Business
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- International
WTTC Launches ‘Together in Travel’ Initiative to Empower SMEs, with VFS Global as Founding Partner
WTTC launches Together in Travel to empower travel SMEs globally, with VFS Global as a Founding Partner.
- News
Kenya Shuts Down Gambling Ads and Illegal Betting Sites in Major Regulatory Sweep – But Here’s the Problem!
Kenya suspends gambling ads, blocks 50+ betting sites, and forms a multi-agency task force—but deeper regulatory questions remain.
- News
ZAUMU Launches Claiming to Solve Kenya’s Influencer Marketing Problems
ZAUMU Claims New Marketplace Will Fix Kenya's Influencer Economy — But Will It Work?
- News
Twiga Accused of Secretly Orchestrating Mass Layoffs and a Fake Liquidation Plan
Whistleblower alleges Twiga is laying off staff, hiding debts, and secretly relaunching under a new company to avoid obligations.
- Interesting Reads
The New Kings of African Commerce: Why Gen Z Now Dominates Spending
Gen Z now leads consumer spending across Africa, with Kenya’s youth driving rapid urban growth and shaping future economic patterns.
- Announcements
Ajua Reappoints Claire Munene as Chief Experience Officer to Drive Customer-Centric Innovation Across Africa
Ajua reappoints Claire Munene as Chief Experience Officer to lead its vision for customer-driven innovation across Africa.
- News
KRA Rolls Out eRITS to Digitize Rental Income Tax Compliance Across Kenya
KRA launches eRITS to automate rental income tax compliance and simplify taxation for landlords in Kenya.
- News
Stanbic Bank Launches Platform to Power Kenya-China Trade and Yuan Transactions
Stanbic Bank Kenya launches a trade platform to simplify and grow Kenya-China business relations through financing and Yuan payments.
- News
Daily Nation Drives Nearly Half of Kenya’s Online News Traffic, New Africa Report Reveals
RANKED2025 names Kenya’s Daily Nation among Africa’s top digital news sites, highlighting its massive influence and audience reach.
- News
Hayo Secures Key Licences from the Communications Authority of Kenya, Eyes Major Role in Kenya’s Digital Growth
Hayo obtains Communication Authority of Kenya licences to offer digital services in Kenya, aiming to accelerate growth in the country’s…
- News
AI Could Automate 40% of Tasks in Africa’s Tech Outsourcing Sector by 2030, New Report Warns
40% of BPO tasks in Africa may be automated by 2030. New report urges Kenya and others to invest in…
- Opinion
Trump’s Tariffs Hit Africa: What Kenya’s 10% Tariff Means for Trade, Tech, and the Economy
Trump's new tariffs disrupt Kenya-U.S. trade, raising export costs, threatening tech growth, inflation, and prompting urgent economic strategy shifts.
- News
Bupa Global Opens First African Office in Nairobi to Boost Healthcare Access
Bupa Global launches Nairobi office to expand health insurance access across East Africa amid growing market demand.
- News
Musk’s AI Startup xAI Buys His Social Media Platform X
Elon Musk’s xAI acquires X (formerly Twitter) in a $33B stock deal, merging AI development with real-time user data.
- Interesting Reads
CEOs in Kenya and East Africa are betting on reinvention, AI, and sustainability amid global volatility
Kenyan and East African CEOs embrace AI, reinvention, and sustainability to navigate risks and secure long-term business growth.
