The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved an exemption allowing Vodafone Kenya Limited (VKL) to proceed without making a mandatory takeover offer, clearing a key hurdle for a proposed Sh206 billion (US$1.6 billion) transaction involving Safaricom PLC. The approval enables Vodafone Kenya to acquire 6.01 billion ordinary shares in Safaricom …

The Cabinet has approved Kenya’s accession to two international treaties aimed at preventing the recruitment of citizens into foreign wars and strengthening the country’s fight against human trafficking. The decision paves the way for Kenya to formally join the 1989 United Nations Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training …

Danish photojournalist Klaus Thymann has been arrested in Uganda, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, just days after the country’s army chief ordered the suspension of operations at the leading independent media group. Thymann, an internationally recognised photographer known for his environmental and climate reporting, was taken into custody on Monday over …

Kenya risks losing nearly 2,900 jobs and experiencing a slowdown in investment as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to disrupt regional trade and business activity, a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report has warned. Although Kenya has not recorded any Ebola cases, …

Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru has called on security agencies to take decisive action against abductions, warning that the continued incidents are making it harder for government officials to defend the Kenya Kwanza administration. Addressing a youth empowerment event at Kamaigua Grounds in Kutus, Kirinyaga County, on Tuesday, Waiguru said President …

Kenya’s annual inflation rate eased slightly to 6.4 per cent in June, down from 6.7 per cent recorded in May, offering modest relief to consumers even as the cost of food and transport remained elevated. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Kenya National Bureau …

A senior police officer has died following a fatal road accident involving her vehicle and a lorry along the Machakos–Kitui road in Mwala Sub-County, Machakos County. The crash occurred at around 11 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, in the King’atwani area. The deceased has been identified as Inspector Felistus Kateve …

Kitui County has emerged as the county with the highest number of unauthorized commercial bank accounts, according to the latest report by the Controller of Budget. The March 2026 report reveals that Kitui is operating 493 illegal commercial bank accounts, the highest among all county governments. Nakuru follows with 311 …

Morocco have secured a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout following a tense 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 encounter at Estadio Monterrey on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The Atlas Lions held their composure from the penalty …

WhatsApp is introducing usernames in one of its most significant privacy updates yet, allowing users to connect without revealing their phone numbers. The feature is being rolled out gradually, meaning not everyone has access immediately. However, eligible users can already reserve a username ahead of its full activation. What is …