Kenya Newsmakers

New 12-Week AI and Data Analytics Fellowship Targets Kenya’s Growing Digital Skills Gap as Demand for AI Talent Surges Globally As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, jobs, and economies worldwide, the KPC Foundation and Power Learn Project (PLP) have launched the Inuka Tech Fellowship, a transformative initiative aimed…

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi arrived at Parliament on Thursday to present the 2026/27 National Budget in a carefully choreographed and symbolic procession that underscored the significance of the occasion. Mbadi made his way to Parliament aboard a grey Peugeot whose number plate had been specially customised with the…

Fresh constituency-level opinion polling by Microtrak is beginning to reveal the early political mood across Nandi County, with several familiar political figures emerging as frontrunners in the race for Member of National Assembly seats ahead of the 2027 General Election. The polls, conducted across multiple constituencies in the county, suggest…

Across the world, monetary authorities are entering a new era of caution as central banks confront a complex and shifting inflation landscape shaped less by domestic cycles and more by global instability. From energy shocks to geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, inflation is no longer a contained economic variable—it…

Listed Non-Bank financial services provider Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) Plc has delivered a resilient performance in 2025 despite a competitive operating environment, recording a profit before tax of KShs 1.315 billion. This outcome reflects disciplined underwriting, prudent expense management, and continued optimisation of the Group’s reinsurance structures. The business achieved…

The APA Apollo Group reports a strong set of financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reflecting a year of sustainable profitable growth, customer-focused innovation, and continued investment in people, technology, and partnerships.APA Apollo recorded a 27% increase in total assets to KES 61.0 billion, up from KES…

South Africa’s agricultural sector—long regarded as a quiet pillar of resilience within the economy—is facing a renewed test of stability as a major outbreak of Foot-and-mouth disease forces urgent government intervention. The decision to import vaccines and accelerate containment measures reflects not only the seriousness of the situation, but the…

South Africa is entering a quietly significant phase in its economic cycle—one defined not by dramatic resurgence, but by a measured restoration of confidence. Business sentiment has climbed to its highest level in years, reflecting a shift in tone among investors, executives, and institutional players who are beginning to re-engage…

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) today announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, delivering strong growth across key financial indicators. Pre- tax profits rose by a significant 26% whilst profit after tax increased by 21% to KShs 10.7 billion. This reflected a significant 15% increase in total…

YENGOLF has entered into a strategic partnership with WIN Group Management Limited aimed at expanding golf tournaments and enhancing lifestyle experiences linked to the sport in Kenya. The partnership was officially announced during a press briefing held at YENGOLF’s offices located at Runda Mall in Nairobi. Through the collaboration, WIN…

Old Mutual Holdings PLC has reported a profit after tax of KES 856 million for the yearconsolidated profit before tax of KES 1.9 billion, supported by strong performance inthemanagement businesses. Assets under management at Old Mutual Investment GroupThe Group that operates in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan recorded aDuring…

Trust Merchant Bank (TMB) has resumed full branch operations across the Democratic Republic of Congo, leveraging an upgraded core banking system to enhance service delivery and support future growth. The improved system is expected to boost the bank’s capacity to handle increased transaction volumes while meeting the evolving needs of…

StarTimes Media has rolled out a special Easter holiday campaign aimed at keeping children engaged during the school break, while reinforcing its broader investment in premium and localized content for family audiences. Dubbed “Feast Your Eyes,” the Kids Easter Watch campaign features a rich lineup of engaging children’s programming, bringing…

Kenya’s mobile network operators are at different levels of readiness to handle surging data consumption, according to the latest Quality-of-Service (QoS) report by the Communications Authority of Kenya.The 2024–2025 assessment shows that while demand for mobile data continues to grow rapidly, only some operators are keeping pace with the required…