SBM Bank Kenya Returns to Profit After Sh614m Turnaround: SBM Bank Kenya has announced a significant financial turnaround, returning to profitability after a challenging year. The bank posted a profit before tax of Sh614 million for the year ending December 31, 2025, a remarkable shift from a Sh1.6 billion loss in 2024. KCB Group also reported strong performance, with net profit increasing by 11% to reach Sh68.4 billion for the same period, driven by growth in lending and revenues. Meanwhile, Kenya's public debt has surged to Sh12.29 trillion as of December 31, 2025, marking a 4% increase from the previous six months, according to a report by the Controller of Budget. These stories collectively reflect Kenya's mixed economic landscape on March 11, 2026, with both banking sector recovery and rising government debt.

ODM Faction and Linda Mwananchi Label Government Ten-Point Agenda a Fraud: A faction of Orange Democratic Movement leaders, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, has denounced the newly released ten-point agenda report, labeling it a fraud and a public relations exercise. The political movement Linda Mwananchi has similarly accused President William Ruto of betraying the legacy of the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga through what it termed a fraudulent 10-point agenda report outlining the government's progress. Both groups are objecting to the same government report, with Sifuna's faction specifically calling for the report to be withdrawn and redone with proper consultation.

Over 100 Goons Raid Fairways Hotel in Kisumu: A large gang of approximately 100 people stormed and vandalized the Fairways Hotel in Kisumu on Wednesday morning, making off with valuable items. Former Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera fired two warning shots to disperse over 100 goons who invaded a hotel linked to him in Kisumu. Police in Kisumu are investigating the raid where valuable items were destroyed, with hundreds of individuals causing damage and stealing property. The incidents represent a wave of violent criminal activity targeting hotels in the Kisumu area. Wetang'ula Piles Pressure on MPs After Fatal Webuye Accident: Following a tragic accident that claimed 15 lives and injured over 21 others in Webuye on March 10, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula is urging parliament to enact stricter road safety laws. Kenyan police are investigating a separate wave of suicide incidents reported across multiple counties on the same day. In another legal development, a Nairobi court approved a request for former Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam to receive specialized hospital treatment while on trial for the murder of Albert Ojwang.