Kenyan project manager shares tips to cut construction costs: "Avoid reworks"

Over 150 companies from more than 20 countries showcased new technologies and materials at the Big 5 Construct Kenya expo in Nairobi Project Manager Whitney Mugo urged developers to align projects with local realities, citing the need for better...

Kenya begins electricity rationing as power demand outpaces supply: "Energy haitoshi"

President William Ruto explained that Kenya Power has been forced to cut off electrical supplies to several areas as electricity demand exceeds supply Kenya's reliance on Ethiopia for electricity has increased as a result, with imports rising from...

Kenyans in Nairobi Rally Support for Israel Amidst Tensions

The sight of hundreds rallying for Israel in Nairobi reveals the complex fault lines running through African foreign policy, where historical solidarity with Palestine meets contemporary strategic partnerships. A Break from Traditional African...

Should GM cassava variety hit market? Kenyans to have say

The KingaKUU cassava variety /KALRO The National Environment Management Authority has called on Kenyans to submit feedback on an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment report for the proposed commercialisation of a genetically modified cassava...

Qatar to hire 13k Kenyans, establish visa centre in Nairobi after Ruto's trip

President William Ruto’s visit to Qatar secured 13,000 new job opportunities for Kenyans, raising the total Kenyan workforce in the Gulf nation to about 90,000 A Qatari Visa Centre will be established in Nairobi by early 2026 to streamline...

Elvis Warutumo: Influencer championing Kenya’s AI revolution

Elvis Warutumo, a popular influencer and entrepreneur, has been championing the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya by educating creators and businesses on its practical uses Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, Elvis explained how AI...

Electric Motorcycles Take 10% Market Share of New Motorcycle Sales in Kenya in the First 8 Months of 2025

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The KNBS Economic Survey Report (2025) covering the period from January 2024 to December 2024 shows that 68,804 new motorcycles were registered in Kenya in 2024. Of these,...

Huawei supports Kenya's shift to clean and digital energy

By VICTOR RABALLA in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-11-06 23:18 Chinese technology company Huawei has unveiled a comprehensive digitization roadmap that aims to modernize Kenya's power sector, improve grid resilience, and...

Kenya's Safaricom reports 55% higher profit as Ethiopia loss tapers

Nairobi, Kenya – East Africa's leading telecommunications giant, Safaricom, has reported a prominent 55% rise in its half-year profits for 2025, largely fueled by substantial growth in its data and mobile money segments. This notable achievement...

Kenya to host 7th Biennial Scientific Conference on Medical Products Regulation

Medicines for use by patients All is set for the seventh Biennial Scientific Conference on Medical Products Regulation in Africa (SCoMRA VII). The conference will be hosted by the Kenya Government, in collaboration with the African Union...

Engineers urged to drive nation's future through innovation and infrastructure

Eng. Joseph Mbugua, Principal Secretary for the State Department of Roads speaking during the 32nd IEK International Convention media launch in Nairobi. [Courtesy] The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has officially opened its 32nd...

AI and Electoral Integrity: Insights from Kenya’s 2022 Elections

Image Source: Getty The 2022 Kenyan general elections marked a new phase in electoral dynamics. It was the first recorded instance in which artificial intelligence (AI) tools were deployed at a national level in Africa to safeguard against...

British Website ‘Turns Kenya’ Into Sex Ground

A British website has been found allegedly advertising “sex tours” to Kenya. Discovered by the human rights group, Stand Up to Racism, the site presents itself like a travel service, dressing up exploitation as leisure and abuse as adventure....

Kenya’s Safaricom rides M-Pesa wave to $282m half-year profit

Kenya’s telecoms powerhouse, Safaricom PLC, has reported a remarkable 52.1% surge in half-year net profit to KES42.8 billion ($282 million) for the first half of 2026, buoyed by robust M-Pesa performance and steady growth in both Kenya and...

Farm to Feed Raises $1.5 Million as Kenya Confronts the Cost of Wasted Food

Kenyan agritech startup Farm to Feed has raised $1.5 million in new capital to expand its network of smallholder farmers and deepen its fight against food loss. The round, led by Delta40 Venture Studio with participation from several global impact...

Kenyan engineers demand opportunities in govt projects: "We are capable"

The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has urged the government to prioritise local engineers in national infrastructure projects. IEK President Shammah Kiteme during the opening ceremony of the 32nd IEK International Convention in Nairobi...

French Investor Stoa Takes Minority Stake in Atlas Tower Kenya

The Competition Authority of Kenya has cleared French infrastructure investor Stoa’s $27 million acquisition of a minority stake in Atlas Tower Kenya. The approval came without conditions, marking a quiet but telling moment for Kenya’s growing...

Kenya’s telecoms powerhouse Safaricom rides M-Pesa wave to $282M half-year profit

The value of transactions processed through M-Pesa hit a staggering KES20 trillion ($132 billion), underscoring the platform’s role as a continental financial lifeline. “The M-Pesa ecosystem continues to expand, with growing volumes and value...

Exporting Play: How Nigeria’s Gaming Tech Can Compete on the Global Stage

Advertisements Nigeria’s gaming industry has been quietly evolving, from a primarily consumer-driven market into a potential export powerhouse for technology, creativity, and innovation. While much of the attention has gone to the fast-growing...

Kenyans Unite in Nairobi Demonstration to Support Israel

In a continent where solidarity with Palestine has traditionally dominated public discourse, hundreds of Kenyans took to Nairobi’s streets to wave Israeli flags—signaling a potential shift in African perspectives on Middle Eastern conflicts....