‘Think Blue’ for Call to Earth Day 2026
More than one million participants have signed up to take part in the sixth edition of CNN’s Call to Earth Day on October 8th, 2026. Partnering with schools, individuals, and organisations across the world, CNN will again use its global presence for a day of action to raise awareness of environmental issues and to engage with conservation education. This year’s...
Why the Tecno POVA Might Be the Smartest Business Tool a Rural Entrepreneur Buys This Year
There's a conversation happening in rural Kenya, Uganda, and across upcountry East Africa that rarely makes it into tech reviews: what happens to your business when your phone dies at 2 PM and the nearest charging point is a boda ride away? For a software developer in Nairobi or Lagos, a dead phone by evening is an inconvenience. For a...
Why the Tecno POVA Might Be the Smartest Business Tool a Rural Entrepreneur Buys This Year
There's a conversation happening in rural Kenya, Uganda, and across upcountry East Africa that rarely makes it into tech reviews: what happens to your business when your phone dies at 2 PM and the nearest charging point is a boda ride away? For a software developer in Nairobi or Lagos, a dead phone by evening is an inconvenience. For a...
Kenya Quality Awards Honour Organisations Driving Excellence and Competitiveness
By Flora Nyambura Organisations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to quality in the production of goods and delivery of services have been recognised at the Kenya Quality Awards 2026. The awards brought together businesses and institutions of different sizes, from micro enterprises to large corporations, in recognition of their efforts to uphold quality standards and improve their operations. The annual awards recognised...
Majid Al Futtaim Opens 36th Carrefour Store in Thome, Nairobi
Majid Al Futtaim, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in Kenya, has opened a new Carrefour store in Thome along the Northern Bypass in Marurui, Nairobi County, bringing the total number of stores in Kenya to 36. Spanning more than 1,600 square metres, the store stocks approximately 13,000 products, including fresh produce, groceries, household essentials, health and beauty...
Uber abruptly halts business in Nigeria, Uganda
Ride-hailing company Uber said Wednesday it was shutting down its business in Nigeria and Uganda, effective immediately. The US-based firm, founded in 2009, entered Nigeria, Africa's most populous country in 2014 -- first in the mega-city of Lagos, before expanding throughout the country. "After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations...
Kenya wins bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday hailed Nairobi's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, the first time the event will be held in Africa. World Athletics announced the decision early Tuesday, with Nairobi beating competition from London, Munich and Rome. "This is Kenya's moment, Africa's moment and a victory for generations of athletes who made our nation synonymous...
Varun Beverages Expands in Kenya With Two New Brands, BOLT UP and XTREME FIZZ
Nairobi, Kenya | September 15, 2026 — VBL Industries (Kenya) Limited (“VBL Kenya”) has expanded its presence in the Kenyan beverage market with the launch of two new brands, BOLT UP and XTREME FIZZ, as the company broadens its portfolio and targets new growth opportunities in the country’s fast-growing drinks sector. The brands were unveiled at a partner event in...
Dangote: This is going to be Africa’s biggest ever IPO
In an interview with CNN’s Eleni Giokos, Dangote Group CEO Aliko Dangote discussed the company’s upcoming IPO and plans to further expand its Lagos refinery. The Dangote Group plans to sell more than 4 billion ordinary shares, set to be the continent’s biggest ever share sale. Dangote told Giokos, “This is going to be the biggest IPO ever in the...
US hails Ruto’s investment strategy as bold, progressive
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 9 – The United States has hailed President William Ruto’s investment strategy as “bold” and progressive, with Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank Garcia saying Kenya is emerging as a leading gateway to the continent’s rapidly expanding market. Speaking at the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Kenya Business Summit in Nairobi, Garcia said Washington was...
