Salary raise
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has raised the monthly honorarium for chairpersons of state corporations by Sh50,000 to Sh130,000, under revised pay terms that also set sitting allowances at Sh30,000 per meeting. The new rates,…
SBM bank reports increase in profit
SBM Bank Kenya’s profit before tax more than doubled to Sh911 million in the nine months to September 2026, up from Sh411 million a year earlier, helped by higher income and lower operating costs relative to revenue growth.The lender’s total income rose…
Aga Khan Fined KSh 1 Million Over Mother’s Death
A mother went to hospital to deliver her second child but died days later after developing a serious infection. Seven years on, Aga Khan University Hospital has been fined KSh 1 million over failures in her care, raising questions about accountability…
HELB Warns Employers Over Loan Deductions
Workers could pay the price for money their employers have already deducted from their salaries. The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has warned employers to remit employees’ loan deductions by the 15th of every month, cautioning that delays could…
Jonathan’s Secret to Living 194 Years
What if the secret to living longer has been hiding inside a tortoise while humans spend billions searching for ways to defeat ageing? Scientists are studying Jonathan, a giant tortoise believed to be 194 years old, in a bid to uncover genetic clues that…
Netflix Axes 1,000 Jobs Despite Billions in Profits
Billions in profits, yet 1,000 jobs are on the chopping block. Netflix is preparing to cut approximately 6% of its workforce despite strong financial results, highlighting the harsh reality of corporate restructuring, where even a profitable business may…
US TV Host Rob Finnerty Apologises to Kenyans Over Nairobi Remarks
American television host Rob Finnerty has apologised to Kenyans after sparking widespread criticism for comparing Nairobi to American cities he claimed were experiencing negative changes due to immigration. Finnerty, who hosts a programme on US…
Chrisean Rock Updates Blueface Tattoo to Reflect His Current Look
American reality television star and rapper Chrisean Rock has reportedly updated the facial tattoo of rapper Blueface on her cheek to reflect his current appearance, sparking discussions across social media. The updated portrait reportedly includes the…
WHO Reassures Kenyans After Imported Ebola Case
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reassured Kenyans that there is no evidence of an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country following the confirmation of an imported case. WHO Kenya’s Head of Health Emergencies, Dr Martins Chibueze, said…
Keffe D Sentenced to 40 Years in Tupac Shakur Murder
Former gang leader convicted of orchestrating the rapper’s 1996 killing as his family welcomes a major step towards justice nearly 30 years after his death. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for his role in the…