WHO Warns Kenya Against Ebola Border Closure
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Kenya not to close its borders following the country’s confirmation of its first case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said blanket travel and trade…
Uhuru Quits Azimio Leadership as Kalonzo Takes Charge of Ukombozi Ahead of 2027
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned as Chairperson of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, paving the way for a new leadership chapter in the opposition alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kenyatta formally communicated his…
LG Electronics East Africa Connects with Consumers at K-Lifestyle Experience
Interest in Korean culture and products continues to grow in Kenya, with audiences increasingly engaging with everything from Korean entertainment and food to beauty, technology and lifestyle products. This growing curiosity is creating new opportunities…
Safaricom, Pesapal Transform Kenya’s Checkout Experience with New Payments
Safaricom and Pesapal have announced the rollout of new payment technologies aimed at making transactions faster, simpler and more convenient for businesses and customers across Kenya. The partnership brings together Safaricom’s M-PESA payment…
Safaricom’s Safire Equips Githunguri Farmers with Digital Skills
Farmers in Githunguri, Kiambu County, have been urged to embrace digital technology and artificial intelligence to improve farm productivity, manage their businesses and access new markets. The call was made during Safaricom’s Safire Connect Forum held…
Why brands must let customers experience products before they buy
By Jane Kariuki There’s something profound about letting people experience a product that ultimately endears them to a brand. I say this knowing fully well that I should not divulge some of the strategies we use to get our products to market, but I am…
Kenya tightens Ebola screening at JKIA, targets travellers from 10 African countries
Kenya has tightened Ebola preparedness measures at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), with travellers arriving from 10 African countries now required to use a designated gate for enhanced health screening. Public Health and Professional…
Safaricom Launches Ksh100 Shariah-Compliant Ziidi Investment Fund
Safaricom has expanded its investment portfolio with the launch of Ziidi Shari’ah Money Market Fund, giving customers access to a Shari’ah-compliant investment option from as little as Ksh100. The fund, launched on October 6, 2026, in partnership with…
Passenger Dies After Medical Emergency on Kenya Airways Flight to Lagos
A passenger has died after suffering a medical emergency aboard a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos, the airline has confirmed. According to Kenya Airways, the incident occurred on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at around 9:20pm Nigerian time, as the…
China Records Record EV Charging Demand on Expressways During Holiday
China recorded a record 28.05 million kWh of electricity consumption at expressway EV charging stations on October 1, the first day of the National Day holiday, as electric vehicle traffic surged across the country. The National Energy Administration…
