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Kenya and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have committed to working together in developing a harmonised regional framework for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital inclusion to drive economic growth, enhance…
Police in Migori County have arrested two men suspected of trafficking narcotics after they were found ferrying cannabis sativa in Suna West Sub-County. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspects, identified as Luke…
Former Absa Bank Kenya Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamed has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Kenya, marking a swift return to the country’s banking industry after ending his three-decade career at Absa. In a…
Two illegal firearms and ammunition have been voluntarily surrendered by members of the public in Angata Barrikoi, Narok County. According to the National Police Service (NPS), the firearms were handed over on Sunday as part of ongoing…
South Korea has unveiled plans for at least $880bn (£666bn) of investments to build out the country’s chip manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in the coming years. It is part of the country’s so-called Three Mega…
Drilling a borehole in Nairobi requires several approvals, including authorization from the Water Resources Authority (WRA), environmental approval from NEMA where applicable, and county clearance in some cases before drilling begins.…
Actress Dame Penelope Keith, best known for her roles in the classic 1970s British sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died at the age of 86. In a statement, her family said on Monday that she “died peacefully whilst living…
Five people are dead following a shooting at a youth centre in Stade, northern Germany, police have said. Two people have been arrested, one of whom is a suspect, a police spokesperson told the BBC. They have not provided information on…
I&M Bank has moved to recruit Abdi Mohamed, the current chief executive of Absa Bank Kenya, in a major shake-up in the country’s banking sector. The lender on Monday, June 29, announced that Abdi Mohamed has been appointed Chief Executive…
The recently released Michael Jackson movie has overtaken Oppenheimer as the highest-grossing biopic of all time, after taking $977m (£739m) at the worldwide box office. Michael was already the biggest ever musical biopic, having…
Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as the club’s new head coach, succeeding Pep Guardiola following the Spaniard’s decision to step down. Maresca has signed a three-year contract with the Premier League…
The governments of Kenya and Rwanda have officially signed three landmark Import Framework Agreements. The deal fully opens the Northern Corridor for Rwanda’s bulk refined petroleum imports under a Government-to-Government (G2G)…
I&M Group has appointed Abdi Mohamed as the new chief executive officer of I&M Bank Kenya. The bank said the move is part of its strategy to strengthen leadership and accelerate growth. “We are delighted to welcome Abdi to I&M Group at an…
Safaricom’s fixed internet market share has grown to 35.5% and its fibre subscriber base has reached 941,501 customers, according to the latest sector statistics released by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). The telco added more…
Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader and United Opposition co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka has warned the government against proceeding with the proposed sale of part of its shareholding in Safaricom PLC, saying the move would undermine Kenya’s…
Kenya’s capital markets have received another boost after the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) successfully listed the country’s latest green Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), a move expected to deepen sustainable financing while…
Kenya and Rwanda have signed a landmark agreement that will allow Kigali to import bulk refined petroleum products through Mombasa under a government-to-government framework. The signing ceremony was held at KASNEB Tower in Nairobi on June…
A leading journalists’ body in India has condemned what it says is the denial of voting and passport rights to a former editor. R Rajagopal, who worked at The Telegraph newspaper, says his passport renewal was held up after his name was…
A Kericho-based anti-drug activist, William Rotich, has called on the national and county governments to strengthen psychosocial support systems and structured engagements in schools, saying the measures could help prevent strikes and…
In a major leadership move within East Africa’s financial sector, I&M Group PLC has announced the appointment of Abdi Mohamed as the new Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Kenya. The high-profile appointment is currently awaiting…
Missing Huruma youth Abdulaziz Duba Molu aka Zizo was in 2024 arrested by police over illegal possession of a pistol. Police had rounded up a gang of six and recovered two firearms and 18 rounds of ammunition, in a sting operation…
One of South Africa’s most senior police officers has survived an attempted assassination in Johannesburg, police say. Suspended deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was shot on Sunday evening as he was driving home and has…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has hit back at a Standard report claiming the county spent Ksh235.37 million on travel, accusing the newspaper of misrepresenting the facts and misleading the public. In a statement issued hours after the…
President William Ruto has officially opened the 820-metre Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Flyover, describing the Sh3.8 billion project as a major step towards easing traffic congestion and improving mobility in Nairobi. Speaking during the…
