Author: Lynet Awino

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and KCB Bank Kenya Limited have signed a $150 million financing package to accelerate green finance and climate-smart investments. The deal enhances KCB’s trade finance capacity within Kenya’s growing small business and corporate banking sector. The package includes: $100 million subordinated debt facility: strengthening KCB’s Tier II capital and reinforcing its role as a financial intermediary in strategic sectors. This supports KCB’s target of allocating 25% of its portfolio to green initiatives by 2031, including renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and climate-smart agriculture. $50 million transaction guarantee: enabling AfDB to provide up to 100% coverage…

SKY Girls Kenya has launched Season 4 of its hit teen drama series, PAA: Born to Fly, a fearless and relatable dive into the pressures shaping the lives of teenage girls across Kenya. Building on the impact of previous seasons, this instalment tackles urgent conversations that young people often struggle to start but desperately need, conversations that families and caregivers must also embrace. Family and Relationship Impact Season 4 addresses sensitive but critical issues, including: Peer pressure to vape Contraceptive awareness and reproductive health (including HPV vaccination) Sexual pressure, manipulation, and grooming by older predators Every episode is designed to…

Over the years, Blessing Lungaho has emerged as one of Kenya’s most magnetic TV stars; the kind who can swing effortlessly from heartthrob to villain to comedy gold. From stealing hearts in Maria to commanding screens in Igiza, this three‑time Kalasha nominee has proven himself as an artist constantly pushing boundaries. Now, Lungaho takes centre stage in Showmax’s bold new gender‑swap dramedy Adam to Eve, where he plays not one, not two, but three characters, including a Nairobi playboy cursed to live life as a woman. From gaining 13 kilos to questioning masculinity, his latest transformation is nothing short of…

Maisha Magic Plus unveiled its latest original drama series, Qutu, which premiered on December 1, 2025. The show promises intrigue, emotion, and powerful storytelling that will keep audiences glued to their screens. The Storyline Qutu follows the turbulent journey of Daniel Ziwanda (Yusuf Ali, Utandu), a young man who leaves his rural village and his pregnant girlfriend, Frida, behind to chase a better life in the city. After struggling to survive, Daniel’s fate changes when a wealthy woman takes him under her wing, transforming him into the respected businessman known as Colonel Ziwanda. Years later, Frida’s declining health and her son…

China Village has launched its second hypermarket at Juja City Mall, marking another step in the expansion of Chinese-owned retailers across Kenya’s rapidly growing retail sector. Expanding Retail Footprint The new outlet, located on the mall’s first floor, offers an array of products, including: Electronics and household goods Fashion and footwear Furniture and hardware tools Gaming products and accessories Strategic Expansion Henry Chen, Managing Director of the Juja branch, said the hypermarket is part of a broader plan to strengthen China Village’s presence in Kenya’s competitive retail market: “This is China being brought closer to Kenyans. We want to keep…

For two years straight, Bien, Sauti Sol, and Wakadinali have been the flagbearers of Kenyan music, consistently holding spots in Spotify’s Top 10 most‑streamed local artists. They have stood shoulder‑to‑shoulder with global icons like Drake, Kenya’s most‑streamed artist among 18–24‑year‑olds, and Kendrick Lamar, who remains a perennial favourite. But 2025 tells a different story. Kenyans spent more than 180 million hours on Spotify this year, and much of that listening time shifted toward a new wave of homegrown talent. New Wave, New Visibility Spotify Wrapped 2025 highlights a turning point: emerging Kenyan musicians are breaking into charts once dominated by…