Nairobi, Kenya – In a development that could cost Kenya’s economy up to $3.2 billion annually, the European Commission has formally recommended adding Kenya to its list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorist financing. This “grey listing” – if approved by the European Parliament – would place Kenya alongside countries like South Africa…
Nairobi, Kenya – World Bank report has cited that systemic governance failures – not just technical or market factors – are the primary driver behind Kenya’s persistently high electricity costs, which remain 42% above the African average despite the country’s abundant renewable energy resources. The findings come as Kenyan households and businesses grapple with power…
Nairobi, Kenya – In an effort to solve persistent power crisis, the Kenyan government has unveiled a comprehensive KSh 2.5 trillion ($20 billion) energy masterplan that will dramatically reshape the country’s power generation, distribution, and consumption landscape by 2030. The strategy, which combines massive renewable energy expansion with strategic fossil fuel investments, aims to not…
Nairobi, Kenya – In an era where 63% of Kenyan adults remain underinsured despite growing financial risks, SBM Bancassurance Intermediary is pioneering a tech-driven approach to insurance accessibility. The company’s innovative bancassurance model, which merges banking convenience with tailored insurance solutions, now protects over 1.2 million Kenyans across 14 financial institutions. But how exactly does…
Nairobi, Kenya – May 14, 2025 The just-concluded Nairobi County Web3 & Blockchain Bootcamp Award Ceremony marked the triumphant end of a three-day intensive innovation program aimed at nurturing the next generation of blockchain developers. Hosted by MUIAA Labs in collaboration with the Nairobi City County Government and Computer Aid International, the event brought together…
