Kenya has made remarkable progress in financial inclusion, but access to financial services is not the same as financial understanding. Christine Wachira examines why financial literacy, consumer protection and practical money skills must keep pace with the country’s rapidly digitising financial system, particularly for young people.
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Kenya Fuel Prices August 2026: Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene Prices
Kenya fuel prices for August 2026 keep Nairobi petrol at KSh214.03 and kerosene at KSh191.38 per litre, while diesel falls by KSh5 to KSh217.86.
Why African Tech Startups Choose Singapore as the Strategic Base for International Expansion
African tech startups are increasingly looking to Singapore as a strategic base for international investment, corporate structuring and expansion beyond African markets.
Saruni Basecamp Earns B Corp Certification in Kenya
Saruni Basecamp has earned B Corp Certification in Kenya, highlighting its commitment to sustainable tourism, wildlife conservation and community empowerment across East Africa.
Kenya’s Zetech University Receives UK Grant to Document Women’s Role in Coastal Maritime Safety
Zetech University has received a Lloyd’s Register Foundation grant to document women’s contributions to coastal maritime safety in Kenya. The project will preserve oral histories and explore how traditional knowledge can support safer and more sustainable coastal communities.
School farms boost food security in Kenya’s drylands
School farms are improving food security, nutrition and education in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands by combining climate-smart agriculture with school feeding programmes. A pilot initiative led by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) and partners is increasing school enrolment, diversifying children’s diets and creating new income opportunities for women farmers. The project demonstrates how regenerative agriculture and community partnerships can strengthen resilience to climate change while supporting sustainable food systems across Kenya’s drylands.
Kaspersky Warns of Rising AI Cyber Threats in Kenya and East Africa
Kaspersky has warned that the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa is driving a new wave of cyber threats, including deepfake fraud, AI-powered social engineering, spyware, ransomware and “Shadow AI” risks within organisations. Speaking at AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya, the cybersecurity company highlighted sharp increases in password stealer and spyware attacks in 2025, while urging businesses to strengthen cybersecurity controls, implement AI governance policies and prioritise employee training to safely manage emerging AI-driven risks.
Why Most of Africa Is Losing the Tourism Race Before It Even Starts
Africa’s tourism potential remains largely untapped as poor air connectivity, limited mid-range accommodation, and restrictive visa policies hold many destinations back. While countries like Morocco, Egypt, and South Africa thrive, much of the continent struggles to compete globally. Industry insights from Air France-KLM highlight how access, affordability, and intra-African travel reforms are critical to unlocking sustainable tourism growth across Africa.
Africa’s Capital Markets Are Moving Again. Here’s How.
Africa’s capital markets are showing renewed activity as liquidity returns and borrowing costs ease, opening new opportunities for corporate financing. The recent oversubscribed KES 16.7 billion bond by East African Breweries highlights growing investor appetite and the potential for creative funding structures across the continent. While Africa’s corporate bond market remains underdeveloped—accounting for just 0.1% of global corporate bonds—syndicated loans, blended finance, and structured solutions are on the rise. Regulatory frameworks are supportive, but scale, market understanding, and flexibility determine access and outcomes. Innovation, new financial products, and demonstrated transaction execution will be key to unlocking Africa’s capital markets and channeling domestic savings into long-term investments beyond South Africa.
Kenya’s Research-to-Commercialization Programme helps universities mobilize $4.68M and create over 400 Jobs
Kenya’s Research-to-Commercialization (R2C) Programme has mobilized $4.68 million in investment, strengthened innovation systems across 25 universities, and supported more than 400 jobs—76% held by women—demonstrating how institutional reform, leadership alignment, and stronger technology transfer offices can transform research into market-ready ventures. Implemented by Viktoria Ventures under the UK-funded RISA initiative and led by the Kenya National Innovation Agency, the programme offers a scalable model for innovation-driven economic growth in Kenya and across Africa.