special conservation charter flight transporting four endangered mountain bongos from the Czech Republic to Kenya, marking a significant milestone in the long-term rewilding of the species. The mountain bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) is critically endangered, with an estimated 66 individuals remaining in the wild as of 2025 down…
Kenyan standup is on the rise as a wave of new venues and talent emerge in Nairobi, complementing the country’s vibrant creative sector. CNN Inside Africa takes a look at what makes Kenyan humour and creativity distinct. The Punchline Comedy Club, is one among a handful of collectives helping to provide a pathway into the…
Payments platform PayKit has launched in Kenya to help businesses manage complex, high-volume transactions more efficiently. Built to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and digital platforms, PayKit is positioning itself as the infrastructure layer for businesses that need to move money at scale. Development began in 2023, and over the past three years…
