Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has abandoned her earlier bid to contest the Makadara parliamentary seat, announcing instead that she will seek re-election to her current position in the 2027 General Election. Passaris made the announcement on Saturday via a post on X, marking yet another shift in her political …

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has expressed condolences following the death of former High Court Judge Joseph Mutava Mbalu, husband of Kibwezi East MP Jessica Nduku Mbalu. In a message issued on Saturday, Kalonzo extended his sympathies to Jessica, her children, and the wider Mbalu family, describing Mutava as a distinguished …

SBM Bank Kenya has launched its 34th branch in Nanyuki Town, Laikipia County, as part of efforts to expand its reach among businesses and individuals in the region. Located at Peak Place Building in Nanyuki, the new branch will cater to customers in Laikipia’s tourism, agriculture, real estate, and small …

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has escalated his political attacks on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him and other opposition figures of leaning on personal insults and nicknames rather than offering Kenyans a substantive development agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking to newly elected United Democratic Alliance (UDA) …

For millions of Kenyans, Fuliza acts as a financial safety net when their M-Pesa balance falls short during a transaction. But regular M-Pesa usage does not necessarily mean a customer will qualify for a Fuliza limit. Safaricom recently addressed the issue after customer Victor Frank Ronooh questioned why his Fuliza …

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has asked Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to guarantee his safety ahead of his planned visit to Emurua Dikirr Constituency on Friday. In a letter dated August 20, Gachagua said he plans to visit the area after receiving an invitation …

Mugithi musician Samuel Muchoki Ndirangu, popularly known as Samidoh, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Ol Joro Orok parliamentary seat in Nyandarua County. In a detailed message to residents, Samidoh said his decision was not based on his fame as a musician, but on his personal connection …

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of seven people who died in a helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday. In a statement issued after the August 19, 2026 accident, the ministry said it was standing with the …

The University of Nairobi has been ordered to compensate a graduate with Sh3 million after the High Court ruled that the institution violated her constitutional rights by removing her name from the graduation list on the day of her ceremony in 2023. Justice Lawrence Mugambi found that the university subjected …

Sidian Bank’s net profit increased by 28.9 percent to Sh1.21 billion in the six months ending June 30, 2026, driven by stronger returns from lending, mortgages and investments in government securities. The lender’s net interest income more than doubled, rising 123.1 percent to Sh3.64 billion during the period, compared with …