Nairobi, Kenya – August 29, 2025 – Hounen, a multinational real estate developer and solar energy manufacturer, has announced major investments totaling over 63,000 square meters at Tatu City, positioning the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as the hub for its operations in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company, which has delivered large-scale developments in China, Indonesia, Cambodia,…
Nairobi, Kenya – September 3, 2025 – Absa Bank Kenya PLC has launched a new customer rewards campaign aimed at accelerating card usage and deepening the adoption of cashless transactions across the country. The three-month initiative, dubbed “Play Your Cards Right,” seeks to encourage both existing and new customers to embrace everyday digital payments using…
Nairobi, Kenya, September 4, 2025 – Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has emerged a standout winner at the 3rd Annual Supply Chain & Logistics Summit and Awards, East Africa, with two of its senior leaders recognized for their outstanding contributions to healthcare operations. AKUH’s Regional Director of Purchases and Supply Chain Management, Amin Dharsi, was…
SportyBet has officially re-entered the Kenyan betting scene, positioning itself as one of the fastest-rising platforms by leveraging innovation, speed, and user trust. The company, which has revamped its offerings for Kenyan players, is now setting new standards in convenience and transparency within the sports betting industry. Registration on the platform is straightforward, while account…
Eng. Shammah Kiteme and Eng. Annette Ingaiza at IEK Engineers Golf Day 2025 The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) hosted its inaugural Engineers Golf Day at the Ruiru Sports Club, drawing hundreds of engineers for a unique event that blended sport, networking, and mentorship. The tournament’s central goal was to raise funds to support…
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has called for the complete digitalization of engineering approval processes at both county and national government levels, in a bid to reduce delays, curb inefficiencies, and accelerate infrastructure development across the country. Speaking during an IEK side event at the ongoing Devolution Conference in Homa Bay, IEK President…
African civil society organizations and waste pickers are jointly calling for a strong, legally binding global treaty to address the plastic pollution crisis. As countries prepare for the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2), stakeholders across the continent are demanding that the treaty reflect the lived realities of frontline communities and recognize the…
A coalition of leading Muslim organizations under the banner “Voice of Palestine” has launched a nationwide tree-planting initiative that aims to raise funds to support Palestinians facing a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The campaign, unveiled in Nairobi today, blends humanitarian relief with environmental restoration, positioning it as both a solidarity gesture and a climate…
African leaders, scientists, youth activists, and faith-based organizations have called for a substantial increase in climate finance to support locally-led adaptation efforts across the continent. The call was made during the Vatican African Conference on Climate Resilience held in Nairobi, amid growing concerns that communities on the frontlines of climate change continue to be marginalized…
Java House, East Africa’s leading casual dining chain, has officially launched its first branch in Kisii Town, marking a major step toward its goal of 100 outlets across the region. The new branch, located at TotalEnergies in Kisii Town, is part of the brand’s strategic expansion aligned with its 25th anniversary. Speaking during the launch,…
