KCB Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Russo elected Chairperson Kenya Bankers Association (KBA)

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23 – Mr Russo succeeds NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora who has served as Chairperson since June 2021 the leadership transition comes at a time when the banking industry is placing greater emphasis on its role in supporting growth by expanding access to credit by businesses, individuals and households. During the…

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PROTO, GoBEBA signs a Partnership Agreement to expand Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) access across the country

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Kenya’s leading energy solutions provider PROTO Energy Limited and GoBEBA Everything Limited an e-commerce platform specializing in bulk utility fulfillment has announced a strategic partnership to enhance access of clean Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Kenya. The partnership agreement between the two companies was signed at PROTO’s Energy Headquarters in…

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Bolt rolls out ‘Bolt Comfort’ as it targets 10 percent ride share in bid to capture Premium Market

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – The ride-hailing platform Bolt has launched Bolt Comfort a new ride category designed to meet growing demand for high-quality transport services among Nairobi’s expanding middle class and professional commuters. The service is initially available in high-demand areas within Nairobi and its environs, including Nairobi CBD, Westlands, Kilimani and Jomo Kenyatta…

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Kenya Railways Corporation marks 8th Anniversary of Madaraka Express

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11 – The Kenya Railways Corporation celebrated the 8th anniversary of the Madaraka Express a milestone event in the transformation of rail transport in Kenya. China’s Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, Kenya Railways Chairman Abdi Bare and Managing Director, Philip Mainga graced the ceremony at Nairobi Terminus, Syokimau. The Board Chairman Kenya…

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Coca-cola turns bus rides into bonding moments for passengers on the move this Madaraka Day weekend

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31 – The campaign dubbed ‘Share a coke’ relaunched in April 2025 brings back the joy of personalized coke bottles and cans featuring real names. ‘Share a Coke’ originally introduced in 2011, the campaign replaces iconic coca-cola logo with names of Kenyans turning every bottle into a personal invitation to connect and…

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Conecta Africa Launches in Nairobi to Transform Startup Support Across the Continent

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30 – The new initiative aimed at transforming the way early-stage businesses are supported across Africa was officially launched in Nairobi, named Conecta Africa is led by the entrepreneurship platform Bridge for Billions and brings together entrepreneur support organisations (ESOs), policymakers, funders, and corporate leaders from Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Africa…

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Co-operatives CS Oparanya announces inauguration of committee of experts to review SACCO Societies Act and new KUSCCO Transition Board

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21 – The Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development led by Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has announced inauguration of two key institutional frameworks aimed at accelerating governance, accountability and regulatory reforms to strengthen SACCO sector. Through the Ministry , Kenyan government has inaugurated a five member committee…

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Spiro unveils strategic developments in manufacturing, market growth, sustainability and Davido collaboration at Africa CEO Forum 2025

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, May 16 – Spiro, Africa’s largest electric mobility company, has announced a powerful series of strategic initiatives during the Africa CEO Forum 2025 signaling its intent to transform the continent’s mobility landscape through industrial innovation, market expansion, and sustainability. Global music icon and entrepreneur Davido who joined Spiro as a brand ambassador…

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Knight Frank’s wealth report reveals Kenya’s wealthy retreat from lifestyle investment to revenue generation as economy slows

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 – Global property consultant Knight Frank has revealed as the economy slows, Kenya’s wealthy are adjusting their investment strategies in response to rising global economic uncertainty, shifting away from residential and foreign assets in favour of more liquid, higher-yielding opportunities within the country. According to the report Kenya Edition Attitudes Survey…

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Airtel Kenya unveils AI-Powered Spam Alert Service to enable customers flag potential spam messages

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 – Airtel Kenya has launched a ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Spam Alert Service which will be available to all its subscribers at no cost, the service which offers Airtel smartphone and feature phone customers real-time alerts for suspected spam SMS messages requires no additional application downloads and is automatically activated for…

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