By Editor Safaricom NSE (SCOM), East Africa’s leading telecommunications company, has announced strong financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, highlighted by robust revenue growth and a higher dividend payout to shareholders. Group net income rose to KES 100 billion, driven by continued customer growth, increased uptake of digital services, and strong performance…
By Editor Kenya’s economy expanded by 4.6 percent to KSh 16.2 trillion in 2025, underpinned by a rebound in tourism, steady manufacturing growth, and easing inflation, according to the Economic Survey 2026 launched in Nairobi on Wednesday by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Unveiling the report, KNBS Director General Dr. Macdonald Obudho emphasized the…
By Editor Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has pledged KES 22 million as the title sponsor of the 2026 Connected Africa Summit set for next week. The summit will convene some of Africa’s most influential decision-makers to drive conversations around the continent’s digital transformation, at a time when governments are intensifying efforts to modernise public services and…
By East Africa Times Reporter Schneider Electric has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity across Sub-Saharan Africa, as it targets reaching 100 million people globally with clean energy by 2030. The announcement was made during the opening of the Alliance for Rural Electrification Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2026…
By Jameson Britam has introduced the Britam Whole Life Insurance Plan, a lifetime life cover designed to help Kenyans secure their future, safeguard their assets, and provide lasting financial support to their families. Unlike term insurance, which expires after a specified period, this plan provides lifelong coverage. The payout to nominated beneficiaries increases annually by…
By Editor Coca-Cola has officially launched its ‘Coke with Meals’ campaign in Kenya, spotlighting the role of everyday meals in creating memorable shared experiences. The campaign highlights how daily dining moments, from lunches with friends and quick bites between classes to after-work street food and family dinners, serve as the backdrop of everyday life. It…
By Editor The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Britam Foundation on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at accelerating efforts to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths in marginalized and vulnerable communities across Kwale County and Nairobi. The partnership will scale up the Lea Salama Programme, a transformative initiative focused on expanding…
By Editor Communications Authority of Kenya has ranked Safaricom PLC as the leading mobile network operator in the country in its latest Quality-of-Service (QoS) report for the 2024–2025 financial year, reaffirming the telco’s dominance in network reliability and customer experience. The report, which evaluates operators under a framework established in 2017, assessed performance across end-to-end…
By Editor Family Bank Group has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 2025, with Profit After Tax rising by 55.4% to KES 5.4 billion, up from KES 3.5 billion. Profit Before Tax also recorded a significant increase of 61.6%, reaching KES 6.3 billion. The improved performance was largely driven by the expansion…
By Jameson Mutua Huawei has connected 170 million people in remote and underserved communities across more than 80 countries, surpassing its commitment under the International Telecommunication Union Partner2Connect Digital Coalition. The milestone was announced by Yang Chaobin, CEO of Huawei ICT Business Group, during the company’s TECH Cares Forum in Barcelona. Huawei had pledged in…
