Business

Study Reveals Cereal as Kenya’s Gen Z’s Preferred on-the-go Snack

By Eddah Waithaka In a revealing survey by Weetabix East Africa, nearly half of Kenya’s Generation Z—youth aged 16 to 25—are turning to cereal as their go-to snack, highlighting a significant trend towards health-conscious eating among the nation’s young consumers. The study found that 48% of these youthful Kenyans favor cereals for snacking, with 40% […]

Africa, Business

Airtel Africa Teams Up with Top African Artists

By Eddah Waithaka Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications and mobile money service provider operating in 14 African nations, has teamed up with three globally recognized African artists: Fally Ipupa from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania, and Simi from Nigeria. This collaboration aims to encourage customers to improve their digital experience by […]

Business

Xiaomi Kenya Unveils the Exciting Redmi Note 14 Series

Xiaomi Kenya has officially launched the eagerly awaited Redmi Note 14 Series during a special event held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi. This new lineup includes three flagship models: the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro, and Redmi Note 14. Each device is crafted to elevate smartphone photography, enhance durability […]

Business

Safaricom Launches Ziidi MMF for Smart M-PESA Investments

By Eddah Waithaka Safaricom, in collaboration with Standard Investment Bank and ALA Capital Limited, has officially launched the Ziidi MMF today. This money market fund utilizes the convenience of M-PESA, providing customers with an easy, quick, and intelligent method to invest and build their wealth. Ziidi MMF is a unit trust enabling customers to earn […]

Business

CS Mvurya Hands over Ministry of Trade to CS Lee Kinyanjui

By Eddah Waithaka Former Trade Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya handed over the ministry to newly appointed Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui today at the NSSF building.CS Mvurya hands over Trade Ministry to CS Lee Kinyanjui. The handover ceremony for the new Trade Cabinet Secretary, Lee Kinyanjui, took place drawing attendance from senior officials within the […]

Health News

Mwaura Says Over 17 Million Kenyan have Registered for Affordable Health care

By Eddah Waithaka In a statement today, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura emphasized the Kenyan government’s commitment to ensuring affordable and reliable healthcare for all citizens through its flagship Taifa Care program, which has successfully registered over 17 million Kenyans since its launch. However, recent investigations have uncovered troubling discrepancies between approvals granted by the State […]

Business Nairobi

Kenya-Japan Business Forum 2025 Set to Strengthen Ties for a Prosperous Future

By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya-Japan Business Forum 2025 was officially inaugurated in Nairobi by Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Fujii Hisayuki, and acting Investments Cabinet Secretary, Salim Mvurya. This forum reflects a similar event that took place in Tokyo, Japan, in February 2024, which saw participation from over 140 Japanese companies and around 40 […]

News

Nyanza Set to Host International Investment Forum

By Eddah Waithaka Nyanza emerges as the prime destination for the Nyanza International Investment Conference (NIIC), poised to unlock a wealth of investment opportunities while addressing critical development challenges. This pivotal forum will convene industry professionals to explore strategies for transforming these challenges into viable prospects for private-sector investors—key players in driving sustainable growth. By […]

Africa, News

African Pastrol Markets Development Platform Set to Transform Africa’s Pastoral Markets

By Eddah Waithaka Today, the African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform was officially launched at the Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. This groundbreaking four-year pan-African initiative aims to facilitate market-oriented, adaptive changes in pastoralism, significantly contributing to the advancement of Inclusive Agricultural Transformation throughout Africa. The launch was graced by the Hon. Idi […]