NAIROBI, August 11, 2026 — Kenya is deepening its partnership with technology giant Huawei to accelerate the transition towards a smarter, more resilient and renewable-powered energy system amid growing demand for reliable electricity. The partnership took centre stage Tuesday during the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026, convened by the State…
MPs Want Former NYS Officials Pursued Over Lost Millions
The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture has directed the Inspector General of Police and the State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC) to pursue former National Youth Service (NYS) managers and board members over millions of shillings allegedly lost during their tenure. The committee, chaired by…
Government Injects KSh 65.2 Million to Modernise Gathuthi Tea Factory
By Safi News Reporter The Government has stepped up efforts to modernise Kenya’s tea industry after Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe presented a KSh 65.2 million grant to Gathuthi Tea Factory for the installation of two automatic withering units. The funding is expected to accelerate the…
Parliament Backs KEMRI’s Sh500 Million Funding Push to Complete State-of-the-Art Research Complex
By Aron | Safi News NAIROBI, Kenya – The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health has thrown its weight behind the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)’s request for an additional Sh500 million to complete the construction of a modern biomedical research complex at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), saying the…
Carrefour Expands to Kilifi as Majid Al Futtaim Strengthens Retail Presence in Kenya
Kilifi, Kenya: Majid Al Futtaim has expanded its retail footprint in Kenya with the opening of a new Carrefour store in Kilifi, marking the supermarket chain’s 36th outlet in the country and its sixth branch outside Nairobi. The new outlet, occupying approximately 1,500 square metres of retail space, offers customers…
TECNO Targets Kenya’s Premium Smartphone Market with New KSh59,999 POVA Curve 2 5G
By Safi News Business Desk NAIROBI, July 13, 2026 — Global smartphone manufacturer TECNO has intensified competition in Kenya’s premium smartphone segment with the launch of the POVA Curve 2 5G, a device aimed at the country’s growing population of young professionals, entrepreneurs, content creators and gamers seeking high-performance technology…
President boosts NYOTA Programme with additional Sh5 billion as Hopes, Dreams and Dignity Foundation launched
NAIROBI – Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Board Chairman Dr. James Mureu, representing Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Wycliffe Oparanya, has announced that President William Ruto has approved an additional Sh5 billion for the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme, following the disbursement of Sh3 billion…
KCB Bank has partnered with Mastercard to deploy an Islamic finance payments solution for customers under the Sahl Banking offering.
The Bank has rolled Sahl Card to give customers a convenient and secure, platform to manage their spending while accessing exclusive lifestyle and travel benefits. Additionally, KCB has unveiled the Sahl Agency banking network which will allow customers to deposit funds, withdraw cash, make payments and access essential banking services…
TECNO Unveils AI Assistant Designed to Handle Everyday Smartphone Tasks
NAIROBI, July 9 – Smartphone manufacturer TECNO has introduced EllaClaw, a new artificial intelligence (AI) agent aimed at making smartphones more proactive by helping users complete everyday tasks with minimal manual input. Currently available in a closed beta on the CAMON 50 Ultra 5G, EllaClaw is integrated into the company’s…
TECNO Launches Global AI Portrait Project in Nairobi
TECNO Launches Global AI Portrait Project in Nairobi to Champion Authentic Human Representation NAIROBI, July 6 (Safi News) – Global technology brand TECNO has launched a two-year global initiative in Nairobi aimed at promoting authentic human representation and encouraging inclusive use of artificial intelligence (AI) in visual storytelling. Dubbed “100…