Kenya BioVax Institute reported that locally manufactured vaccines will enter trial production by 2027 as enabling works continue at the Embakasi biotechnology plant. Officials said the first output will include pneumonia vaccines for newborns, produced through platforms aligned with global standards. The project expands Kenya’s biomedical capacity, with the facility expected to deliver six million doses monthly. World Bank partners noted the initiative supports Africa’s broader goal to increase regional pharmaceutical technology and production.

Kenya is advancing a green hydrogen program to improve energy reliability by integrating electrolysis systems powered by Olkaria geothermal steam. KenGen is developing a 100MW hydrogen plant valued at KSh 17 billion to support grid stability and enable clean industrial energy use. The initiative includes producing green ammonia for fertilizer through renewable hydrogen, strengthening local chemical engineering capacity. Experts noted that transmission upgrades remain essential to maximize the technology’s impact on Kenya’s power system.

Kenya reaffirmed plans to accelerate electric mobility during the Africa EV Mobility Show in Nairobi, where officials highlighted ongoing work to deploy 10,000 EV charging stations by 2030. Energy leaders said the draft Kenya Electric Mobility Policy proposes tax reforms to make EVs more affordable. Experts noted that local assembly using completely knocked-down kits offers a practical path to reducing costs, and incentives for partial local manufacturing aim to support industrial growth and expand EV adoption.

Kenyan digital creators earned major recognition at the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa in Johannesburg, highlighting the country’s expanding creative presence. @tunero_animations won Rising Star of the Year, while sports analyst John Maingi Mbugua secured Sports Creator of the Year. TikTok officials praised African creators for shaping global online culture. Additional winners came from Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and Tanzania across entertainment, food, education, sports, and social impact categories.

Kenya placed cultural heritage at the center of its evolving tourism approach by integrating traditional performances, festivals and community spaces into Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the shift, presented during the Umoja Laikipia Cultural Unity Festival, aims to elevate cultural identity and expand participation through the MICE Mashinani initiative. The ministry plans to work with creatives and cultural ambassadors to strengthen heritage preservation and deepen community engagement nationwide.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki joined communities in celebrating the Marsabit Lake Turkana Cultural Festival, an event highlighting the traditions of 14 ethnic groups through music, regalia, and shared heritage. Kindiki said culture plays a vital role in promoting unity and preserving identity across generations. The festival, themed “Celebrating Our Diversity, Strengthening Our Unity,” showcased Marsabit’s long-standing cultural vibrancy and its commitment to strengthening cohesion through artistic expression and intercommunity engagement.

Equity Group Holdings won the CIO100 Africa Award in the banking technology category, recognizing its leadership in digital transformation. The award was presented at the CIO100 Symposium in Naivasha, where organizations across the continent were honored for innovation. Equity was cited for advances in digital banking, AI integration, and data governance. CEO James Mwangi said the recognition reflects long-term investment in technology and the bank’s mission to expand access to financial services.

Kenya’s Energy Ministry said Parliament must approve Gulf Energy’s revised Field Development Plan before oil production in Turkana begins next year. Gulf Energy acquired Tullow Oil’s Kenyan assets and will develop the South Lokichar fields, targeting 50,000 barrels per day. The company is building infrastructure, and officials expect first exports in late 2026. The government granted tax exemptions and higher cost-recovery limits to encourage investment.

Family Bank raised KSh 8.004 billion through a heavily oversubscribed private share placement that closed at 131% participation, surpassing its KSh 6.09 billion target. The bank said the capital will support digital transformation, expand lending, and strengthen regional growth plans. CEO Nancy Njau and Chair Lazarus Muema said the results reflect strong investor confidence in the bank’s financial strategy and focus on MSMEs, green financing, and underserved sectors across the economy.