According to a new report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the country’s annual inflation rate declined to 4.5% in 2024, down from 6.8% the previous year. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This drop was largely attributed to reduced food prices and the strengthening of the …
Read More »KNH Makes History with World’s First Transhumeral TSR Surgery
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has achieved a groundbreaking medical milestone by successfully performing the world’s first Transhumeral Targeted Sensory Reinnervation (TSR) surgery. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The procedure, which restores sensation to the stump of an amputated arm, was carried out on 22-year-old software engineering student Moses …
Read More »Vatican to Disable Phone Signals During the Pope’s Election
The Vatican announced on Monday that it will shut down mobile phone signals within its territory during the conclave to elect the next pope. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The blackout will begin at 3:00 p.m. (1300 GMT) on May 7 and remain in effect until a new …
Read More »Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Registration Doubles to 5,294 in 2024
The number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered in Kenya surged to 5,294 in 2024, doubling from 2,694 in 2023, according to new data. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK) reports that motorcycles lead the adoption of green mobility in the country, with …
Read More »Vivo Launches Feature-Rich V50 5G Smartphone in Kenya
Vivo has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the V50 5G, in the Kenyan market—targeting users who demand superior performance, camera quality, and sleek design. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Priced at Ksh 69,999, the device is available both in retail stores and online platforms. Photography Powerhouse with ZEISS …
Read More »Busia: Man Arrested While Carrying 2-Metre Live Snake in Bag
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Busia County for possessing a two-metre-long snake without a valid permit. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Fanish Ramsey Maloba was apprehended at Malenya in Matayos sub-county on Monday. The incident was reported to the Mayenje Police Post as a case of unlawful …
Read More »Teen Kills Brother Over Sh100 Dispute
A 17-year-old boy in Geta, Trans Nzoia County, has been arrested for fatally stabbing his 32-year-old brother during a dispute over Sh100. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident occurred on Saturday, May 3, in Laini Moja Village, where Charles Koech lost his life. According to police reports, …
Read More »Boy, 17, Kills Girlfriend’s Mother in Family Meeting
A 17-year-old boy is in custody after allegedly stabbing to death the mother of a 19-year-old woman he is accused of impregnating during a heated meeting in Nairobi’s Kayole area. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The violent incident occurred on May 4, 2025, during a family gathering intended …
Read More »Del Monte Kenya Taps Pineapple Waste Potential with Acquisition of Mananasi Fibre Ltd
Del Monte Kenya has taken a significant step toward sustainable production by acquiring Mananasi Fibre Limited (MFL), a company that specializes in converting pineapple plant waste into useful products. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) gave the green light for the Thika-based firm …
Read More »Kitengela Foreman Robbed of 307K by Fake Police
Police are investigating a robbery in which a construction foreman in Kitengela, Kajiado County, lost Sh307,000 to criminals posing as traffic police officers. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The victim had withdrawn the cash from a bank on May 3 to pay workers at a site in Kimalati, …
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