KCB Group reported an 11 percent increase in net profit to Sh68.4 billion for the year ending December 31, 2025, driven by growth in lending and improved revenue performance. Customer loans grew by 15 percent to Sh1.59 trillion, helping push the bank’s total revenue to Sh214 billion, up from Sh204 …
Read More »Police Probe Death of 13-Year-Old Girl Found in Migori Thicket
Detectives have launched investigations into the death of a 13-year-old girl whose body was discovered in a thicket in Suna West Sub-County, Migori County. Police said the circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear. The girl, a Grade Nine student from a local school in Marindi village, was found dead …
Read More »Natembeya Cautions Linda Mwananchi Faction Against Forming New Party
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has cautioned leaders linked to the Linda Mwananchi movement against transforming the faction into a separate political party. According to Natembeya, such a move could divide the opposition and unintentionally boost President William Ruto’s chances of securing another term in office. Click here to join …
Read More »Gov’t Deploys 1,000 Officers Ahead of Safari Rally in Naivasha
The government has put in place a detailed security and logistics strategy to ensure safety and smooth operations during the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally Kenya 2026. Officials say the internationally recognised motorsport event, set for March 12–15 in Naivasha, Nakuru County, is expected to draw over 10,000 visitors …
Read More »High Court Suspends NTSA Instant Traffic Fines System
The High Court has temporarily stopped the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) from implementing its newly launched instant traffic fines system. In orders issued on Thursday, Justice Bahati Mwamuye granted conservatory orders halting the system’s rollout until a petition filed by lawyer Shadrack Wambui challenging the directive is heard …
Read More »Nyakera Says Kisumu Hotel Suffers Sh50 Million Loss After Suspected Goons Attack
Former Devolution Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera says his hotel in Kisumu has incurred losses estimated at Sh50 million over the past two months due to alleged vandalism and an ongoing dispute over the property. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday at Fairways Hotel in Kisumu, Nyakera said earlier confrontations linked to …
Read More »Sifuna Says UDA–ODM Agreement Promises Yet to Be Fulfilled
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticized the government for allegedly misleading the public about the progress of the 10-point agenda agreed upon between President William Ruto and Raila Odinga, claiming that several commitments in the deal remain unfulfilled. Speaking on Wednesday, Sifuna argued that the committee responsible for monitoring the …
Read More »Media Giant Nation Media Group Set for New Ownership as Aga Khan Exits After 66 Years
The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has revealed plans to divest its majority ownership in Nation Media Group (NMG), bringing to an end a 66-year relationship with one of East and Central Africa’s leading media organizations. In a statement released Tuesday, AKFED said it had reached an agreement …
Read More »Ndindi Nyoro Criticises National Infrastructure Fund, Warns of Increased Borrowing
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has opposed the creation of the National Infrastructure Fund, recently approved by President William Ruto, warning that it could lead to increased borrowing instead of supporting sustainable development projects. Speaking during the launch of the new Mwai Kibaki Senior School in Gaturi Ward, Nyoro said Kenya …
Read More »Court Allows Auction of Tuju Properties in Sh4.5 Billion Loan Dispute
The High Court of Kenya has permitted the auction of properties associated with former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju after dismissing a case that sought to block the sale in a long-standing multi-billion shilling loan dispute. In a ruling delivered on March 9, Justice J.W.W. Mong’are struck out an application filed …
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