Nairobi played host to a high-level diplomatic and business meeting this week as Brazilian Senator H.E. José Gonçalves Oliveira arrived in Kenya for discussions on a potential $40 billion investment in health technology and agriculture.The visit was facilitated by Kenyan businessman James Wanjohi Njoroge, a key player in East Africa–Brazil trade relations. The Senator, representing…
A transformative pan-African initiative designed to strengthen startup ecosystems across the continent was officially launched in Nairobi on Thursday.The program, known as Conecta Africa, is spearheaded by global entrepreneurship platform Bridge for Billions and unites entrepreneur support organisations (ESOs), policymakers, funders, and business leaders from Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa. The initiative seeks to…
Equity Group has reported a robust first-quarter (Q1) performance for 2025, reflecting strategic agility and resilience amid a challenging global economic landscape. The lender’s regional expansion and diversification strategy has seen it secure a leading position across East and Central Africa, ranking second in market share in Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and…
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has called for urgent policy reforms to address growing concerns over Kenya’s investment climate, employment trends, and regulatory unpredictability. Speaking during a press briefing following the Federation’s 66th Annual General Meeting in Nairobi, FKE National President Dr. Gilda Odera emphasized the need to support businesses in an increasingly volatile…
Kenya and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborative innovation with the upcoming launch of the AI Hub for Sustainable Development in Rome on June 20. The initiative, which emerged from Italy’s G7 presidency, aims to harness artificial intelligence as a tool for sustainable progress across Africa. Speaking at a press briefing in Nairobi, Philip…
Hon. Fausta Bergamotto, Undersecretary of State for MiMIT (L) and Philip Thigo Special Envoy for Technology for Kenya (R) The Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MiMIT), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has co-designed the AI Hub for Sustainable Development to boost Africa’s technological capacity. Unveiled under Italy’s 2024 G7…
Coastal nations launch joint initiative to protect marine resources and secure blue economy Kenya and Tanzania are intensifying efforts to protect their shared marine resources through the newly launched Kilindini Campaign, a bold initiative promoting sustainable ocean governance across East Africa. The two countries’ coastal waters, home to some of the region’s richest marine biodiversity,…
Global sportswear and lifestyle brand adidas Originals has officially launched its first standalone retail store in Kenya, marking a significant step in the brand’s East African expansion strategy. The new store, located on the first floor of Westgate Mall in Westlands, opened its doors to the public on April 4 and promises to elevate the…
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and the elimination of gender-based violence (GBV) during a regional workshop that brought together stakeholders, youth advocates, and foreign delegates from across Africa. The workshop, co-sponsored by the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action alongside key partners including FAWE and FOWL, focused on promoting positive masculinity…
Human rights defenders and civil society leaders from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have issued a stark warning over the rapidly shrinking civic space and rising state-sponsored repression across East Africa. The call comes at the close of a three-day regional convening in Nairobi, where grassroots activists, legal experts, and civil society actors gathered to reflect,…
