Author: Lorine Otamo

From recycled wide-leg denim to Afrofuturist designs crafted from secondhand curtains, the catwalk at Nairobi Fashion Week showcased a wave of new designers championing sustainable fashion in Africa. This annual event, launched in 2013 to promote Africa’s then-nascent fashion industry, has evolved into a prominent platform for sustainability in recent years, driven by growing concerns about the environmental impact of textile waste on the continent. The impact of national and global policies on Kenya’s textile industry took centre stage, where industry leaders, designers, and policymakers dissected the opportunities and challenges shaping the sector. The event, held under the theme “Regenerative Fashion…

Kenya Airways (KQ) has achieved a significant milestone by securing Part-145 certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This accreditation empowers KQ to expand its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services to include European-registered aircraft. This achievement positions KQ as a leading MRO provider in Africa, opening doors to new business opportunities by enabling the airline to attract maintenance contracts from European aircraft operators. “The EASA certification strategically positions KQ as the go-to MRO organization in Africa, allowing us to perform maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on European-registered aircraft and components,” said KQ CEO Allan Kilavuka. We have officially…

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has launched an upgraded Single Customs Territory (SCT) Centralised Platform, designed to facilitate seamless and efficient cross-border trade among partner states. The platform, unveiled at the EAC Secretariat Headquarters during the International Customs Day celebration, enables real-time data exchange between customs and port authorities across the region. EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva emphasized the platform’s crucial role in advancing regional integration by addressing key challenges such as customs clearance delays, non-tariff barriers, and high transaction costs. “The Single Customs Territory was established in 2014 to simplify and automate the movement of goods across the…

WhiteCap Crisp launched its “Stay Crisp” campaign with an exclusive vision boarding experience at the Capital Club. The event, centred around clarity, focus, and ambition, featured life coach Jennifer Karina guiding guests through vision board creation. Industry leaders, media, and lifestyle influencers, including brand influencers Winnie Rioba and Tatiana Karanja, attended the intimate gathering. “The ‘Stay Crisp’ campaign is about embracing a fresh mindset and staying true to your goals with confidence and clarity,” said Wanjiru Murage, Marketing Manager, WhiteCap Crisp. “We believe WhiteCap Crisp is more than a beer; it inspires intentionality, purpose, clarity, and blending creativity in our…

Justice Chacha Mwita prohibited Safaricom from implementing the notice, which would have imposed a three-year expiry period on Bonga Points. The judge declared that once awarded, Bonga Points become the property of the customer, relinquishing any rights Safaricom has over them. The court further declared the notice a violation of consumer economic rights, rendering it unconstitutional. “Having considered the petition, responses, and arguments by parties, I come to the following conclusions. First, this court has jurisdiction to hear and determine this petition,” Justice Mwita stated. “Second, once bonga points are awarded, the points become the customers’ property and the 1st…

Nairobi Fashion Week, Kenya’s premier fashion event, returns for its seventh edition with a bold new theme: Regenerative Fashion Renaissance: Restoring Culture and Nature. This year’s event, which will take place from January 29th to February 1st, 2025, at the Sarit Center, will spotlight fashion that minimises environmental harm and actively restores ecosystems, communities, and cultures. Shifting beyond traditional sustainability, this year’s theme emphasises regenerative fashion, focusing on replenishing resources, revitalizing ecosystems, and empowering local communities throughout the fashion supply chain. “This theme aligns with our vision of positioning Africa as a global leader in sustainability,” says Brian Kihindas, Creative…