Kenyans in the diaspora sent a record-breaking $440.1 million (Sh56.9 billion) home in May 2025, marking the highest monthly remittance figure for the year, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). This surpassed the previous peak of $427.4 million (Sh55.2 billion) in January 2025. Key Remittance Trends Monthly Growth: May’s inflows increased by 4.1% from April’s $422.9 million (Sh54.7 billion). Annual Surge: For the 12 months ending May 2025, remittances totalled $5.03 billion (Sh650.6 billion), up 11.6% from $4.51 billion (Sh583 billion) same period of 2024. The United States accounted for 57% of May 2025 remittances, per CBK data.…
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Beginning June 21, Qhala and a coalition of partners are launching a week-long initiative to embed artificial intelligence (AI) in education systems across Kenya and select African countries. The event, Africa AI Week 2025, will run from June 21 to 28 and feature teacher training sessions in Nairobi, Nakuru, Kilifi, Kisumu, and Mt. Kenya, as well as in Zambia, Senegal, Togo, and online. This year’s theme, “AI in My Language, My Classroom, My Future,” underscores a movement to democratize AI literacy at every level of Africa’s education ecosystem. The initiative aims to build long-term capacity and embed responsible, African-led AI education directly…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) has revised fuel prices in Kenya upwards, effective from 15 June 2025 to 14 July 2025. The maximum price for Super Petrol increased by Ksh 2.69 per litre to Ksh 177.32, while Diesel and Kerosene prices decreased by Ksh 1.95 and Ksh 2.06 per litre, respectively, to Ksh 162.91 and Ksh 146.93 per litre. Landed Cost Trends The average landed cost per cubic metre for Super Petrol rose slightly by 0.35% from USD 588.16 in April 2025 to USD 590.24 in May 2025. In contrast, the landed costs for diesel and kerosene declined…
This June, Spotify’s EQUAL Africa program celebrates Njerae, a Kenyan artist whose music blends vulnerability with conviction, offering listeners a soulful, refreshing escape. More than just melodies, her songs are a powerful form of release and healing, born from navigating personal silence amidst social noise. From Quiet Rebellion to Public Gift Njerae’s musical journey began in quiet rebellion. Naturally introverted, she turned to writing to process the world around her. It started with poetry following a national tragedy, evolving into music as she picked up the guitar and gave voice to emotions she couldn’t otherwise express. What began as a…
Glovo, a leading on-demand delivery platform, plans to invest KSh 2 billion in Kenya to drive economic growth. By 2027, the company aims to increase direct and indirect employment by 50% and create 1,200 new job opportunities for Kenyan youth to combat unemployment. This commitment was formalised through a Memorandum of Cooperation signed with Kenya’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection. The company aims to boost direct and indirect employment by 50% by 2027 and address youth unemployment by creating 1,200 new opportunities for young people. The announcement was made during the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation with Kenya’s…
The World Bank forecasts sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth to rise slightly to 3.7% in 2025, up from 3.5% in 2024. This modest acceleration makes the region one of only two globally, alongside the Middle East and North Africa, expected to see growth strengthen this year, according to the Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. However, the Bank cautions that this forecast “assumes the external environment does not deteriorate further, inflation declines as expected, and regional conflicts subside.” Despite the improvement, the projected growth remains below the region’s long-term average and is “insufficient to make substantial progress in reducing extreme poverty.”…