Author: Lynet Awino

Hilton has unveiled a new chapter in Kenya’s hospitality landscape with the launch of AVA Hotel Nairobi, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Located in the serene, upscale suburb of Lavington, the 91-room lifestyle hotel blends bold design, Kenyan heritage, and modern amenities to serve both business and high-end leisure travellers. Operated by Aleph Hospitality, AVA Hotel Nairobi marks Hilton’s fifth trading property in Kenya and signals a strategic shift toward experience-driven, locally rooted hospitality. A Lifestyle Hotel Designed for Modern Explorers AVA Hotel Nairobi offers: Rooftop bar and restaurant with panoramic views Outdoor pool and fitness centre All-day…

Emirates Airlines is marking 30 years of operations in Kenya with plans to scale up its presence in the East African market. The Dubai-based carrier, which currently operates double daily Boeing 777 flights to Nairobi, is considering increasing flight frequency to meet rising demand from business, leisure, and cargo clients. “If the ambition of tourism grows to five million tourists by 2030, it will require more seats, more capacity, and more frequency from Emirates,” said Christophe Leloup, Emirates’ Regional Director and Country Manager for Kenya. “We can realistically offer between 20 and 25 percent growth in the next three years.”…

Land prices across Nairobi continued to decelerate in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Hass Consult Land Price Index. The slowdown is largely attributed to a decline in self-building activity amid tightening economic conditions. “Many of these satellite areas, such as Kiserian, Kitengela, and Athi River, have been prime locations for middle-class buyers to develop their own family homes in stages and as incomes allowed,” said Sakina Hassanali, Co-CEO and Creative Director at Hass Consult. Suburbs Outpace Satellite Towns in Land Price Growth While developers maintain interest in Nairobi’s suburbs, growth in satellite towns has been more…

Consumer goods manufacturer PZ Cussons East Africa will inject KSh150 million over the next year to expand its operations and refresh its product portfolio, reaffirming its long-term commitment to the region. The investment will target production, distribution, and innovation, with a sharper focus on younger consumers whose evolving preferences are reshaping Kenya’s personal-care market. “Consumers under 35 are adventurous with fragrance and personal care. They experiment more, seek bold scents, and shop across online and modern retail channels,” said Sekar Ramamoorthy, Managing Director of PZ Cussons East Africa, during the unveiling of a revamped Imperial Leather range in Nairobi. “They…

The Ministry of Education has released the 2026 academic calendar for all basic education institutions across Kenya. The calendar, signed by Principal Secretary Amb. (Prof) Julius K. Bitok, CBS, applies to pre-primary, primary, junior, senior, and secondary schools, as well as diploma teacher training colleges. According to the circular dated October 9, 2025, the first term begins on January 5, 2026, and ends on April 2, 2026, covering 13 weeks of instruction. A mid-term break is scheduled from February 25 to March 1, followed by a three-week April holiday from April 7 to April 24. Term Dates for Basic Education…

Kenya’s hospitality industry is basking in global acclaim after being voted the world’s friendliest country in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, driven by real traveller experiences. A Global Seal of Warmth and Welcome Condé Nast Traveller, a leading luxury travel magazine with editions in the US and UK, invites readers to vote annually for their top destinations across categories such as friendliness, service, scenery, food, and overall experience. In the 2025 survey, Kenya emerged as the top-ranked country for friendliness, beating out other global favourites with scores above 96%. “As crowned by our readers, Kenya receives the…