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A move to introduce Kenya’s first large-scale pay-by-time mobile internet product has placed new dynamics at the centre of the country’s data market, with customers now able to purchase access based on duration rather than volume. Safaricom unveiled the service, branded B-Live, on Wednesday at the Michael Joseph
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Kenya on Wednesday participated in the TICAD 9 side event held in Yokohama, Japan, with a focus on digital solutions for human-wildlife conflict and transboundary conservation. Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, represented the Government of Kenya at the event, addressing the role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
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A digital innovation that delivers near-instantaneous insights into supply markets has been recognized at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Africa Excellence in Procurement and Supply Awards 2025, winning the Best Use of Digital Technology category. Safaricom, the Kenyan telecom and technology company, developed the solution, known as
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Kenya plans to expand digital commerce by enabling payments for online advertising via mobile money, a move aimed at improving access for content creators and small businesses. President William Ruto announced that during his upcoming visit to New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in
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Kenya has announced plans to refresh its global tourism image with a major overhaul of the iconic ‘Magical Kenya’ brand, a move aimed at repositioning the country as a world-class, youth-driven destination that reflects modern experiences and technological innovation. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has appointed a 23-member
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya continues to reshape the financial services landscape through an aggressive drive toward digital banking, recording that over 90 percent of customer transactions now occur through online platforms, mobile applications, ATMs, and a network of agency banking outlets. The development is part of the bank’s broader
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The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, through the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), has entered a groundbreaking collaboration with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to boost Kenya’s profile as a top sports and travel destination. The partnership, launched under the Magical Kenya brand, is a six-month deal valued at Ksh
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A coalition of student leaders under the Universities Student Leaders Association (USLA) has raised the alarm over what they describe as a deepening crisis in the disbursement of higher education loans and scholarships across the country. In a press briefing held on Wednesday at Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, the student
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Kenya’s growing affluent market is set to benefit from enhanced premium banking services as Co-operative Bank of Kenya unveils plans to expand its Executive Plus Lounge network across the country. The initiative follows the launch of the first lounge at Westlands Square, designed to provide personalized banking, strategic wealth
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In a strategic move aimed at cementing its status as Africa’s premier hub for service-sector investment, TRIFIC SEZ has appointed seasoned executive and digital entrepreneur Brian Mwau as its new Head of Business Development. Mwau steps into the role with a mandate to drive global investor engagement, forge high-impact
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A decision to maintain a dividend payout of Ksh 48.08 billion for the financial year ended March 2025 has placed shareholders of Kenya’s largest listed company in line for steady returns, marking continuity in capital distribution at a time of rising share performance. Safaricom confirmed the payout following
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Kenya on Thursday, 12 June 2025 attained a crucial position within the highest decision-making body of the United Nations Tourism agency, following a diplomatically charged contest in which it prevailed over Thailand and Malta to join the Executive Council for the 2025–2029 cycle. The announcement, made during the Second