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Cassava Technologies to resell Claude AI models in Africa
Cassava Technologies has become an authorised reseller of Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence models through Amazon Bedrock, adding another route for African organisations to access the technology. The agreement will allow Cassava to offer businesses access to Claude’s capabilities, including advanced reasoning, image analysis, code generation and multilingual processing. The announcement does not specify which African…
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AMWIK, UNESCO Launch Initiative to Boost Journalist Safety in Kenya
The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK), in partnership with UNESCO, has officially launched the Empowering Journalists for Safety and Equity in Kenya.The launch, which took place on July 3, 2026, marked the formal rollout of a project designed to address the growing risks facing journalists in Kenya, including online harassment, physical threats during…
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Kibugu wins PGK Equator Tour leg in Nyali
Muthaiga Golf Club’s Njoroge Kibugu claimed victory at the fourth leg of the PGK Equator Tour after posting a four-round total of 269, finishing 15-under-par at Nyali Golf & Country Club in Mombasa. Kibugu outperformed a field of 49 golfers to secure the title and strengthen his position in the race for qualification to the…
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Jambojet Surpasses 10 Million Passengers as Market Share Grows
Low-cost airline Jambojet has surpassed the 10 million passenger mark, marking a key milestone as it continues to expand its footprint in Kenya’s domestic aviation market. The airline said it reached the milestone last week when a passenger arriving from Eldoret became its 10 millionth customer since the carrier began operations. The achievement comes amid…
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KIFWA Launches Digital Marine Cargo Insurance Platform
The Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA) has rolled out a Digital Marine Cargo Insurance (DMCI) platform ahead of the implementation of mandatory marine cargo insurance requirements that take effect on July 1, 2026. The platform was developed in partnership with insurance companies including APA General Insurance, Britam General Insurance, CIC General Insurance, Old…
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Dismas Indiza Wins Third PGK Equator Tour Leg at Limuru
Veteran professional golfer Dismas Indiza claimed victory in the third leg of the 2026 PGK Equator Tour at Limuru Country Club after finishing seven under par over the weekend. The Kakamega Golf Club player carded a total of 281 to finish top of the leaderboard and secure his first win of this year’s tour. Michael…
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M.P. Shah Hospital Launches Hub Medical Centre in Karen
M.P. Shah Hospital has launched a new medical centre at The Hub Karen as it expands access to outpatient and specialist healthcare services beyond its main Parklands campus. The Hub Medical Centre was introduced on Monday, June 22, ahead of its planned full opening in July. The facility will serve residents of Karen and neighbouring…
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Kenya Hits 84.1M Mobile Lines as Safaricom Extends Lead
Kenya’s active mobile subscriptions rose to 84.1 million in the three months to March 2026, reflecting a 7.4 percent increase from the previous quarter. The growth pushed the country’s mobile penetration rate to 157.7 percent, according to the latest sector statistics by the Communications Authority of Kenya for the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial…
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KCB Opens 22,000 Agents to Airtel Money Customers
Airtel Money customers can now deposit and withdraw cash at more than 22,000 KCB Bank agents across Kenya following a new partnership between the two firms. The move is expected to expand access to financial services while strengthening interoperability in Kenya’s fast-growing digital payments ecosystem. Under the agreement, Airtel Money users will be able to…
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Africa Secures $910 Million to Fight Ebola Outbreak
African leaders have mobilized USD 910 million (about Sh117 billion) in pledges to support efforts to contain the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The commitments were announced during a high-level emergency meeting convened by African Union Chairperson and Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye, bringing together African heads of state, health…
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KCB and Inchcape Launch Financing Deal to Boost Farm Mechanization
Farmers can now access up to 95 percent financing to purchase New Holland tractors and farm implements following a new partnership between KCB Bank and Inchcape Kenya. The financing arrangement is expected to accelerate agricultural mechanization, one of the key challenges limiting productivity among small and medium-scale farmers across the country. Under the deal, farmers…
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Njoroge Leads Race as PGK Equator Tour Heads to Limuru
Kenya’s leading professional golfers will this week converge at Limuru Country Club for the third leg of the 2026 PGK Equator Tour, a circuit that is increasingly becoming a key pathway to international competition. The tour serves as the official qualification route to the Magical Kenya Open and contributes points towards qualification for the 2028…
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Shelter Afrique profit rises 20% as lending surges
Shelter Afrique Development Bank reported a 20 percent increase in profitability in 2025 as the pan-African lender expanded financing for affordable housing and urban development projects across the continent. The institution posted a comprehensive profit of $2.14 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, up from $1.79 million recorded in 2024. The improved performance…
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KCB beats green lending target with Sh48.8bn
KCB Group has exceeded its green financing target after disbursing Sh48.8 billion to environmentally sustainable projects across East Africa, highlighting the growing role of climate-focused investments in the region’s economy. According to the bank’s 2025 Sustainability Report, the funding supported projects in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, green buildings, clean transportation, water management and other climate-smart…
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Pumwani Maternity Upgrades Neonatal Unit to Combat Newborn Deaths
Thousands of newborns delivered annually at Pumwani Maternity Hospital are expected to benefit from improved neonatal care following the installation of a modern newborn unit designed to address one of the leading risks facing premature and vulnerable infants. The upgraded neonatal unit features advanced infrastructure and a central heating system aimed at reducing cases of…
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Africa Builds Scientific Capacity to Tackle Child Brain Health Challenges
Africa is stepping up efforts to address a growing child development challenge through a new initiative aimed at strengthening brain health research and training a new generation of African scientists. Experts meeting in Nairobi during the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Human Development (IHD) warned that millions of children across…
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Funding Gap Threatens Africa’s Blue Economy Potential
Africa’s blue economy has the potential to contribute more than $405 billion annually and support 57 million jobs by 2030, but achieving that growth will require greater investment in marine conservation and coastal communities, participants at a major international ocean forum heard this week. Speaking during the 17th Monaco Blue Initiative and the 2nd Blue…
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Digital Skills Are The Missing Link In Kenya’s Education Transformation
Across Africa, governments, development partners and private sector players have invested heavily in digital infrastructure for schools. Devices have been distributed, connectivity expanded and digital learning platforms introduced. Yet a critical question remains: Are educators equipped to fully utilize these tools? The answer often determines whether technology investments translate into better learning outcomes or simply…
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Facebook Parent Company Cuts 8,000 Jobs as AI Push Reshapes Workforce
Facebook parent company Meta has launched a major round of layoffs affecting nearly 10 percent of its global workforce as the pressure for tech companies to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) rises. The layoffs, which began this week, are expected to affect about 8,000 employees across multiple departments. According to reports, the cuts are being…
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How free M-PESA transactions drove growth in digital payments
Free small-value transactions made up 58 per cent of all M-PESA activity in the 2025/2026 financial year as more Kenyans turned to mobile money for daily payments and transfers. According to Safaricom, the zero-rated transactions under the M-PESA Kadogo initiative reached 17.1 billion during the financial year whose results were announced on May 7. Under…
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James Mwangi calls for technology-driven trade and inclusion at Africa CEO Forum
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO James Mwangi has called for stronger collaboration between governments, financial institutions and technology firms to support Africa’s digital economy and boost intra-African trade. Speaking during a Tech Breakfast hosted by Equity Group on the sidelines of the ongoing Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, Mwangi said Africa’s future growth…
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