The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has officially rebranded as Kenya Airports Authority PLC, marking its shift to public limited company status as part of the government’s broader push to reform state-owned enterprises. The change was announced on Thursday, August 27, 2026, with the authority saying the new corporate structure is …
Read More »Warning: Your Alcohol Could Be Fake — Here’s How to Stay Safe
The Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya (ABAK) is calling on consumers to purchase alcohol exclusively from licensed retailers and authorized distributors, citing rising worries about counterfeit and illegally sourced liquor in the market. According to the association, sticking to legitimate sales channels helps protect buyers from unknowingly consuming products of …
Read More »Behind Zuku’s Struggles: How One Bad Bet Cost Millions
Wananchi Group, the parent company behind Zuku, reported a net loss of Sh806 million (about $6.2 million) for the first half of 2026, dragging down its broader group’s overall financial performance. The Kenyan internet and telecom provider brought in Sh3.55 billion ($27.3 million) in revenue during the six months to …
Read More »HFCB Group Profit Skyrockets 74% — Here’s What’s Driving It
HFCB Group, the Nairobi-based financial and property solutions provider, posted a 74 per cent surge in pre-tax profit to Ksh 1.22 billion for the first half of 2026, up from Ksh 703 million a year earlier. The strong showing was fueled by robust revenue growth, an expanding deposit base, and …
Read More »Ichung’wah Puts Ol Kalou’s New MP Sammy Ngotho on Notice
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has put newly elected Ol Kalou MP Sammy Ngotho on notice, telling him that constituents will judge him by results, not rhetoric. Ichung’wah spoke on Thursday shortly after Ngotho delivered his first speech in Parliament as the area’s newly elected representative. While congratulating him, …
Read More »Ruto : I’m Aware My Cabinet Is Illegal
President William Ruto has admitted he understands the constitutional fallout from a High Court decision stating Kenya’s next presidential election should have taken place in August 2026, not 2027 as previously assumed. At the 16th Katiba Day symposium at KICC on Thursday, a panelist directly asked Ruto whether he realized …
Read More »Are Africans Really Free To Challenge Those In Power?
By: Editorial Team Democracy is often described as government by the people, for the people and through the people. Yet across Africa, the experience of many opposition leaders raises a difficult question: Can democracy truly exist where those who challenge the government are routinely threatened, arrested, restricted or forced into …
Read More »Nchimbi Kicked Out of CCM Hours After Resignation
Tanzania’s ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has expelled Vice President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi from the party, shortly after he announced his intention to resign from office and withdraw from public life. The decision followed an emergency meeting of CCM’s Central Committee and National Executive Committee (NEC), chaired by President Samia …
Read More »MPs Push for Probe Into Safaricom SIM Deactivation, Number Reassignment
Members of Parliament have called for an investigation into Safaricom’s deactivation and reassignment of dormant SIM cards, warning that the practice could expose customers to fraud, financial losses and breaches of personal data. The matter was raised in the National Assembly after Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss tabled a petition by …
Read More »“Niko na Bibi Mimi”: George Ruto Tells Teacher Cillah
Popular digital learning content creator Teacher Cillah has once again found herself in the spotlight after President William Ruto’s son, George Ruto, visited her school on Tuesday. Teacher Cillah first captured widespread attention in mid-August following a playful social media exchange with George. The teacher had shared AI-generated images depicting …
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