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Thousands of Kenyan freelancers and online workers have been left worried after PayPal restricted and froze several accounts as part of what the company says is a routine compliance and security review. Over the past few days, many users have reported receiving emails from PayPal requesting additional information, including proof of identity, source of income, business details, and bank account verification documents. Those who fail to provide the requested information […]

By Ronny Choge The Nairobi Startup Summit 2026 came to a close on Friday the 29th 2026. For two days, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and business leaders gathered at the United States International University (USIU-Africa) in Nairobi. Their mission was simple: discuss how African startups can grow, attract investment, and create lasting impact. This year's summit was held under the theme, "Scaling Innovation, Investment and Inclusive Growth." The event brought […]

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) battles a growing Ebola outbreak, Kenya finds itself confronting a familiar but unsettling question: How prepared is the country to prevent the deadly virus from crossing its borders? Although Kenya has not recorded a single confirmed Ebola case from the current outbreak, events unfolding over the past few weeks have thrust the country into the center of a regional and international public health […]

The Centre for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAW) has unveiled its ambitious 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining a renewed commitment to advancing the rights, safety, economic empowerment, and leadership participation of women and girls across Kenya. Launched during a high-level event attended by development partners, activists, policymakers, and civil society stakeholders, the strategy emphasized courage, partnership, and collective action in addressing persistent gender inequalities. “The next chapter requires courage, resources, and […]

Africa’s AI conversation is rapidly evolving from hype to strategy — and nowhere was that more evident than at the recently concluded AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA 2026 summit in Nairobi. For three days, East Africa became the focal point of global discussions on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, startup ecosystems, public trust, and the future of innovation on the continent. Hosted in partnership with Kenya’s Office of the Special […]