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The return of Nairobi Restaurant Week in early 2026 is being framed as a deliberate effort to integrate culinary tourism into Kenya’s broader urban tourism and hospitality growth strategy, with more than 70 restaurants participating in a coordinated, time-bound programme designed to stimulate spending, visibility and sector-wide linkages across
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The Top Employers Institute has certified Safaricom as Kenya’s No. 1 Employer and a Top Employer in Africa for 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has received recognition. The certification evaluates organisations on six areas: people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, diversity, equity and inclusion, and
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Kenya’s broadband market is poised for a major shift as new tokenised Wi-Fi and prepaid fibre services are scheduled for rollout in the second half of 2026. Safaricom, Kenya’s largest mobile operator, will provide these offerings to allow customers to pay for internet connectivity on a daily, weekly,
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya continues to strengthen its community initiatives through educational support and county partnerships, with recent activities in Kiambu and Kisumu counties highlighting its commitment. In Kiambu, the Co-op Bank Foundation presented an education scholarship to His Excellency Dr. Kimani Wamatangi, Governor of Kiambu County, during a handover
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A coordinated national and county-level push to attract 5.5 million international tourists within the next two years is being framed as a decisive reset of Kenya’s tourism growth model, with projected receipts of Ksh 1.1 trillion and a planned doubling of sector employment anchoring a broader effort
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Parliamentary committees reviewing Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025 heard on Monday that the proposed reduction of the government’s stake in Kenya’s leading telecommunications company will not affect its governance, regulatory oversight, or operational control. Safaricom, Kenya’s largest mobile operator, confirmed through chief executive officer Peter Ndegwa
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya has announced a public auction of 20 used vehicles, giving interested buyers an opportunity to place bids on a range of passenger cars and commercial units across different locations in the country. The lender said the vehicles are available at various yards nationwide, with each unit
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya CEO Gideon Muriuki increased his ownership in the lender to 2.3 percent by December 2025 after buying 5.5 million additional shares valued at Ksh 148.2 million. The purchase lifted his shareholding from 2.21 percent earlier in the year, reinforcing his position as
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Being listed on CDP’s A-List for climate disclosure for the second consecutive year places Safaricom among the top 4% of companies globally recognized for environmental reporting. The ranking reflects the company’s adoption of structured reporting tools to track, manage, and disclose greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. According
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya has launched a set of free financial literacy training sessions aimed at students, young entrepreneurs, and youth involved in education, employment, business, and agriculture as part of its 2026 youth empowerment programme. The initiative is scheduled to begin on Friday, January 16, 2026, with an online
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SportyBet Kenya’s Eldoret Tour proved that sports sponsorship can do more than promote betting. It can change lives. When SportyBet returned to Uasin Gishu County as the main sponsor of the Kipchumba Karori Eldoret International Volleyball Tournament, it sparked energy across towns and markets. From roadshows to matches, the
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A surge of global digital attention followed the recent visit by American livestreamer IShowSpeed, as Kenya’s tourism authorities leveraged the creator’s vast online reach to project a more urban, youth-driven and digitally fluent national brand to millions of viewers worldwide. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano and the Ministry