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The government has called for increased public vigilance after mobile money was used as a payment method or destination in 51 of the 102 reported computer fraud cases reviewed between February and July 2026. The findings were presented…
Samsung Electronics is taking its connected-home strategy directly to Kenyan consumers, using three Nairobi shopping malls to demonstrate how smartphones, televisions, wearables and AI-enabled appliances can operate as a single technology…
“Kasongo, you have done well by telling Kenyans that you cannot work with Riggy G. So, for all those Kenyans who do not want Kasongo, there is now someone to rely on, because I am committed to making sure William Ruto serves only one term,…
A fresh world is exciting and a little paralysing. Where do you even start? Everyone hits that blank-canvas freeze sometimes, staring at grass with no idea where to begin. What you need is a spark. That is what this list is for. Quick…
Uber Technologies Inc. has been hit with an €825 million ($966 million) fine by the Dutch data protection regulator over the use of automated systems to suspend and deactivate drivers, putting the growing use of algorithms to manage gig…
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 24, 2026 – Tusker head coach Julien Mette says the teamwork culture at the club has enabled new players to adapt quickly to his playing philosophy. The…
Jacinta Wanjala Mwatela is a veteran Kenyan banker, former Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Deputy Governor, and politician whose career has spanned banking, public service, and electoral politics. Mwatela has recently returned to the public…
Every year on August 19, World Humanitarian Day shines a light on the people and institutions working to uphold human dignity and alleviate suffering around the world. But while humanitarian action is critical during times of crisis,…
NAIROBI, Monday, Aug 24 — Half of Kenyan consumers who use nicotine pouches and vapes say the products help them quit smoking, while nearly one in three say they would…
AvadaPay’s Bulk SMS solution helps businesses manage these messages at scale, making SMS useful well beyond marketing campaigns.
Youth have been urged to take a leading role in food production, environmental conservation and community development through organised farm labour solidarity and food cooperatives. Speaking during a youth training programme at Mulo…
A total of 600 youths in Nandi Hills Constituency have completed a 20-day training on Social-Emotional Skills Development (SESD) under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project, equipping them with skills needed…
Kabras Sugar RFC were crowned champions of the 36th Driftwood 7s on Sunday after coming from behind to defeat defending champions KCB Rugby 15-5 in a thrilling final at the Mombasa Sports Club. KCB, chasing back-to-back Driftwood titles,…
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioner Ann Nderitu has clarified the academic requirements for candidates during the 2027 general election. Speaking on Citizen TV’s Sunday Live on August 23, Nderitu explained…
Kenya’s shilling remained stable against the US dollar in the week ending August 20, despite mounting global inflation concerns and a sharp rise in oil prices, supported by strong foreign exchange reserves held by the Central Bank of Kenya…
Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has called on the youth to nurture their talents in sports, saying that sporting opportunities can transform lives and open pathways to a brighter future. Speaking…
The weekend gathering in Kitale to mark the 23rd anniversary of the death of former Vice-President Michael Kijana Wamalwa more than a Wamalwa memorial.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned politicians against hiring and deploying goons to political gatherings, saying security agencies have intensified intelligence operations to identify and arrest individuals planning…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe says the maize seed subsidy will cover about 40 million kilogrammes at an estimated government cost of Sh6 billion.
A new survey has warned that a proposed ban on flavours in nicotine pouches and vapes could push some Kenyan users back to smoking cigarettes. The survey, conducted by the Campaign for Safer Alternatives (CASA), found that 50 per cent of…
Residents of Songhor-Soba Ward in Tinderet Sub-County have called on the government to explore ways of regulating and improving the preparation, brewing and handling of traditional alcoholic drinks. They said regulation would provide an…
Kenyan learners are returning to school today, August 24, as schools begin the third and final term of the 2026 academic year, Term 3. The term comes with a shorter school period before learners proceed to the end-of-year break and the…
People planning events and other activities that may produce noise in Nairobi will now have to pay new permit fees under the Nairobi City County Finance Act, 2026. The new charges apply to several activities, including weddings, roadshows,…
Fast-fashion giant Shein could see its stock market valuation reach almost $27bn (£19.8bn) when its makes its debut in Hong Kong on 1 September. The long-awaited move comes after failed attempts to list in the US and London due to…
