Harambee Stars Fall to Guinea as AFCON 2027 Qualifying Hopes Take Another Blow
Kenya’s Harambee Stars suffered a 1-0 defeat to Guinea in Conakry on Thursday, leaving them with just one point from their opening two matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Guinea secured their first victory of the qualifying…
Safaricom, PesaPal unveil next-generation M-PESA payment options for Kenyan businesses
Safaricom and PesaPal have partnered to introduce new payment experiences aimed at making everyday transactions faster, simpler and more convenient for businesses and customers across Kenya. The collaboration will enable merchants using PesaPal’s…
Four arrested as police seize cannabis worth Sh1.77 million in Busia, Bungoma
Four suspects have been arrested after police recovered more than 66 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa in separate anti-narcotics operations in Busia and Bungoma counties. In Busia, detectives from the National Anti-Narcotics Investigation Bureau (NANIB),…
Court Clears EACC to Pursue Sh813 Million Asset Recovery Case Against Wamatangi
The High Court has allowed the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to proceed with its Sh813.1 million asset recovery case against Kiambu Governor Paul Kimani Wamatangi and 13 other defendants. Justice Rose Ougo dismissed attempts by Wamatangi…
Railway link to KSh45.8bn Talanta Stadium takes shape
The railway connection linking Nairobi’s central business district to the KSh45.8 billion Talanta Sports City is taking shape as Kenya moves to improve transport access to the new stadium. Kenya Railways is upgrading the existing railway corridor towards…
Sh 5 million: Amount Mainga paid to drop Kisumu case challenging his tenure case
Details have emerged that the legal battle challenging the continued tenure of Kenya Railways Corporation Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Philip Mainga was abruptly withdrawn after the embattled KR boss parted with a clean Sh 5million to…
Roam raises local content in electric motorcycles to 40%, targets 50% by 2027
Electric motorcycle manufacturer Roam has increased the share of locally produced components in its Roam Air motorcycle to 40 percent, as manufacturers seek to deepen local value addition in Kenya’s growing electric mobility industry. The company said…
Why Integrated Appliances Are Winning Urban Kenya
Kenya’s urban skylines tell a story that extends well beyond glass and concrete. Across growing neighbourhoods and satellite towns emerging, apartment living has become the preferred choice for a growing generation of professionals and young…
NCBA warns inflation risks could remain high in last quarter of 2026
Kenya’s inflation risks remain tilted to the upside in the final quarter of the year, with the possibility of El Niño-related flooding expected to put further pressure on food and transport costs, NCBA Economic Research has warned. The warning comes…
Singapore Launches Government Dating Service as Birth Rate Hits Record Low
Singapore has launched a matchmaking service for government workers as the city-state grapples with a record-low fertility rate and an ageing population. The pilot programme, known as FirstDate, targets single public servants aged between 21 and 35 and…
