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Safaricom PLC has released the official agenda for its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for Friday, 31 July 2026. It features sweeping legal reorganization of its corporate power structures. Requisitioned directly by major shareholder Vodafone Kenya Limited (VKL), a total of 14 Special Resolutions will be put to a shareholder vote. If approved by the required 75% majority, these…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Mexico, and Canada promised to be a historic celebration of the beautiful game, expanding the tournament to an unprecedented scale. Instead, it has become a lightning rod for geopolitical drama, institutional overreach, and logistical nightmares. While the action on the pitch has delivered its fair share of spectacular moments, the headlines off…

The Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre (TRIFIC) Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has opened a Ksh. 4.8 billion ($37.3 million) Green, USD-denominated Income Real Estate Investment Trust (I-REIT). The offering opened to investors on May 13th and is one of East Africa’s dollar-denominated, eco-certified property funds. It aims to bridge the gap between retail capital and the…

For Kenyan Star Wars fans, the exclusive red carpet screening of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu was more than just an early movie premiere. It was a  demonstration of how Visa is transforming everyday payments into access to premium experiences. This was the first time Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is being screened in Kenya. With Visa cardholders being given a front-row seat to the…

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has expressed deep concern following the sharp increase in fuel prices announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). According to a statement issued by KAM Chief Executive Tobias Alando, the new prices represent the highest fuel costs in Kenya’s history, placing immense pressure on an already challenging economic environment marked…

There is a girl at the centre of this case.  Seventeen.  In pain.  Bleeding.  Afraid.  She went to a clinic for help. She was arrested instead.  Removed from a hospital bed, made to sign a statement, subjected to a forced medical  examination, and detained when she should have been healing. Before we debate statutes  and sections, we must sit with this: a child seeking care was treated as a…

In the twilight of Kenya’s legislative calendar, buried within a proposed legislation masquerading as  liberation for artists, lies one of the most audacious acts of exclusion in the nation’s creative history.  The Creative Economy Bill, 2026, thrust before Parliament with the promise of transforming Kenya into a cultural powerhouse is, upon closer examination, not a framework for the creative…

Every litre of fuel lost in silence is a direct hit on already thin margins, and for many Kenyan fleet owners, this loss happens daily. As fuel prices remain a significant operational expense, even small leakages, whether through inefficiencies or outright theft, can quickly erode margins. This concern comes at a time when fuel costs in Kenya continue to place pressure on businesses. Following…

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has officially launched a public participation process to amend the regulations governing how teachers are registered in Kenya. In a public notice released by the Ag. Commission Secretary and CEO, Ms. E. J. Mitei, the Commission expressed its intent to overhaul Regulation 20 of the Code of Regulations for Teachers. The proposed amendments are driven by a need…

The heartbeat of African women’s rugby moves to Nairobi this May as Kenya prepares to host the 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup (Performance Division). The tournament, set to take place at the historic RFUEA Grounds from May 21st to 31st, promises a high-octane showcase of continental talent and a critical step in the growth of the women’s game. The championship features a power four lineup of…

The evolution of the Kenyan boardroom has transformed the role of a director from a prestigious oversight position into a high-stakes legal responsibility. Whether in a burgeoning private enterprise or a massive state-owned corporation, the protection once offered by the “corporate veil” has grown increasingly thin. Today, directors and officers (D&Os) operate in an environment where personal…

The Ruiru Sports Club was a hive of activity this past weekend as a massive field of 334 golfers converged for the prestigious Captain’s Prize 2026. Amidst the high-stakes atmosphere, Duncan Kung’u rose above the competition to be crowned the Overall Winner. Playing off a handicap of 21, Kung’u carded a remarkable 45 stableford points. Attributing his victory to a sharp technical performance and…

Recent data shows that health insurance coverage in Kenya has grown to around 30% of the population, a significant rise from 10% in 2007. This growth reflects a combination of government initiatives and the expanding reach of private health insurance solutions, highlighting a market in transition. Within this landscape, private group health insurance stands out as a dependable and scalable…

Qualcomm has officially announced the ten startups selected for the 2026 Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship Programme. Highlighting Kenya’s surging influence in the deep-tech sector, Nairobi-based Zerobionic has earned a spot in this prestigious cohort for its work in transformative assistive robotics. Zerobionic is tackling critical accessibility gaps by developing robotic solutions that enhance…

In early March, heavy rains triggered flooding across Kenya, with Nairobi bearing the brunt as rivers and drainage systems overflowed. Vehicles were swept away, critical infrastructure was damaged, and nearly 70 lives were lost, with thousands more displaced. Such events are often described as natural disasters, but that term tells only part of the story. What Kenya is experiencing sits at the…

Kenya’s innovation story has always been written from the ground up. When constraints appear, local builders respond with creativity, resilience, and practical problem-solving. Artificial intelligence (AI) should be no different. But as AI moves from novelty to necessity, the measure of leadership is changing. The next phase will not be defined by who experiments first, but by who succeeds in…

McKinsey & Company’s research on organisational health has consistently shown that companies with strong people-centric practices dramatically outperform their peers. Organisations in the top quartile of organisational health have been found to be nearly three times more likely to deliver long-term financial outperformance than those at the bottom. Given such findings, culture and employee…