A Los Angeles courtroom saw Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testify for the first time before a jury on February 18, 2026, defending Instagram against claims it deliberately addicts children and fuels mental health crises.
Tracks performance, strategy, and major moves across Kenya’s corporate landscape. Reports on financial results, leadership changes, and strategic developments within local and multinational firms.
A Los Angeles courtroom saw Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testify for the first time before a jury on February 18, 2026, defending Instagram against claims it deliberately addicts children and fuels mental health crises.
Varun Beverages, PepsiCo's largest bottler outside the US, plans a massive new factory in Kenya to crank out 12-15 million cases of Pepsi, 7UP, Mirinda, and Mountain Dew yearly by late 2027.
Kenyan MPs rejected calls to ban TikTok, choosing strict rules instead to shield kids from harmful videos, secure local user data, and fuel the digital economy without killing youth creativity.
Kenya’s telecom regulator is preparing to roll out a new SMS-based system that will allow citizens to instantly see all mobile phone numbers registered using their national ID or passport, a major step in the fight against identity theft and SIM-related fraud
Live54+ is betting that Africa’s next creative breakthrough will come not from isolated markets, but from a connected ecosystem built to scale talent, storytelling and brand impact across borders.
Safaricom has strengthened its commitment to developing local talent by injecting KES 10 million into the 2026 Magical Kenya Open, set to take place from February 19–22 at Karen Country Club.
Apple is moving into video podcasting, announcing a major upgrade to Apple Podcasts that will let users seamlessly switch between listening and watching shows, as the company takes aim at rivals YouTube and Spotify, which have increasingly dominated the fast-growing video podcast space.
Investor education remains critical as easier access through Ziidi Trader does not eliminate market risk, price volatility, or the need for research and patience before buying shares.
Jumia’s strategic reset is beginning to pay off, with improved margins, reduced cash burn, and a clearer path to profitability across its core African markets.
Eveready East Africa is ending its long reliance on dry-cell batteries and repositioning itself around solar power, electric mobility and carbon markets to stay relevant in Kenya’s fast-changing energy sector.