Senator Andrew Omtatah Okoiti has called for a thorough investigation into the decades-long land dispute involving the Kenya Defence Forces and residents of Mariakani and Tsangatsini in Kilifi County. The land, listed as parcel number CR 73754/26010 in Kaloleni Sub County, was earmarked for the establishment of a military barracks in the 1980s. According to […]
Equity Group Holdings Plc has been named the winner of the 2025 CIO100 PlusOne Award in the Banking Sector Category. The award recognizes organizations that have demonstrated outstanding digital transformation and innovation in driving key business objectives across Africa. The recognition places Equity among the top 100 leading technology-driven institutions on the continent. It reflects […]
The KCB Foundation, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has celebrated the graduation of 460 youth under the Young Africa Works programme in Mukurwe-ini Constituency. The event took place at Giathugu Youth Polytechnic and included trainees from Mukurwe-ini TTI, Kaheti VTC, Thangathi VTC, Gathungururu VTC, and Giathugu VTC. The graduating cohort was trained across various […]
Fairtrade Africa is celebrating 20 years of championing fair trade and farmer empowerment across the continent. The organization has launched the Be Fair Right Now campaign to encourage local consumers, businesses and policymakers to support ethical products and invest in the millions of African workers who power global supply chains. The initiative was unveiled during […]
Binance has introduced Binance Junior, a parent-controlled crypto sub-account designed for users aged 6 to 17. The platform allows families to save and grow digital assets together while ensuring strong oversight and safety. Through Binance Junior, parents can create and manage savings accounts for their children and earn returns via Binance Flexible Simple Earn. The […]
Riara University has unveiled its first short film, marking an important step in its mission to expand opportunities in Kenya’s fast-growing creative economy. The project showcases the university’s focus on practical skills for students pursuing careers in film, acting, and digital media. The film, titled Circles, premiered at the Riara University main campus in Nairobi. […]
Kenyan music is enjoying its most triumphant moment yet as homegrown artists rise to the top of national streaming charts. Spotify Wrapped 2025 shows a major shift in listening habits, with Kenyan musicians driving a record 180 million streaming hours this year. Bien, Sauti Sol, and Wakadinali have continued to anchor the industry as top-streamed […]
The Kenya Defence Forces have issued a statement addressing allegations that some personnel may have stolen part of a major drug consignment seized during a joint security operation. The operation, conducted on 25 October 2025, involved a multi-agency team that intercepted a dhow off the Kenyan coast carrying 1,024 kilograms of methamphetamine. According to the […]
The Social Health Authority has issued a public alert to all health care providers regarding fraudulent messages demanding payments during the signing of the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund addendum. The Authority clarified that it does not charge any fees for signing or processing the addendum and urged providers to ignore and report such messages. […]
The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries has questioned the Marsabit County Government over stalled projects, delayed donor disbursements and the overall pace of the Drought Resilience Programme in Northern Kenya. The session, chaired by Senator David Wakoli of Bungoma, focused on financial accountability, project implementation and the long term impact of the […]
