Tag Archives: Kenya

What is Summer Tides and Why is Everyone Talking About it?

If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok, Instagram or X lately, chances are you’ve come across posts about the Summer Tides festival. The event has become one of the most talked-about youth festivals in Kenya, with excitement building both online and in everyday conversations. So, what exactly is Summer Tides, and …

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7 Reasons Gen Zs are Delaying ‘Yes I DO’

For many years, getting married in your early 20s was seen as a significant life achievement in Kenya. Today, however, many members of Generation Z are taking a different path, choosing to delay marriage as they prioritise personal development and financial security. Although marriage remains an aspiration for many young …

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Cabinet Acts to Stop Kenyans From Becoming Mercenaries

The Cabinet has approved Kenya’s accession to two international treaties aimed at preventing the recruitment of citizens into foreign wars and strengthening the country’s fight against human trafficking. The decision paves the way for Kenya to formally join the 1989 United Nations Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training …

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Growing Media Tensions Worry Regional Watchdog

The East African Press Councils (EAPC) has appealed for calm and dialogue amid growing tensions between governments and media organizations across the region, warning that escalating hostility threatens press freedom and the safety of journalists. In a statement released on Sunday, EAPC expressed concern over what it described as increasing …

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Kenya Deports Somali Deputy PM Amid Passport Probe

A diplomatic dispute may be emerging between Kenya and Somalia after Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, was reportedly denied entry into Kenya and deported over claims that he possessed a Kenyan passport allegedly obtained through fraudulent means. The incident is said to have occurred on Wednesday evening at …

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Konza Unveils Innovative Drone Conservation Project

The Technopolis Development Authority has turned to drone technology to restore degraded land within the Konza Technopolis Wildlife Conservancy, deploying 75 kilograms of seedballs across approximately 1,000 acres in a major environmental conservation initiative. The drone-assisted restoration project is among the first large-scale efforts in Kenya to use unmanned aerial …

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TECNO Unveils Smarter AI Assistant

TECNO has unveiled an upgraded version of EllaClaw, its Beta-stage mobile AI assistant, marking a significant step in the company’s mission to make practical artificial intelligence a seamless part of everyday smartphone use. The enhanced EllaClaw reflects TECNO’s vision of delivering AI that is more useful, accessible, and relevant to …

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Mobile Money Users Hit 53.4 Million in Kenya

Mobile money subscriptions in Kenya increased by two million to reach 53.4 million in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, highlighting continued expansion of the country’s digital payments ecosystem. According to the latest data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK), subscriptions grew from 51.4 million in the …

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Ruto Meets Zelensky at G7, Signs Key Food Security Plan

President William Ruto and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in key sectors including technology, agriculture, investment, and education after talks held on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, France. The discussions highlighted the growing partnership between Nairobi and Kyiv as both nations seek …

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Isuzu Begins Local Assembly of MU-X, Buyers to Save Sh3.6 Million

Buyers of Isuzu’s MU-X SUV in East Africa are set to save up to Sh3.6 million as the company begins local assembly of the model. The locally assembled 3-litre MU-X will now sell for Sh9.9 million, down from Sh13.5 million—a 27% price reduction. A higher-spec 1.9-litre variant will also be …

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