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May 13. 2026, 6:40 AM
Vipingo SEZ Signals Kenya’s Industrial Ambition as Local Impact Comes into Focus
The Vipingo SEZ is leveraging government incentives designed to attract both public and private capital
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The Vipingo SEZ is leveraging government incentives designed to attract both public and private capital
It is telling that when LG Electronics East Africa recently ran the Trek To Love campaign inviting people to share videos of how they choose to spend time together and connect
Submissions came in showing people enjoying the low-cost but high-reward instances
Cybersecurity is entirely about an organisation’s specific appetite for risk
many Kenyan businesses are adopting fuel management and tracking systems
Very often, we receive updates from the Office of the Auditor General pointing at improper use of budgetary allocations in public projects
a recent study by Reelanalytics, show that what matters most to young people today is not visibility
What are the benefits that come with being a young investor?
The challenge, therefore, remains how to expand access to cooling without locking in unsustainable energy demand and emissions
For small and medium enterprises (SMEs), health cover used to be seen as a luxury
Modern conflict is a carbon bomb
Today, directors and officers (D&Os) operate in an environment where personal assets are often just one management decision away
Fewer than 1 per cent of Kenyans access mortgage facilities
Debate is intensifying over the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission’s push for independent prosecutorial powers, with critics raising concerns about media narratives that appear to undermine the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the constitutional balance between investigation and prosecution.
I say this with conviction, as my organisation recently attained the overall 1st Runner-Up (Silver) Employer of the Year Award
Driving the transformation taking place in the news industry is a commitment to meet the audience where they are
In 2024, floods across Kenya claimed more than 300 lives, displaced hundreds of thousands and destroyed homes, farmland and transport networks
One of the primary obstacles to investing has been the perception that it requires substantial capital.
According to the Next Billion Voices study by Reelanalytics, young people are no longer waiting for opportunities
This tension framed discussions at the inaugural claims conference by Minet in Naivasha earlier this month
The music industry lacks mentorship and professional pathways
Properly refined oils with verified quality and appropriate fortification contribute to dietary adequacy
the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) indicate that women spend about 4 hours 30 minutes daily on unpaid care and domestic work
KBL-JILK Dispute Highlights Arbitration Risks, Corporate Governance Concerns
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has also emerged as one of the most active forums for business-related litigation
For most Kenyan households, a cancer diagnosis almost instantly becomes a financial one
A new Intouch Poll suggests the Embakasi East parliamentary race is beginning to narrow into a two-horse contest between Upper Savanna MCA Stazo Elijah Omungala and Francis Mureithi. With other contenders trailing and a notable number of voters still undecided, the coming months could prove decisive as both camps work to consolidate support across the constituency.
Sakaja may be leading with Babu Owino close behind, but George Aladwa remains a key contender in the Nairobi governor race, drawing on decades of ODM grassroots networks and a strong citywide political presence, according to the latest Intouch polls.
The Makadara parliamentary race is shaping up to be a nail-biter, with incumbent George Aladwa leading and businessman Edwin Kuria coming second in a recent Intouch Research poll. As Aladwa eyes the Nairobi gubernatorial seat, the contest could see a major shake-up, leaving voters and political analysts watching closely.
To advance this critical conversation, Minet Kenya will host the Inaugural Claims Conference 2026, under the banner: Shaping the Future of Insurance Claims in Kenya.
Safeguarding the Green City in the Sun requires a unified response.
Gilbeys invites you to raise a glass to the extraordinary women who inspire us daily
Why? Because Alphas were not born alongside the internet.
Githurai riders embrace cooperative groups to secure affordable loans
consumer data shows that smart home appliance penetration in Kenya is expected to grow from approximately 2.8 per cent of households in 2025 to 5.8 per cent by 2029
Around 65 percent of people in Kenyan cities report undue pressure regarding Valentine’s Day expectations
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As insurers increasingly rely on data, the protection of personal information remains paramount
Female friendships, in their truest essence, are far more than just social gatherings.
Sports kenya has preferred to hire the stadiums, especially nyayo and kasarani for concerts, political rallies and religious meetings.
Ndege was shown the door following blantant incompetence and mismanagement arising from his office
In many urban areas, private security personnel now outnumber public law-enforcement officers
While insurance does not prevent buildings from collapsing, it plays a critical role in mitigating the consequences when things go wrong
Critics opine that perhaps, it is time for a sober, factual audit of his academic claims.
How a cds account opens the door to ipo investment
Data privacy week is not just an annual event
Within this evolving continental landscape, east africa is becoming an increasingly prominent focal point
More youths now have a chance to represent the country in varios forms of football like futsal and beach football.
In kenya, about two-thirds of cervical cancer cases are detected only when the disease is already advanced.
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We need to question whether ai should be powerful or meaningful
Inside the claims, alliances, and ambitions reshaping edwin sifuna’s political path.
Ai-driven solutions are transforming how real estate players interact with the market.
As festive activity picks up, the message remains simple: stay alert
As we reflect on the lessons of 2025, it suffices to note that cybercrime will define the competitive landscape ahead
Nairobi by-election lays bare odm cracks as odalo, alai, oria, and ogeto prove party loyalty
The effectiveness of any ai system, whether generative or agentic, depends heavily on the quality of the data and workflows it operates on.
The research raises questions regarding why governments and tech companies are introducing biometric id systems across african countries
According to a report by the national crime research centre, 48.1 per cent of crime victimization in kenya occurs in december.
“agri-financing in kenya sits at about four percent, compared to agriculture’s 22 percent contribution to gdp.That gap must close,” said simon kinuthia, head of agribusiness at absa bank kenya
The live broadcast from masshouse became a high-quality spectacle
The biggest win from ifrs 17 is better risk pricing discipline
Industry data by the insurance regulatory authority (ira) suggests that nearly 40 percent of all insurance claims in kenya are fictitious.
Property ownership forms the backbone of any real estate investment
The winners in kenya’s ai era will be the organisations that focus on outcomes
Our 2025 samsung ai tvs act as central hubs for smart things
Mckinsey estimates that improving employee health and well-being could raise global gdp by 4–12% in middle- and high-income economies
It’s about the millions of africans who deserve a dignified place to call their own.
Odm is expected to win seats in their traditional strongholds in ugenya, kasipul and magarini both in luo nyanza and coast region.
Early adoptions of the lpg for schools programme have already started reporting benefits in economic efficiency
Gor mahia needs eliud owalo’s support, not the other way around
Rehabilitation services, which include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and assistive technologies, are chronically underfunded
Traditional models of work, designed for an industrial age, can no longer absorb the millions of young people entering the labour force each year
low trust remains a major challenge to insurance penetration
The survey provided the most comprehensive baseline data on oral health in Kenya
Commercial and industrial consumers account for approximately 55 percent of all electricity sold in the country
Breast cancer is not a death sentence