Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in Addis Ababa to attend the second United Nations Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4), a high-level gathering aimed at accelerating global action towards more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems. The summit, which brings together heads of state, policymakers, development partners, and civil society,…
The Orange Democratic Movement ( ODM) Youth League has issued a passionate call to action ahead of the much-anticipKenya Must Speak to Its Soulated Intergenerational National Conclave, urging young people across the country to step up, speak out, and claim their space in shaping Kenya’s future. In a joint statement delivered by Davis Odhiambo, the…
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to ethical, fair, and effective criminal prosecutions through a dedicated training on the Decision to Charge Guidelines, 2019 aimed at standardizing and professionalizing prosecutorial decision-making across Kenya’s criminal justice system. Held in Nairobi, the session brought together prosecution counsel from the region,…
The government has officially announced the resumption of the long-delayed National Youth Council (NYC) elections, a critical step towards strengthening youth representation and participation in national development and governance. Speaking at a press briefing, Principal Secretary for the State Department of Youth Affairs, the Creative Economy and Sports, Fikirini Jacobs, confirmed that preparations are underway…
Equity Bank Kenya and Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to launch the globally acclaimed Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women program in Kenya. The initiative aims to empower women entrepreneurs with practical business education and unlock their potential to contribute to inclusive economic growth. The program, developed by Goldman Sachs…
Kenya Cane, one of Kenya’s most iconic spirits and a proud symbol of “The True Kenyan Spirit”, is set to unveil its latest innovation Kenya Cane Lemon & Ginger at a vibrant consumer launch this Saturday at the MKU Pavilion Grounds in Thika. Scheduled to kick off at 2:00 pm and run into the night,…
Johannesburg, South Africa – 23 July 2025 — In a renewed strategic move aimed at transforming Africa’s financial landscape, Absa Group and Visa have extended their longstanding partnership to foster inclusive, secure, and digitally driven payment ecosystems across the continent. The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony held in Johannesburg, reaffirming the two companies’…
Head of Forensics, Fraud and Physical Security at Absa Bank Kenya PLC,George Maracha By George Maracha Kenya’s fast-growing digital economy is facing an alarming spike in cyber fraud, with artificial intelligence (AI) now fueling a new wave of scams targeting individuals, families, and financial institutions. From AI-generated impersonation to sophisticated phishing techniques, fraudsters are increasingly…
Safaricom’s mobile money platform M-Pesa has unveiled three new credit products aimed at strengthening access to finance for Kenya’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The new offerings Taasi Pochi, Fuliza Biashara, and Taasi Till Loan are designed to ease liquidity constraints faced by traders and business owners, offering loans of up to KSh 400,000 with…
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 27, 2025 – Safaricom PLC (NSE: SCOM) will maintain a KES 48.08 billion dividend payout for the third consecutive year, following shareholder approval during its 17th Annual General Meeting. Investors endorsed a final dividend of KES 0.65 per share for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, bringing the total annual payout…
