Kenya’s vibrant football culture is taking center stage in a new short film released by The Premier League, celebrating the unmatched energy, enthusiasm, and unwavering support of Kenyan football fans. Filmed earlier this month, the production immerses viewers in the heart of Kenya’s football scene, showcasing the passionate fan clubs that rally behind their favorite…
Kenya has launched the American Property Export Exhibition (APEX) platform, signaling new investment opportunities within the country’s 43 Special Economic Zones (SEZs). APEX 2025 is the premier Global Property & Real Estate Exchange, designed to connect Kenyan and African real estate developers, policymakers, and investors with strategic partners and investors from the United States and…
China’s trade with Kenya continued its upward trajectory in December 2024, with exports reaching $904 million and imports standing at $20.5 million, resulting in a trade surplus of $884 million in favor of China. Year-over-year, China’s exports to Kenya rose by 18.1percent, an increase of $139 million, while imports from Kenya surged by 62.8percent, growing…
As the world prepares to mark this year’s International Women’s Day, Absa Bank Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion by bringing together women in business and its employees to celebrate the strides made toward gender equality in the workplace. Themed #AccelerateAction, the event provided a platform for the bank to…
Four out of ten Kenyans live in poverty, and many more risk slipping into destitution unless urgent action is taken to manage public resources prudently. This warning came from Diana Gichengo, Director of Transparency at the Institute of Social Accountability (TISA), during a press briefing by the Okoa Uchumi Campaign. The coalition of civil society…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has hailed the launch of Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) as a transformative step toward gender equality, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to empowering women and girls across Africa. Speaking at the launch event, Justice Koome described ENAF as a beacon of hope for millions, declaring, “It is an absolute honour to…
Mwihaki Wachira as Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Absa Bank Kenya has reinforced its commitment to diversity and inclusion by appointing four female directors to key leadership positions, a move that advances gender representation in senior management to over 47%. Absa Bank Kenya Plc, a part of pan-African leading lender Absa Group, is listed…
Governor Johnson Sakaja has interdicted two senior county officers implicated in an illegal garbage dumping scandal near Stima Plaza. The move comes as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirms that a formal probe is underway. Speaking before the County Assembly’s Committee on Administration and Internal Security, Sakaja condemned the incident, terming it a breach…
NCBA Group has announced a significant investment of KES 12 million towards education and empowerment initiatives, benefiting over 150 students across the country. This funding is part of the bank’s annual KES 100 million commitment to uplifting communities through education and mentorship. The scholarships, distributed through various education partners, aim to bridge existing financial gaps…
As the world marks World Wildlife Day today, World Animal Protection (WAP) is calling for urgent measures to protect Africa’s wildlife from escalating threats that endanger their survival. In a statement, WAP Wildlife Campaign Manager Edith Kabesiime warned that despite Africa being home to some of the world’s most unique species, its rich biodiversity is…
