Ride-hailing company Bolt has introduced Bolt Send, a new parcel delivery service that enables users to request deliveries directly through the existing Bolt app. The service, which kicks off in Nairobi before rolling out to other towns, is designed to tap into Kenya’s fast-growing e-commerce sector and the increasing demand …

Makueni is in mourning following the tragic death of renowned businessman and philanthropist Dennis Kasyoki who lost his life in a grisly road accident along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway. TV producer and storyteller Tina Clara, who had recently worked closely with Kasyoki, expressed her heartbreak in a moving tribute shared on Facebook. …

The President said Kenya’s macro-economic fundamentals make it the ideal investment destination for American corporations seeking business opportunities in Africa. “We offer stability, world-class talent, green energy, and dependable connectivity, just the qualities investors seek,” he said in New York on Monday.  He added: “Above all, we bring the resolute …

Parliament reconvenes on Tuesday after a month-long break, with both the National Assembly and the Senate set to tackle a heavy workload that includes vetting nominees, debating major bills, and reviewing constitutional reforms. In the National Assembly, lawmakers will first handle reports on the vetting of nominees for ambassadorial and …

The Machakos County Assembly is set to resume debate on a motion seeking to remove Speaker Ann Kiusya from office after a High Court ruling cleared the way for the process to proceed. The court last week lifted orders that had temporarily halted the motion in March when Speaker Kiusya …

Former Malawi President Peter Mutharika has surged ahead in the country’s presidential election, with provisional results from two-thirds of districts showing him in a commanding position. The 85-year-old has so far secured about 66% of valid votes, while incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, 70, trails with roughly 24%. Notably, Mutharika is …

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has listed 107 entertainment joints across Kenya that risk being shut down for excessive noise. In a notice issued yesterday, the regulator said it has received numerous complaints from the public about loud music in clubs, bars, lounges, and restaurants. The crackdown is aimed …

Residents of Kiumbu and South Ngariama villages in Mwea Constituency, Kirinyaga County, are alarmed over the stalled construction of the Kiumbu Bridge across the Thiba-Nyamindi River, saying it has exposed them to grave danger. Led by Johnson Muthike, the locals said the abandoned project has forced people to cross the …

Kenyans hoping for lower fuel prices have been dealt a blow after the High Court dismissed a petition challenging the government’s pricing framework. The case, filed in December 2023 by Kituo cha Sheria, sought to compel the State to stabilise and cut fuel costs, which at the time stood at …

In the drylands of Embu and Tharaka Nithi, farmers are rewriting their story of resilience and prosperity. A new report reveals that smallholder farmers are achieving higher yields, better incomes, and improved climate resilience through the Strengthening Regenerative Agriculture in Kenya (STRAK) project. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …