West Pokot County has launched a major relief operation aimed at tackling hunger and supporting early childhood education, as the region grapples with the effects of climate change, crop failure, floods, and landslides. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Governor Simon Kachapin, speaking during the official launch in Kapenguria, …
Read More »Machakos: One Dead, Another Injured After Wall Collapses
A man has died and another was seriously injured after a wall collapsed during a house demolition in Isyukoni Village, Masinga Sub-county, Machakos County. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to area Assistant Chief Timothy Kivati, the two victims were working with a third person when the weakened …
Read More »President Ruto Names New Members to Police Commission
President William Ruto has appointed three new commissioners to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The appointments, announced through a Gazette Notice dated June 27, 2025, include Peris Muthoni Kimani, Benjamin Juma Imai, and Collete Suda. They take over from outgoing members whose …
Read More »Police: 13 Dead, 30 Injured in Multiple Road Accidents on Friday
At least 13 people lost their lives and 30 others were seriously injured in various road accidents across the country on Friday, according to police reports. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The fatalities included five motorcyclists, two pillion passengers, two pedestrians, two vehicle passengers, one driver, and a …
Read More »Health Ministry Warns Employers Over Unpaid SHA Deductions
The Ministry of Health has issued a warning to employers over outstanding health insurance contributions, revealing that more than 44,000 companies owe the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) billions of shillings. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The caution was issued by Health Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga during …
Read More »Konza Hosts Japanese Tech Giants for Investment Talks
Konza Technopolis has welcomed a delegation of leading Japanese technology companies as part of efforts to enhance collaboration in digital innovation, infrastructure development, and investment between Kenya and Japan. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The high-level meeting, which included government officials, private sector leaders, and representatives from major …
Read More »Stanbic Bank issues Sh500m solar loans as it targets net-zero emissions
Stanbic Bank facilitated trade deals worth Sh76 billion and disbursed over Sh500 million in solar loans in 2024, reinforcing its drive toward sustainability and positioning itself as the region’s most environmentally conscious lender. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In its 2024 Sustainability Report titled “Deepening Impact while Building …
Read More »Family Bank Dividend Rises 53pc to Sh1.1bn on Higher Profits
Family Bank shareholders are set to pocket Sh1.1 billion in dividends, following board approvals. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The payout translates to Sh0.85 per share for the 2024 financial year, according to the lender’s announcement. This marks a 53 percent increase compared to 2023, when shareholders received …
Read More »KTN Taken Off-Air After CA Protest Ban
KTN has gone off-air following a directive from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) halting all live broadcasts of the ongoing Gen Z-led demonstrations. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Standard Group, which owns KTN, confirmed the signal disruption on Wednesday, calling the directive unconstitutional and a violation of …
Read More »Two Protesters Shot Dead in Matuu During Anniversary Demos
Two protesters were shot dead and at least eight others injured in Matuu, Machakos County, on Wednesday during demonstrations marking one year since Kenya’s mass anti-government protests, according to a local hospital official speaking to AFP. “One victim had sustained abdominal gunshot wounds and died due to severe bleeding. We …
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