Kenya is in talks with Microsoft to boost digital transformation, enhance cybersecurity, and strengthen data protection in the public sector. The initiative follows a high-level meeting in Nairobi attended by William Gitau, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, alongside a senior Microsoft delegation. Talks focused on collaboration in artificial […]
Kenya’s Treasury plans to sell a 65% stake in Kenya Pipeline via IPO, to boost state privatization and attracting private sector investment. This initiative aligns with President William Ruto’s economic reform agenda, which seeks to reduce direct state involvement in commercial businesses while enhancing efficiency, transparency, and innovation in strategic sectors. The planned KPC IPO
Ride-hailing company Little, in partnership with Maisha Poa and underwriter BirdView Insurance have launched a new, budget-friendly medical insurance plan for its drivers. The initiative, named Mfanisi Go, aims to bridge the health insurance gap among Kenya’s digital taxi drivers, a segment often excluded from traditional health coverage. Mfanisi Go offers daily health cover starting
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East African Breweries posted a 12% rise in profit to Ksh 12.2B in FY2025, driven by strong sales, lower finance costs, and forex gains. According to the company’s audited financial results, net sales grew by 4 percent to Ksh 128.8 billion, supported by strong consumer demand for both beer and spirits across its core markets
Kenya has topped global rankings for ChatGPT usage, reflecting the country’s rapid digital transformation and openness to emerging technologies. According to the July 2025 Global Digital Report by DataReportal and Meltwater, Kenya boasts the highest user penetration of ChatGPT worldwide and ranks third in global web traffic to the AI-powered platform. The report reveals that
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KenGen and Nation Media Group have partnered to accelerate the uptake of clean energy solutions and raise awareness on climate change across Kenya and the region. The collaboration will leverage KenGen’s leadership in renewable power generation and NMG’s extensive media reach to educate the public, influence policy, and promote sustainable energy practices among households, businesses,
Family Bank has secured KSh 2.6 billion from British International Investment (BII), to expand its lending capacity to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises across Kenya. The funding facility, classified as a 2X-qualified investment under BII’s global initiative to promote gender equality, is designed to accelerate inclusive economic growth by increasing access to trade and working
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Vivo Energy , the company behind the marketing and distribution of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in the country, has inaugurated its 336th Shell service station in the bustling Imara Daima neighborhood of Nairobi. Strategically located along the high-traffic Mombasa Road corridor, the new outlet is part of the company’s broader mission to enhance fuel access
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Safaricom and PayPal have announced a partnership enabling M-PESA users in Kenya to transfer funds directly between their mobile wallets and PayPal accounts. This integration, now available to over 35 million M-PESA users and two million local businesses, aims to streamline access to international e-commerce, gig economy payments, and cross-border remittances. The collaboration will allow
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Sun King, the global off-grid solar company, has secured $156 million in debt financing to expand solar power distribution across Kenya. The financing was led by Citigroup Inc. and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution. Other key participants in the syndicate include Stanbic Bank Kenya, Absa Group Ltd., Co-operative Bank of Kenya,
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