Kenya will host the Magical Kenya Open from February 18 to 21 next year as part of the 2027 DP World Tour calendar, giving the country another platform to market its tourism and investment opportunities to a global audience. The tournament will be staged at Karen Country Club and is among 42 events to be…
Moses-Nyabanda-Equity-Bank-MD-addresses-delegates-investors-and-members-of-Narok-County-Assembly-at-a-dinner. Equity Bank is stepping up efforts to connect Kenyan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to global markets by shifting its lending focus from primary production to value addition and market access. The bank says it wants to help grassroots businesses move beyond selling raw materials and become competitive players in global supply chains. The…
From left to right: SanlamAllianz General Insurance CEO and Principal Officer George Kuria, and MTN Insurance Agencies Limited Founder & CEO Daniel Ngugi Thiong’o, who took home the coveted Agent of the Year award during the annual SanlamAllianz Excellence Awards held at Sanlam Tower. Sanlam Allianz General Insurance (Kenya) Limited has posted a 21 per…
Technology brand TECNO has unveiled a next-generation concept smartphone featuring what it describes as an industry-first 0mm display border, eliminating the visible black edges normally seen around smartphone screens. The device was unveiled at IFA ShowStoppers 2026 in Berlin, where TECNO showcased a wider range of smartphones, laptops and connected devices targeting users across work,…
Safaricom was among the companies identified for partial divestiture, with the government seeking to sell a portion of its 35 per cent holding.
NCBA’s Steven Ochieng with Kenyan Athletics Legend Kipchoge Keino in the United Kingdom. NCBA Bank has stepped up efforts to help Kenyans living abroad turn money sent home into long-term investments, wealth and financial security. The bank deepened its engagement with Kenyans living and working in the United Kingdom following a multi-city diaspora tour that…
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club has been named Africa’s Leading Hotel 2026 at the 33rd Annual World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony held on August 28, 2026, at Diamonds Bijoux in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The recognition marks the hotel’s fifth consecutive win since 2022, reaffirming its position among Africa’s leading luxury hospitality destinations. Set beneath Mount…
Religious leaders and human rights organisations have warned that political interference and declining public trust in Kenya’s independent institutions could undermine the credibility of the 2027 General Election, urging urgent action to address the concerns before campaigns begin. At the centre of the concerns was the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), with stakeholders questioning…
As Kenya heads towards the 2027 General Election, religious leaders have challenged citizens to reject the politics of division and protect the country’s peace, warning that the responsibility for credible polls cannot be left to electoral institutions alone. Speaking during the closing session of a National Stakeholders’ Convention, Itaka Momwe, representing the Kenya Conference of…
An image of National Bank of Kenya ./Photo courtesy of National Bank National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has recorded a 61 per cent increase in profit after tax to Ksh1.72 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up from KSh1.07 billion posted during a similar period last year. The bank, which is wholly…
