Activist Moves to Court Seeking to Bar Sports Fund CEO Nuh Ibrahim Over Alleged Corruption, Illegal Contract Extension.
A human rights activist has moved to court seeking orders to temporarily bar Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund Chief Executive Officer Nuh Ibrahim from performing his official duties over allegations of corruption, gross misconduct and an…
Safaricom Names Boniface Mungania as Chief Financial Services Officer
Safaricom has appointed Boniface Mungania as its Chief Financial Services Officer, effective November 1, 2026, following the receipt of all relevant regulatory approvals. Mungania will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, taking charge of the…
OPPO unveils Reno16 phones series in Kenya
OPPO has today announced the availability of the Reno16 Series in Kenya, a new generation of smartphones designed to support creative expression, deliver more personalised AI experiences, and provide reliable performance for everyday use. The line-up…
Kenyans snap up Sh2,500 Bayern Munich vs Ajax tickets as Sh3,500 seats near sellout
Kenyans have snapped up tickets priced at Sh2,500 for the Bayern Munich vs Ajax football event, with tickets in the Sh3,500 category also nearing a complete sellout. Demand for the tickets points to strong interest among Kenyan football fans, with the…
More than 557,000 national IDs remain uncollected across Kenya
More than 557,000 national identity cards remain uncollected across Kenya, with nearly 400,000 having been held at registration offices for the past decade despite government efforts to encourage Kenyans to pick up the crucial documents. The State…
Safaricom net income rises to Sh58.2B in half-year
Safaricom reported a 35.9 per cent rise in net income to Sh58.2 billion for the six months ended September 30, 2026, driven by strong performance in its Kenya and Ethiopia operations. The telecommunications company recorded a 13.1 per cent increase in…
M-Pesa crosses Sh100bn revenue as Safaricom profits jump to Sh58.2bn in H1
Safaricom’s mobile money business, M-Pesa, has crossed the Sh100 billion revenue mark for the first time in a half-year period, underscoring its growing contribution to the telecommunications group’s earnings. This as the company strengthens its…
Death rumours only made me stronger, says ODM leader Oburu Odinga
ODM Party Leader and Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga has said false reports announcing his death while he was receiving treatment in hospital only strengthened his determination to overcome his illness. The senator, who is recovering after being…
Kenya lost Sh116bn on SGR construction, due to weak governance structures says World Bank
Kenya could have saved up to US$900 million (about Sh116 billion) in the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) between Mombasa and Nairobi if the project had been delivered at a cost comparable to Tanzania’s railway, a new World Bank…
Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja thrown out as Senate Deputy Majority Leader, replaced by Veronica Maina
The Senate Majority Party has removed Tabitha Karanja from the position of Deputy Senate Majority Leader and replaced her with Veronica Maina in a leadership shake-up announced on Wednesday. In a communication to the Senate, Speaker Amason Kingi…