New faces at Safaricom
Safaricom has appointed Vodacom Group Fintech CEO Mariam Cassim and Chief Human Resources Officer Matimba Mbungela as Non-Executive Directors, effective August 13, 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The appointments coincide with the resignation of…
Renewed contract
Kenyan apparel manufacturers, exporters and workers have received a boost after the US Senate extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by two years, securing duty-free access to the American market until December 31, 2028. The Kenyan…
Unprecedented Rain Kills Five in Japan,Strands Thousands at Airport
At least five people have died in eastern Japan after torrential rains caused widespread flooding, landslide warnings and power outages, leaving nearly 7,000 passengers stranded at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. The heavy rains struck Chiba…
UK Bans Disposable Barbecues Amid Wildfire Risk
The UK government has announced a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues as the country faces severe heatwave conditions and an increasing number of wildfires. The single-use grills have been linked to several serious wildfires across the…
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Intervene in White House Ballroom Dospute
President Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to intervene in a legal dispute over plans to build a $400 million ballroom at the White House. The emergency request was filed after lower courts repeatedly ruled that Trump needed approval from…
Ramaphosa Meeting With Perez Family Sparks Hypocrisy Claims
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s meeting with the family of the late Captain Daniel Perez has sparked criticism over the government’s handling of his death and military service in Israel. Perez, a South African-born citizen who later moved to…
EPRA Mourns Enforcement deputy Chief
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is in mourning following the death of its Assistant Director for Surveillance and Enforcement, an officer the authority described as a pillar of integrity in Kenya’s energy sector. In a statement…
Omollo Pledges Security For Homa Bay Rally
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo assured the Linda Mwananchi movement of state protection ahead of its planned political rally in Homa Bay County. Speaking during a media briefing, Dr. Omollo said the government’s responsibility is to…
Treasury Building System To Track Donor Funds
The National Treasury is developing a new digital platform to track development partner funding flowing into Kenya, in a bid to improve oversight and accountability of external resources. Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo said the Development Partners…
Ruto directs KDF to prepare for emerging security threats
President William Ruto has challenged the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to prepare for emerging security threats and adapt to the changing nature of modern warfare. Speaking during a passing-out ceremony for new KDF recruits in Eldoret, Ruto said the…
