Hapakenya News Updates

Adil Khawaja of Car No. 44 (AK44) has been named as the top fundraiser in the 2025 edition of the Rhino Charge. The team raised Ksh. 139.8 million in support of conservation efforts for Kenya’s water towers. The second-highest fundraising team was Car No. 23, led by Peter Kinyua, which… Read more »

Access Bank has completed the sale of National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK) from KCB Group, marking the conclusion of a process that began in March 2024. This follows the receipt of all regulatory approvals. NBK is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank. NBK and Access Bank Kenya… Read more »

Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) at the Bank’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Tah will assume office on 1 September 2025, for a five-year term, following the end of the second term of current President, Dr. Akinwumi… Read more »

Tata Chemicals Magadi has been named as the overall winner at the 2025 Energy Management Awards (EMA), held under the theme: Beyond Energy Efficiency: Inclusive Solutions for a Sustainable Future. Milly Glass Works was named as the runner-up. The awards ceremony, hosted by Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), spotlighted companies… Read more »

Safaricom successfully held its Coast edition of the youth empowerment bootcamp, Safaricom Hook Circle, at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic in Mombasa. The event was hosted through the company’s youth platform, Safaricom Hook. The two day event, which ran on 28th and 29th May 2025, engaged over 1,000 youth. The… Read more »

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has intensified its efforts to attract more American tourists to Kenya, focusing on key metropolitan markets in California.  From May 27-29, 2025, KTB led a roadshow across three major West Coast cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco. “The American market is showing strong… Read more »

The 2025 Rhino Charge is set for tomorrow, Saturday at Saimo Soi in Baringo North. The annual event, now in its 36th edition, has attracted 64 cars. Among the entrants of the 2025 Rhino Charge are the EV Explorers (Car No. 29). It is sponsored by Safaricom M-PESA and it… Read more »

The Kenyan Government has stepped in to resolve concerns raised by Mwea Irrigation Scheme farmers regarding the impact of rice importation on local sales. Efforts to resolve the issue were led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. The Government, through the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC), will purchase… Read more »

The 2nd Edition of the Magical Kenya Mountain & Trail Series in Kakamega forest by Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has kicked off. KTB is repositioning the western tourism circuit as a key adventure destination in Kenya, spotlighting its unexplored landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and natural attractions. KTB CEO June Chepkemei… Read more »

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) today hosted Thani Mohamed Soilihi, the French Minister Delegate for Francophonie and International Partnerships, for a site visit to the National System Control Centre (NSCC) project site in Embakasi, Nairobi. The NSCC project, with a total budget of €82.7 million (Ksh. 12 Billion),… Read more »