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By Faith Wanza Kenya’s Konza Technopolis has won the 2026 Smart Gigacity Excellence Award at the World Broadband Association (WBBA) Broadband Excellence Awards held in Vienna, Austria, in recognition of its technology-driven urban development model. The award was announced on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the VIECON in Vienna, following an international selection process involving telecommunications operators and government ministries. The State Department for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy said the award recognises Konza Technopolis as a model for gigabit-enabled urban development, integrating high-capacity connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital public infrastructure to improve service delivery. Commissioned in October 2025, Konza City is a flagship project under Kenya’s Vision 2030 development agenda and serves as the physical home of the country’s digital government. The award was received by Kenya’s Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission i...

  A win powered by trust, quality and the confidence of Kenyans. Unicolour by United Paints has once again earned national recognition, winning the Most Preferred Paints Brand of the Year 2026 award at the Starbrands Awards. The recognition is a significant milestone for the brand, reflecting the trust it has cultivated among customers, painters and fundis, dealers, industry partners and other stakeholders across Kenya. In a competitive paints market where quality, durability, reliability and value matter, the award celebrates a brand that continues to connect with consumers and play a role in transforming homes, businesses and spaces through colour. Beyond the trophy, the win represents the people and stories behind every painted wall, renovated home and completed project. From homeowners looking to refresh their spaces to professionals delivering quality finishes, Unicolour continues to be part of the journey towards creating beautiful and inspiring environments. The achievement ...

 By Faith wanza mueni  Photo: Eng. Ronoh Kibet, OGW, KenGen’s Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, addresses media and partners during the launch of the Sustainable Energy Conference (SEC) 2026 in Nairobi on October 15, 2026. The conference, scheduled for November 24–27 in Olkaria, Naivasha, aims to mobilise investment and partnerships to advance Africa’s clean energy projects and industrial growth. Nairobi, Kenya, October 15, 2026 — The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) will host an international energy conference in November to mobilise investment and partnerships aimed at transforming Africa’s renewable energy potential into industrial growth and economic opportunities. The third Sustainable Energy Conference (SEC) 2026 will take place from November 24 to 27 at the KenGen Olkaria Geothermal Spa in Naivasha, bringing together more than 1,500 delegates from over 80 countries. Themed “Powering Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution,” the confere...

By Faith wanza mueni  NAIROBI, Kenya, October 14, 2026 — The Ministry of Health has confirmed a second case of Ebola (Bundibugyo virus disease) in Kenya, raising the number of confirmed cases to two, with one death reported. In a press release issued on Tuesday, Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth said the latest patient, a 39-year-old man, was a close family member of the first case and was already in quarantine under daily monitoring when he developed symptoms on October 13. The patient presented with fever, fatigue and joint pains, prompting health officials to isolate him and collect samples for testing. The samples tested positive at both the National Virology Reference Laboratory and the Kenya Medical Research Institute-Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (KEMRI-CDC) laboratory. According to the Ministry, the patient has been transferred to a designated treatment centre, where trained healthcare teams are providing supportive care. His condition was detec...

  By Faith Wanza Photo:Principal Secretary for the State Department for MSMEs Development Susan Auma Mang’eni speaks during the official opening of the Africa Commerce and Industry Summit (ACIS) 2026 at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on October 14, 2026. NAIROBI, Kenya, October 14, 2026 — Principal Secretary for the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Susan Auma Mang’eni has called on African securities exchanges to strengthen partnerships with small businesses to expand access to long-term financing and accelerate enterprise growth across the continent. Mang’eni said improved access to affordable capital was essential to enabling MSMEs to expand operations, create jobs and compete effectively in regional and international markets. Speaking during the official opening of the Africa Commerce and Industry Summit (ACIS) 2026 at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, she urged securities exchanges to go beyond traditional listing services and actively support ...

By Faith Wanza Photo:Capital A Investment Bank Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Linus Kang’ara speaks during the launch of the Rejesha Funds at The Capital Club in Nairobi on October 14, 2026. NAIROBI, Kenya, October 14, 2026 — Capital A Investment Bank has launched Rejesha Funds, a family of investment products designed to help Kenyans at home and abroad grow their savings through professionally managed investments denominated in Kenya shillings and US dollars. The funds, launched at The Capital Club in Nairobi, operate under a Capital Markets Authority (CMA)-regulated collective investment scheme and target individuals seeking accessible investment options for short-term savings and long-term wealth creation. The launch comes amid concerns that increased access to financial services has not necessarily translated into financial security for most households. Capital A Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Linus Kang’ara cited the 2024 FinAccess Household Surv...