Kenyans Take on Ruto Advisor Over Calls to Ban Tuk-tuks, Boda Bodas

President William Ruto’s advisor, Makau Mutua, has come under criticism from Kenyans after calling for the removal of tuk-tuks from Nairobi Roads. On Thursday, September 18, Mutua said in a statement posted on his official X account that the...

Kenya Calling: flydubai Adds Nairobi, Ups Mombasa Flights

Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced a major expansion of its East African footprint with the launch of new flights to Nairobi, Kenya, beginning October 15, 2025. The route will operate four times a week from Terminal 3, Dubai International...

Kenya's hustle culture: How youth juggle jobs to stay afloat

Brian Otieno,a Kenyan youth juggling multiple jobs to survive the hush economic times.[Juliet Omelo,Standard] Every morning at 6 a.m., 27-year-old Brian Otieno rides his boda boda through the busy streets of Nairobi, ferrying passengers before...

Kenyan medallists to fly business class after strong showing at World Championships

Beatrice Chebet/ HANDOUT All Kenyan medallists at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will return home in business class as the government moves to recognise their efforts. Evans Achoki, the Administrative Secretary in the Ministry of...

Nairobi coffee auction fetch Sh1 billion

Farmers sort out coffee berries. [File, Standard] The Nairobi Coffee Auction (NCE) fetched Sh1 billion from the sale of 14,726 bags, up from last week's Sh847 million. Reports from the NCE indicate that 10 coffee brokers participated in the...

Kenya's only breastmilk bank, lifeline for premature babies

Nairobi's Pumwani Maternity Hospital is the only facility in Kenya offering the life-giving service of donated breastmilk and one of very few across Africa. [AFP] Surrounded by incubators, a red tube snaking into her tiny nose, four-day-old...

Kenyan medalists to fly Business Class after public outcry over Jepchirchir treatment

Audio By Vocalize In a swift policy reversal, Kenya’s World Athletics Championships medalists will now travel business class after a public uproar over the treatment of Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir. The controversy erupted on Tuesday when...

Kenya, Tanzania albinism community lauds WHO, welcomes addition of sunscreen to essential medicines list

After spirited efforts and persistent advocacy by people living with albinism, the World Health Organization (WHO) has finally, and in a landmark decision, officially added sunscreen to its Model List of Essential Medicines. The move has been...

Kenya seeks extradition of British soldier linked to the murder of Agnes Wanjiru

The Milimani High Court on September 17, 2025 issued a warrant of arrest against the prime suspect in the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru Wanjiku, which occurred in Nanyuki town, Laikipia East Sub-County. Agnes, then aged 21, was last seen alive on...

Kenyan Manufacturers Woo Trump to Save Jobs

Kenyan manufacturers have requested a one- to two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) as it approaches its expiration at the end of this month. The manufacturers, along with their counterparts in Africa, are lobbying...

Standard Chartered hosts economic round table

… stands ready to support clients leveraging growth opportunities in the economy. Standard Chartered has convened a high-level Business and Economic Roundtable at its Accra headquarters, bringing together senior government officials, private...

Africa: Electric bus market accelerates with major projects

Electric buses are slowly starting to become more commonplace across some of Africa’s major cities and metropolises – from Cape Town in South Africa, to Kenya’s capital city Nairobi, these electric vehicle (EV) people movers are offering a greener...

flydubai Expands Kenya Network with New Nairobi Flights and Increased Mombasa Service

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – September 17, 2025: Dubai-based airline flydubai has announced the launch of flights to Nairobi International Airport (NBO), further expanding its presence in East Africa. The new route will commence on October 15,...

Uber partners with Kenya’s safari tourism for new service

Hailing a ride has never been this exciting. Because for those who happen to be in Kenya, wild adventures are sure to come sooner than you’d think. Uber Technologies Inc. has thrown their hat in the ring with regards to Kenya’s safari market,...

Small traders say digital loans provide a lifeline for their businesses - survey

A section of Ngong Market /FILE Nine in 10 Kenyans taking digital loans have reported improvement in their quality of life with about 89 per cent feeling more in control of their finances, a new survey indicates. According to an impact report by...

KCB, Afreximbank commit $800m to fast-track Vipingo Special Economic Zone

KCB Group and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a financing deal worth $800 million to support the operationalisation of the Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kilifi County. Under the agreement, announced during the...

Zanzibar targets regional trade gateway status

Dar es Salaam. Zanzibar is fast-tracking ambitious port infrastructure projects to transform the isles into a regional trade gateway, including upgrades to Malindi Port in Unguja and expansions of Fumba and Wete ports in Pemba. The initiatives...

Love It or Doubt It: Kenyans React to Launch of Uber Safari

The launch of Uber Safari in Nairobi has ignited plenty of conversation among Kenyans, with online reactions ranging from excitement to skepticism. As the name implies, you can now book a game drive at Nairobi National Park straight from the Uber...

 Launch Of Infinix In Abuja Powers Nigeria’s Digital Economy Ambitions 

1 ABUJA – In a bold move that underscores Nigeria’s rapidly growing digital economy, smartphone brand Infinix has opened a flagship experience store at Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja. More than a retail point, the store aims to deepen consumer...

Nigeria: AKWAABA African Travel Market perched in Lagos with pride

Lagos was awash with colour, culture and a carnival-like atmosphere on Sunday as the 21st edition of the AKWAABA African Travel Market opened its doors, reaffirming its position as the continent’s foremost tourism and hospitality expo. The...