By Eddah Waithaka SanlamAllianz Kenya has unveiled a strategic shift in the country’s retirement landscape, positioning its new Income Drawdown (IDD) fund as a flexible, modern alternative to traditional annuities. Backed by a market-leading 283% capital adequacy ratio, the insurer is championing a move toward capital growth and customized income for Kenyan retirees. The IDD […]
By Eddah Waithaka TECNO has marked a significant milestone in its Dream Field Renovation Initiative, officially handing over three newly refurbished community football pitches to Nairobi residents, with a fourth currently under construction. The handover ceremony took place at the Kinyago Football Grounds, celebrating the completion of upgraded facilities at Kinyago, Huruma Sports Ground, and […]
By Eddah Waithaka Fresh off a historic victory in 2025, Hennessy has officially launched the 2026 edition of its prestigious Hennessy MyWay global competition, calling on Kenya’s most visionary mixologists to showcase their artistry and sustainability chops. The competition returns with a clear mission: to push bartenders to craft cocktails that reflect their personal identity […]
By Eddah Waithaka Konza Technopolis, Kenya’s flagship smart city project, has joined forces with pan-African executive education provider AUI Global to roll out specialized artificial intelligence (AI) training for its board, staff, and the companies operating within the tech hub. The two organizations formalized the partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday. […]
By Eddah Waithaka A stunned and grieving Iranian Ambassador addressed the media in Nairobi on Monday, confirming that a joint US-Israeli military strike has killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and vowing that Tehran will unleash a “firm and decisive” retaliatory response. Speaking at an emergency press conference at the Iranian Embassy, a […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has thrown its weight behind the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya with a Kes 5.1 million sponsorship package that includes a three-car team and direct driver support. The state-owned power generator unveiled its driver line-up on Tuesday, featuring Ismail Azeli and John Ngugi in a Ford Fiesta […]
By Eddah Waithaka Murang’a, Nakuru, and Kiambu top the rankings in job creation, automation, and e-government services, according to a new report from the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat. The report, titled “Ranking of Counties by Service Delivery and Automation,” places Murang’a at the forefront with an impressive 98.3 per cent score. Nakuru follows at 87.3 […]
By Eddah Waithaka Nairobi is hosting the 2026 International Symposium on Streptococcus agalactiae Disease (ISSAD) this week, focusing global attention on the fight against Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a leading killer of newborns worldwide. For the first time, the high-level conference takes place in East Africa, a move experts describe as both “historic” and strategic. […]
By Eddah Waithaka Johnnie Walker has launched a striking limited-edition design for its Blue Label whisky to celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse, partnering with Hong Kong-born couturier Robert Wun to reimagine the zodiac symbol through contemporary artistic expression. The world’s leading Scotch whisky brings together two icons […]
By Eddah Waithaka Wawira Njiru still remembers the day she started feeding 25 children in Ruiru. Fourteen years later, her organisation Food 4 Education now serves 600,000 children daily across 13 counties and she’s not stopping until millions more have access to nutritious school meals. The founder and CEO spoke passionately at the inaugural 6,685 […]
