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In the fast-moving world of online Forex trading, bold promises of financial freedom, automated wealth, and “lifetime mentorship” flood social media feeds daily. But behind the glossy marketing and luxury lifestyle posts lies a devastating…
The government will import 25 million 90 kg bags of maize to bridge an anticipated food deficit and protect the country from a possible shortage caused by drought and other climate-related challenges that have affected production in major…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has invited investors to participate in an auction for a KSh75 billion Treasury bond switch. According to CBK, the offer enables eligible holders of certain Treasury bills and an existing Treasury bond to…
Kamal said the immediate priority was to return aircraft to service and stabilise the airline before embarking on faster growth, with KQ targeting full fleet capacity by the end of 2026 and a stronger growth phase from 2027.
The Principal Secretary (PS) for Environment and Climate Change Dr. Eng. Festus Ng’eno has commended and appreciated the Kenya delegation attending COP 17 from different Ministries, Departments and Agencies for their dedication and…
No one does a homecoming with quite as much grandeur as Tyla, and rightfully so. Just a few years into her global advent and superstardom, the South African popstar jetted…
By Antynet Ford A 30 per cent rise in global wheat prices in 2026 and…
Construction of the Sh20 billion Mwache multipurpose dam project is progressing steadily with the dam’s construction currently at 90 percent completion. The Mwache Multipurpose Dam Project in Kwale County is being implemented to strengthen…
The directive comes as investigations into the Homa Bay violence continue, with 12 suspects having already taken plea and been placed under various bond terms. The NPS said two other suspects are still being investigated over gun-related…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19-The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has identified the helicopter involved in Wednesday’s crash at Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu County as a Eurocopter EC130 B4, registration 5Y-GYM,…
Equity Group has posted a profit after tax of Ksh 45.5 billion in six months of the year to June on stong performance by its regional subsidiaries. The lender net profit rose by 32% from Ksh 34.6 billion recorded during the corresponding…
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has confirmed an aircraft accident involving a Eurocopter EC130 B4, registration 5Y-GYM, at Lokowe Mountain in Samburu County. According to a statement issued by KCAA, the helicopter was conducting…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – The Kenyan football sector has been handed a sigh of relief after the National Assembly on Wednesday passed the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which criminalizes…
Kenya Power has clarified the procedure customers should follow if their electricity meter is stolen, including where to report the incident, required documents, and the steps involved in replacing the meter. The clarification followed a…
Across the region, broadcasters, pay-TV operators and telcos are compressing two decades of Western media evolution into a few years — bypassing the cable era almost completely and moving from terrestrial and satellite transmission…
Hellen Adhiambo Odie, popularly known as Hellen Obado, is the wife of Zachary Okoth Obado, the former Governor of Migori, and a community advocate from Kenya, as well as a former political candidate in the area. The couple has four…
Airtel has quietly reduced the data allocations across all four Smarta prepaid bundles while keeping their prices unchanged. Plan Old data New data Change Other cuts Smarta 300 (7 days) 7GB 3.5GB -50% SMS 500→250; on-net mins 100→50/day…
Seven tourists are feared to have been involved in a helicopter crash near Kirish, close to Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County, on Wednesday morning. Preliminary police reports indicate that the helicopter, operated by Lady Lori, had seven…
Kenya Airways will review “every single contract” as it seeks to cut costs after the Middle East conflict pushed its fuel costs up by 72% in the first half of 2026. Acting Chief Executive Officer George Kamal said the airline had been…
Businesses under the Pubs, Entertainment and Restaurants Association of Kenya (PERAK) have petitioned the National Assembly to conduct nationwide public participation on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, saying the current…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19-A rescue operation is underway after a helicopter reportedly crashed near Kirish, at the foot of Mt. Ololokwe in Samburu County, on Wednesday morning. Authorities said the…
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited (DTB Bank) has announced a Ksh. 9.8 billion pre-tax profit for the half-year ending June 30, 2026, marking a 37% year-on-year increase. The performance underscores the momentum of the regional group’s…
WSO2 has opened its first office in Africa, choosing Johannesburg, South Africa as the base for its next stage of growth on the continent. The company, which builds software for enterprise digital infrastructure, says the move reflects how…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a 10-year prison sentence against Abdiqani Haji Ibrahim after he was convicted of attempting to murder a police officer attached to Wajir Police Station. Wajir Senior Resident…
