Hapakenya News Updates

A new report released today warns that Africa is on the verge of a severe food crisis, with nearly 300 million people already undernourished. The 2025 Africa Food Systems Report (AFSR) projects that without immediate, coordinated reform, the continent could become the global epicenter of hunger by 2030. The report,… Read more »

Safaricom has today held its first ever gaming conference at the Michael Joseph Centre, located at its headquarters in Nairobi. The forum themed Level Up Africa: Unlocking Gaming Potential in Africa explored how gaming is shaping the future. This is from eSports and game development to the role of tech,… Read more »

Nairobi residents are raising the alarm over a surge in violent robberies in the Central Business District (CBD). The period between late August and early September 2025 has seen an escalation in brazen criminal activity, with authorities and citizens urged to exercise extreme caution. Citizens have identified five specific hotspots… Read more »

Naomi Angela Wafula, or simply Naomi, is rewriting the history of golf in Kenya. As the first woman to join the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK), she has already broken barriers and is now setting her sights on the world stage. For Naomi, turning professional was just the beginning of… Read more »

The digital lending sector in Kenya has undergone a significant transformation, driven by the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) efforts to regulate what was once a largely unrestricted market. The licensing of Digital Credit Providers (DCPs) is the cornerstone of this new regulatory framework, aimed at protecting consumers and instilling… Read more »

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has licensed an additional 27 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), bringing the total number of licensed providers to 153. This follows the licensing of 41 DCPs in June 2025 and is part of the ongoing effort to regulate the digital lending sector under the Central… Read more »

Tanzanian fintech company NALA has officially entered the Kenyan market, a move made possible through a strategic partnership with Equity Bank and the instant payment utility Pesalink. This collaboration is a direct effort to tap into Kenya’s robust remittance inflows, which reached a record breaking $4.94 billion in 2024. By… Read more »

The KCB Foundation has teamed up with the Wundanyi Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) and the Mastercard Foundation to provide technical and vocational skills to young people in Taita Taveta County. The goal is to create sustainable employment opportunities for the youth in the region. The initiative, launched by Wundanyi Member… Read more »

Sun King has unveiled a new logo and brand identity. This refresh marks a milestone in the company’s evolution, reflecting its expanded range of products that now includes not only solar home systems but also solar inverters and pay-as-you-go smartphones. To highlight this broader portfolio, Sun King is launching a… Read more »

Kenya is set to launch its first dedicated astro-tourism experience this Sunday in Samburu County. The initiative, led by Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, aims to diversify Kenya’s tourism offerings by tapping into the growing market of stargazing and astronomy enthusiasts. The launch event at Sopa Lodge in… Read more »