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The Dutch central bank (DNB) has confirmed that billions of dollars in gold has been taken out of north America and relocated to London, citing “increasing geopolitical unrest”. DNB said on Wednesday that 86 tonnes of gold had been removed…
If you haven’t been paying close attention to Central America, here’s the short version: Nicaragua just told the world it’s done with elections, and the United States is not taking it lying down. Let’s rewind a bit, because this didn’t…
Kenya’s Communications Authority proposes six months before telcos recycle dormant lines. Comments close 11 September, rules take effect 19 September.
For almost two decades, Ukambani has largely followed one political formula: remain loyal to one political leader, stay in opposition, and hope that loyalty will eventually be rewarded with development. But after years of following that…
The shores of Lake Victoria are beautiful, but for fisherman Radido Otieno Peter, they were also unforgiving. For six years, Peter cast his nets into the lake, living with the uncertainty of the catch and the constant gamble against…
Uber Technologies Inc. is shutting down its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, ending more than a decade in both markets as the ride-hailing company cuts about 3,300 jobs and shifts investment toward autonomous mobility. The exits take…
However, the new charges will not apply to ready-made garments, footwear and fabrics, whose charges will remain unchanged.
Kenya Airways has restored its normal flight operations after a three-day aviation workers’ strike caused widespread delays and cancellations at airports across the country, disrupting thousands of passengers and affecting the movement of…
Development should come from effective representation, negotiation and accountability — not political loyalty.
The alliance will provide a platform for e-commerce businesses and other players in the digital trade sector to engage policymakers, share industry knowledge and push for policies that support online and cross-border trade.
Uber shut down Nigeria and Uganda on 2 September 2026, leaving four African markets. Kenya is now one of them.
Glovo Kenya and eBee trained 16 women as electric bicycle couriers, aiming to lift female riders from 1% to 5%.
Cascador picked 10 Nigerian companies for its 2026 ScaleUp cohort, including Venco, the estate management platform already running in Kenya.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has received a fleet of operational vehicles donated by the United Kingdom Government to strengthen Kenya’s fight against human trafficking, migrant smuggling and other cross-border crimes.…
NSE(Nairobi Securities Exchange) activity is on an aggressive momentum, led by banking and agriculture-sector counters, with firms such as Equity Group Plc leveraging on the current upward movement at the bourse, closing the day Wednesday…
On September 2, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump made a provocative suggestion on his Truth Social platform: rename the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait.” Here are the verified facts surrounding this claim. In a…
Akoko Val, whose full name is Akoko Valery Oyugi, has built a following by sharing videos of herself preparing meals, shopping for groceries, and managing her home. Her content has grown from cooking and household activities into a…
Many musicians find their breakthrough in the industry through different paths. For Ken Wa Maria, the road to the Kamba music spotlight was far from straightforward. Before becoming one of the most recognizable names in Eastern Benga, he…
Four Chinese nationals were arrested in Nairobi following investigations into a sophisticated fraud scheme involving SIM swapping and money laundering, after a businesswoman’s mobile lines were hijacked and used to receive illicit funds.…
Uber has exited Nigeria and Uganda, bringing an end to its operations in two markets after first launching in Lagos in 2014 and later expanding into Kampala. The exit takes effect on September 2, 2026, ending 12 years in Nigeria and 10 in…
Kenya’s betting platforms are not usually discussed as engineering case studies. They should be. Few categories of consumer software face the same combination of constraints: mass adoption on inexpensive hardware, expensive and…
The prosecution arraigned three more suspects, including a police officer following the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso. Dr Mutiso was shot on July 29, 2026 in Upper Hill, Kilimani sub-County, Nairobi County. The suspects are Police…
Trump administration efforts to force change in the handling of election ballots may be facing a bigger hurdle than the cross-country court challenges and resistance: Election officials insist it is simply too late for them to even try to…
A remote game server is a specialized platform that hosts, manages, and delivers online casino games to players through gambling websites and applications. Instead of installing every game within a casino’s own infrastructure, operators…
