NBC NEWS The rolling plains of Kenya’s Maasai Mara and the millions of animals that live there face a shiny new intrusion: a gleaming Ritz-Carlton safari camp. With private plunge pools, butler service and panoramic views commanding more than $5,000 a night, the 20-hectare lodge has become a luxury lightning rod for controversy. Leaders of…
By Editor Safaricom PLC (NSE: SCOM) has announced that it will award a brand-new Isuzu Kipchoge Limited Edition vehicle to any golfer who scores a Hole-In-One on Hole Number 5, as part of its ongoing 25th anniversary celebrations. The premium vehicle will serve as the grand prize during the Nation Classic Golf Finale, set for…
By Editor Billy Matiku Kigocha, a mixologist from Kenya, has cemented his place on the global mixology stage by achieving a remarkable victory in the Mystery Challenge segment at the prestigious Hennessy My Way 2025 Global Finale in Cognac, France. Kigocha, who first emerged as a finalist in The Hennessy My Way Mixologist Africa competition…
By Jameson Mutua The High Court of Kenya has issued a historic judgment declaring that farmers have the constitutional right to save, share and exchange indigenous seeds. The ruling strikes down punitive provisions of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act, marking a major victory for food sovereignty advocates and setting a global precedent in favour…
Editorial NAIVASHA, Kenya: AGRA has renewed its commitment to working closely with the government to advance farmer-centered agricultural transformation, aligning new investments with the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and county development priorities. Through its current five-year strategy, AGRA is investing USD 29 million (approximately Ksh 3.8 billion) in Kenya to improve soil health,…
By Editor From the world’s first one piece shaver to today’s premium designs, BIC continues to redefine shaving for millions around the world. BIC transformed everyday personal care in 1975 with the debut of the world’s first one piece disposable shaver, the iconic BIC 1. The innovation made shaving easy, safe, affordable and accessible. Five…
By Jameson Mutua Listed non-banking financial services firm Sanlam Kenya Plc (NSE: SLAM) has officially changed its name to Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) PLC, now operating as SanlamAllianz Kenya. The new name follows the recent establishment of a joint venture between Sanlam and Allianz. The partnership has created SanlamAllianz, which is now the largest non-banking…
By Jameson Mutua The United Opposition has accused the government of orchestrating a coordinated plan to interfere with the November 27, 2025 by-elections, alleging a joint effort involving senior state officials, security agencies and the electoral commission to sway the outcome. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday at the SKM Command Center, Wiper party…
By Editor Family Bank Group has reported a 56 percent increase in Profit After Tax, rising to KES 3.5 billion for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, compared to KES 2.3 billion during the same period last year. The strong performance was supported by sustained growth in interest income, a solid balance sheet and…
By Jameson Following an electrifying soft launch in Nakuru, Captain Morgan Muckpit is rolling out a nationwide regional tour to bring its bold flavour and adventurous spirit to major consumer hotspots across the Nairobi, Mountain, Lake, Coast and Rift regions. The tour will officially kick off with the Nairobi Edition on Saturday 29th November 2025…
