Safaricom reaches 50 million customers, including 10 million in Ethiopia. Meanwhile, Moody's highlights challenges for Kenya's economic recovery and access to affordable capital.
ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has apologized to party members after the collapse of the ODM-UDA deal following Albert Ojwang's death. In legal news, Nicholas Macharia pleads not guilty to the murder of 7-year-old Tamara. Fuel prices are set to rise, while discussions continue on mental health and police reforms. Juja MP George Koimburi faces plea taking today after being charged with orchestrating his own abduction.
Nakuru Girls High School closes due to student rampage; Education Ministry under scrutiny for missing funds.
CS Chirchir announces resumption of stalled road projects; Kenya Pipeline Company to list on NSE by September.
Juja MP George Koimburi charged with staging his abduction in May; connected reports on his ongoing legal issues.
WHO raises alarm over a deadly virus in Kenya; US Embassy warns Kenyan visa applicants.
CS Murkomen insists on terrorism charges against violent protesters; CJ Koome criticizes DPP's claims on protestor terror links.
Kenya withdraws from friendlies in Tanzania; teams prepare for World Championships and AFCON; rugby selections ongoing.
Kirinyaga court slashes bail for Saba Saba protesters. LSK defends activists against terror charge claims.
Harambee Stars prepare for upcoming matches with squad announcements and assurance of readiness ahead of CHAN 2024.
KAA plans runway rehabilitation at Wilson Airport. Schools face early closure as cash crisis deepens and religious radicalisation acknowledged.
Safaricom reaches 50 million customers, including 10 million in Ethiopia. Meanwhile, Moody's highlights challenges for Kenya's economic recovery and access to affordable capital.
Kenya's miraa farmers gain access to the Djibouti market after successful export clearance. This offers new opportunities for local growers and traders.
Pastor Dorcas Rigathi addresses Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah's claims of her controlling her husband, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, during a clergy meeting in the US. Kenya will host CHAN 2025, marking a significant moment for local talent and national pride beyond just football.
Roots Party Leader George Wajackoyah states he may withdraw from the 2027 presidential race to support a younger candidate. Former Chief Justice David Maraga promises transparency in handling campaign donations. President William Ruto criticizes opponents for using deceptive slogans in their campaigns.
Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche is participating in FIFA's Elite Performance Coach Mentorship Program in Zurich. Kenya has withdrawn from pre-CHAN friendlies in Tanzania due to poor pitch conditions.
Absa and Visa have renewed their partnership to enhance digital payments and financial access in Africa, focusing on small and medium enterprises. Luno launches crypto staking in Nigeria, offering users up to 18% returns on digital assets. dLocal partners with RizRemit to streamline cross-border remittances between Africa and Asia through a unified integration.
CS Kipchumba Murkomen states the government will continue pursuing terrorism charges against violent protesters. He spoke during a security engagement in Eldoret. Juja MP George Koimburi has been charged with orchestrating his own abduction, as confirmed in court on Wednesday. Chief Justice Martha Koome distances herself from comments used by the DPP in justifying terrorism charges against recent protesters. The NTSA addresses an audit report claiming it has lost control of its Transport Integrated Management Systems (TIMS). CS Chirchir announces the resumption of stalled road projects after the government disbursed necessary funds. Regular tickets for CHAN are now priced at 200 Kenyan shillings as the government tightens protocols for fans. President Ruto states that the Kenya Pipeline Company will be listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange by September as part of privatization efforts. The Knut Nairobi branch reports over 200 promoted teachers have yet to receive their pay rise, raising concerns among its members. Two violent robbers were apprehended after using M-Pesa to transfer 20,000 shillings from a victim's account before stealing her phone. Many Kenyans express skepticism online regarding the upgraded DCI Call Centre, despite authorities promoting it as a move towards accountability. Stephen Munyakho, convicted in 2013 for a murder in Yemen, is set to return home on a deportation flight after being issued a temporary pass. MP Koimburi pleads not guilty to charges of giving false information regarding his staged abduction case. Sifuna's bold criticisms of Ruto and involvement in ODM have raised questions about Leadership and loyalty within the party. Nairobi Water faces challenges due to poor debt recovery, despite revenue rising from 8 billion to nearly 12 billion shillings. A deal worth 1.3 billion Kenyan shillings aims to provide 115,000 electric cookers to low-income households. CJ Koome comments on the numerous terrorism charges against demonstrators, emphasizing her lack of influence over the decisions made by the DPP. Patients criticize the SHA for denying access to medical care due to its contribution policy, raising concerns about services.
Waziri Kipchumba Murkomen criticizes the Law Society of Kenya and opposition leaders for supporting alleged terrorists linked to property destruction during protests.