Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has introduced a new, exciting beverage to the market Smirnoff Ice Pineapple Punch, a vibrant and flavourful drink designed to add a spark to social occasions. The latest addition to the Smirnoff Ice lineup combines smooth vodka with a zesty tropical pineapple flavour, targeting young, confident consumers eager to enhance their…
A new budget analysis has revealed that Universal Child Benefit (UCB) could provide social protection for over one million children in Kenya by 2030, significantly reducing child poverty and promoting long-term economic growth. The Fiscal Space Analysis Report, launched in Nairobi, highlights the urgent need for a universal approach to child welfare, as more than…
iXAfrica Data Centres, East Africa’s largest hyperscale data centre facility, has launched the first phase of its state-of-the-art data centre, NBOX1, in Nairobi. The 4.5MW, 780-rack hyperscale, carrier-neutral, and AI-ready facility is set to transform Kenya’s digital landscape by expanding access to cloud services, secure data storage, and reliable connectivity for businesses, tech providers, and…
Safaricom PLC Â HV Postpay Manager Jerusha Okubasu addressing the youth at Kenyatta University during the second Edition of Safaricom Hook Safaricom (NSE: SCOM), through its youth platform Safaricom Hook, has launched the second edition of its youth empowerment bootcamp, Safaricom Hook Circle, at Kenyatta University Main Campus. The two-day event, running from February 27-28, targets…
A coalition of Kenyan women leaders, drawn from various women’s rights organizations and civil society, has strongly condemned what they describe as an orchestrated attack on the judiciary. In a joint statement, the women reaffirmed their unwavering support for Chief Justice Martha Koome and the Supreme Court judges, decrying what they termed as ill-intentioned efforts…
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), in collaboration with key enforcement agencies, has seized 19,000 counterfeit fertilizer bags in a major raid in Nairobi’s Kariokor area. The crackdown follows complaints from legitimate fertilizer manufacturers and trademark owners about the influx of fake agricultural inputs in the market. The operation comes at a crucial time as farmers prepare…
Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has addressed the protracted financial dispute between the county government and Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), confirming that a resolution has been reached after years of contention. Speaking during a press briefing, Governor Sakaja acknowledged the historical nature of the matter, stating that the county has long claimed that…
A groundbreaking land restoration initiative backed by the Australian Government was launched committing AUD 3.5 million (KSh 287 million) to accelerate Kenya’s regreening efforts. The project, dubbed Regreening for the Future aims to equip farmers and researchers with tools to combat land degradation and strengthen food security amid escalating climate change threats. The project, unveiled…
The government has streamlined the disbursement of Inua Jamii Programme stipends by adopting mobile money as the primary mode of payment. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura confirmed that President William Ruto directed this transition to enhance efficiency and curb fraudulent practices that had plagued the bank-based disbursement system. “With mobile money, beneficiaries no longer need to…
Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, a striker for Uganda’s Vipers SC, has tragically passed away after falling from the third-floor balcony of a shopping mall in Kampala. Lawal was reportedly visiting a Tanzanian friend in one of the residential apartments within the mall when the fatal incident occurred. According to the friend, she had left him…
