Gigiri Detectives Arrest Viral Video Suspect in Parklands Robbery
Detectives from Gigiri have arrested a man captured in a viral video violently attacking and robbing a member of the public in Parklands, Nairobi, alongside suspected accomplices who remain at large. The suspect, identified as Obed Makori, was arrested…
EACC Recovers Sh207 Million in Assets from Former Trans Nzoia County Accountant
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured a court order allowing the government to recover assets worth Sh207.7 million from a former Trans Nzoia County accountant who failed to explain the source of his wealth. In a statement dated…
Driver, Conductor Flee as DCI Seizes Sh2.19 Million Cocaine on Kampala-Nairobi Bus
Detectives have arrested a bus turn boy and seized cocaine worth approximately Sh2.19 million after a routine screening at the Malaba One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) exposed a suspected drug trafficking operation. The incident involved a Simba Coach bus,…
Ruto Promises Tax Relief, Cheaper Land Transactions and Jobs Amid Economic Pressure
President William Ruto has renewed his pledge to lower taxes, reduce the cost of land transactions and create jobs, placing economic relief at the centre of his post-Mashujaa Day agenda as households and businesses continue to grapple with the high cost…
Trans Nzoia Commissioner Orders Administrators to Stop Saluting Governor Natembeya
Trans Nzoia County Commissioner Allasow Hussein has directed national government administrators to stop saluting Governor George Natembeya and according him official courtesies, accusing the county chief of disrespecting President William Ruto. Hussein…
Kenyan Podcasters Generating More Views But Earning Less Money, Says Report
The Launch of the Creative Africa Intelligence Report (CAIR) podcast report has shown than African podcasts are generating stronger audience engagement than benchmarks in higher-paying markets ,yet receiving significantly lower advertising value,…
NPS Promotes 1,948 Police Officers After Court of Appeal Ruling
The National Police Service (NPS) has approved the promotion of 1,948 police officers whose career advancement had been delayed by a legal dispute over the management of uniformed officers. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja authorised the…
Four Arrested as Police Seize Bhang, Chang’aa in Three-County Drug Crackdown
Detectives have arrested four suspects and seized bhang, illicit alcohol and suspected counterfeit cigarettes in a multi-county crackdown on drug trafficking in Kisii, Kitui and Kajiado counties. The operations, conducted through intelligence-led…
UN Leader urges Global Institutions to Treat Africa as a Partner in Rebuilding Trust in Multilateralism
Global institutions cannot regain public confidence without giving Africa a greater role in shaping international decisions, a senior United Nations official said, warning that trust in multilateralism depends on whether institutions deliver on their…
How Safaricom Is Making M-PESA Payments Faster With AI and NFC
Safaricom’s latest M-PESA payment features point to a shift in how mobile money transactions could be initiated in Kenya, with QR codes, contactless technology and artificial intelligence reducing the need for customers to enter payment details manually.…