Unilever has invested KSh70 million (about US$540,000) in an 800kW solar power installation at its Nairobi factory, which is expected to supply about 30 per cent of the plant’s electricity and cut annual energy costs by roughly KSh30 million (about US$230,000). The solar system became operational in June 2026. Combined with the earlier conversion of…
The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon has secured a record KES 273 million in combined sponsorship for its 23rd edition, with more than 30,000 runners expected to take part on October 25, 2026. Standard Chartered has committed KES 130 million, while other sponsors have contributed KES 143 million in cash and in-kind support. The event has…
Sanlam Allianz General Insurance (Kenya) Limited has honoured its agents, bancassurance partners and brokers at its Annual Excellence Awards gala in Nairobi, recognising their contribution to the insurer’s improved financial performance, with top performers winning trips to China and Diani. The insurer reported a 21 per cent increase in profit after tax in 2025, alongside…
Standard Chartered Bank has launched a global investment platform in Kenya targeting sophisticated investors seeking access to diversified international investment strategies. The Standard Chartered Funds Variable Capital Company (VCC) – Signature Select, approved by the Capital Markets Authority, allows eligible investors to access multiple professionally managed strategies through a single investment platform. The platform currently…
TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya has launched the New Generation TotalEnergies Card, a mobility and payment solution designed to give businesses, fleet managers and individual motorists greater control, convenience, security and visibility over their mobility-related expenses. For more than 25 years, the TotalEnergies Card has been a key tool for fleet managers and individual customers in Kenya….
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has dismissed allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over the government’s crackdown on illegal Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) trade, accusing him of politicising a matter of public safety. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Wandayi said the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), in collaboration with…
SBM Bank Kenya on Thursday launched its 34th branch in Nanyuki Town, located at Peak Place Building, as it moves to strengthen its presence in Kenya’s growing commercial centres. Speaking during the launch, Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu said the county’s diverse economy offered significant opportunities for private-sector investment. “Laikipia’s economy is pegged on thriving sectors,…
Kenya has stepped up efforts to modernise its electricity grid as the government seeks to integrate more renewable energy into the national power system. This was revealed on Tuesday at the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026 in Nairobi, organised by the State Department for Energy in partnership with Huawei Kenya. The forum brought together government…
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has unveiled PATA MORE, a new customer value campaign aimed at offering more affordable connectivity, enhanced digital payment services and improved business solutions across its product portfolio. The campaign introduces upgraded data bundles, expanded M-PESA benefits, faster fibre internet and additional value for businesses and smartphone users as the telecommunications giant seeks…
Global technology company Zoho has entered into a strategic partnership with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) accelerate digital transformation, improve productivity and strengthen business growth. The partnership was announced during Zoholics Kenya 2026, Zoho’s annual user conference, as the company reaffirmed its commitment to…
