Author: Lynet Awino

Safaricom has unveiled a 25% discount on all new business fibre connections for the next two months, targeting firms in fibre-ready buildings. The offer, announced at the Grow with Safaricom Business Forum in Nairobi, is part of a broader strategy to defend its lead in Kenya’s fixed broadband market and deepen its reach among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). “This offer on fibre to the business will ensure MSMEs have access to the fastest, most reliable internet that matches their ambitions,” said Frankline Okata, Acting Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Safaricom PLC. New Pricing Breakdown 15 Mbps plan: Now KES 2,249/month…

The Gates Foundation is introducing a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) in Kenya that prevents pregnancy for up to eight years, the longest-acting contraceptive ever developed globally. This innovation is part of a Ksh324 billion ($2.5 billion) commitment to expand affordable and accessible women’s health solutions, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Global Rollout Targets Kenya, Nigeria, and India According to Dr. Anita Zaidi, president of the Gates Foundation’s Gender Equality Division, the new hormonal IUD is being launched in Kenya, Nigeria, and India. Designed for affordability and user-centered care, the device offers long-term, reversible contraception by releasing progestin—a synthetic hormone…

MultiChoice Kenya has launched its latest entertainment push with the Tumefungulia Value na GOtv campaign, offering a revamped GOtv Value bouquet at a friendlier price point of KES 599, down from KES 699. The initiative officially goes live on August 1, 2025, delivering over 40 channels of premium programming to viewers seeking more for less. “We understand our customers are navigating tough times and want more value from their entertainment,” said MultiChoice Kenya Managing Director Nzola Miranda at the campaign launch held at their headquarters. “This bouquet revamp is our way of responding to that need and celebrating our audience…

MultiChoice Kenya is dialing up its pricing strategy once again. Starting August 1, 2025, subscribers will see price increases across most DStv and GOtv packages, while Showmax streaming plans are getting a welcome price cut—a move that signals the company’s shifting focus toward digital-first audiences. What’s Going Up? DStv Premium: From KES 11,000 to KES 11,700 Compact Plus: Up KES 500 to KES 7,300 Compact: Now KES 4,200, up from KES 3,900 GOtv Supa Plus: Rises to KES 3,199 New XtraView fee: KES 1,700 for multi-decoder access Only GOtv Value saw a price drop of KES 70 to KES 599,…

As dusk fell on June 25, 2025, Kenya’s streets bore witness to another chapter of defiance—the first anniversary of last year’s tragic protests. Tens of thousands of Kenyans marched to honour lives lost, demand justice for police brutality, and voice grievances over economic hardships, just like on June 25, 2024. What began as peaceful protests against the controversial Finance Bill tragically turned deadly when police deployed live bullets, tear gas, and water cannons. Over 60 lives were lost, hundreds were injured, and many were abducted or remain missing. Now, as the night deepened on June 25, 2025, the outcome was…

Kenya’s corporate scene is showing strong signs of resilience and growth in 2025, with the country’s most recognisable brands gaining more value and influence. A report by Brand Finance Kenya reveals that the total value of the country’s top 25 brands has now reached KSh 338.3 billion, with the banking, telecommunications, beverage, and insurance sectors leading the charge. Equity Bank Retains the Top Spot For the second year in a row, Equity Bank has been named the most valuable brand in Kenya. The bank’s brand value rose by 8.4% in 2025 to stand at KSh 71.3 billion. This increase is…