The Dark Side of the Digital Age: Women’s Online Safety in Kenya
40% of women worldwide have experienced online harassment in the past 30 days World Wide Web Foundation, 2020)
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Kenya Signs 21-Year Lease Deal with ARISE IIP to Revive Rivatex
PIC 1 – (l-r) George Olaka, CEO Arise IIP Kenya, Dr. Juma Mukhwana, Principal Secretary, State Department for Industry, Cleophas Lagat, Chairman, Rivatex East Africa SEZ Ltd., and Stanley Bett, Managing Director, Rivatex EA SEZ Ltd., during the onboarding of a Arise IIP as a strategic non-equity partner leasing Rivatex properties for a period of…
Kenyans Urged to Embrace Environmental Stewardship as Mazingira Day Nears
Cabinet secretary for environment, climate change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Barasa addressing during a media breakfast in Nairobi on October 8, 2025 Nairobi, October 8, 2025 -The government has announced comprehensive plans for this year’s Mazingira Day celebrations, set to take place on October 10, with a nationwide tree-growing and environmental clean-up exercise targeting primary…
EPRA Unveils New Petroleum Regulations to Strengthen Safety, Efficiency, and Environmental Protection
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has unveiled a comprehensive set of new petroleum regulations aimed at transforming Kenya’s energy sector through enhanced safety, operational efficiency, and environmental protection. Speaking during the launch of the Petroleum Regulations, 2025, in Nairobi, EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo says the reforms mark a major milestone in the…
Piracy Suspect Nabbed in Major Crackdown on Illegal Online Streaming Network
Kiplombe, Uasin Gishu County, October 8, 2025 — A major breakthrough in Kenya’s fight against digital piracy has been recorded after the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), working in collaboration with enforcement agencies, intercepted a suspect linked to an elaborate online network distributing pirated television content. The suspect, identified as Kelvin Kiplagat Singóei, was arrested in…
Safaricom and Huawei Launch Kenya’s First Video Ring Back Tone Service
Innovation ushers in a new era of mobile entertainment and digital creativity Nairobi, October 8, 2025 – Safaricom, in partnership with Huawei, has launched VybCall, Kenya’s first-ever Video Ring Back Tone (VRBT) service, marking a groundbreaking step in the evolution of mobile entertainment. The new feature, modelled on the iconic Skiza service introduced nearly two…
KAM calls for deeper COMESA region integration
Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has today called for deeper COMESA region integration, during the 18th COMESA Business Forum and Exhibition taking place in Nairobi. The event, themed “Leveraging Digitalization to Deepen Regional Value Chains for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth,” brings together Heads of State, policymakers, private sector leaders, and development partners to chart a…
OKOA UCHUMI Demands Greater Accountability and Fiscal Prudence in Kenya’s Public Finance System
Nairobi, Kenya, 7 October 2025 — OKOA UCHUMI a civil society group has called for urgent fiscal reforms to restore transparency, accountability, and public trust in Kenya’s financial governance. Speaking during the launch of a national fiscal accountability report, The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) Executive Director, Diana Gichengo, said Kenya’s worsening economic situation is…
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi Retains as the Council of Governors Chairmanship
Council of Governors Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi makes his acceptance remarks following his re-election during the full council meeting held at Delta Centre, Nairobi, October 6, 2025 Nairobi, Monday, October 6, 2025 -Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has secured another term as the Chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG) following a unanimous endorsement by his peers…
Baraka Yetu Sacco Champions Financial Empowerment and Technological Growth
Baraka Yetu Saccco Members and CEO pose for a photo during the Members Sensitization and training workshop in Nairobi. Nairobi, Kenya 6,October, 2025– Baraka Yetu Sacco has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering members through financial education and innovation aimed at boosting savings and investment. Speaking during a members’ engagement event, Nelly Mitoko, the Sacco’s Finance…