Standard Chartered 2026 outlook sees investors rally behind emerging markets

Standard Chartered branch on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi. [File, Standard] Kenya and other African markets are poised to attract increased investor interest in 2026 as capital shifts toward emerging market assets,... Read more »

Kenya: Over 20,000 Students in Alego Usonga and Nyando Benefit From Pilot Feeding and Mentorship Programme

Nairobi — More than 20,000 students from 47 public mixed-day secondary schools in Alego Usonga and Nyando sub-counties are benefiting from a pilot feeding and mentorship programme aimed at reducing school dropouts... Read more »

Kenya: Swamibapa, Kanbis Renew Rivalry in Top of the Bill Match At Jaffery’s

Nairobi — The Nairobi County Cricket Association (NCCA) T20 League is heating up, and Week Three this weekend promises to be an intense one. The action kicks off on Saturday with a... Read more »

Kenya: Finland’s Happiness Formula – Trust, Equality, and Work-Life Balance

Nairobi — For the eighth consecutive year, Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world–a feat that continues to puzzle nations blessed with sunshine, youthful populations, and vibrant cultures. Speaking... Read more »

Amazon accidentally sends email confirming layoffs

US technology giant Amazon has informed employees of a new round of global layoffs in an email apparently sent in error. A draft email written by Colleen Aubrey, a senior vice president... Read more »

Kenya: If Salah Was a Stranger, Why Was He Everywhere Around Raila?

Nairobi — When EALA MP Winnie Odinga said on national television that the Odinga family does not know Oketch Salah, many Kenyans were left confused, not because of what she said, but... Read more »

Copenhagen and Zurich named best livable cities

The changing skyline of Copenhagen. Switzerland’s largest city, Zurich, a global hub for banking and finance known for its quality of life, offers the best overall living standards to residents. It... Read more »

Garissa model livestock market: Residents speak out

The journey toward Kenya’s first replicable Model Livestock Market began on the dusty grounds of Garissa Livestock Market, where a joint technical team from the State Department for Housing and Urban Development... Read more »

Africa’s $100 trillion opportunity hides in its broken systems

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon capsule launches to the International Space Station from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. [Reuters] Elon Musk didn’t just dream... Read more »

From pocket to wrist: OPPO banks on Reno15 series and watch S to increase sales

OPPO Kenya has announced the launch of the Reno15 Series, featuring the Reno15 Pro 5G, Reno15 5G, and Reno15 F 5G. Designed as the all-in-one creative partner, the series introduces a... Read more »