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Bolt Food General Manager Edgar Kitur and Regional PR Manager Sandra Suzanne Buyole during the launch of Bolt Market. Bolt Market, the grocery delivery arm of leading mobility platform Bolt, has recorded 300% growth in orders since launching in December 2024. This remarkable trajectory highlights the rising demand for fast, affordable, and reliable grocery delivery in Kenya.…
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County governments in Kenya are pushing back against the Treasury’s electronic government procurement (e-GP) system, saying it has stalled essential services instead of streamlining them. Introduced in July, the e-GP was designed to digitize all public procurement—from posting tenders to making payments—and reduce mismanagement of funds. Yet counties report the platform is plagued with technical…
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[Photo Credits: Pesapal] The High Court has delivered a significant ruling for Kenya’s fintech sector, declaring that licensed payment service providers are entitled to value-added tax (VAT) exemptions on their commissions. Justice Rhoda Rutto set aside a Tax Appeals Tribunal decision that had allowed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to claim Sh76.8 million from Pesapal…
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Safaricom Home Fibre Kenya’s digital economy is evolving, with homes in most urban areas now serving as dual-purpose spaces, functioning as offices, studios, and workshops. Kitchen tables, spare bedrooms, and converted living rooms are now serving as building blocks for artisans, freelancers, online tutors, and graphic designers to establish their livelihoods. Central to this shift…
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IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is reopening Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Kenya on Monday, September 29, 2025. This initiative targets eligible Kenyan citizens, particularly youth turning 18, and underscores the importance of civic participation ahead of national elections. For many first-time voters, registering to vote is a…
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A century is a long time for any brand to remain relevant, but Caterpillar has done more than survive in Kenya. It has shaped the landscape—literally. From rugged bulldozers carving roads to generators powering industries, Caterpillar’s equipment has become a fixture in construction, agriculture, and infrastructure projects across the country. This milestone is not just…
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Next month, Safaricom—the company that redefined Kenyan telecom—celebrates its 25th anniversary. It’s more than a quarter-century in business; it’s a journey from a modest Telkom Kenya arm to becoming an economic cornerstone. At Vodafone UK’s London base, CEO Peter Ndegwa leaned back with a measured pride that’s familiar to leaders who’ve steered true transformation. Before…
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TechTrends Media poddcast studios in Nairobi, Kenya In 2025, Kenya’s podcast scene is thriving, driven by the country’s growing appetite for on-demand audio. According to the latest data from audio streaming platform Spotify, the country’s capital, Nairobi, continues to dominate listening habits, accounting for over 93% of all Spotify streams. The audience is also strikingly young,…
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Kaspersky and the National Information Technology Development Agency of Nigeria (NITDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cybersecurity across Nigeria Signed at the GITEX Nigeria 2025 conference, this agreement aims to help businesses and individuals in the country improve their computer security preparedness and raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity in an…
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TechTrends Media poddcast studios in Nairobi, Kenya In 2025, Kenya’s podcast scene is thriving, driven by the country’s growing appetite for on-demand audio. According to the latest data from audio streaming platform Spotify, the country’s capital, Nairobi, continues to dominate listening habits, accounting for over 93% of all Spotify streams. The audience is also strikingly young,…