The economic transformation driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to surpass the impact of the mobile money revolution, tech leaders have predicted, urging African countries to urgently invest in local data centres and renewable energy.Africa’s mobile money revolution sets the stage for AI growth
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Sabrina Jefwa: Meet 25-Year-Old PhD Holder Earning KSh 242,550 As Kenya’s Youngest County Minister
At just 24, Dr Sabrina Jefwa made history on December 15, 2025, when she was sworn in as a County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in Lamu County.She became one of Kenya’s youngest county ministers under the 2010 Constitution.Jefwa was appointed by Lamu Governor Issa Timamy as Lamu‘s CECM for Fisheries, Blue Economy, Livestock and Cooperative Development.
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Bolt adds pay-more, wait-less ride options in Kenya
Ride-hailing firm Bolt has rolled out three ride categories in Kenya. Customers can pay extra for a faster pick-up, wait longer for a cheaper fare, or hire a car by the hour.
The Priority category lets riders pay a premium to be matched with a driver faster, aimed at people heading to meetings, flights or other time-sensitive appointments.
Wait and Save offers lower fares to customers willing to wait for demand to ease, targeting cost-conscious riders during peak hours.
Ride by Hour lets customers book a car for one or two hours at a fixed hourly rate, priced on time rather than distance. It is aimed at errands, shopping and business visits with several stops, and carries no extra charge per stop during the booking.
“These categories give customers more control over how they travel, whether they want a faster pick-up, a lower fare by waiting for demand to ease, or the flexibility of having a car for multiple stops,” said Dimmy Kanyankole, Bolt’s senior general manager for rides in East Africa.
“We’re responding to the different needs of riders while creating more opportunities for drivers to access trips, reduce idle time and earn on the platform.”
Bolt says the options will also help drivers. Priority gives them access to higher-value trips, while Wait and Save brings in riders who might otherwise skip a trip when fares are high.
The hourly model gives drivers more predictable earnings and could reduce disputes with riders over waiting time and extra stops.
Drivers remain free to choose which trips they accept, the company said. Priority is offered alongside, not instead of, standard rides.
The new categories come as Bolt and rivals compete for riders in a price-sensitive market. Drivers have repeatedly protested over low fares and high platform commissions.
The rollout follows Bolt’s launch of Bolt Plus, a subscription offering ride cashback and free food delivery, earlier this month.
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Affordable Housing:Court Rules on Ruto’s Preferential Housing for Teachers, Police
In Summary:The High Court has declared that President William Ruto’s announcements on preferential allocation of affordable housing units to teachers and police officers cannot alter the allocation criteria.The petitioners argued that reserving a portion of the houses for teachers and police officers was discriminatory.
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One fraudulent email, one costly disruption: Is your business prepared?
At 9.15 am on a Monday morning, a Nairobi-based distribution company receives an email that appears to come from one of its regular suppliers. The message explains that the supplier has changed its bank account and asks the company to update its payment details before settling an outstanding invoice.
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Jumia Black Friday 2026 highlights E-commerce growth beyond Nairobi as sales rise 23%
Jumia's physical-goods Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) in Kenya grew 23% year-on-year in 02 2026Jumla Black Friday 2026 Spotlights E-commerce Growth Beyond NairobiTwo in three Jumia Kenya customers are based outside Nairobi, as physical-goods GMV grows 23% in Q2 2026NAIROBI, Kenya, 29 October 2026: Jumia will launch its 2026 Black Friday campaign on 30 October, against a backdrop of continued growth in Kenya’s online retail market and a widening customer base beyond Nairobi
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Ecobank Kenya appoints Centum Finance Director Risper Alaro to board as women reach 55%
Ecobank Kenya has appointed Risper Alaro as a Non-Executive Director following approval by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), increasing women’s representation on the bank’s nine-member board to five.The appointment raises women’s representation on the board to approximately 55.6%, strengthening the bank’s focus on gender diversity, inclusive leadership and corporate governance.
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Bayern Munich to face Ajax in Raila Odinga Stadium opener
German champions Bayern Munich will play Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam in the first match at the newly built Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi on Tuesday, January 5, 2027. President William Ruto announced the match on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the stadium. He described it as a historic occasion that will showcase Kenya’s ability to host world-class sporting events.
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Prominent Ugandan Kickboxer Patricia Apolot, wife of General Peter Elwelu, speaks out on husband’s whereabouts amid claims he was forming a rebel group
Patricia Apolot, a prominent Ugandan kickboxer and wife of retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, says her husband left their village home for Kampala two weeks ago to spend time in prayer and has not returned since.According to New Vision, Apolot said her husband’s extended periods of prayer were not unusual, explaining that he sometimes spends one or two weeks praying.
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Forest Cottages Makes Baby Showers More Memorable with an All-Inclusive Celebration Package
Expectant parents looking for a memorable way to celebrate the arrival of their little ones have a new reason to gather family and friends, with Forest Cottages’ baby shower package designed to combine celebration, comfort and convenience.The package, priced at UGX 60,000 per person, offers a thoughtfully curated experience that takes the pressure off hosts, allowing them to focus on creating lasting memories with their loved ones rather than worrying about the details of event planning.