Stories By Naaman Otieno
Samsung expands product line in Kenya with launch of Galaxy A17 and Buds Core
Sep 17, 2025 at 03:08 PM
Samsung Electronics East Africa has expanded its product line in Kenya with the introduction of the Galaxy A17 smartphone and the Galaxy Buds Core earphones....
KVM partners with BasiGo to assemble electric King Long buses in Thika
Sep 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
A fresh chapter has opened in Kenya’s automotive sector after Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) joined hands with electric mobility company BasiGo to assemble King Long buses loc...
Samsung and Loop unveil device security partnership for Kenyan businesses
Sep 12, 2025 at 06:00 PM
Kenyan enterprises now have a new way to secure and manage their digital infrastructure, following the introduction of Samsung’s Knox platform through a partnership with financia...
Local manufacturers decry heavy taxation as Govt targets sh309 billion FDI
Sep 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Kenya’s manufacturers have raised alarm over rising and unpredictable taxation, warning that the harsh business environment is discouraging investment even as the government purs...
All Samsung 2025 TVs and smart monitors to feature Microsoft Copilot AI
Aug 29, 2025 at 01:19 PM
Samsung Electronics has confirmed that Microsoft’s Copilot will be built into its 2025 televisions and Smart Monitors....
Why motorists plying Magadi Road must prepare for 2 months of disruption from Thursday
Aug 22, 2025 at 05:30 PM
A major traffic diversion is set to take effect on the busy Magadi Road from Thursday as the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) begins culvert construction on a one-kilometr...
Moja Expressway addresses claims of closure of Nairobi Expressway
Aug 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The operator of the Nairobi Expressway has rejected claims circulating on social media suggesting that the busy road would be shut down because of political processions....
CFAO Mobility Kenya clears the air over DT Dobie liquidation, fate of brand name
Aug 20, 2025 at 01:39 PM
CFAO Mobility Kenya has issued a clarification that the liquidation of DT Dobie & Company (Kenya) Limited is only a legal requirement and does not represent a withdrawal of brands ...
Petrol and kerosene prices drop by Sh1 as diesel holds steady in new EPRA review
Aug 14, 2025 at 06:59 PM
Motorists will pay Sh1 less for every litre of petrol, while households using kerosene will also see a Sh1 per litre drop, following a fresh review by the Energy and Petroleum Regu...
Fresh hope for farmers as Kenya and Iran plan 60-day return of tea exports
Aug 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Kenya’s lucrative tea industry could soon regain access to one of its most important markets after Nairobi and Tehran agreed on a two-month plan to reopen trade....
250 Nairobi cab drivers equipped with business tools at Safire Connect forum
Aug 06, 2025 at 07:53 PM
Over 250 drivers and ride-hailing operators gathered in Nairobi on Wednesday for a business-focused learning forum organised by Safaricom, aimed at equipping those in the mobility ...
OPPO Reno14 Series with enhanced Gemini AI launches in Kenya at Sh59,999
Aug 05, 2025 at 01:41 PM
OPPO Kenya has rolled out the Reno14 Series nationwide, introducing the smartphones at a starting price of Sh59,999 and embedding an enhanced version of Google’s Gemini AI across...
Motorists to present duty records as NTSA rolls out new verification system
Jul 29, 2025 at 05:30 PM
Motorists in Kenya have been instructed to submit updated documentation for their vehicles and motorcycles under a newly operational verification system launched by the National Tr...
568 youth from 12 African countries begin tech skills showdown in Nairobi
Jul 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Over 560 young innovators from across Africa began their month-long journey in Nairobi on Monday as the 10th edition of the Africa Tech Challenge (ATC) officially got under way, of...
Kenya's Roy Kanyi among select invitees as Google commits Sh4.9 billion to build Africa's AI future
Jul 25, 2025 at 02:44 PM
When Google opened the doors to its new AI Community Centre in Accra, Ghana, the tech world took notice—but for Kenyan tech advocate Roy Kanyi, it was a front-row seat to history...
Why construction of key interchange on Valley Road–Kenyatta Avenue had stalled
Jul 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Construction work has officially resumed on the long-stalled Valley Road–Kenyatta Avenue/Ngong Road/Nyerere Road Interchange and its adjoining networks, according to an announcem...
LOOP unveils 30-day mobile loan up to Sh100,000 with instant disbursement
Jul 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
LOOP has introduced a short-term credit facility offering customers immediate access to funds for urgent financial needs, with disbursement done instantly via its app and a repayme...
UNDP and AMDA ink Sh6.5 billion deal to spur Africa’s solar minigrid expansion
Jun 26, 2025 at 07:51 PM
A Sh6.5 billion deal has been sealed between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) to fast-track solar-battery minig...
RTGS operation now extended by 4 hours
Jun 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) will extend the operating hours for the Kenya Electronic Payment and Settlement System (KEPSS) from July 1, 2025, in a move intended to enhance the ...
Anne Waiguru urges counties to harness unique strengths for growth
Jun 14, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called on counties across Kenya to leverage their distinct resources and invest strategically in local value chains to help revive and grow the ...