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Airtel Africa’s Total Customer Base Increase By 10% To 179.4 Million, Supported By A Customer-Centric Strategy

Sharon Atieno07 mins

Airtel-Africa-9M-Infographic. NAIROBI, JANUARY 30, 2026 – Airtel Africa’s total customer base increased by 10% to 179.4 million for the period ended December 31, 2025, supported by a customer-centric strategy that continues to underpin strong operating momentum, with increased network investment, digitization, and innovative new partnerships, demonstrating tangible progress in delivering our strategic priorities. The Group’s…

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M-Shwari Dismisses Social Media Fraud Claims, Reaffirms Customer Account Integrity

Sharon Atieno02 mins

M-Shwari has moved to dismiss allegations circulating on social media that claim fraudulent activity on an account belonging to a customer identified as Brian Aballah, stating that the claims are false and unsupported by account records. In a statement, the digital lending and savings platform said its Customer Experience team had reviewed the matter and…

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Kenya Launches Indigenous Knowledge Project to Drive Heritage-Based Enterprises

Mary Ndanu07 mins

Murang’a Deputy Governor Stephen Munania addresses the media during the official launch of the Indigenous Knowledge Innovation programme at the National Museums of Kenya on 28th January 2025. The Government has rolled out an ambitious national programme to document, protect and commercialize Kenya’s indigenous knowledge as part of efforts to unlock heritage-based enterprises and expand…

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Co-operative Bank Strengthens Transport Sector Support with New MetroTrans Sacco Buses

Sharon Atieno04 mins

Deal reinforces Co-op Bank’s leadership in financing a multi-billion-shilling industry that moves most of Kenya’s workforce daily Nairobi, Kenya – 26.01.2026 – Co-operative Bank of Kenya and MetroTrans Sacco Ltd has announced the release of 21 new 33-seater buses, marking the first phase of an 85-bus asset financing programme valued at KSh 590 million. The…

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Vibo Eats, food project transforms lives of Nairobi families

Emmanuel Masinde06 mins

    More than 200 families in Nairobi County have benefited from a food security and economic empowerment initiative spearheaded by Vibo Eats, in a programme aimed at tackling food scarcity, poverty and economic vulnerability among underprivileged communities. The project, which targets low-income households and persons living with disabilities, seeks to go beyond short-term relief…

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High Grand Falls Hydropower Project Gains Momentum as Government Reaffirms Power Stability

Winnie Atieno07 mins

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (left), KenGen Board Chairman Hon. Alfred Agoi (centre), and KenGen Managing Director and CEO Eng. Peter Njenga (right) during an inspection tour of the Seven Forks Cascade and the proposed High Grand Falls Hydropower Project. The High Grand Falls Hydropower Project is gaining momentum as…

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Morocco Hosts First Industry 4.0 Expo as Global Industrial Leaders SAP, Sumitomo and ENGIE Take Part for the First Time

Sharon Atieno08 mins

Major multinationals join 100+ exhibitors from 18+ countries as the event unveils Africa’s first international startup pavilion and manufacturing innovation competion  The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) has secured a transformative lineup of global industrial leaders making their first appearance at a manufacturing exhibition in Morocco, signaling unprecedented international confidence in…

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KPC Launches IPO: Kenyans Can Now Own Shares in Pipeline Company

Winnie Atieno05 mins

Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi at the historic Kenya Pipeline Company IPO launch, opening the company to public investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange on January 19, 2026. Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has officially launched its Initial Public Offer (IPO), opening a historic opportunity for Kenyans to invest in one of the nation’s most strategic enterprises….

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