Safaricom Admits M-PESA Glitch as Customers Report Missing Money, Failed Transactions
Safaricom has confirmed a technical glitch affecting M-PESA after customers reported failed transactions, difficulties accessing the mobile money service and funds withdrawn from M-Shwari failing to reflect in their M-PESA wallets. The disruption left…
Off-grid solar investment needs hit Sh1.47 trillion
The number of people using off-grid solar products globally has increased by 26 percent in two years to 149 million, as the technology increasingly powers businesses, farms and essential services in areas beyond the reach of national electricity grids.…
OPPO Reno16 Series Launches in Kenya, Introducing a Bold New Design Inspired by the Cosmos
OPPO Kenya has today announced the launch of the OPPO Reno16 Series in Kenya, introducing a fresh design direction that combines distinctive aesthetics, refined craftsmanship, and everyday functionality. The series comprises two models for the Kenyan…
DSTV Slashes Prices in Kenya Some Customers to Pay Sh4,400 less
DStv has spent the past year watching Kenyan subscribers leave, and its new lineup reads like a company that has worked out why. The four packages, Starter, Select, Sports, and Ultimate, take effect on November 5, with monthly prices ranging from KES 750…
Didmus Barasa cuts ties with Wetang’ula, eyes Bungoma governorship on UDA ticket
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has withdrawn his political support for National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, accusing the FORD-Kenya leader of backing competing political interests in Bungoma County. Barasa said the differences between the two leaders…
Roam Air Wins Award After Sourcing 40% of Parts from East Africa
Kenyan electric motorcycle manufacturer Roam has won the Manufacturing Champions award at the 2026 Africa Sustainable Futures Awards after its Roam Air motorcycle was selected from more than 500 initiatives across Africa, recognising the country’s…
WWF-Kenya and KCB Group Join Forces to Unlock Climate Finance in Kenya
WWF-Kenya and KCB Group have on Friday announced a strategic partnership to unlock climate finance for initiatives that create sustainable livelihoods while accelerating nature-positive investments through KCB Group’s KSh 10 billion Green Climate…
Trust Summit proposes UN fund to rebuild public confidence in institutions
The inaugural Nairobi Trust Summit has proposed a United Nations-backed Global Trust Facility to finance reforms that restore public confidence in institutions, as governments and international organisations seek to address a growing global trust…
Coca-Cola Supply Chain Supports More Than 458,000 Jobs Across Eastern and Southern Africa
The Coca-Cola system contributed $3.6 billion in economic value to the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region in 2024, while supporting more than 458,200 jobs, according to a new study unveiled at the 19th COMESA Business Forum.…
Naivas, TVETs Ink Deal to Boost Retail Jobs for Youths
Kenya’s leading retailer Naivas Supermarket has partnered with seven Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to strengthen practical skills training and expand employment opportunities for young Kenyans, with more than…