Nairobi Business Monthly

2 weeks ago | nairobibusinessmonthly.com | Victor Adar

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has introduced express lanes for prepaid ticket holders, opened additional gates, and is exploring the construction of a new Southern Bypass entry at Nairobi National Park. This initiative aims to alleviate long-standing visitor frustrations. “We understand that extended waiting times at entry gates over the weekend may have impacted your experience,” said Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano.

2 weeks ago | nairobibusinessmonthly.com | Victor Adar

The long-awaited Galana Kulalu food security project is now ready for full operationalisation, following the completion of construction works on its siltation basin and canal, President William Ruto has announced. Construction of key infrastructure for the Sh519.4 million project — including an intake, pump station, inlet canal, reservoir, outlet canal, and off-take reservoir — began two years ago.

3 weeks ago | nairobibusinessmonthly.com | Victor Adar

Kenya’s wealthy are adjusting their investment strategies in response to rising global economic uncertainty, with not only as an investment but also a symbol of prestige. According to the Kenyan edition of “Wealth Report 2025” released by Knight Frank real estate firm on Tuesday, May 13, 72 per cent of Kenya’s wealthy expressed interest in acquiring art, with classic cars following closely at 50 per cent.

3 weeks ago | nairobibusinessmonthly.com | Victor Adar

Google has upgraded its Messages app by introducing a “delete for everyone” feature in an effort to make messaging more private, secure, and interactive amid rapid digital transformation. This means that users will be able to correct messages sent to the wrong person or group. All one needs to do is touch and hold the message to be deleted, then tap “delete”. The message will be removed from both the sender’s device and that of the recipient.

4 weeks ago | nairobibusinessmonthly.com | Victor Adar

Safaricom has recorded revenue growth of 11.2 per cent to Sh388.7 billion for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, driven by its expansion into Ethiopia, M-PESA growth, and digital transformation. Net income also rose by 10.8 per cent to Sh69.8 billion during the same period. CEO Peter Ndegwa said on Friday that the results are not only a reflection of past performance but also a foundation for the telco’s vision of becoming Africa’s purpose-led tech firm by 2030.