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How did Norah Muendo grow Nila Baby Shop from a Sh14,000 startup into a nationwide retail brand? She began by hawking baby clothes after sourcing stock from Gikomba, later scaling with up to Sh200,000 additional capital. The business now stocks over 70,000 baby and mother items, employs more than 40 people and runs multiple branches across Kenya.

27/02/2026

Airtel Africa has entered a two-tier partnership with Starlink to enhance internet access in remote and underserved areas, addressing backhaul infrastructure challenges that have historically hindered rural network expansion.

The first phase involves integrating Starlink’s satellite broadband capacity into Airtel’s network to support base stations in locations where fibre deployment is impractical. This satellite backhaul solution is designed to reduce deployment timelines and improve service consistency across sparsely populated regions.

A second agreement introduces future direct-to-cell satellite connectivity, enabling compatible smartphones to connect to low-Earth orbit satellites in areas lacking terrestrial coverage. The service is scheduled for phased rollout beginning in 2026, initially supporting basic messaging and select data services.

All satellite-enabled services remain subject to regulatory approvals across Airtel Africa’s 14 markets, including Kenya, where discussions are ongoing.

27/02/2026

Footage of a Kenyan man confronting a school driver for collecting children at 4 a.m. has drawn attention to the growing practice of extremely early school transport. The incident has prompted fresh debate among parents and education stakeholders about the effects of prolonged travel hours on young learners' sleep, concentration, and overall well-being. While some schools cite logistical challenges such as distance or traffic, concerns continue over whether such schedules prioritise convenience over children's developmental needs.

27/02/2026

Uganda is seeking to connect its new Standard Gauge Railway to Tanzania's under-construction network, creating a direct export route to the Port of Dar es Salaam for minerals including gold, copper and iron ore.

According to a Ugandan government document, the proposed line would run from the Tanzania-Uganda border through southern and southwestern Uganda, terminating at Mpondwe on the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. The route is designed to connect mineral-rich areas in both countries to Dar es Salaam while reducing transport time and costs.

The African Development Bank is considering a request to fund preparation activities for the project, with financing dependent on feasibility studies confirming its bankability. The DRC may also seek to link to the railway at a later stage .

If executed, the rail link would reduce Uganda's reliance on Kenya's Mombasa corridor, through which it currently channels most of its commodity exports. The move follows recent discussions between Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who pledged to extend rail connections as part of broader efforts to strengthen transport ties between the two countries.

27/02/2026

Key Champions League matches: On February 24 and 25, the knockout phase return legs of Europe’s most prestigious club tournament will take place. The best

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That’s when Nairobi Traders Connect, powered by OKX Alphas, comes to town, an event built for the serious trader, the curious learner, and the visionary