Applications for the 2026 MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) intake are now open, offering fully funded training for aspiring African filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers, and storytellers. The Pan-African film and television training institution, MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), has announced applications for its 2026 intake. The programme invites graduates across Africa who aspire to become directors, producers, scriptwriters, and storytellers to apply for a nine-month, fully funded course at its academies in Kenya, Nigeria, and Zambia. Empowering Africa’s Creative Voice Having recently become part of CANAL+, MultiChoice has renewed its commitment to delivering compelling programming to African audiences. A key pillar of this…
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Lynet Awino
Lynet Okumu, a Masinde Muliro University graduate, is a digital journalist passionate about impactful storytelling. She writes on health, business, relationships, and daily life, blending accuracy and creativity to craft engaging, informative content.
Kenya’s retail sector continues to show resilience and growth, with Carrefour Kenya expanding its store network to 34 outlets nationwide and Naivas opening its 112th store in Mihango, Nairobi. These developments highlight the steady rise of modern retail operators amid a recovering supermarket industry. Carrefour Kenya’s Growth to 34 Stores Carrefour, operated by Majid Al Futtaim, has reinforced its position as one of the fastest‑growing retailers in Kenya. In 2025, the chain opened eight new stores across Nairobi, the Coast, and Watamu. Since its first Nairobi store in 2016, Carrefour has shifted from mall‑based outlets to community locations, increasing accessibility…
Kenyans saved more than 448,000 hours in 2025 by outsourcing meals and household errands to Uber Eats, according to the platform’s latest Cravings Report. The findings reveal how delivery has become a cornerstone of modern life, reshaping consumption habits and fueling the country’s food economy. Fried Chicken Tops Kenya’s Cravings Fried chicken has emerged as the most popular food choice among Kenyans in 2025, inspiring the year’s biggest orders and topping Uber Eats searches. The dish generated tens of thousands of queries. The busiest outlet served more than 100 meals a day. Pizza held its place as the second‑most searched…
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and KCB Bank Kenya Limited have signed a $150 million financing package to accelerate green finance and climate-smart investments. The deal enhances KCB’s trade finance capacity within Kenya’s growing small business and corporate banking sector. The package includes: $100 million subordinated debt facility: strengthening KCB’s Tier II capital and reinforcing its role as a financial intermediary in strategic sectors. This supports KCB’s target of allocating 25% of its portfolio to green initiatives by 2031, including renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and climate-smart agriculture. $50 million transaction guarantee: enabling AfDB to provide up to 100% coverage…
SKY Girls Kenya has launched Season 4 of its hit teen drama series, PAA: Born to Fly, a fearless and relatable dive into the pressures shaping the lives of teenage girls across Kenya. Building on the impact of previous seasons, this instalment tackles urgent conversations that young people often struggle to start but desperately need, conversations that families and caregivers must also embrace. Family and Relationship Impact Season 4 addresses sensitive but critical issues, including: Peer pressure to vape Contraceptive awareness and reproductive health (including HPV vaccination) Sexual pressure, manipulation, and grooming by older predators Every episode is designed to…
Over the years, Blessing Lungaho has emerged as one of Kenya’s most magnetic TV stars; the kind who can swing effortlessly from heartthrob to villain to comedy gold. From stealing hearts in Maria to commanding screens in Igiza, this three‑time Kalasha nominee has proven himself as an artist constantly pushing boundaries. Now, Lungaho takes centre stage in Showmax’s bold new gender‑swap dramedy Adam to Eve, where he plays not one, not two, but three characters, including a Nairobi playboy cursed to live life as a woman. From gaining 13 kilos to questioning masculinity, his latest transformation is nothing short of…