Author: David Indeje

Nairobi’s real estate market closed 2025 with record rental yields and sustained land price growth, marking one of the strongest performances in over a decade. The Hass Property Index Q4 2025 highlights how both city suburbs and satellite towns are reshaping investor opportunities. Nairobi Land Prices Surge in Wealthy Suburbs Land prices in Nairobi’s 18 monitored suburbs rose 1.32% in Q4 and 5.92% annually, continuing a 21‑month streak of elevated growth. Karen led quarterly gains with a +3.02% rise, while Spring Valley posted the highest annual increase at +10.39%. By contrast, Ridgeways was the only suburb to record a slight…

OPPO has officially launched the Reno 15 Series in Kenya, positioning the new lineup as more than just smartphones but lifestyle companions. The Reno15 Series, feature the Reno15 Pro 5G, Reno15 5G, and Reno15 F 5G. Designed as the all-in-one creative partner, the series introduces a 50MP Ultra-Wide Selfie Camera and AI-powered tools that streamline the entire creation workflow—from capture to edit—often with just one tap. “The Reno 15 Series is not just about technology. It’s about empowering everyday lifestyles. Whether you’re a small business owner, a content creator, or simply someone who values design and performance, this device was…

Kenya has confirmed plans to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Kisumu through the southern corridor. Earlier proposals through Nakuru and Eldoret have been dropped. The decision follows a technical assessment that identified KES 99.68 billion ($772.7 million) in savings and found the route most suitable in terms of engineering feasibility and cost. Route Details The southern alignment will cover 489.57 kilometres from Nairobi to Kisumu, continuing to Malaba. It will pass through Naivasha, Narok, Bomet, Kericho, Nyamira, and Kisumu. The line will include 25 stations, with intermediate stops at Narok, Mulot, Bomet, Sondu, Ahero, and Kibos. An 8.69‑kilometre…

Kenya will this year begin rolling out Lenacapavir, a long‑acting injectable HIV prevention drug that only needs to be taken twice a year. This positions the country among the first in Africa to deploy the breakthrough treatment, alongside Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, supported by the Global Fund. Why This Matters for Communities For many people, taking a pill every day is a challenge. Stigma, busy schedules, or limited access to clinics often stand in the way of consistent use. Lenacapavir changes that. With just one injection every six months, it offers discreet, effective protection…

A new Customer Satisfaction Survey by the Communications Authority (CA) reveals that Airtel Kenya is the most preferred network for affordability. However, Safaricom’s 2025 Annual Report suggests the market leader is launching a massive counter-strategy rooted in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and “Customer Obsession” to reclaim its value perception. The Affordability Gap: Airtel’s Dominance According to the CA survey, 47.1% of respondents prefer Airtel specifically for its affordable services. This highlights a growing price sensitivity in a market where 1GB of data remains more expensive than in regional peers like Tanzania and Ghana. Telco Provider Affordability Preference (%) Quality of Service…

In January 2026, the United States announced its withdrawal from 66 international organizations and treaties, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA). The State Department explained the move bluntly: “The United States will no longer participate in wasteful, ineffective, or harmful international organisations that undermine our sovereignty and fail to serve our national interests.” This sweeping retreat signals a deliberate shift away from multilateral cooperation. For Africa, it is not just a geopolitical headline; it is a reminder that global governance is shifting, and regions…