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Vincent Anguche

2026-04-282026-10-17
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  1. May 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    Africa Forward Summit key for Kenya’s green transport push By Vincent Anguche May 08, 2026 03:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Lunghou Teketeke Managing Director Richard Chesebeh during media briefing at …

    Africa Forward Summit key for Kenya’s green transport push
  3. April 2026

  4. Citizen Digital

    FINAS 2026 Summit to push for sustainable financing of Africa’s food systems By Vincent Anguche April 28, 2026 03:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter From Left: Kennedy Oketch, Agriculture Economy and Financ …

    FINAS 2026 Summit to push for sustainable financing of Africa’s food systems
Tourism & Environment

Fifteen Kenyan hotels recognised among Africa's best

The News

Fifteen Kenyan hotels have been recognised among Africa's leading hospitality establishments at the inaugural Tatler Best Africa Awards, with Wild Hill in the Maasai Mara winning Hotel of the Year. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the recognition would strengthen Kenya's visibility in the global luxury tourism market and attract more visitors and investment.

9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 9 October

  1. Fifteen Kenyan hotels recognised among Africa's best

    Fifteen Kenyan hotels have been recognised among Africa's leading hospitality establishments at the inaugural Tatler Best Africa Awards, with Wild Hill in the Maasai Mara winning Hotel of the Year. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the recognition would strengthen Kenya's visibility in the global luxury tourism market and attract more visitors and investment.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 5 October

  1. Abdi Mohamed appointed I&M Bank Kenya CEO

    I&M Bank Kenya has appointed Abdi Mohamed as its new Chief Executive Officer effective October 5, 2026, following Central Bank of Kenya regulatory approval. Mohamed joins from Absa Bank Kenya, where he served as Country CEO and Managing Director, and brings more than three decades of banking and financial services experience.

    5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 25 September

  1. Twenty-one Kenyan firms to explore German market partnerships

    Twenty-one Kenyan exporters, selected from over 100 applicants, will participate in the first Kenyan cohort of the 'Partnering in Business with Germany' programme in Mannheim from September 28 to October 16, involving training, business-to-business meetings, and cooperation proposals with German companies.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Kenya and China deepen industrial ties at Nairobi expo

    Kenya and China are seeking to deepen industrial and investment ties with emphasis on technology transfer, local manufacturing and partnerships at the 9th Kenya International Industrial Expo and Kenya Investment & Trade Fair 2026, a three-day event running September 3–5 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Kenya's healthcare sector accelerates digital technology adoption

    Kenya's healthcare sector is accelerating adoption of digital technologies including artificial intelligence, telemedicine and hospital management systems, driven by the Digital Health Act, 2023 and Ministry of Health initiatives such as the Health Information Exchange and AfyaYangu app.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 24 August

  1. Somali fragrance company wins major business awards

    Somali fragrance company WARA Fragrance won Business of the Year 2026 and Best Perfume Brand of the Year 2026 at the Somali Business Awards following a three-month public voting campaign. The awards highlight the growing profile of African-owned businesses in the region's fragrance and beauty market.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Africa's Business Heroes selects 20 entrepreneurs for Nairobi semi-final

    Twenty entrepreneurs from 12 African countries have been selected for the 2026 Africa's Business Heroes semi-final in Nairobi on August 21–22, chosen from over 24,000 applications across all 54 African countries. The semi-finalists' businesses collectively generated about $85 million in revenue in 2025, and the competition offers $1.5 million in annual grant funding alongside mentorship and business network access.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 14 August

  1. Kenya fashion industry seeks Chinese manufacturing technology partnerships

    Kenya's fashion industry is pursuing partnerships with China's manufacturing and technology sector to boost local production and competitiveness. The third East Africa Fashion Life Show, held in Nairobi from August 13–15, brought together nearly 120 companies, including about 100 Chinese exhibitors and 20 Kenyan businesses.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Co-op Bank net profit surges 28% to Ksh.18 billion

    Co-operative Bank of Kenya posted a 28 per cent increase in net profit to Ksh.18 billion for the six months ended June 2026, up from Ksh.14.1 billion in the first half of 2025. The lender attributed the improved profitability to growth in core banking income, with net interest income rising 13 per cent to Ksh.33.2 billion.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Nairobi summit to harmonise African intellectual property policies

    Nairobi will host the seventh All African Intellectual Property Summit from November 11 to 13, 2026, bringing together policymakers, creators, researchers, innovators and businesses to discuss implementation of a continental intellectual property framework and align national policies with the AfCFTA intellectual property protocol.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 7 August

  1. 200 global firms showcase medical tech at Nairobi health expo

    More than 200 healthcare companies from over 30 countries will exhibit at the 10th World Health Expo in Nairobi from September 16–18, where over 5,500 healthcare professionals are expected to attend. The event comes as hospitals across Kenya and East Africa increase investment in diagnostic equipment, medical devices, and digital health systems under new healthcare financing models.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 1 August

  1. Kenya hosts cybersecurity training for 45 African internet experts

    Kenya hosted internet experts from 25 African countries for a two-week African Country Code Top-Level Domain Training Summit, coordinated by KeNIC and funded by ICANN, to strengthen cybersecurity, improve critical internet infrastructure management, and support digital economy growth across the continent.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Nairobi to host international agribusiness expo August 20-22

    Nairobi will host the 10th International Trade Expo AgroFood-Plastpack-Paper 2026, a three-day exhibition scheduled for August 20-22 featuring more than 200 exhibitors from over 60 countries in agriculture, food processing, packaging and manufacturing. The event is organised by Dubai-based MXM Exhibitors in partnership with the Kenya Veterinary Association and the Institute of Packaging Professionals Kenya.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Funding gaps hamper growth of Kenya's education technology startups

    Funding shortages are limiting Kenya's EdTech startups' ability to scale and reach learners, particularly in underserved communities. The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship has selected 12 startups for an 18-month acceleration programme aimed at improving fundraising readiness and market visibility.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. New Ksh.2B luxury apartment complex breaks ground in Gigiri

    A new Ksh.2 billion luxury apartment development called Silva Gigiri has broken ground in Nairobi's Gigiri area along UN Crescent, targeting UN staff, diplomats, expatriates and professionals, with construction expected to take 30–36 months. The project is being undertaken by Kenyan entrepreneur Mohamed Bishar in partnership with Bahrain-based Gulf Hotels Group, which will manage its hospitality operations.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Kenyan insurers bundle savings and protection into hybrid financial products

    Kenyan insurers are combining investment, savings and insurance protection into single financial products to meet evolving household needs around wealth-building and protection against medical costs and income shocks. Liberty Kenya enhanced its LifeVest investment-linked life insurance plan by adding critical illness and permanent total disability benefits at no additional premium.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 3 July

  1. More Kenyans borrowing for survival as costs of living rise

    As household budgets tighten, more Kenyans are relying on digital loans, asset financing, and informal credit to cover basic expenses like rent, food, school fees, and medical costs. Industry reports warn that while credit has enabled financial inclusion and transformed sectors like motorcycle financing, many borrowers are becoming trapped in debt cycles that create greater hardship.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Kenya's hospitality sector sees tourism growth from infrastructure projects

    Kenya's hospitality industry is counting on major infrastructure projects, including expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, sports facilities and conference infrastructure, to boost tourism and business travel. Investments such as the Nairobi Expressway and preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host, are expected to increase visitor arrivals and hotel occupancy rates.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya's hospitality sector expects infrastructure boost to tourism growth

    Kenya's hospitality industry is counting on major infrastructure projects, including expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, sports facilities, and conference infrastructure, to boost tourism and business travel. A hotel manager noted that projects such as the Nairobi Expressway and Talanta Sports City Stadium have improved accessibility, and preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by Kenya are expected to increase visitor arrivals.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 19 June

  1. Caritas Microfinance targets Ksh.22.1B asset base by 2030

    Caritas Microfinance Bank has unveiled a strategic plan to more than triple its asset base to Ksh.22.1 billion by 2030, targeting over 300,000 customer accounts and 98 per cent digital adoption while expanding lending to micro, small and medium enterprises.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Caritas Microfinance targets Ksh.21.4 billion asset base by 2030

    Caritas Microfinance Bank unveiled a five-year strategic plan aiming to grow its asset base from Ksh.6.42 billion to Ksh.21.4 billion by 2030, targeting over 300,000 customer accounts and 98 per cent digital adoption through expanded lending and deeper MSME market penetration.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Nairobi to host East Africa's largest automotive trade exhibition in June

    Kenya will host the 27th edition of AUTOEXPO Kenya on June 3–5, 2026, an automotive trade exhibition expected to bring together global automotive manufacturers, spare-parts suppliers, technology firms, and mobility innovators from more than 30 countries.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenyan SMEs hindered by weak financial management skills despite credit access

    Oya Micro Credit Kenya warns that many small and medium-sized enterprises struggle to sustain growth due to limited financial management skills in budgeting, cash flow management, and financial planning. The lender has integrated financial literacy training into its lending model to guide customers on responsible borrowing and business management.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 29 May

  1. Co-op Bank named Africa's top SME lender at 2026 awards

    The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been named SME Bank of the Year in Africa at the 2026 African Banker Awards, recognising its contribution to SME financing and economic empowerment across the continent.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 28 May

  1. HR professionals urged to champion ethical leadership in Kenya

    At the 12th Annual National HR Congress in Mombasa, the Institute of Human Resource Management challenged HR professionals to champion accountability, integrity, and ethical leadership as the country navigates demands for good governance and institutional reforms.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Housing deficit drives eco-friendly developments in Nairobi

    Nairobi's growing housing shortage is spurring eco-focused mixed-use developments as investors respond to rising demand for accommodation in high-end suburbs like Gigiri, Westlands and Kilimani. Kenya's housing deficit stands at more than two million units, with Nairobi accounting for a significant share due to its role as the country's commercial and diplomatic hub.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 22 May

  1. East African tourists drive Kenya's coastal tourism growth

    Regional travellers from East Africa are increasingly driving growth in Kenya's coastal tourism sector, with Uganda remaining Kenya's leading regional source market, contributing 234,556 visitors in 2025 and accounting for 31 per cent of all African arrivals.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Mitsumi invests $2 million in Kenya AI cloud platform for youth

    Technology distributor Mitsumi has announced a $2 million investment in an artificial intelligence cloud platform to empower Kenyan youth, university graduates, software developers, and young innovators with affordable access to AI infrastructure and global technology platforms. The company presented the initiative, part of its corporate social responsibility programme, at the AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya Summit in Nairobi.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Kenya finalizes crypto regulations to establish blockchain hub

    Kenya is finalizing regulations governing cryptocurrencies and virtual assets under a Virtual Assets Act passed last year, with officials from the Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority, Capital Markets Authority, and industry players saying the legal framework aims to attract billions of shillings in investment while bringing oversight to a largely unregulated sector.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Kenya blockchain players seek balanced crypto rules in Finance Bill

    Kenya's blockchain and virtual assets industry players have called for balanced regulation and lower compliance costs, warning that excessive taxation and high licensing fees in Finance Bill 2026 proposals could slow innovation and disadvantage local startups compared to other African fintech hubs.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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