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09/09/2025

Home appliance and consumer electronics manufacturer VisionPlus, Kenya, is the first brand to assemble LED televisions locally within Tatu City.

Operated by Step Up Technologies, the new facility in Tatu City is designed to produce at least 200,000 units annually, with plans to scale up to 500,000 units to meet growing demand across East Africa and beyond.

Vision Plus launches new electronics assembly plant at Tatu City SEZ, boosting Kenya’s manufacturing sector and advancing local tech-driven industrialization.

09/09/2025

Solfest, one of Africa’s most electrifying music and cultural festivals, has unveiled the second phase of its five-year strategy to become the continent’s premier destination festival.

Following a high-impact pilot in Kigali, the festival is now set to light up Uganda and Tanzania with a series of immersive pre-events. Solfest

Solfest unveils East African expansion with DJ-led parties, celebrity golf, and cultural tourism in Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya. A new era of destination festivals.

09/09/2025

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has announced a strategic partnership with Visa aimed at enhancing marketing efforts, expanding payment accessibility, and driving both cross-border and domestic tourism spending.

As part of the collaboration, Visa will offer access to its Government Insights Hub, a data and analytics platform that provides granular insights into travel patterns, peak seasons, regional preferences, and consumer spending behaviour.

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The Kenya Tourism Board teams up with Visa to enhance travel marketing, streamline payments, and grow domestic and international tourism through data-driven insights.

09/09/2025

Over the past 25 years, Kenya’s residential property prices have soared by 425%, outpacing global benchmarks and defying the drag of costly mortgages.

Kenya’s housing market outperforms globally with 425% growth, driven by cash buyers, off-plan deals, and resilient ownership models, says HassConsult report.

09/09/2025

Kenya and Uganda have formally agreed to eliminate all tariff and non-tariff barriers (NTBs) hindering bilateral trade, aligning their commitments with the East African Community (EAC) Treaty and protocols.

The move is expected to unlock billions in cross-border commerce and ease long-standing logistical bottlenecks.

Kenya and Uganda eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers, streamline border operations, and align trade with EAC protocols to unlock regional economic growth.

09/09/2025

The ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) concluded with commitments to accelerate Africa’s transformation under the African Union’s Agenda 2063, positioning Japan as a key development partner amid waning Western aid.

TICAD 9 ends with Japan pledging $5.5B to Africa, backing infrastructure, energy, and AI innovation. Leaders push for fair credit and regional integration.

09/09/2025

Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) has restarted the local assembly of Volkswagen vehicles at its Thika plant, marking a renewed push to strengthen Kenya-Germany industrial cooperation and expand Kenya’s footprint in regional automotive manufacturing.

Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers has resumed Volkswagen assembly at its Thika plant, producing Touareg, Tiguan, and T-Cross models. The move deepens Kenya-Germany ties, boosts job creation, and expands local automotive capacity.

09/09/2025

To mark the rebrand, Sun King has launched a public-facing campaign titled “Switch to More!” spotlighting its expanded offerings.

Sun King unveils new logo and $156M financing to expand off-grid solar access across Africa, powering 1.4M homes and businesses in Kenya.

09/09/2025

As Mantrac Kenya celebrates 100 years of Caterpillar dealership, the company is not just honouring its past—it’s building a future defined by innovation, sustainability, and shared prosperity.

Mantrac Kenya marks a century as Caterpillar’s dealer, unveiling future-ready strategies in digital innovation, sustainability, and industrial growth.

09/09/2025

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08/09/2025

Khusoko is a multimedia business platform providing analysis of market insights into Africa’s business investment as well as global trends that impact East African business.

Khusoko is a multimedia business platform providing analysis of market insights into Africa’s business investment as well as global trends that impact East A...

08/09/2025

The Hub Karen Mall is proud to announce the opening of a new outlet by HLA, the international menswear brand known for its stylish, high-quality, and accessible fashion.

This marks HLA’s second location in Kenya, following its successful debut at Westgate Mall, and signals the brand’s growing footprint in East Africa’s fashion retail scene.

Global menswear brand HLA opens its second Nairobi store at The Hub Karen, offering stylish, affordable fashion for modern men across Kenya.