Sudan Drones Attack Leave At Least 100 Dead
At least 100 people are reported dead as a wave of drone attacks hits Sudan, with strikes on markets, a transport hub and residential areas. In the deadliest reported attack, 80 people were killed in Al-Dibab, West Kordofan, where villagers were waiting…
Kenya Railways validates plans to expand Nairobi CBD
Kenya Railways has brought together public and private sector stakeholders to review development plans for the proposed Nairobi Railway City, a 438-acre urban regeneration project expected to reshape transport, housing and commercial activity in the…
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…
Mastercard and Moovn Join Forces to Scale Digital Payments across East Africa
Nairobi, Kenya | 19 October 2026 – Mastercard and Moovn Technologies have signed a five-year strategic agreement to expand secure digital payments across East Africa, combining Mastercard’s global payments network with MoovnPay’s integrated wallet…
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…
Guinness Delivers Unforgettable Premier League Trophy Experience in Kisumu and Nairobi
NAIROBI, KENYA – October 19, 2025 – Guinness, the Official Beer of the Premier League, successfully hosted an electrifying Guinness Matchday experience in Nairobi and Kisumu, over the weekend. The highly anticipated event saw thousands of passionate…
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.…
Safaricom Hook Hip Hop Musical Auditions Reach Nakuru
Aspiring performers in Nakuru are getting an opportunity to showcase their talents and explore careers in the creative industry as the Safaricom Hook Hip Hop Musical auditions continue across the country. For Bruce Kiarie, the auditions at Old Town Hall…
Sawa Partners With Rotary, Kentainers to Promote Handwashing in Nairobi Schools
Pwani Oil Products Limited, through its Sawa brand, has partnered with Rotary District 9216 and Kentainers Limited to promote proper handwashing and personal hygiene among pupils at Embakasi Primary School in Nairobi. The initiative, held on October 15,…
