Is Rihanna Beefing With Tyla? Viral Met Gala 2026 Clip Sparks ‘Snub’ Theories Online South African singer Tyla has finally responded after a viral Met Gala clip sparked intense online speculation that global superstar Rihanna may have snubbed her during the glamorous New York event. The now-trending video, captured during a post-Met Gala gathering, showed…
By Rajul Malde Slightly over half a year ago, Kenya’s president, William Ruto, was in Kilifi to launch the Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a landmark 2,000-acre project that is envisioned to create 35,000 jobs. For many observers, the headline numbers captured the moment, but for those of us invested in the real economy of the county, the significance lies more…
LG Electronics (LG) showcased its Hybrid Emergency Call (Hybrid eCall) solution at the 37th Meeting Week of the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), a global cross-industry organization driving the development of connected mobility solutions. eCall is an in-vehicle emergency communication system that automatically transmits critical information, including vehicle location, vehicle data and time of incident, to the…
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…
