Britam Pays KShs 97.3 Million to Cushion Farmers Against Climate Shocks
Britam Pays KShs 97.3 Million to Cushion Farmers Against Climate Shocks By Editorial Team NAIROBI, June 4, 2026 — Britam paid out KShs 97.3 million in insurance claims in 2025 to help more than 402,000 farmers and pastoralists recover from climate-related shocks across East Africa, highlighting the insurer’s growing role in supporting climate resilience. According…
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PS Kiptoo Opens The Research Conference on Competition and Consumer Welfare as Kenya Pushes for Fair Markets and Consumer Protection
Leaders pose for a photo during the opening of the inaugural Research Conference on Competition and Consumer Welfare, organised by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK). By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, June 4, 2026 — Kenya has renewed its push for fair and competitive markets as the government seeks to lower the cost of doing business,…
Kenya to Prioritise Locally Assembled Vehicles as 27th AutoExpo Kenya 2026 Opens in Nairobi
Government officials, industry stakeholders, exhibitors and partners pose for a group photo after jointly cutting the ribbon during the official opening ceremony of AutoExpo Africa 2026 at the Carnivore Exhibition Grounds in Nairobi on Wednesday. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, June 3, 2026 — The government plans to stop buying fully imported vehicles and instead prioritise…
New Wall, Floor Coating Solution Enters Kenyan Market as Pavilion Master Builders Unveils Mixx Cement
(L-R) Mixx Cement With Style CEO Moya Blight, Pavilion Master Builders CEO James Kimotho and African Supplies Ltd Marketing Director Simon Pogson during the launch of a South Africa thin film cement coating called Mixx Cement by Pavilion Master Builders and the official opening of their Showroom at Vision Plaza in Nairobi on Tuesday May…
Tea Levy Reforms Signal New Push to Modernize Kenya’s Tea Industry and Raise Farmer Earnings
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Tea Board Of Kenya Willy K. Mutai (Centre) Speaking during a media sensitization forum Nairobi, May 13, 2026 – The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has defended the newly introduced Tea Levy Regulations 2026, describing them as a major step towards improving infrastructure in tea-growing regions, strengthening accountability within the tea value…
Konza Hosts IPDAYS Nairobi 2026 to Strengthen Africa’s Startup Partnerships
Konza Technopolis Development Authority team led by the CEO John Paul Okwiri (third from right), Josephine Ndambuki(Second from right ) Linet Cherono(far right) and Ruth Mureithi (second from left) are joined by Douja Gharbi, CEO of RedStart Tunisie Accelerator and Mr.Assem Kamel, CEO of Seketak Solutions, moments after signing of a collaboration agreement between KoTDA,…
Safaricom Records Historic Sh100 Billion Profit as Ethiopia Expansion Gains Ground
Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa speaking during the announcement of Full-Year results for the 2025/2026 Financial Year. Nairobi, 7th May 2026 – Safaricom PLC on Thursday announced a record Group net income of Sh100 billion for the financial year ending March 2026, driven by strong growth in M-PESA, mobile data and improving performance from its…
Standard Chartered Kenya scoops top trade finance and capital efficiency awards
Standard Chartered Kenya scoops top trade finance and capital efficiency awards By Editorial Team Nairobi, Kenya: May 1, 2026- Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has won seven awards at the Think Business Banking Awards 2026, standing out in a year marked by tight liquidity, rising private sector credit, and increasingly complex supply chains. The bank took…
Britam Rolls Out Lifetime Cover to Boost Family Security
Jeruto Masiror, Britam Whole Life customer; Moses Kang’ethe, Chief Financial Officer, Britam Life Assurance Company Ltd; and Tom Gitogo, Managing Director and CEO, Britam Holdings Plc, during the official launch of the Whole Life Insurance Plan at Britam Towers on April 21, 2026. By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, April 21, 2026 — Britam has launched a…
Schneider Electric Champions Inclusive Energy Transition as EAIF 2026 Begins
“Schneider Electric Champions Inclusive Energy Transition as EAIF 2026 Begins” By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, April 21, 2026 — “Schneider Electric has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing an inclusive energy transition across Sub-Saharan Africa,” as the four-day ARE Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2026 began today. The company said the move comes at a critical time,…