The global energy industry remains heavily dominated by Saudi Aramco, the Saudi Arabian state-owned oil giant, which continues to hold the top position as the world’s most valuable oil and gas company. As of August 6, 2025, Saudi Aramco’s market capitalisation stood at a staggering $1.565 trillion, more than three …
Read More »Gideon Moi: Why I Withdrew from Baringo Senate Race
Kanu party chairman Gideon Moi has revealed details behind his unexpected decision to withdraw from the Baringo Senate race, saying it followed personal assurances from President William Ruto that key development projects in the county would be revived. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking on Friday, October 10, …
Read More »DP Kindiki Heads to Kampala for Uganda Independence Fete
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday morning departed for Uganda to represent Kenya during the country’s 63rd Independence Day celebrations, held at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. The event, presided over by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, features military parades, cultural displays, and speeches centered on the country’s progress, unity, …
Read More »Gov’t Moves to Sell 65% Stake in Kenya Pipeline Company
The Privatization Commission has officially announced the government’s plan to sell its 65 percent stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), marking a major step in Kenya’s ongoing privatization drive. The sale follows approvals from the Cabinet, National Treasury, and National Assembly, as part of efforts to raise revenue and …
Read More »Safaricom 5G Coverage Soars 111% to Reach 30% of Kenyans
Safaricom has significantly expanded its 5G network, increasing coverage by 111.7 percent to reach 1,700 sites in the 2025 financial year, up from 803 the previous year. The milestone, detailed in the company’s 2025 Sustainable Business Report, highlights Safaricom’s push toward next-generation connectivity and efforts to future-proof its network. Click …
Read More »US Introduces Sh129 Fee for Green Card Lottery Applicants
The United States government has announced the introduction of a $1 (approximately Sh129) registration fee for applicants of the Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery, marking the first time such a charge will apply to the initial registration process. According to a statement published in the U.S. Federal Register, the new …
Read More »Senator Tabitha Mutinda Elected to Global Parliamentary Board on World Bank, IMF
Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda has been elected to the Board of Governance of the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), representing the East African region. The announcement was made on Wednesday afternoon by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, who congratulated the Senator on her appointment. …
Read More »Kisumu Court Frees Two Suspects in Car Theft Syndicate on Bail
A Kisumu court has released two suspects linked to a motor vehicle theft syndicate on KSh 500,000 bail each, with a surety of a similar amount. The two, identified as Michael Mwaga and Peter Andei, had been detained following their arrest in connection with an alleged car theft ring. The …
Read More »Three Killed in Bungoma House Fire, Including 4-Year-Old Child
Three people, including a four-year-old child, have died in a house fire in Brigadier Town, Bungoma County, in what police suspect may have been an arson attack. According to police reports, the blaze broke out early Tuesday morning while the victims were asleep. Neighbours rushed to the scene after hearing …
Read More »Police Probe Killing of Woman After Domestic Dispute in Kabete
Detectives in Kabete, Kiambu County, have launched investigations into the murder of a 30-year-old woman, Jackline Kangashi, who was found dead in her home following a domestic altercation with her husband. Her body was discovered on Wednesday morning in her rented house in Mutengo Village, Kanyariri, bearing deep panga cuts …
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