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• A freelancer in Dubai, a business owner in Nairobi, or a retiree in Berlin could all benefit from a tokenized slice of global value-removing legacy barriers and unlocking new income streams. Live Bitcoin News
• Return flights will enable exports from Israel to reach Africa via Astral's Nairobi hub, strengthening the economic links between Kenya and Israel. Air Cargo News
• In major African cities like Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Cairo, the demand for rental properties has been steadily increasing due to factors such as job opportunities, migration from rural areas, and a growing middle class. Real Estate Topics & Adverts Niche
• 2025's theme, Smart Cities, Smart Solutions: Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainability, reflects Nairobi's commitment to leveraging technology to drive sustainable urban growth, enhance service delivery, and create economic opportunities. Bizna Kenya
• After injection of the Kariminu Bulk daily production of 23,000m 3 of water per day, Nairobi will get a lion's share of 136,500m 3 of water daily. The Star
• Nairobi envisions a future where digital empowerment drives innovation, enhances public services, and promotes inclusive growth. UNDP
• Sensing an opportunity, local firms have been setting up battery-swapping stations in major cities like Nairobi to save drivers time. PC Tech Magazine
• In Nairobi, a liter of super petrol, diesel and kerosene will continue to retail at KSh 179.30, KSh 162 and KSh 145.94, respectively. Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news.
• Kenya Airways will place its code on Air India flights between Delhi and Nairobi, facilitating travel for passengers from Africa to India. Current Affairs
• Kenya solidifies its position as East Africa's tourism hub, with Nairobi chosen to host the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit for 2025, 2026, and 2027. The Exchange Africa
• Following commitments by African Heads of State in 2023 as part of the Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change, the AIP aims to close Africa's water investment gap, securing an additional $30 billion annually by 2030 to address water and sanitation needs and drive sustainable development. Opportunities for Youth
• Kenya will highlight its major highway initiatives, including the Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway, while Zambia provides insights into its road infrastructure efforts amidst a challenging drought. Highways Today
• The Sh9.5 billion project will begin pumping 140 million liters of water daily into Nairobi and surrounding counties as testing and flushing of the 55-kilometre Bulk Water Transmission Pipeline nears completion. The Star
• The Ethiopian government has been working with the Nairobi Securities Exchange and other partners to establish the Addis Ababa Securities Exchange, which is expected to open by the end of 2024. Geeska
• No region has greater untapped economic potential, owing to the large and energetic youth cohort and growth of innovation hubs such as Nairobi and Lagos. CSIS
• The Breathe Cities Nairobi initiative will provide essential resources to drive meaningful, long-term improvements and ensure that all residents breathe cleaner air. Nairobi Wire
• The Breathe Cities Nairobi initiative will provide the much-needed resources to implement real, lasting changes and ensure that all residents can breathe cleaner air. The Star
• Visa will set up its first dedicated Sub-Saharan Africa Innovation Studio, in Nairobi, Kenya, and establish local operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia and Sudan. FinExtra
• The resumption of flights to Bangkok will expand KQ's current network to 42 destinations, offering travelers into and out of Africa, convenient connections via Nairobi to the popular Thai destination. Kenya Airways
• Microsoft's AI for Good Lab in Nairobi will use AI technology to work with nonprofit organizations and other partners to help address economic and societal priorities across East Africa. TechArena
• At the African Climate Summit that took place earlier this month in Nairobi, the UAE launched a $4.5 billion Finance Initiative that will bring private and public sector partners together with African governments to help unlock Africa's clean energy potential. Fortune
• Since the completion of the 27 kilometer Nairobi Expressway last year, Mombasa Road has become impassable due to a lack of non-motorized infrastructure and potholes endangering the lives of Kenyans and motorists using the road. Nairobi News

Last updated: 26 June 2025