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…
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening whistleblower protection frameworks as part of broader efforts to enhance transparency and accountability in the justice system. Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Hassan Abdi, represented the Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga CBS, OGW, at a multi-stakeholder sensitization…
By Christopher Anuro Advertising, as we have known it, is steadily losing its grip on young consumers. Across Kenya – and increasingly across Africa – Gen Z and Gen Alpha are no longer responding to campaigns in the way previous generations did. They are not passive audiences; they are active participants shaping culture, commerce and…
Homebuyers who invested in an affordable housing project in Ngara have raised alarm over what they describe as a stalled development and possible fraud, after waiting for more than eight years without receiving their units. The project, linked to Jabavu Developers, was marketed as part of efforts to expand access to affordable housing within the…
