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Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa Wins Full Nine-Year Term at International Court of Justice
Kenyan legal scholar Professor Phoebe Okowa has secured a full nine-year term at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after winning elections conducted by the United Nations General Assembly and the UN Security Council in New York. Okowa was elected on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, after securing 183 votes in the General Assembly and 13…
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86% of Kenyan Consumers Likely to Buy Products Carrying Superbrands Seal, New Study shows
Kenyan consumers are increasingly placing their trust in brands that demonstrate quality, reliability and consistency, with new research showing that 86 per cent are likely to purchase products or services carrying the Superbrands seal. According to research findings released by Superbrands East Africa on November 4, 2026, following an independent consumer study conducted by Kantar,…
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Mogo, ZTE Team Up to Expand Access to Affordable Smartphones in Kenya
Mogo Kenya has partnered with RSC Limited, the national distributor of ZTE smartphones in Kenya, to expand access to affordable smartphones through a financing arrangement that allows customers to acquire devices with an initial deposit of KES 2,500 and daily repayments of KES 100. The partnership will see ZTE smartphones integrated into Mogo’s device financing…
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Tusker Oktobafest thrills Mombasa with the ultimate celebration of Beer and Music by Wakadinali, Ssaru and Keteh
Tusker Oktobafest successfully continued its vibrant nationwide celebration of Kenyan beer, music, and culture this past weekend in the Coastal town of Mombasa, treating beer enthusiasts to KBL’s finest beers and live music by top homegrown talent this weekend at 1922, Nyali. The 1922 event, the second for Coast, was a continuation of the nationwide…
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Kenya’s Millers Recognised for Food Fortification Excellence at 2026 KMFI Awards
The Cereal Millers Association (CMA), in partnership with TechnoServe through the Millers for Nutrition initiative, has today held the third annual Kenya Millers Fortification Index (KMFI) Awards, recognising milling companies making progress in food fortification, quality assurance and manufacturing excellence. Held at Aurora Bustani in Thika, under the theme: From Quality to Trust: Partnering for…
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Tusker Oktobafest Returns to Mombasa as Nationwide Beer and Music Celebrations Continue
Tusker Oktobafest is bringing its nationwide celebration of Kenyan beer, music and urban culture back to Mombasa this weekend, with a lively showcase of music performances, beer offers and entertainment lined up for revellers. The festival, which has already made successful stops in Eldoret, Nanyuki, Mombasa and Nairobi, will take over 1922, Nyali, on November…
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Yellow Card’s global expansion earns it second consecutive Money20/20 award
Yellow Card’s push beyond emerging markets is gaining international recognition, with the stablecoin infrastructure company winning the Diamond category at the 2026 Money Awards in Las Vegas. The award, presented on October 18 during Money20/20 USA, gives the company consecutive wins at the event after taking the Grand Prix in the Payments category in 2025.…
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TVS Motor uses road signs to raise breast cancer awareness in Kenya
TVS Motor Company has partnered with 2nd Chances Foundation to use familiar road signs to educate Kenyans about breast cancer symptoms, as the disease remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the country. The campaign, dubbed TVS Signs to Look Out For, uses short educational videos that reinterpret everyday traffic signs as reminders to recognise…
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MultiChoice cuts DStv prices to KES 750-7,300 in Kenya
MultiChoice Group, a Canal+ company, will cut the number of its DStv packages in Kenya to four and introduce a new entry-level offering at 750 shillings ($5.80) a month as it seeks to make its pay-TV service more accessible to consumers. The new packages will take effect from Nov. 5, replacing the existing six-package line-up…
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KenGen names Ronoh Kibet Charles as CEO effective February 2027
Kenya Electricity Generating Company Plc appointed Ronoh Kibet Charles as its next managing director and chief executive officer, placing a commercial and geothermal specialist in charge of the state-controlled power producer as it seeks to expand its energy business and consultancy operations. Kibet will take over on Feb. 1, 2027, succeeding Peter Waweru Njenga, who…