TECNO, the AI-powered smartphone brand, has unveiled its latest innovation the SPARK 40 Series featuring a sleek ultra-slim design, class-leading performance, and intelligent features aimed at redefining entry-to-mid-tier mobile experiences. The new lineup includes four models: SPARK 40 Pro+, SPARK 40 Pro, SPARK 40, and SPARK 40C, all tailored to meet the dynamic needs of…
Kaplong Girls High School in Bomet County has been closed indefinitely after students staged a protest over allegations of sexual harassment by a male teacher, sparking concern among parents and education stakeholders. The protest, which erupted within the school compound, disrupted learning activities and forced the school administration to send students home in an effort…
The Democratic and National Alliance (DNA) has issued a strong call for far-reaching reforms in Kenya’s governance, political culture, and institutional accountability. In its 2025 statement, the party voiced deep concern over what it described as a widening gap between the leadership and the people, driven by economic hardship, democratic regression, and growing inequality. Reading…
On July 9, Nairobi emerged as the heartbeat of Africa’s insurance transformation at the Radisson Blu Nairobi Arboretum, as Curacel hosted an impactful summit, AI in Insurance Today: The Path to Profitability and Efficiency. The event united prominent insurers, government regulators, tech leaders, and ecosystem stakeholders to explore AI’s transformative potential across the continent’s insurance…
H.E. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki The Bodaboda and Tuktuk Transport Organisations of Kenya have extended heartfelt appreciation to the Government of Kenya for its continued support and commitment to empowering the two- and three-wheeler transport sector, which employs millions of youth and supports countless families across the country. Speaking on behalf of the sector, Chairman…
Old Mutual has entered into a strategic partnership with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) to provide customized professional indemnity insurance to over 5,000 licensed architects and consulting engineers across the country. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), is designed to offer AAK members access to comprehensive, competitively priced insurance solutions tailored…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested four senior officials from the Treasury’s Pensions Department over alleged involvement in a bribery scheme amounting to more than KES 10.5 million. The suspects Wilkins Mugatsia, Henry Otira, Catherine Murage, and Bryson Mark were apprehended following months of investigations into reports of systemic corruption within the department….
Octagon Africa Financial Services Limited has marked 18 years of redefining financial security across East and Southern Africa through inclusive and innovative retirement solutions. Established in 2007, the firm has grown into a regional force with operations in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia, and continues to eye further expansion across the continent. Speaking during a stakeholder…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has unveiled a groundbreaking medical insurance scheme for legal practitioners dubbed Wakili Medicover, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve the well-being of lawyers in Kenya. The product, developed in partnership with Octagon Africa Financial Services and underwritten by Britam General Insurance Company, offers legal professionals a comprehensive,…
