Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has clarified that Sammy Kioko is not a registered supplier for the county government, addressing concerns over pending payments following an incident in Machakos Town on March 31, 2026. In a statement released Wednesday, Ndeti confirmed that Movata Designs was the company contracted to supply inspectorate …

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Kenya has returned to profit, reporting a net earnings of Sh426.8 million for the year ending December 31, 2025, a turnaround from a loss of Sh586.75 million recorded in 2024. The recovery was largely driven by a strong 76 percent increase in customer deposits, which …

The Ministry of Education has announced that capitation funds for schools will be disbursed before the start of the second term on April 27, 2026. Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the move is aimed at ensuring smooth operations in schools across the country. Click here to join our …

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were seen together in public on Wednesday during the burial of former Kirinyaga Senator Daniel Karaba in Kirinyaga County, marking a rare meeting between the two leaders. Uhuru arrived at the ceremony after other dignitaries had already gathered and was …

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced a new WhatsApp-based platform designed to make it easier for Kenyans to file their tax returns. The system streamlines the filing process, cutting the number of steps from eight to just three, with the aim of enhancing efficiency and user experience. Click here …

President William Ruto has appointed John Mbadi as the Chairperson of the Governing Council of the National Infrastructure Fund, alongside selecting key statutory and independent members to lead the newly formed body. In a gazette notice dated March 30, 2026, Mbadi was named together with statutory members Central Bank of …

Safaricom’s Ziidi Money Market Fund (MMF) has posted a net profit of Sh784.2 million for the 14-month period ending December 31, 2025, supported by increased investor participation. Financial statements show the fund earned nearly Sh1 billion in income from a total of Sh14.7 billion invested by users, reflecting strong demand …

Comedian Sammy Kioko was admitted to hospital on March 31 after being referred from Kang’undo Level 4 Hospital, following initial treatment at Athi River Level 4 Hospital. The hospitalisation came after an incident reportedly outside the Machakos County Government offices, where Kioko joined other contractors protesting over unpaid bills. Click …

Kenyans hoping for cheaper cooking gas will have to wait longer after the government confirmed that a highly anticipated deal with a Saudi Arabian firm collapsed, delaying plans to expand supply and lower prices. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi told the Senate Energy Committee that negotiations with Saudi Aramco failed, …

By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel Technical College Hidden in the western Pacific Ocean lies the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the world’s oceans. At its lowest point, known as the Challenger Deep, the trench reaches nearly 11,000 meters below the surface. At this depth, pressure is extreme, sunlight does not …