Author: Muindi

Kenya’s ride-hailing sector is facing its most significant legal and labour challenge yet, as the Transport Workers Union Kenya (TAWU-Kenya) formally places Uber and Bolt on notice over alleged exploitation of drivers. The union has also notified the Cabinet Secretary for Labour, Uber B.V., Uber Kenya Limited, Bolt Operations OÜ, Bolt Kenya Limited, and key regulators, including the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC). TAWU-Kenya says it will file a constitutional petition at the Employment and Labour Relations Court to challenge what it calls “systemic…

Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has partnered with iamtheCODE, the world’s first African-led global movement advancing STEAMD education to accelerate digital inclusion across Africa. This strategic collaboration aims to empower 600,000 learners across the continent with essential digital and technical skills, positioning Africa’s youth to thrive in the global digital economy. A Pan-African Digital Academy for Inclusive Learning At the heart of this partnership is the launch of a comprehensive Digital Academy, offering over 65,000 free online courses through the iamtheCODE platform. The curriculum blends STEAMD learning with leadership development, mentorship, and open-source certification programs. Designed for inclusive access, the initiative…

TikTok has published its Quarter 2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report (CGER), reaffirming its commitment to building a safe, inclusive, and trustworthy digital space. Covering data from April to June 2025, the report outlines the platform’s proactive moderation efforts and the scale of enforcement across regions, including Kenya. “We continue to invest in technology and human moderation to detect and remove harmful content quickly and effectively,” TikTok stated. Kenya: Over Half a Million Videos Removed In Kenya alone, TikTok removed 592,037 videos for violating its Community Guidelines during Q2 2025. Notably: 92.9% were removed before they were viewed 96.3% were…

MultiChoice Kenya, now officially part of the Canal+ Group, has launched exciting holiday offers designed to make this festive season more affordable and unforgettable for new customers. From now until 31st December 2025, new subscribers can enjoy discounted prices on DStv and GOtv decoders and accessories, bringing world-class entertainment into more homes across Kenya. Festive Decoder Deals Product New Price (Kes) Previous Price (Kes) DStv Zapper Decoder 850 1,199 GOtv Decoder 799 999 DStv Dish Kit 1,650 2,000 GOtv Antenna 700 1,000 GOtv customers can also access the GOtv Value Package for just Kes 599, unlocking a rich mix of…

KCB Group PLC has announced its intention to acquire a minority stake in Pesapal Limited, a licensed payment solutions provider regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya. The move marks KCB’s second major fintech investment in 2025, reinforcing its ambition to build a full-stack financial services platform for East Africa’s MSME economy. “The investment sets the stage for development of innovative payment and other related solutions for Kenya’s small and microenterprises, enhancing value for shareholders of both Pesapal and KCB,” the lender said in a statement signed by Bonnie Okumu, the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary. This latest deal…

Kenya’s annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 4.6% in October, matching September’s figure, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). Month-on-month inflation also held steady at 0.2%, signalling price stability across key consumer categories. Food Prices Ease as Maize Flour, Kale, Beans Decline The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed notable declines in staple food prices: A 2kg packet of fortified maize flour dropped to KES 168.56 from KES 172.41 in September. Kale prices fell by 1% to KES 91.56 per kilo. Beans declined by 0.6% to KES 180.99. Sugar prices eased by 0.5%. These reductions helped offset seasonal…