The government has signed a Sh154.2 billion agreement with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) to carry out the expansion and modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The deal was formalized by Aviation Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika and CRBC General Manager Yu Xiaodong, witnessed by Roads and Transport Cabinet …
Read More »Family Bank Debuts on NSE with Sh29.9 Billion Valuation
Family Bank has officially joined the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), listing 1.66 billion ordinary shares at an introductory price of Sh18 each, giving the lender an estimated market value of Sh29.9 billion. The move represents the biggest private-sector listing on the NSE in more than 17 years and allows the …
Read More »DPP Approves 16 Murder Charges Over Utumishi Girls Fire
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has approved 16 murder charges against suspects linked to the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that claimed the lives of 16 students. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ODPP said it had reviewed the preliminary investigation file submitted by …
Read More »Kindiki to Gachagua: You Can’t Teach Me Constitutional Law
A political standoff between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua intensified on Tuesday after Kindiki dismissed Gachagua’s criticism of his interpretation of the Constitution, telling him to “stay in your lane.” In a statement shared on his social media platforms, Kindiki accused Gachagua of relying on insults, …
Read More »Gachagua Moves to Appeal Impeachment Ruling
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn parts of the High Court decision that upheld his impeachment. However, he is not challenging all aspects of the ruling. Gachagua intends to preserve specific findings, including the court’s declaration that …
Read More »Mobile Money Users Hit 53.4 Million in Kenya
Mobile money subscriptions in Kenya increased by two million to reach 53.4 million in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, highlighting continued expansion of the country’s digital payments ecosystem. According to the latest data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK), subscriptions grew from 51.4 million in the …
Read More »Murkomen: Kenyans to Download Birth Certificates Online
Kenyans will soon be able to download and print birth certificates online as the government accelerates the digitisation of civil registration services aimed at improving efficiency and reducing delays. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the initiative responds to concerns raised by citizens during the Jukwaa la Usalama public engagement …
Read More »Mystery as Primary School Teacher Found Dead in Bedroom
Police in Tharaka South, Tharaka Nithi County, are investigating the death of a 52-year-old primary school teacher who was found lifeless inside her locked rental house at Chiakariga shopping centre. The deceased, identified as Purity Kinoti, a teacher at Kombo Primary School, was discovered after neighbours raised alarm when she …
Read More »Utalii College Opens 12 Job Vacancies-How To Apply
Kenya Utalii College (KUC) has opened applications for 12 vacant positions as it moves to strengthen its leadership and management capacity. The College Council said it is looking for experienced, innovative, and dynamic professionals to provide effective leadership and support the implementation of the institution’s strategic goals. Click here to …
Read More »FKF Boss Cleared in Sh42 Million Insurance Case
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed has secured a major reprieve after the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) closed investigations into a Sh42 million insurance deal linked to CHAN 2024, finding no irregularities. In its findings, the regulatory body concluded that the procurement process complied with Confederation of African …
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