Ooro George

1 week ago | businesstoday.co.ke | Ooro George

In their first AI licensing agreement, The New York Times Company and Amazon have announced a multi-year deal that will integrate Times editorial content into various Amazon customer experiences. The partners described the move as an expansion of their existing collaboration. The idea is to “bring additional value to Amazon customers and bring Times journalism to wider audiences,” the companies said in a joint statement.

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | Ooro George

In SummaryHere stood a woman who had put her dreams on hold for more than two decadesI work at a vibranthigh-end city hospital in Kisumu, nestled beside the bustling and often chaotic Kibuye market, one of the largest open-air markets in Kenya. Each day, our doors welcome hundreds of people, some seeking medical care, others pursuing jobs or handling personal and corporate matters.

1 week ago | businesstoday.co.ke | Ooro George

DStv, the pan-African pay-TV platform owned by MultiChoice Group Ltd., has been named the most admired African media brand for the second consecutive year, according to the 2025 Brand Africa 100 rankings. The Johannesburg-based broadcaster was also inducted into the Brand Africa Hall of Fame, joining a select group of companies recognized for shaping Africa’s global brand identity and competitive stature.

2 weeks ago | businesstoday.co.ke | Ooro George

In a significant endorsement of Kenya’s burgeoning clean technology sector, Nairobi-based electric mobility manufacturer Roam has secured the top spot as the fastest-growing company in the nation, according to the 2025 Financial Times and Statista ranking of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies. The firm’s impressive performance places it 35th overall on the continent, leading a cohort of 11 Kenyan enterprises featured in the prestigious list.

1 month ago | the-star.co.ke | Ooro George

In SummaryImitating fashion is common but erases culture when overdoneKenyan heritage does not need reinvention. It needs reawakeningFor too long, Kenya’s vibrant and diverse aesthetic has remained a whisper both at home and on the global stage, overshadowed by trends that, while bold, often lack the deep cultural soul embedded in our own heritage. Walk into a modern Kenyan wedding today and you’ll be greeted by a visual feast: vibrant fabrics, colourful patterns and striking silhouettes.