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.

Focused infrastructure: MP Kariuki on roads, debt safety

George Kariuki, Chairman of the National Assembly's Transport & Infrastructure Committee, emphasizes the critical role of infrastructure in Kenya's development, while addressing concerns about public debt and the alarming rate of road accidents. He advocates for strategic, productive infrastructure investment, stricter enforcement of traffic laws, and digitization of traffic enforcement to enhance safety and sustainability.

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.