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Britam General Insurance has unveiled an AI-powered drive-through claims settlement facility that processes and pays motor claims within two hours, a sharp reduction from the five-day industry standard that has long frustrated Kenyan…
Kenya relies on the Middle East for fuel supply, with close to KSh 570.4billion worth of petroleum products imported in 2025. According to research by Standard Investment Bank(SIB), a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz (where 20% of global…
Kenya has moved one of its most strategic state assets into the stock market by listing the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The move is part of a plan to fund infrastructure projects without…
Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance says it is strengthening its compliance and regulatory systems as part of wider efforts to build trust and transparency in the digital asset industry. The company said it has invested heavily in…
Fresh plans to overhaul Nairobi’s struggling water and sewer systems are now on the table after the county government unveiled a Ksh 38.1 billion investment aimed at improving access to clean water and modernising sanitation infrastructure…
A major highway upgrade at Mau Summit is expected to transform one of Kenya’s busiest transport junctions, easing congestion and improving the movement of goods and people along the country’s key trade corridor. For years, Mau Summit…
Kenya Airways has signed a unilateral codeshare partnership with US-based carrier -JetBlue, to strengthen East Africa-North America connectivity, expanding travel options between Nairobi and multiple US Cities. Through the agreement, Kenya…
President William Ruto has signed the National Infrastructure Fund Bill into law, describing it as a turning point in how Kenya will finance major development projects. Speaking during the signing ceremony at State House Nairobi, Ruto said…
A woman has been arrested after firing multiple shots into the Beverly Hills residence of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky on Sunday, according to law enforcement sources and media reports. The Los Angeles Police Department said officers responded…
Sinners and One Battle After Another took the top film prizes at the 2026 Writers Guild Awards, which were held Sunday in New York after the cancellation of the usual Los Angeles ceremony amid a labor dispute. “Sinners,” written by Ryan…
KenGen (Kenya Electricity Generating Company) has reorganised its Board that has seen two former politicians and one technocrat, who were independent Non-Executive Directors, step down effective March 3rd 2026. Hon Alfred Agoi Masadia,…
Fox News issued an on-air apology after mistakenly broadcasting archived footage of Donald Trump during coverage of a dignified transfer ceremony for U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East conflict. The network said the error occurred…
NCBA Group has partnered with Kenya Seed Company to expand financial and technical support for maize seed farmers in western Kenya, as lenders and agribusiness firms intensify efforts to strengthen agricultural productivity ahead of the…
Sasini Plc, a listed agribusiness firm is exploring new export markets in China and India for its avocado fruits and macadamia nuts, as shipment to traditional markets in Europe and the United States face growing logistical challenges.…
Residents of Lavington and surrounding neighborhoods were treated to a lively weekend celebration following the official opening of the new Farmers Choice Lavvy, a modern meatery that is already becoming the talk of town. The new outlet,…
Small-scale traders at Uhuru open-air market along Jogoo Road woke up to devastation on Monday morning after bulldozers flattened their stalls in a late-night demolition carried out on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Where rows of busy stalls once…
Rain is part of Nairobi’s rhythm. When dark clouds gather over the city, people instinctively prepare for slow traffic, muddy pavements and the occasional flooded street. It is almost a routine many residents have grown used to over the…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Odinga has defended the progress of the broad-based government arrangement between President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga, dismissing claims that the initiative has…
A music program at Royal Concertgebouw is drawing people with dementia and other neurological conditions to group singing sessions designed to stimulate memory and emotional connection. The initiative, led by opera singer Maartje de Lint,…
Film production site Longcross Studios, where blockbusters including Guardians of the Galaxy, Skyfall and Doctor Strange were filmed, is set for a major redevelopment after receiving planning approval to expand its facilities. Owner…
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is separating her lifestyle brand As Ever from financial backing by Netflix, marking another shift in the couple’s business ties with the streaming platform. The brand, launched last year by Meghan, Duchess…
The government has intensified emergency response operations after flash floods triggered by heavy rains left at least 25 people dead and displaced hundreds across several counties. According to official reports released on Saturday, March…
Airlines are facing mounting pressure on global routes after the closure of airspace over southern Azerbaijan, tightening options for carriers already rerouting flights because of escalating tensions in the Gulf. The disruption comes in a…
L’Oréal SA is expanding its presence in Kenya’s personal care market through its local brand Nice & Lovely, launching a line of roll-on deodorants aimed at tapping into the country’s fast-growing hygiene segment. The new range, introduced…
