Absa Bank Kenya has entered into a strategic partnership with World Navi aimed at streamlining vehicle importation into Kenya through an integrated financing and sourcing model. The deal, delivered under Absa’s Asset-Based Finance (ABF) offering, will allow customers to import vehicles directly from Japan while accessing structured financing in one bundled solution—addressing longstanding pain points…
Nelson Alfayo has emerged the best candidate fit to replace Nyali Member of Parliament Mohammed Ali who is eyeing the gubernatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Results of a poll conducted by Politrack Africa indicate that 68 per cent of the Nyali residents will entrust the businessman with their votes when Ali moves to…
LG Electronics engaged consumers through a two-week campaign held during the Carrefour Brand Festival. The festival, which culminated in a live draw event at Two Rivers Mall, brought together 45 leading consumer brands to offer promotional pricing and customer rewards. LG used the campaign to showcase its wide range of home appliances and electronics while…
By Sola Adebawo Africa’s energy challenge is not a shortage of resources. It is a shortage of governance that works. The continent holds some of the world’s richest solar potential, vast wind corridors, major gas reserves, hydropower capacity, and critical minerals. Yet Africa still consumes less electricity per capita than in almost any other…
Mombasa Governor Opinion Poll 2026 results are already shaping the political conversation in Mombasa County, with a new survey by Politrack Africa revealing early frontrunners in the highly anticipated gubernatorial race. According to the survey, Mohamed Ali, popularly known as Jicho Pevu, is currently leading the race with 31.2% of voter support. A former investigative…
The streets of the capital took a decisive turn early Tuesday as thousands of demonstrators rejected the government’s recent attempts at price stabilization. While the National Treasury announced a last-minute VAT reduction to ease the burden of record-high fuel costs, the move has failed to calm public anger. Instead, the streets have become the staging…
The Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) has announced a $750,000 (KES 97 million) investment that will benefit three innovative Kenyan clean cooking ventures – Ecobora, PowerUp, and Sun-Power Box. The investment is part of MECS’ ongoing efforts to advance sustainable clean cooking solutions and accelerate clean energy transitions in Africa. The innovators will utilize the funds to scale affordable electric cooking technologies and expand access to clean energy for institutions, schools,…
Kenya’s growing employment opportunities and rising household incomes are driving demand for high-quality and energy-efficient home appliances, creating a compelling growth opportunity for global electronics brands. In 2024, the country generated over 782,000 new jobs, across both formal and informal sectors, excluding agriculture, according to the 2025 Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics….
Naivas Supermarkets has rolled out the 2026 edition of its flagship ‘Kikapu Kibonge’ campaign, ramping up efforts to support Kenyan households under pressure from persistently high living costs. Dubbed “Beba Kikapu Kibonge’ with discounts of upto 50 per cent off, it is designed to provide consistent access to essential household goods at discounted prices,…
Rihanna 200 million RIAA certifications have officially made global superstar Rihanna the first female artist in history to reach this remarkable milestone, further cementing her legacy as one of the most influential figures in modern music. According to data from the Recording Industry Association of America, Rihanna now boasts an impressive 200.5 million certified units,…
