Hagasata Rakotoson, founder, Madagascar guarantee fund Photo/ Courtesy For many entrepreneurs, the search for business financing can be as difficult as building the business itself. Without collateral or guarantees, even a promising idea can remain trapped on paper, unable to secure the credit needed to grow. For Madagascar entrepreneur Hagasata Rakotoson, that struggle was not…
World champion Faith Kipyegon has confirmed that she is recovering from a hamstring injury and will take more time away from competition as she focuses on making a full recovery. In a message posted on her Facebook page, Kipyegon said the injury has troubled her since the end of May and has taken longer to…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has turned the spotlight on the independence of Kenya’s police service following the violence that rocked the Linda Mwananchi tour in Homa Bay, demanding that President William Ruto release a long-awaited report on police reforms or risk having Maraga publish it himself. In a strongly worded letter dated August 18,…
Poverty and the lure of quick financial gains are among factors pushing some Kenyan athletes towards doping, the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has warned. ADAK Acting Chief Executive Officer Peninah Wahome said athletes must be prepared not only physically but also mentally and morally to resist pressure to use prohibited substances. Her statement…
“There is a gap in the market in terms of access to information, especially on financial access, market access and financial literacy,” Mr Kogo said.
Alex Wachira, Principal Secretary State Department of Energy speaking during the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi. Huawei Kenya and the State Department for Energy are stepping up efforts to modernise Kenya’s electricity grid through battery energy storage and smart-grid technologies, as the country seeks to manage rising…
Mwathi Gicheru set the pace on the opening day of the 2026 NCBA Kenya Junior Matchplay Championship, carding an impressive one-under-par 71 at Sigona Golf Club as the Strokeplay qualifying round concluded with 32 players advancing to the matchplay stage. Gicheru, representing Royal Nairobi Golf Club, posted the lowest score of the day…
Johnnie Walker brought its Afro Exchange experience to Nanyuki, bringing together music lovers, artists and cultural tastemakers for an evening celebrating Kenyan music, art, creativity and premium whisky. The immersive lifestyle experience, held at Zero Percent Lounge on Saturday, attracted hundreds of guests who gathered for an evening of entertainment and cultural expression. Siaka hitmaker…
EABL-Financial-Results-Announcement-2026. East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended June 30, 2026, with profit after tax rising 49 per cent to Ksh18.2 billion on the back of higher revenues, improved productivity and reduced financing costs. The brewer’s net revenue grew by 13 per cent year-on-year to Ksh146 billion,…
The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project has announced the rollout of its mentorship programme as part of efforts to strengthen youth entrepreneurship and promote sustainable livelihoods across Kenya. The NYOTA Project, which was rolled out in March 2025, is leveraging digital technology to provide young people across the country with access to…
