journalist

Faith Otieno

East Africa Correspondent

Faith Otieno reports from Nairobi on East African business, politics and society.

Stories by Faith Otieno

Kenyan Startups Raised Sh126 Billion in 2026, But No $1 Billion Unicorn Yet

Kenyan startups captured nearly a third of all venture capital raised on the continent in 2026, yet the country is still waiting on its first homegrown billion-dollar valuation.

Faith Otieno· Kenya· 12 Sept

Society

Republic Africa Expands into Kenya with Special Outreach Celebrating Everyday Heroes

Republic Africa's expansion into Kenya begins not with a launch event but with a special outreach celebrating the everyday heroes who hold communities together.

Faith Otieno· Kenya· 20 Aug

Nightlife

Nairobi After Dark: Africa's Most Dynamic Nightlife Capital

After dark, Nairobi has emerged as one of Africa's most dynamic nightlife capitals — a city where music, food and a young, restless energy converge.

Faith Otieno· Kenya·