Author: Muindi

Motorists across Kenya now have more reasons to stop at Shell service stations. Vivo Energy Kenya, the distributor and marketer of Shell products, has partnered with Safaricom PLC to enhance Bundle Ya Dere, Safaricom’s proposition designed for cab drivers. What Drivers Get Every Saturday, drivers enrolled in Bundle Ya Dere will enjoy: Fuel discounts of KES 2 per litre at all Shell outlets nationwide Cashback rewards and premium fuel convenience Free access to driver apps (Uber, Bolt, Little, Faras & Yego) Google Maps navigation and generous data bundles Subsidised insurance covers accidents, illness, or loss of income This combination of…

Kenya’s inflation eased slightly in November 2025, with headline inflation recorded at 4.5% year-on-year (y/y) compared to 4.6% in October 2025. Month-on-month (m/m), inflation stood at 0.2%, reflecting relative price stability across key consumer categories. The Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) target band of 2.5%–7.5% was maintained for the 29th consecutive month, underscoring sustained macroeconomic stability. According to NCBA Research, “November headline inflation recorded a slight reduction of 11 basis points from 4.56% in October to 4.45%. Overall consumer price index had an uptick of 0.16% month-on-month to 147.08 in November.” Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages Food inflation rose 7.7% y/y,…

Online property marketplace BuyRentKenya has been acquired by African proptech firm Rushbox Ltd., marking a new wave of consolidation in Sub-Saharan Africa’s digital real estate sector. Expanding Regional Footprint Rushbox, which operates PropertyCloud in Mauritius and Property.co.zw in Zimbabwe, will now deepen its presence in Kenya. The acquisition positions the company to scale across Sub-Saharan Africa’s fast-growing property markets. BuyRentKenya’s customer accounts, listings, tools, and agent dashboards remain accessible, with planned product upgrades. Leadership Perspectives Elizabeth Costabir, CEO of BuyRentKenya, said the deal ushers in a new chapter: “We have always focused on connecting Kenyans to reliable, high-quality property options,…

Education has always been an equaliser and a key to unlocking individual and communal success, especially for those in the remote parts of the country. Digital Access Transforms Education in Remote Isiolo County With the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) heavily reliant on electronic learning, access to a telecommunications network and a connection to the information superhighway is now a critical component in the journey to literacy. Gotu Primary School Teachers Recall Life Before Internet For students and teachers at Gotu Primary School deep in Isiolo County, life before the arrival of the network was tough as Teacher Maina recalls. “I was…

AA Kenya is set to join the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) after shareholders approved a listing by introduction, marking a major milestone in the organisation’s transformation from a member association into a fully listed mobility services company. This move comes as AA Kenya continues to strengthen its position as the leading mobility service provider in Kenya, operating over 60 branches in all major towns nationwide and delivering a wide range of mobility solutions to individuals, businesses, and institutions. What Listing by Introduction Means A listing by introduction allows a company to join the stock exchange without issuing new shares to…

Kenya Airways PLC has issued a profit warning for the financial year ending 31 December 2025, cautioning that earnings will fall by at least 25% compared to 2024. The carrier expects its net profit to drop by at least 25%, or roughly KSh 1.35 billion, compared to the KSh 5.4 billion net profit reported in 2024. The caution reflects sharp reductions in passenger traffic, grounded aircraft, and global supply‑chain pressures that have hit many airlines worldwide but are proving especially damaging for KQ. What Went Wrong: Grounded Planes and Falling Demand In the first half of 2025, KQ posted a…