Old Mutual has launched a countywide financial wellness drive to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and retail customers with practical tools to better manage their finances amid rising economic pressure. The initiative, which will run across key towns in Kenya, including Thika, Machakos, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Nyeri, Meru, and Mombasa, will feature week-long activations…
Homa Bay Governor Race 2026: Gladys Wanga Extends Massive Lead as Kidero and Magwanga Battle for Second The political landscape in Homa Bay County is rapidly taking shape as the 2027 General Election cycle draws nearer. According to the latest data released by Swiss Poll International on May 5, 2026, the incumbent Governor, H.E. Gladys…
Kenya’s consumer electronics space is having a shift toward human-centric marketing as LG Electronics East Africa and distributor Opalnet deepen their partnership through lifestyle-driven campaigns that prioritize connection over conventional product promotion. This strategy came into focus with the #TrekToLove campaign, a regional initiative designed to celebrate relationships, shared experiences and community. Rather than centring…
A new generation of entrepreneurs is emerging in the Greater Mara ecosystem, Narok County, following a Sh230 million initiative aimed at strengthening livelihoods in one of Kenya’s most critical conservation landscapes. The programme—Economic Empowerment and Gender Transformation in the Maasai Mara—is backed by I&M Bank, I&M Foundation and GIZ through the develoPPP programme, and implemented…
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…
The Absa Kenya Foundation has partnered with German Corporation for International Cooperation and the African Guarantee Fund to launch the CirculaRising Programme, a large-scale initiative targeting over 6,000 new and improved jobs within the next two to three years. Positioned as Kenya’s first and largest circular economy programme, the initiative aims to support more than…
By Terry Gathoni Every litre of fuel lost in silence is a direct hit on already thin margins, and for many Kenyan fleet owners, this loss happens daily. As fuel prices remain a significant operational expense, even small leakages, whether through inefficiencies or outright theft, can quickly erode margins. This concern comes at a time…
LG Electronics presented a comprehensive portfolio of built-in kitchen solutions from its SKS luxury brand and LG built-in lineup at the SKS Showroom in Milan, Italy, during Milan Design Week 2026. Emphasizing the harmony of technology and design, the showcase reflected LG’s deep understanding of contemporary living and its expanding presence in Europe’s premium built-in…
Stanbic Bank Kenya has launched an enhanced insurance solution for commercial vehicle owners and operators, tapping into the rapid growth of Kenya’s transport and logistics sector. The cover, underwritten by Heritage Insurance Kenya, offers competitive premiums alongside expanded protection for vehicles, goods, and employees. It is designed to shield businesses from operational risks while supporting…
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…
