North Eastern region are set to benefit from more reliable and stable electricity following the successful upgrade of the Garissa 132/11kV substation by the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO). The project, which involved increasing the capacity of the 132/11kV transformer from 7.5MVA to 23MVA, effectively triples the substation’s ability to …

The DCI Queens produced a spirited performance to defeat Post Bank 3-2 in an exciting Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s National League quarter-final, securing a place in the semi-finals. Post Bank made an impressive start, taking the opening set 25-19 to put the Queens on the back foot. The DCI …

A diplomatic dispute may be emerging between Kenya and Somalia after Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, was reportedly denied entry into Kenya and deported over claims that he possessed a Kenyan passport allegedly obtained through fraudulent means. The incident is said to have occurred on Wednesday evening at …

WhatsApp has introduced a new security feature aimed at helping users identify suspicious contacts before they open a conversation, as the messaging platform strengthens its efforts to combat scams and impersonation. The feature, which is being rolled out to Android and iOS users, displays a warning screen whenever someone attempts …

The Technopolis Development Authority has turned to drone technology to restore degraded land within the Konza Technopolis Wildlife Conservancy, deploying 75 kilograms of seedballs across approximately 1,000 acres in a major environmental conservation initiative. The drone-assisted restoration project is among the first large-scale efforts in Kenya to use unmanned aerial …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has commended Kenyans, particularly Gen Z protesters, for observing the June 25 anniversary peacefully and urged citizens to channel their quest for political change through the ballot in the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued on Thursday after nationwide commemorations marking two years since …

Digital lending firm Tala has announced plans to reduce its workforce in Kenya as part of a broader global restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and centralizing key business functions. In a statement, the US-based fintech company said the exercise is expected to affect fewer than 10 percent of its employees …

TECNO has unveiled an upgraded version of EllaClaw, its Beta-stage mobile AI assistant, marking a significant step in the company’s mission to make practical artificial intelligence a seamless part of everyday smartphone use. The enhanced EllaClaw reflects TECNO’s vision of delivering AI that is more useful, accessible, and relevant to …

Kenya has stepped up efforts to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking as government officials warn that the country is grappling with an escalating substance abuse crisis, particularly among young people. The concerns were raised during this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA) celebrations held at …

Police in Kilifi County have arrested two individuals suspected of engaging in drug trafficking following an intelligence-led operation in the Sakina area that uncovered a substantial quantity of cannabis. According to the National Police Service (NPS), the raid was conducted after officers received credible intelligence suggesting the suspects were running …