Safaricom and Meta Join Forces
Meta agreed to finance and take a stake in Safaricom’s 4,108km undersea fibre optic cable from Oman to Mombasa, costing about Sh3 billion.
Kenya Braces for Gen Z Protest Anniversary Amid Tensions
Ichung’wah’s Bill Sparks Debate
Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah tabled a bill to re-register 18 state corporations, including KPA and KAA, as public limited companies.
Read MorePresident’s Cup to Inspire Talent
The Ministry of Sports plans to unveil the President’s Cup, a grassroots tournament mirroring the 2023 Talanta Hela format, starting at county level.
Read MoreKatiba Day Marks Constitutional Milestone!
President Ruto proclaimed August 27 as Katiba Day to honor the 15th anniversary of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution, a working day for civic engagement.
Read MoreUnmasking a Fraud Scheme!
A woman was arrested for faking an abuse story to defraud comedian Eric Omondi and the public of over KSh 1 million, with funds recovered by the DCI.
Read MoreMbadi Addresses Councillor Payment Issue!
National Treasury CS John Mbadi stated there is no legal basis to pay a Sh200,000 honorarium to former councillors with less than four terms.
Read MoreKenya Seeks Debt Relief with China!
Kenya is negotiating with China to convert the $5 billion SGR loan to yuan, potentially halving interest costs amid debt distress concerns.
Read MoreKenyans Stir Controversy with Ticket Purchases!
Kenyans are buying tickets for the Tanzania vs Morocco match to prevent Tanzanian fans from attending, escalating a regional rivalry.
Read MoreSafaricom Introduces Time-Based Bundles!
Safaricom replaces data bundles with time-based charges, favoring heavy users but potentially disadvantaging light users, with details unveiled today.
Read MoreKenya Boosts Power with New Funding!
Kenya secured Sh8.3 billion from Germany and the EU to redevelop the Gogo Hydro Power Plant in Migori, increasing output from 2MW to 8.6MW.
Read MoreSHA Overseas Health Plan Paused Temporarily!
Kenya’s government paused the SHA overseas package for 30 days, limiting coverage to unavailable local treatments with a Sh500,000 cap and strict accreditation.
Read MoreFuel Subsidy Returns to Ease Costs!
Kenya’s government reintroduced a fuel subsidy using Sh4 billion from motorists, allocating Sh400 million to oil firms to cap diesel and kerosene price rises.
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