KISUMU, Sept 2026 – Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga has announced that plans are underway to commence the construction of the Kibuye Modern Market, costing Sh 3.5 billion. During an engagement between the County Executive and members of the Kisumu media fraternity, led by Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, Abala explained that the County aims to transform…
KISUMU, 17th September 2026 – Old Mutual has unveiled two new insurance innovations aimed at easing financial pressure on customers and enhancing convenience for travellers. The solutions, Moto Rahisi, a flexible premium payment plan, and an integrated travel eSIM for its travel insurance customers, were unveiled during the Kisumu Market Storm, part of the Group’s…
KISUMU, 16 September 2026 – The government will move to court to appeal the High Court decision issued on Tuesday that nullified the proposed partial divestment of its 15 percent shareholding in Safaricom PLC. The ruling also quashed Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025, which had been approved by the National Assembly. Addressing the press…
Electric mobility is crucial for advancing Africa’s energy efficiency, reducing its hefty petroleum import bill, and aligning industrial growth with climate resilience, according to Eng Nickson Bukachi Ongeri, Senior Policy Officer at the African Energy Commission (AFREC). Eng Ongeri spoke during the AFREC-IEA Webinar held recently, titled “Towards Efficient and Sustainable Mobility in Africa: The…
The rapid growth of two- and three-wheelers (2/3Ws) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is driven by rising incomes, urbanisation, and unmet demand for affordable mobility, according to Shane McDonagh, an Energy Efficiency Analyst at the International Energy Agency (IEA). Mr McDonagh spoke during a joint AFREC-IEA webinar recently held under the Thematic Study on E-mobility titled…
Kenya’s electricity demand is projected to grow much faster between 2030 and 2040 than between 2020 and 2030, reaching around five times its 2020 level by 2040, Energy Modelling and Policy Expert at the International Energy Agency (IEA), Dr Mine Isik, has said. Dr Isik was speaking during a joint AFREC-IEA webinar held recently on…
African Energy Commission says over 40% of utilities lose more than 20% of electricity, pushes Efficiency-First approach to fix grids Africa’s electricity demand is projected to nearly triple by 2040, driven by rapid population growth, urbanization and electrification, even as the continent battles crippling power losses and low access, the African Energy Commission (AFREC) has…
KISUMU, 11th Sept 2026 -Business leaders and government officials converged in Kisumu for the Nyanza International Business Forum, an investment and trade exhibition aimed at unlocking the Lake Region’s economic potential through regional integration and value addition. Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) President Dr Eric Ruto said the forum brought together chamber…
KISUMU, 10th Sept 2026 – Kisumu County Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o has unveiled three transformative policies aimed at empowering informal traders, scaling up Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and modernizing the local economy from the ground up. Developed with support from Investing in Young Businesses in Africa – Supporting Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development (IYBA-SEED), the…
KISUMU, 4 Sept 2026 – Excitement is building in the lakeside city as hospitality, tourism and transport stakeholders step up final preparations for the inaugural World Talent Conference (WTC) 2026, promising delegates from across the globe an unforgettable Kisumu experience. Slated for 26th – 30th October 2026 under the theme “My Talent, My Brand,” the…