Tatu City’s dynamic growth narrative reached a new milestone with the unveiling of Porini Point, a residential enclave designed for homeowners and investors seeking modern, high-quality apartments in Africa’s fastest-growing new city. Set on a hillside adjacent to the world’s only urban wildlife sanctuary, Porini Point blends nature, infrastructure, and lifestyle into a bold new vision for Kenyan urbanism. “Every city has a beginning. Every story starts with a dream… a city that is sustainable, beautiful, and modern. That is how Tatu City was born,” said Preston Mendenhall, Group COO and Kenya Country Head at Rendeavour. A Vision Rooted in…
Author: David Indeje
David Indeje
David Indeje is the Community Engagement Editor at Khusoko, East Africa’s leading digital business news platform. He shapes editorial content, drives audience engagement, and amplifies diverse voices. Beyond journalism, he consults on digital strategy across agriculture, governance, technology, and health, while examining AI’s role in the future of media. He also serves as Communications Officer at KICTANet, advancing digital inclusion and policy dialogue.
Vodacom Group, South Africa’s largest telecom operator, has ruled out spinning off M-PESA from Safaricom or listing it as a standalone entity despite renewed pressure from Kenyan authorities to unbundle the telco’s core businesses. The group, which co-owns Safaricom with the Kenyan government (each holding a 40% stake), said M-Pesa’s mobile money operations are “intricately linked” to Safaricom’s value proposition. “We’re not looking to separately list the financial service businesses,” Vodacom CEO Mohamed Joosub said during Tuesday’s earnings call. “We see it more closely linked and coupling that with loyalty going forward.” M-PESA Powers Safaricom’s Strong HY26 Results The statement…
Kenya’s investment ecosystem is brimming with potential. From Nairobi to Embu, founders are building, fund managers are mobilising, and regional networks are expanding. Yet private equity (PE), the capital engine that could scale these ambitions, is still underperforming. Africa receives just 1–2% of global venture capital, despite holding nearly 20% of the world’s population. Edward Claessen, Head of the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) Regional Hub for Eastern Africa, puts it plainly: “There’s a big mismatch. That’s why we launched Boost Africa to bridge the gap and support entrepreneurs from startup to scale.” In a recent The Kenyan Wall Street webinar,…
Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to Africa fell sharply by 42% year-on-year, reaching just $28 billion in the first half of 2025, according to the latest Global Investment Trends Monitor released on October 31 by UN Trade and Development. This is the steepest regional decline globally, underscoring the continent’s vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and investor caution. “Investor caution is deepening. Tariff escalation and ongoing geopolitical tensions have heightened uncertainty, leading to a widespread wait-and-see attitude across many sectors,” the report noted. Regional Breakdown: North Africa vs Sub-Saharan Africa Region FDI Inflows (H1 2024) FDI Inflows (H1 2025) Change (%) Africa…
Safaricom PLC hosted the Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit 2025 at the Mövenpick Hotel, Nairobi, under the theme “Powering Progress. Securing Growth.” The forum convened business leaders, government officials, regulators, and technology experts to explore how Kenya can strengthen its defences against a rising tide of cyber threats. The summit came at a critical moment. In Q1 2025 alone, the National KE-CIRT/CC detected over 2.5 billion cyber threat events, including phishing scams, ransomware, and large-scale system disruptions targeting finance, healthcare, energy, and government services. “Cybercrime is a challenge no single institution can solve alone,” said Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa. “As more Kenyans…
Tusker Oktobafest, East Africa’s premier beer and culture festival, wrapped up its nationwide tour with a spectacular grand finale at Attela Beach Resort in Kisumu. Thousands of revellers turned out for an electrifying night of music, beer, and cultural celebration, marking the final stop of the 2025 Lake Edition. Music, Beer, and Culture Collide at the Lakeside The scenic Attela Beach Resort was transformed into a vibrant festival ground, hosting an all-star entertainment lineup. Kenyan hitmakers Bensoul, Fathermoh, and Harry Craze lit up the stage with live performances, while top DJs — Gordo, Ves, Daffy, and Dimore—kept the energy soaring…