Safaricom has been ranked as the country’s top mobile network in quality, reliability and consistency, even as overall industry performance continues to decline. In its latest Quality of Service (QoS) assessment for the 2024–2025 financial year, the Communications Authority of Kenya found Safaricom scored 89.72 percent, well above the minimum regulatory threshold of 80 percent….
For the first time, Africa’s leading infrastructure financiers, fund managers, investors and industry leaders will convene in Nairobi in a high-level push to unlock domestic capital and accelerate the continent’s industrialisation. The inaugural Africa We Build Summit, hosted by the Africa Finance Corporation in partnership with the Government of Kenya, will take place from April…
Kenya Railways Corporation is facing mounting scrutiny following a wave of allegations touching on procurement irregularities, land fraud, judicial defiance and investor intimidation raising fresh questions about governance under Managing Director Philip Mainga. A review of court filings, audit reports and parliamentary proceedings points to deep-rooted accountability challenges within the corporation, even as it oversees…
Family Bank Group has posted a sharp rise in profitability for the year ended 2025, underpinned by strong growth in lending, a solid capital raise and increased income from interest-earning assets. The lender’s profit after tax climbed by 55.4 per cent to KSh5.4 billion, up from KSh3.5 billion a year earlier, while profit before tax…
Kenya’s manufacturers are raising the alarm over rising and unpredictable logistics costs, warning that persistent inefficiencies could erode the country’s competitiveness under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This emerged during the launch of a new Logistics Study Report by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), which paints a stark picture of the cost…
A high-stakes diplomatic effort in Pakistan has failed to break the deadlock between global superpowers and regional giants. The month-long war involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran reached a critical juncture today as a “Four-Nation Consensus” involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey urged an immediate ceasefire to prevent a total global economic collapse. Despite…
Governor Mutahi Kahiga officially launched the Nyeri Civil Servants Wellness Week during the 12th Nyeri Business Breakfast, marking a transformative step in the county’s “Medical Inreach” healthcare strategy. Running from March 30th to April 1st, 2026, this dedicated initiative aims to provide comprehensive health screenings and education to the men and women who keep the…
The Airtel Starlink Kenya pilot reached a historic milestone in March 2026, proving that universal mobile coverage is no longer a futuristic concept but a functional reality. By successfully concluding technical tests for Direct-to-Cell (D2C) technology, Airtel Africa and SpaceX have demonstrated that standard smartphones can connect directly to satellites, effectively turning low-Earth orbit (LEO)…
The latest Meru Governor Poll 2026 by Politrack Africa has revealed a highly competitive and unpredictable gubernatorial race in Meru County. According to the survey, Mithika Linturi is currently leading with 35.9%, closely followed by Peter Gatirau Munya at 32.2%, while Rev Mutuma M’Ethingia stands at 24.3%. With a sample size of 3,097 respondents, the…
Pupils across 2,000 schools are expected to benefit from improved access to hygiene supplies after Detrex Antibacterial Soap donated 10,000 pieces of soap to Rotary District 9212 for distribution across Kenya. The initiative aims to strengthen handwashing practices in learning institutions, particularly in rural schools where access to basic hygiene tools remains limited. The donation…
