Business

Safaricom Posts Strong Growth with KES 388.7 Billion Revenue, Expands Ethiopia Footprint

By Eddah Waithaka Safaricom PLC (NSE: SCOM) reported an 11.2% surge in total revenue to KES 388.7 billion ($3 billion) for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. Net income climbed 10.8% to KES 69.8 billion, driven by sustained innovation, Ethiopian expansion, and strategic investments in digital transformation. The company announced a KES 48.08 billion […]

Business

PRINTAN Launches the New SINOTRUK HOWO MAX Truck in Kenya

By Eddah Waithaka PRINTAN, the authorized dealer of SINOTRUK HOWO, today launched the HOWO MAX Truck in Kenya, setting a new benchmark for power, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in Africa’s commercial transport sector. Engineered to tackle tough terrains while maximizing profitability, the HOWO MAX empowers logistics operators in construction, cross-border haulage, and supply chain industries. At […]

Agriculture

AGRA Reaffirms Commitment to Transforming African Agriculture Amid Global Shifts

By Eddah Waithaka The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has reinforced its dedication to revolutionizing African agriculture, calling for increased investment in smallholder farmers as global instability reshapes development funding. Recent changes in global development policy have disrupted long-standing financing frameworks, with the Institute for Security Studies warning that these shifts could […]

Education

Showmax Unveils The Mommy Club NBO, A Glimpse Into the Lives of Nairobi’s Elite Moms

By Eddah Waithaka Showmax announces the premiere of The Mommy Club NBO, the fifth edition of the wildly popular Mommy Club franchise, this May. The reality series will follow five high-profile Kenyan mothers as they juggle parenting, careers, and luxury in Nairobi’s fast-paced world. After dominating screens in South Africa and Tanzania, the franchise now […]

Kenya

Kenya Human Rights Commission Blames Government Underfunding for Rise in Unsafe Abortions

By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) today condemned the government’s chronic underfunding of sexual and reproductive health services, warning that failing policies are pushing women and girls toward life-threatening unsafe abortions. During a press briefing in Nairobi, the commission highlighted findings from a 2023 joint study conducted by the Ministry of Health, […]

Business Sports

betPawa Launches KSh 4.3M Locker Room Bonus to Boost FKF Women’s Cup

By Eddah Waithaka betPawa, Africa’s top sports betting platform, has teamed up with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to introduce a first-of-its-kind Locker Room Bonus for the FKF Women’s Cup, injecting KSh 4.3 million in performance-based rewards for players and technical staff. The initiative ensures immediate mobile payouts for every match-day win, directly benefiting 23 […]

Entertainment

MultiChoice Marks 30 Years of Elevating Kenya’s Film & TV Industry with “Your World of More” Campaign

By Eddah Waithaka MultiChoice Kenya is celebrating three decades of transforming the country’s entertainment landscape with the launch of its “Your World of More” anniversary campaign. The initiative, running until September 30, 2025, honors loyal customers and reaffirms the company’s commitment to delivering premium content on DStv, GOtv, and Showmax. At a vibrant event held […]

Business

African Brands Rewrite the Narrative: How Strategic PR is Powering Global Influence

By Eddah Waithaka When you hear names like Uber, Safaricom, or Emirates, what comes to mind? Innovation. Resilience. Global impact. These brands didn’t achieve recognition by accident—they leveraged strategic public relations to shape perceptions, build trust, and dominate markets. This August, Nairobi will host the inaugural Africa Global Public Relations Week (AGPRW), spotlighting PR’s critical […]

Business

Guinness Smooth Launches Bold “Make It Yours” Campaign at Konqa254, Celebrating Creativity and Individuality

By Eddah Waithaka Guinness Smooth unveiled its dynamic new “Make It Yours” campaign at Konqa254 on Thursday, 24th April, inspiring a fresh wave of consumers to embrace creativity, self-expression, and community-driven collaboration. The event highlighted the brand’s revamped identity, merging bold aesthetics with a fashion-forward vision. Kenyan designers Martin Emojong and Lucarindii headlined the launch, […]