Stanbic East Africa Business Summit Opens in Kampala, Charting Path to Regional Growth and Resilience
Over 400 business leaders, policymakers, investors, and regional integration experts are gathered in Kampala for the 3rd Stanbic East Africa Business Summit, a premier platform focused on unlocking East Africa’s full economic potential through trade, investment, and collaboration. Held under the theme “Connected & Resilient: Scaling East Africa’s Regional Advantage,”Continue Reading
Africa’s New Farming Blueprint: Regional Leaders Endorse Climate-Smart Revolution
The push to make farming in Eastern and Central Africa more resilient to climate change has gained fresh momentum, following the validation of the Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Scaling Strategy developed by the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA). The comprehensive roadmap, which aims toContinue Reading
A Rising Star’s Tragic Turn: The Life and Death of Shalkido
He was the voice of a generation, raw, humble, and unfiltered. From the streets of Nairobi to national fame, Shalkido’s story captured the dreams and heartbreaks of Kenya’s youth. From the Streets to the Stage Born and raised in the bustling estates of Nairobi, Kevin Mburu Kinyanju, fondly known asContinue Reading
Anti-Narcotics Detectives Foil Cocaine Smuggling Bid at JKIA
Nairobi, Kenya – A 41-year-old Kenyan woman was dramatically arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Friday night after detectives thwarted her attempt to smuggle cocaine to Dubai, in a fresh reminder of Kenya’s battle against international drug trafficking. The suspect, identified as Anna Nekesa Kisaka, had allegedly concealedContinue Reading
Betting Enthusiasts Brace for Another High-Stakes Premier League Weekend
After a weekend filled with stunning Premier League upsets, football betting enthusiasts are bracing themselves for another round of unpredictable fixtures. Many punters were left nursing losses after the so-called “big teams” stumbled in games that seemed like sure wins, leaving bookmakers celebrating and bettors in dismay. What was expectedContinue Reading
IFC Roundtable – Channeling Africa’s Capital for Africa’s Sustainable Future
Nairobi, Kenya, October 3, 2025 — The International Finance Corporation (IFC) convened a press roundtable with senior leadership to explore how Africa’s financial sector can unlock and channel domestic capital toward sustainable development. The session was led by IFC’s Vice President for Africa, Ethiopis Tafara, to discuss innovative financial solutions drivingContinue Reading
The Minister Who Served Only 20 Days
The story of Ahmed Mohammed Khalif, Kenya’s shortest-serving Cabinet minister When you met Ahmed Mohammed Khalif, you couldn’t forget him. He was tall, commanding, with a bold white streak slicing through his afro and a sharp goatee that made him instantly recognizable. In crowds, he stood out. In politics, heContinue Reading
Majid Al Futtaim Opens 30th Carrefour Store in Kenyaat Waris Mall, Ruai
Nairobi, Kenya, 26 September 2025: Majid Al Futtaim, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in Kenya, has expanded its presence with the opening of its 30th store at Waris Mall, Ruai – creating over 40 new jobs and deepening partnerships with local suppliers, farmers, and small businesses. TheContinue Reading
Samsung Art Store Expands Its Modern and Contemporary Art Offering With New Tate Collection
Discover renowned artworks by Henri Matisse, Salvador Dalí, and Mark Rothko available on Samsung Art Store The Frame displaying “Metamorphosis of Narcissus” by Salvador Dalí SEOUL, Korea – Sept. 30, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the addition of 15 new artworks from Tate to Samsung Art Store. This expansionContinue Reading
Carrefour Introduces Self-Checkout at Two Rivers Mall
Nairobi, Kenya, 24 September 2025: Carrefour, which Majid Al Futtaim owns the exclusive rights to operate in Kenya, has introduced an advanced self-checkout service at its Two Rivers Mall store, enhancing speed, convenience, and customer experience. This marks Carrefour’s twelfth store in Nairobi to offer self-checkout. The service is powered by an upgradedContinue Reading