High Court judge Lawrence Mugambi has thrown out a case filed by Eldoret-based singer William Getumbe, famous for his controversial song ‘Yesu Ninyandue’. Getumbe had sought over Ksh. 243,000 in compensation from the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) after the board banned his song. The KFCB banned the song in …

Faulu Microfinance Bank has officially joined the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) clearing house, marking a significant step towards enhancing transaction efficiency for its customers nationwide. This follows the bank’s integration into the Automated Clearing House (ACH), a system developed in collaboration with KBA and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) …

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has resumed issuing motor vehicle number plates after successfully addressing a nationwide shortage that had lasted for several months. NTSA Board Chairperson Khatib Mwashetani confirmed that the Authority has started receiving deliveries of number plates, and distribution to applicants is now in progress. …

Safaricom has reported a 10.8% increase in its net profit for the year ending March 2025, reaching Sh69.8 billion, driven by strong growth in M-Pesa and data services. M-Pesa revenue grew by 15.2% year-on-year, contributing Sh161 billion, or 44.2% of the company’s total service revenue, which amounted to Sh388.7 billion. …

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticized President William Ruto for partisanship in his nomination of the new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman and members. Musyoka’s remarks followed President Ruto’s selection of Erastus Ethekon as the next IEBC chairperson. According to Musyoka, the decision undermines public trust and …

Cardinals have elected Robert Prevost as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church. He has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. Pope Leo XIV succeeds Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, after a prolonged illness. A total of 133 cardinals, all under the age of 80, participated …

The funeral service for the late Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were is currently taking place at Karabok Primary School in Homa Bay County, drawing thousands of mourners and numerous political leaders. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is among the dignitaries already present, with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga expected to arrive …

President William Ruto has said the government is taking decisive steps to address the ongoing shortage of essential medicines in public health facilities across Kenya. Speaking at State House during the commissioning of disease surveillance vehicles for counties, Ruto explained that the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa) is undergoing a …

A 68-year-old South African national was discovered dead in the bathroom of his apartment in Parklands, Nairobi, on the morning of Wednesday, May 7. Authorities believe Mark Nalon Minter, who had traveled to Kenya on a business trip on May 1 and was scheduled to return on May 10, collapsed …

President William Ruto has officially granted a charter to Uzima University, elevating the Kisumu-based institution to full university status and bringing the total number of chartered universities in Kenya to 68. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A university charter is a formal endorsement that recognizes an institution’s ability …