Author: Lynet Awino

Kenya Airways has announced flight disruptions at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) following operational delays linked to air traffic control measures. In a customer update issued Monday, February 16, the airline explained that the delays stem from contingency protocols introduced by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) to safeguard aviation safety and keep services running. “We are currently experiencing air traffic control operational delays at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), affecting certain departures and arrivals,” the airline said. Kenya Airways Disruptions Cause: Air traffic control contingency measures at JKIA (effective Feb 16, 2026). Impact: Delays affecting certain departures…

After captivating audiences in Selina and earning a Kalasha nomination, Celestine Gachuhi is back on the small screen with her long-awaited Showmax debut in Adam to Eve. Now a mother, wife, mentor, and women’s rights advocate, Celestine proves that evolution doesn’t mean leaving the spotlight. It means shining in it differently. Life Beyond Selina “It’s been a minute since you last saw me on screen after Selina,” she says. “I did Kiu about five months later, then took a deliberate step back. Life shifted in the biggest way possible. I became a wife, I became a mother, and everything changed.”…

Skyward Airlines, in partnership with Vipingo Ridge, has launched a new direct route connecting Nairobi to Vipingo. The inaugural flight marks a milestone for regional connectivity and is expected to drive tourism and economic growth in Kilifi County. A Faster Gateway to the Coast The new service offers a quicker, more convenient link to Kenya’s North Coast for tourists, homeowners, investors, golfers, and business travellers. By reducing travel time, the route is set to: Strengthen domestic tourism Stimulate local enterprise Enhance Kilifi’s reputation as a premier lifestyle and investment destination Economic Impact Speaking at the launch on Saturday, Vipingo Ridge…

Safaricom unveiled Ziidi Trader, a mobile-first platform that allows Kenyans to buy and sell shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) directly through the M-PESA app. The innovation is designed to democratize access to capital markets by eliminating traditional barriers such as CDS accounts and broker intermediaries. “We wanted to make savings and investing simple. When things are simple, it builds confidence. When you are confident, you are able to try, experiment, and do a lot more,” said Esther Waititu, Chief Financial Services Officer at Safaricom on Business Redefined. How ZiiDi Trader Works Ziidi Trader streamlines investing into four steps:…

Meet Zander Adika, a performer whose talent stretches far beyond acting. Trained at South Africa’s prestigious AFDA film program, Zander is a triple threat: he sings, dances, and commands the screen with magnetic energy that transforms every role into a masterclass. His credits already shine with global productions: The Woman King alongside Viola Davis, Apple TV’s Invasion, MTV’s Shuga Down South, and Sky Girls: Born to Fly. Now, he takes center stage in Reuben Odanga’s telenovela Lazizi on Maisha Magic Plus, sharing the spotlight with veterans Mwaniki Magerian and Helen Keli. In this exclusive, Zander opens up about fame, fear,…

Kenya’s private sector activity expanded in January 2026, but at a slower pace, as weaker demand in construction and wholesale and retail sectors weighed on overall momentum. The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 51.9 in January from 53.7 in December, marking a four‑month low. Readings above 50.0 indicate growth, while those below signal contraction. Sectoral Divergence Stanbic Bank noted sharp differences across industries: “Sectoral differences were marked, with sales growth most often recorded among manufacturing firms. Conversely, those in the construction and wholesale and retail sectors saw demand fall outright,” the survey commentary stated. Manufacturing firms…