In celebration of Caterpillar’s 100-year global and Kenyan legacy, Mantrac Kenya Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Rotary Club of Karen and St. Mary’s Karen Primary & Junior School. The agreement will fund and complete four unfinished Grade 9 classrooms, providing much-needed learning space in one of Nairobi’s fast-growing school communities. “Our true legacy is not just in the infrastructure we help build — but in the lives we touch and the futures we help shape,” said Mohamed Ibrahim, Managing Director, Mantrac Kenya. Signed with Purpose The MOU was signed by Mohamed Ibrahim, Managing Director of Mantrac Kenya; Linet…
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Muindi
Experience working on communication and marketing departments and in the broadcast industry. Interested in sustainable development and international relations issues.
Business conditions in Kenya’s private sector weakened at the fastest pace in a year, with the Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI®) falling to 46.8 in July from 48.6 in June. This marks a third consecutive monthly decline and signals a broad-based downturn amid intensifying inflationary pressures, weakening consumer demand, and widespread disruptions caused by political protests. Key Sector Insights Private sector activity declined for a third straight month, registering the sharpest contraction since July 2024. The downturn was concentrated in manufacturing and services, while agriculture, construction, and wholesale & retail sectors posted growth. Sales volumes plummeted at the…
Despite a 78 per cent surge in overall funding, female-led African startups received just 1.5 per cent of total capital in H1 2025, with ventures featuring at least one female co-founder claiming only 9 per cent. “Investments in female (co-)founded startups keep declining,” the Africa: The Big Deal report warns, adding that funding for female CEOs is “at its lowest in years.” African startups raised $1.4 billion in the first half of 2025—a 78 per cent increase over H1 2024. “Startups raised significantly more in H1’25 than in H1’24 (+78%),” states Africa: The Big Deal, highlighting a powerful post-downturn recovery.…
Across East African cities, the commercial real estate landscape is undergoing a transition as tenants gravitate toward Grade A, ESG-compliant workspaces. Latest findings from Knight Frank’s H1 2025 Africa Offices Market Dashboard reveal a widening performance gap between premium and secondary office stock, underpinned by changing workplace preferences, hybrid models, and sustainability benchmarks. Nairobi: Resilience Amid Oversupply Kenya’s capital is facing a dual market trend: strong demand for high-quality spaces and rising pressure from oversupply. With 15,000 sqm of new Grade A stock expected by year-end, developers have adopted a “wait-and-see” approach amid cautious absorption. “Kenya’s office market continues to…
Safaricom is scaling up its national agenda for entrepreneurship, skill development, and digital inclusion, activating thousands of young people and business owners across Kenya through bold, on-the-ground platforms. Youth Skill Building – Greater Western Region Through Safaricom Hook, the M-PESA Sokoni Caravan made stops in Siaya, Vihiga, and Kisumu, where over 2,000 young people were trained in technical skills such as plumbing, hospitality, fashion, and electricals. Graduates received completion certificates and starter kits to spark entrepreneurial journeys. “We want young people to walk out of school not just with knowledge, but with real tools they can use to start a…
OPPO Kenya says its OPPO Reno14 Series is now available, ushering in a new era of AI-powered smartphones. Packed with Google Gemini AI, users get seamless assistance across apps like Notes, Calendar, and Clock—making everyday tasks smarter and faster. Gemini AI enhances functionality by pulling relevant information and enabling quick actions across OPPO Notes, Calendar, Clock, and other services. This integration reflects OPPO’s continued commitment to delivering a frictionless, human-centered AI experience. “With the Reno14 Series, we are collaborating closely with Google to systematically integrate Google Gemini into OPPO core apps. This integration will enable users to effortlessly perform complex…