Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete has been named the African Union’s High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said Kikwete will, in his new position, help drive the AU’s efforts to tackle the region’s complex political, peace, and …
Read More »NCBA Raises Dividend by 22.5% on Profit Growth
NCBA Group has boosted its dividend by 22.5 percent to Sh7.1 per share following a Sh1.5 billion increase in net profit to Sh23.4 billion for the year ending December 31, 2025. This marks an increase from the Sh5.5 per share payout issued in 2024. Group CEO John Gachora said shareholders …
Read More »Traffic Flow Resumes at Globe Roundabout After Repairs
Motorists using the Globe Roundabout on Thika Superhighway (A2) can now travel normally following the reopening of the section. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced that traffic has been fully restored after completion of repair works on the Nairobi River Bridge. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In …
Read More »Gachagua Reveals Why He Skipped Raila’s Funeral
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has clarified why he skipped both the State funeral of Raila Odinga at Nyayo National Stadium and the burial in Bondo, citing security threats. Speaking in an interview on Ramogi TV on Wednesday evening, the Democracy for Citizens Party leader said he received intelligence reports …
Read More »Nyutu Fires Warning as Ruto, Opposition Clash Escalates
Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has urged President William Ruto and opposition leaders to tone down political exchanges and concentrate on delivering services to Kenyans. Nyutu expressed concern that the ongoing war of words between the two sides risks diverting attention from pressing national issues. Click here to join our WhatsApp …
Read More »Missing Elderly Man Found Dead in Hospital Toilet
Authorities are probing the death of an 87-year-old man who had been reported missing in Kandara Sub-County, Murang’a County. The man, identified as Maina Mugai, was reported missing on March 19, 2026, at Githumu Police Station. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to hospital officials, Mugai was later …
Read More »Kenyans Warned: Don’t Relax Yet-Flood Risk Still Deadly
Rainfall is expected to gradually decline across the country this week, bringing some relief after days of heavy downpours that caused deaths and displaced thousands. Despite the anticipated reduction, officials caution that risks remain high due to saturated ground, which could still trigger flooding and landslides. Click here to join …
Read More »Insurance Crisis Deepens as 3 Firms go Under Management
The Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) has taken over the operations of three insurance companies that were recently placed under statutory management. In a statement, PCF confirmed it now has full authority over the firms’ management, business activities, and overall operations throughout the statutory management period. Click here to join our …
Read More »US to Send Thousands More Troops to Middle East
The Pentagon is expected to send thousands of troops from the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, Reuters reported. The move would boost U.S. military power as President Donald Trump talks about a possible deal with Tehran to end the war. Reuters first reported on March 18 …
Read More »European Football Rumours: Tonali to Challenge Man Utd, Man City for Italy
Manchester City and Manchester United are interested in Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25, but the former AC Milan player prefers to return home to Italy (Talksport). Arsenal defender Ben White, 28, could leave this summer with Everton showing interest in signing him (FourFourTwo). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …
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