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…
Eastleigh Building Collapse: Two More Bodies Recovered as Death Toll Hits Four
Two more bodies have been recovered from the rubble of a collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, bringing the number of bodies retrieved to four as rescue operations enter their 14th day. The latest victims, an unidentified adult woman and a man, were…
SGA Security Wins Living Planet Award 2026 for Leadership in Sustainable Business
NAIROBI, 03 November 2026 SGA Security has been named the winner of the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce Living Planet Award 2026, in recognition of its commitment to sustainable business practices. The award was presented during the Netherlands…
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…
Kenya’s Nutcracker Returns, Heads to the Coast for the First Time
Nairobi, Kenya, November 4, 2026 — Following a completely sold-out 10th anniversary season, Dance Centre Kenya’s beloved production of The Nutcracker returns to the Kenya National Theatre on Friday, 20 November, for its 11th annual season.…
Nairobi Man Arrested for Posing as Police Officer, Extorting Public
Police have arrested a man accused of impersonating a police officer and extorting unsuspecting members of the public along Jogoo Road, Nairobi. The suspect, identified as Augustine Mjomba Mwadime, was arrested by officers from Jogoo Road Police Station…
31-Year-Old Arrested for Impersonating KCSE Candidate at Nakuru School
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man accused of impersonating a Form Four candidate and sitting the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations on behalf of another student at Rohi Boys High School in Nakuru County. The…
Gachagua Withdraws High Court Impeachment Challenge, Focuses on Appeal
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has withdrawn his High Court petition challenging his impeachment, saying the case has been overtaken by events and is no longer necessary to pursue. Gachagua’s lawyers announced the withdrawal on Wednesday,…
Extinction Beckons Female Sports Journalists Covering Football in Kenya
Female journalists covering Football Kenya Federation (FKF) matches find themselves working in hostile environments where their safety, dignity, and professional integrity are compromised by those meant to keep order. Football is the most popular sport…
