Civil society leaders during a press briefing in Nairobi on March 18, 2026 Rising living costs, shrinking job opportunities and growing pressure on essential public services are leaving many Kenyan households struggling to make ends meet, with Civil Society Organizations warning that the country is experiencing deepening economic hardship. For many citizens, the phrase “Maisha…
The Port of Lamu is positioning itself for increased shipping activity in the coming weeks, signalling renewed momentum in cargo handling and strengthening its case as a regional transshipment hub. According to William Ruto, early indicators show a steady rise in cargo volumes, underpinned by growing confidence from global shipping lines in the port’s operational…
Equity Group Holdings has reported the highest profit in its history, posting a 55 percent jump in net earnings to KSh75.5 billion for the financial year ending 2025, underlining the success of its ongoing strategic transformation and regional expansion. The Group’s strong performance was driven by diversified revenue streams, improved efficiency, and growing contributions from…
Barcelona, Spain,— Chinese smartphone brand TECNO has unveiled a suite of AI-powered devices and ecosystem innovations at the Mobile World Congress 2026, headlined by the launch of the CAMON 50 Series, now available in Kenya. The new lineup CAMON 50, CAMON 50 Pro and CAMON 50 Ultra 5G brings flagship-level imaging, advanced artificial intelligence (AI)…
Amb Philip Thigo Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology to the UN Flanked by Huawei Executives after the TechCARES session held on the sidelines of MWC 2026. Barcelona, Spain, — Huawei has exceeded its global digital inclusion target, connecting more than 170 million people in remote and underserved communities across over 80 countries, surpassing its pledge…
Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo ( Black attire), Konza Technopolis CEO John Paul Okwiri and other stakeholders witnessing the AI digital hub explanation, how it operates at the Summit. Bondo, Siaya County, — Kenya has marked a major milestone in its digital transformation journey with the launch of the…
The Nairobi Hospital has reassured staff, patients and stakeholders that its services remain uninterrupted, with all departments fully operational and open to the public. In a statement, the hospital confirmed that both clinical and support teams continue to provide care as usual, underscoring its sustained commitment to delivering quality healthcare to patients and the wider…
The Board of Directors of Kenya Industrial Estates has appointed Nelson Kwamini as the new Managing Director following a competitive recruitment process conducted by the Public Service Commission (Kenya). The announcement was made on March 13, 2026 in Nairobi. Before his appointment, Kwamini served at the Kenya Water Institute under the Ministry of Water, Irrigation…
An image of Noah Kibet. Kenya’s 2022 world indoor 800m champion Noah Kibet will headline the country’s team at the World Athletics Indoor Championships scheduled for March 20–22 in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. The Iten-based runner said he has been preparing intensively for the competition and is optimistic about posting a strong performance on the global…
