Nairobi, March 23, 2026 — Equity Bank has reinforced its dominance in the financial sector after being ranked Africa’s strongest banking brand and Kenya’s most valuable brand in the latest assessment by Brand Finance. The lender posted a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 93.9 out of 100, earning the top-tier AAA+ rating and securing…
National Bank of Kenya (NBK), a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank PLC, has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, posting significant growth in profitability, strengthened capital position, and improved asset quality following its integration into the Access Group. Profit before Tax rose sharply to KShs 2.91 billion, up…
Nairobi, March 18 2026. The What Women Want Summit ( WWWS) is back for its fourth edition. It will take place from March 27 to 29 at the Trademark Hotel. The summit will bring together influential women from East Africa. They will talk, network. Have fun for three days. The summit is organised by PinKE…
Residents of Nairobi have been urged to remain vigilant and prioritize safety following flooding in several parts of the city caused by ongoing heavy rains. Authorities and traffic advisories indicate that key roads have been affected, with motorists specifically warned to avoid Waiyaki Way near the University of Nairobi and the Westlands Roundabout, where sections…
Barcelona, Spain,— Chinese smartphone brand TECNO has unveiled a suite of AI-powered devices and ecosystem innovations at the Mobile World Congress 2026, headlined by the launch of the CAMON 50 Series, now available in Kenya. The new lineup CAMON 50, CAMON 50 Pro and CAMON 50 Ultra 5G brings flagship-level imaging, advanced artificial intelligence (AI)…
Amb Philip Thigo Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology to the UN Flanked by Huawei Executives after the TechCARES session held on the sidelines of MWC 2026. Barcelona, Spain, — Huawei has exceeded its global digital inclusion target, connecting more than 170 million people in remote and underserved communities across over 80 countries, surpassing its pledge…
(R-L) Airtel Kenya MD Ashish Malhotra, Customer Experience Director Goldermier Opiyo, Mombasa CBD Sales Manager Grace Mumbi & Coast Region Retail Manager Bradley Ochieng during the opening of a customer care hub at Cannon Towers. Mombasa,March 16, 2026Â – In a bid to bring services closer to customers, Airtel Kenya Managing Director Ashish Malhotra presided over…
Captain Njagi Kabugu (front right) receives a trophy from Chess Kenya Vice President Andrew Owili (front left) after Equity emerged the Best Club winner at the Kisumu Chess Open in Kisumu Equity Chess Club successfully defended its Best Club title at the Kisumu Open Grand Prix 2026, reaffirming its dominance on the national chess scene…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said the ongoing grassroots elections by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) across 18 counties are progressing smoothly, with strong voter turnout and minimal disruptions. Speaking during a press conference on Saturday, Kindiki said the party was conducting grassroots elections in counties including Trans Nzoia, Samburu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Uasin Gishu,…
International beauty brand ALLSO has officially entered the Kenyan market with the launch of its flagship store at 20th Century Plaza along Mama Ngina Street, marking a major step in the company’s global expansion. The new outlet, located in Nairobi’s Central Business District, introduces Kenyan consumers to the brand’s full range of beauty products including…
