Kenya’s Tourism Momentum Is Creating a Bigger Opportunity for Aviation
By Joris Holtus The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) recently released data depicting an increase in visitor arrivals from the rest of the world across the first four months of 2026. Arrivals totalled 584,825 between February and April 2026, up…
Thieves break into a Church, steal musical equipment
Police in Kapkatet are investigating a burglary at Kapkatet AIC Church in which thieves reportedly stole musical equipment and assaulted a person who had been left at the church. The incident is said to have occurred at around 2am, when the suspects…
Speaker Wetang’ula Recognises Wandayi’s Parliamentary Leadership With EGH Award
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has honoured Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi with the prestigious Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (E.G.H.) award, recognising his contribution to Kenya’s public service and…
Air France-KLM Recycles Flight Materials for Nguruman Learners
Flight amenity kits that have completed their journey will get a new lease of life as sturdy and waterproof bags for learners with special needs at Special Unity School in Nguruman, as Air France-KLM marks its 107th anniversary. The repurposed bags are…
Several Feared Dead, Others Missing After Lorry Plunges Into River at Migori Bridge
Several people are feared dead while others remain missing after a lorry carrying hawkers and pedestrians plunged into a river at Osiri Bridge in Nyatike Sub-County, Migori County. The accident occurred on the night of Wednesday, October 7, along the…
Kenya’s Longer Lives Put Social Protection in Focus, Suqoon Says
Kenya’s progress in extending life expectancy must be matched by social protection systems that help people age with health, independence and dignity, rather than waiting until vulnerability becomes a crisis, says Suqoon Founder Shakira Khawaja. Making…
Dandora Woman Arrested After Allegedly Subjecting 8-Year-Old Daughter to FGM
Police in Nairobi have arrested a 32-year-old woman after she was allegedly caught subjecting her eight-year-old daughter to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Dandora Phase 2. The woman, identified as Frolence Ngendo Nyambura, was reportedly confronted…
WHO Warns Kenya Against Ebola Border Closure
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Kenya not to close its borders following the country’s confirmation of its first case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said blanket travel and trade…
Safaricom, Pesapal Transform Kenya’s Checkout Experience with New Payments
Safaricom and Pesapal have announced the rollout of new payment technologies aimed at making transactions faster, simpler and more convenient for businesses and customers across Kenya. The partnership brings together Safaricom’s M-PESA payment…
Safaricom’s Safire Equips Githunguri Farmers with Digital Skills
Farmers in Githunguri, Kiambu County, have been urged to embrace digital technology and artificial intelligence to improve farm productivity, manage their businesses and access new markets. The call was made during Safaricom’s Safire Connect Forum held…