Kenya’s diesel price has fallen KSh5 per litre after import costs dropped 23.9%, while petrol and kerosene prices remain unchanged.
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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.
Global experts launch elite fundraising course to reinvent African fundraising
A groundbreaking executive course titled Fundraising for African Nonprofits will launch in Nairobi from August 26–28, 2025. Designed to equip African civil society leaders with strategic, sustainable fundraising skills, the course is led by Impact Africa Consulting in partnership with Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and other top institutions. Participants will gain real-world tools, mentorship, and a professional development certificate to help them navigate a shifting global funding landscape.
Major New Study Challenges the ‘Clothes Dumping in Africa’ Narrative
A new study by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, commissioned by Humana Lithuania, examines the export of second-hand clothing from Sweden to Kenya. Tracing the journey from collection and sorting to resale, the report dispels the myth of “clothes dumping” in Africa. Instead, it finds that the second-hand clothing trade supports a circular economy, creates jobs, and delivers environmental and economic benefits to both Europe and Kenya. The research emphasizes the importance of quality control and highlights Kenya’s robust mitumba market.
Kenya’s Payments Evolution: What banks and fintechs can learn from M-Pesa and mobile operators
The article examines Kenya’s evolving payment ecosystem, highlighting the impact of M-Pesa and mobile operators on the financial landscape. It explores how banks and fintechs can learn from M-Pesa’s success in driving innovation and customer engagement, while also addressing the rising competition and evolving digital banking trends.
55 Finalists Unveiled for the Inaugural Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025
The article announces the 55 finalists selected for the inaugural Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025. These finalists, representing various sectors of the African tech ecosystem, have been chosen for their innovations and contributions to the growth of the industry. The awards highlight outstanding achievements across categories such as fintech, health tech, agri-tech, and more.
COP29 Climate Christmas in Azerbaijan
The annual climate Christmas taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, also aspires to be what every COP before it did – different. But will Climate Christmas really be different this year? In this article, let’s explore the possibility and what it means for Kenya and Africa.
Fairmont The Norfolk Awarded Africa’s Leading City Hotel 2024 at World Travel Awards
Fairmont The Norfolk, Nairobi’s landmark luxury hotel, has achieved continental recognition by winning “Africa’s Leading City Hotel 2024” at the World Travel Awards, widely acknowledged as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence. This accolade celebrates our commitment to exceptional hospitality and reinforces our position as a leading luxury destination in Africa.
Kenya’s Renewable Energy Development Prospects
Exclusive Interview with Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), which is one of its one-of-a-kind multilateral organizations established to catalyze global solar growth. Dr. Ajay Mathur reveals the specifics of renewable energy development in Kenya, explains possible prospects, and talks about investment decisions in this area.