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AI

AI EVERYTHING Kenya x GITEX Kenya 2026: Why Africa’s AI Future Will Be Built on Sovereignty, Trust and Infrastructure.

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 […]

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AI

East Africa Unites Around New AI Vision as GITEX Kenya Launches in Nairobi

 Nairobi has become the center of East Africa’s artificial intelligence conversation following the official launch of AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA, the region’s largest AI and technology summit. The three-day event, running from May 19–21, brings together global tech leaders, investors, government officials, and innovators to discuss how Africa can shape its own AI future. Held in partnership with the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology in Kenya, […]

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Business & Economy

Aliko Dangote’s Expanding Footprint in East Africa: Focus on Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia

Nigerian billionaire and industrialist Aliko Dangote has recently intensified his engagement in East Africa, signaling a major expansion of his industrial and infrastructure ambitions across the region. Best known for building Africa’s largest oil refinery in Lagos, Dangote is now positioning himself as a central player in East Africa’s energy and manufacturing future, with notable engagements in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. Kenya: Nairobi Summit and Refinery Talks Dangote’s most […]

todayMay 18, 2026 26 2

Politics

ODM’s Internal Storm: Mbadi, the Odingas, and a Party Searching for Direction

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing one of the most turbulent periods in its history following the death of longtime leader Raila Odinga. What was once a party largely held together by Raila’s personal influence is now battling a leadership vacuum, ideological confusion, and open factional warfare. Recent reporting by Citizen Digital shows a party increasingly divided over succession, strategy, and its relationship with President William Ruto’s government. Mbadi […]

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Entertainment

BLANKETS & WINE JUNE EDITION UNVEILS STELLAR LINEUP INCLUDING KENYAN STARS LABDI, MORDECAI (DEXX), MEJJA, SERRO, MUTORIAH & WATENDAWILI ALONGSIDE NIGERIAN SENSATION FAVE

Blankets & Wine has announced its much anticipated return and 2026 season, with its first edition of the year scheduled for Sunday, 7 June 2026, at Laureate Gardens, Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi. This will be followed by two other editions on 6 September and 20 December 2026.  Launching with the June edition, Your Taste Lives Here is Blankets & Wine's 2026 campaign and year-long cultural platform. It was launched […]

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Album Review

Album Review: Bridget Blue’s New Era — A Defining Moment for Kenyan R&B

Kenya’s alternative R&B space continues to evolve, and with her latest project, Bridget Blue firmly positions herself at the center of that growth. This album isn’t just a collection of songs ... it’s a textured, emotionally intelligent body of work that reflects the quiet confidence of an artist who understands her lane and is no longer asking for permission to occupy it. A Sonic Identity That Feels Intentional From the […]

todayApril 9, 2026 38

Entertainment

STL: The Kenyan Trailblazer Who Took Afro-Urban Sound Global

Few artists embody the spirit of global African music quite like Stella Mwangi, better known as STL. Born in Nairobi and raised between Kenya and Norway, STL has built a career that not only redefined what it means to be a Kenyan female rapper—but also positioned Kenyan music on the global stage long before the current wave. From Nairobi Roots to Global Stages STL’s story begins in Kenya, before her […]

todayApril 6, 2026 47 16

Entertainment

Coliseum and Doing Her Thing: What These Shows Say About Kenya’s Live Music Evolution

Last week’s highly anticipated Coliseum live music experience by King Kaka turned Nairobi’s music conversation on its head, proving that Kenyan audiences are ready to embrace premium, large‑scale live shows that are creatively ambitious and commercially viable. At the same time, more intimate showcases like Fena Gitu’s Doing Her Thing remind us that storytelling and musical connection are just as essential to the growth of Kenya’s vibrant live scene. Coliseum: […]

todayMarch 31, 2026 43

Africa Finance

KCB Bank Kenya Receives Approval for a $96.9M (KShs. 12.5B) Financing Facility from Green Climate Fund (GCF)

KCB Bank Kenya has received approval for a $96.9M (KShs. 12.5B) financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to accelerate green projects for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and farmers in Kenya. The blended finance initiative—a mix of concessional lending, a guarantee, and a grant—under the Climate Smart Technology (CST) programme, is meant to support Kenya’s most vulnerable communities. This facility will be deployed towards supporting value-chain and gender-inclusive […]

todayMarch 27, 2026 48 1

Circular Economy

KEPRO Convenes Media to Strengthen Understanding of EPR Enforcement in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya - The Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO) today convened a high-level media breakfast at the Sarova Stanley Hotel under the theme: “EPR Enforcement in Kenya: The Role of Media in Driving Responsible Business and Consumer Accountability.” The engagement brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, and the media to enhance understanding of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) enforcement and to underscore the critical role of the media in […]

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