MARTIN AGUMBI: Road maintenance levy securitisation is a game changer for Kenya

Amazon shares tumble as it joins the Big Tech AI spending spree

Amazon announced a significant increase in its annual spending, committing $200 billion this year, primarily towards artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure. This aggressive investment, which is a substantial rise from last year's $125 billion, led to its shares falling by more than 11% in after-hours trading.

Sakaja Cabinet Backs Multi-Billion Nairobi River Revival Drive

The Nairobi County Government, led by Governor Johnson Sakaja, has reaffirmed its support for the Nairobi River Regeneration Programme, a Sh50-billion initiative to transform the city's rivers. The project aims to convert polluted waterways into community assets and is on track for its January 2027 completion.

Ruto Orders Construction of Another Multi-million Stadium

President William Ruto has ordered the National Government to fully fund and take over the construction of the 10,000-seater Kilifi Stadium, shifting from previous arrangements with the County Government of Kilifi. This directive, announced by Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya on Thursday, February 5, is part of a broader effort to develop sports facilities across Kenya as the nation prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).