Royal Enfield, the world’s oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, has officially landed in Kenya. On Wednesday, the company celebrated the grand opening of its first Royal Enfield Exclusive Store at Rosslyn Riviera Mall, Nairobi, a major milestone in its East African expansion strategy. The new showroom, launched in partnership with Ganatra Plant & Equipment Limited (GPE Ltd), offers Kenyan riders access to Royal Enfield’s full range of mid-size motorcycles from 350cc to 650cc. All key models are available for test rides and purchase, including the Bullet 350, Classic 350, HNTR 350, Meteor 350, Himalayan 450, Guerrilla 450, Interceptor, Continental…
Author: Lorine Otamo
Lorine Otamo
Lorine Otamo is a science journalist who covers health, technology, agriculture, and climate change. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and a knack for simplifying complex scientific topics.
Kenya’s leading travel management company, Hemingways Travel, has expanded into Rwanda, celebrating 70 years of service excellence and signalling a bold new chapter in East African travel. The move reflects Hemingways ambition to deepen its regional footprint and position itself as a top-tier player across the continent, serving both leisure and corporate travellers with a blend of personalised service and cutting-edge technology. “Our journey over the past 70 years has been about building trust and delivering an individualized touch that sets us apart,” said Ross Evans, CEO of Hemingways Hospitality Group. “As we look ahead, we see tremendous opportunities in…
Ilara Health, a Kenya-based healthtech company focused on affordable diagnostics and digital healthcare solutions, has announced a significant workforce reduction as part of a strategic restructuring plan. Founded in 2019, Ilara Health partners with over 3,000 primary care clinics across 46 counties in Kenya, reaching more than 6 million patients annually. The company cited tough market conditions and delayed funding commitments as key drivers behind the decision to streamline operations and focus on its most cash-generative business lines. “This is a difficult moment for our team,” said Emilian Popa, Co-founder and CEO of Ilara Health. “We know that any potential…
Equity Bank’s latest trade mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo is more than a business tour—it’s a strategic rollout of its Africa Recovery and Resilience Plan (ARRP), a private sector stimulus framework designed to catalyse inclusive growth across the continent. The five-day mission, which began Monday, brought together delegates from Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Poland, Germany, the U.S., and Congo. It’s the 15th DRC-focused mission out of 40 conducted by Equity Group in the past four years. Agriculture: Mechanisation Meets Market Demand Delegates toured Jambo Farming Company, a 4,500-hectare maize farm planning to expand into wheat. “We…
Old Mutual Holdings PLC has exited Kenya’s stock brokerage sector following the sale of its subsidiary, Old Mutual Securities. The transaction—whose buyer and financial terms remain undisclosed—marks a strategic move in the group’s East African operations, reinforcing its focus on insurance, asset management, and retirement solutions. Strategic Refocus and Portfolio Streamlining The divestiture aligns with Old Mutual’s broader restructuring efforts, as outlined in its 2025 Half-Year Financial Results. The company stated: “We continue to simplify our business and focus on areas where we have scale and competitive advantage.” The report also highlighted improved capital efficiency, noting: “Adjusted headline earnings increased…
Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) partnered with electric mobility firm BasiGo to assemble King Long electric buses at its Thika facility. This collaboration accelerates Kenya’s transition to sustainable transport and strengthens local automotive manufacturing. The buses, branded under BasiGo, target Kenya’s evolving public transport sector. KVM brings decades of vehicle assembly expertise, while BasiGo contributes cutting-edge innovations in electric mobility. Together, they aim to create jobs, build technical skills, and add value to Kenya’s automotive ecosystem. CFAO Mobility Kenya Expands KVM’s Capacity CFAO Mobility Kenya acquired a 99% stake in KVM through a KES 2.3 billion investment. Since then, the company…