Kenya Daily Monitor

By Njeri Irungu Kenyan leaders have challenged public institutions to rebuild citizens’ confidence by delivering on their promises, resolving complaints and allowing the public to play a greater role in decisions that affect their lives. The call was made during the Global Trust Summit in Nairobi, where government officials, regulators, civil society organisations and business leaders examined the growing gap between institutional promises and public expectations. The three-day meeting, running from October 21 to 23 under the theme “Weaving Trust: Binding Strands for a Stronger Global Order,” is exploring practical ways to strengthen confidence in governance, markets and international cooperation. Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr Abraham Korir Sing’Oei said restoring trust had become urgent in a world facing inequality, geopolitical tensions and weakening confidence in leadership. “This is not a summit of convenience. It’s a summit of necessity,” he said. Particip...

The Haki Ni Yetu Project convened its Closing Conference in Nairobi on 15 October 2026, bringing together consortium members, grassroots organisations, civil society partners and development partners to reflect on four years of promoting human rights, democracy, equality and the rule of law in Kenya. Funded by the European Union and implemented through KIOS Foundation, InformAction Kenya and the CSO Network, the project supported more than 60 organisations nationwide. Its work focused on three thematic areas: Democracy and the Rule of Law; Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination; and Business and Human Rights. Speaking at the conference, Mita Manek, Programs Manager at the European Union Delegation in Kenya, stressed the interconnectedness of these priorities. "Accountable institutions and meaningful public participation strengthen democracy," she said. "Gender equality requires removing barriers that prevent women and marginalised groups from exercising their...

Pradeep Chaurasiya has announced that he has taken on the role of Business Head of Africa for International Business at TVS Motor Company, marking a new chapter in his eight-year journey with the company on the continent. Announcing the development, Chaurasiya reflected on a journey that began with responsibility for a single African country and has grown into a leadership role spanning more than 50 countries. “Eight years ago, I started with TVS in Africa with just one country. Today, I’m privileged to lead our journey across a continent of 50+ countries,” he said. Chaurasiya highlighted the importance of understanding Africa’s diverse markets, emphasising that effective business leadership requires an appreciation of local people, cultures and ways of doing business. “Africa is not one market. It is many, each with its own people, culture, and way of doing business,” he said. “Every step taught me something.” His approach carries relevance for markets such as Kenya, where...

By Njeri Irungu Cyberattacks targeting African organisations increased by more than 421 per cent between 2016 and 2025, raising concerns about the continent’s ability to secure its rapidly growing digital economy. A new whitepaper by Mastercard, titled Africa’s Digital Defense Race, shows that cyber threats grew faster in Africa than the global increase of 307 per cent recorded over the same period, highlighting the security challenges accompanying the continent’s digital transformation. The report comes as digital financial services continue to expand across Africa, with mobile money adoption increasing nearly sixfold between 2016 and 2025. Digital banking users grew 4.7 times, while e-commerce expanded 5.3 times, creating new opportunities for businesses and consumers. The continent’s digital payments economy is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, making cybersecurity increasingly important to the protection of financial transactions, personal information and essent...

By :Dr. Osama Ahmed El-Mustafa, Sudan's remaining at the third level of the US classification to combat human trafficking is no longer just an indication of a human rights crisis that is worsening under the weight of the war; rather, in its political and human rights implications, it has become an entry point for accountability for the performance of the authority in Port Sudan and the extent to which it is able to protect citizens and prosecute those involved in crimes of exploitation and human trafficking.  This classification assumes additional importance with what is circulating about the repetition of the description of the "military government" 33 times in the US report for 2026, a repetition that deserves to be scrutinized in the official text, because of the implications it may carry about the nature of the authority that Washington deals with in the context of the Sudanese crisis. The issue is not only about the frequency of a particular phrase, but a...

By Njeri Irungu Sun King is targeting businesses and institutions seeking dependable electricity with a new range of solar power systems capable of supplying facilities with inverter capacities of up to 30 kilowatts. The company has expanded its PowerHub product line in Kenya to accommodate customers with greater energy needs, including hospitals, schools, shops, offices and large households. The new systems are designed to provide an alternative source of electricity when the national grid experiences interruptions. The expanded range marks a significant increase from the company's previous maximum inverter capacity of 3.3kW. Depending on the configuration, customers can access battery storage of up to 120 kilowatt-hours (kWh) and solar generation capacity of up to 48kW. Among the new products is the PowerHub Pro, which delivers 5kW of inverter power alongside a 5kWh battery and approximately 2.7kW of solar generation capacity. The PowerHub Max offers 10kW of inverter ...