Author: Khusoko

Kenya’s largest supermarket chain has announced a major leadership shift, appointing Andreas von Paleske as Chief Executive Officer effective November 1, 2025. The move signals a new chapter for the retail giant as it steps away from founder-family leadership after more than three decades of growth. Von Paleske, who has served as Naivas’ Chief of Strategy for the past eight years, brings deep experience in retail and investment. His appointment follows a long-term succession plan designed to sustain the company’s growth trajectory. “This is a moment of continuity and renewal,” said von Paleske. “Naivas is built on strong foundations, and…

The opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) offers African teachers and students are immense; the AI education market in the Middle East and Africa is projected to hit $1.7 billion by 2030. Yet in Sub-Saharan Africa, where student–teacher ratios can reach 50:1 and many children still lack access to quality learning resources, the need for innovative solutions is urgent. What excites me most about AI in African education is the potential to address persistent inequalities in ways that haven’t been possible before.  For too long, students in under-resourced schools have had fewer opportunities simply because their teachers lacked access to support,…

Betika, Kenya’s leading sports and gaming brand, has unveiled a six-week mega campaign—Beba Beba Uki Betika—offering customers a chance to win prizes worth over Sh100 million. The promotion runs from October 1 to November 11, with weekly and grand prizes designed to reward loyal players and reinforce Betika’s position as a top-tier gaming platform. Grand Draw: Win a 33-Seater Isuzu Bus The campaign will culminate in a grand draw on November 14, where one lucky winner will drive away in a brand-new Isuzu NQR 81 33-seater bus. Two additional winners will each receive a Suzuki Baleno GLX. Weekly Prizes: Motorbikes…

Kenya’s middle class is facing one of the toughest financial squeezes in recent memory. Rising taxes, spiralling living costs, and mandatory deductions are shrinking disposable income at alarming rates. By the time statutory deductions like NSSF, NHIF, and AHL are factored in—before even considering PAYE—salaried Kenyans are often left with nearly half of their gross pay. What remains must stretch to cover rent, utilities, transport, school fees, food, domestic support, and remittances upcountry. It is no wonder that by the second or third day after payday, many households are already struggling to make ends meet. This is the reality of…

Kenya’s headline inflation edged up to 4.6% in September 2025, slightly higher than August’s 4.5%, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The increase was driven primarily by rising costs in food and non-alcoholic beverages, transport, and housing-related utilities such as electricity, water, and gas. “Annual consumer price inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 4.6 per cent in September 2025. This implies that the general price level was 4.6 per cent higher in September 2025 than it was in September 2024,” KNBS noted. Headline Inflation Trend Kenya’s month-on-month inflation stood at 0.2%, reinforcing expectations…

Kenya is set to take over the rotating chairmanship of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) from Burundi, with a renewed focus on digitisation to address trade barriers and enhance regional competitiveness. The 2025 COMESA Summit, scheduled for next month in Nairobi, will bring together leaders from the 21-member trade bloc to commit to technology-driven solutions aimed at deepening regional value chains, harmonising trade policies, and fostering inclusive economic growth. “We have made significant progress, including the entry into force of the COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area, which now forms Africa’s largest integrated market,” said Cabinet Secretary…