By: KNA As the world marks World Radio Day, Kenya joins in celebrating the enduring power of radio as a medium of information, education, and entertainment. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel With a rich history dating back to 1928, radio has played a pivotal role in shaping the …
Read More »Capital Markets Tribunal Declines to Hear Appeal on KQ Trading Ban
The Capital Markets Tribunal has announced that it will not proceed with hearing Mihr Samir Thakar’s appeal, which contested the Capital Markets Authority’s (CMA) decision to suspend the trading of Kenya Airways PLC shares at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Thakar filed a memorandum of appeal on January 16, 2024, …
Read More »SADC Urges its 16 Members to Support Madagascar’s Randriamandrato
Raila Odinga’s campaign team for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship is staying optimistic after the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a 16-member bloc, backed Madagascar’s Foreign Minister Richard James Randriamandrato on Thursday, February 13. For months, Odinga and Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf were seen as the top …
Read More »Honda-Nissan Multi-Billion Dollar Merger Collapses
Merger talks between Honda and Nissan have collapsed after the firms failed to agree on a multi-billion-dollar tie-up. The Japanese carmakers, along with junior partner Mitsubishi, had aimed to combine their businesses to fight back against competition from rival firms, especially in China. The merger would have created an auto …
Read More »Naivasha Woman Sends Bestie to Boyfriend’s House to Test Loyalty, Both Now Ignoring Her
Naivasha, Kenya –A 32-year-old woman is in turmoil after a loyalty test involving her fiancé and best friend backfired, leaving her ignored by both. The woman, who shared her ordeal through a social media post, revealed that she is set to marry her 36-year-old fiancé in June. She works in …
Read More »Murkomen Warns Against Drug Trafficking, Pledges Tough Action
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a strong warning to criminal groups involved in drug trafficking and sales nationwide. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel While speaking on Thursday at the launch of the “Status of Drugs and Substance Use Among University Students in Kenya” report, Murkomen stressed …
Read More »Waititu Jailed for 12 Years in Sh588 Million Corruption Case
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for conflict of interest in a corruption case involving Sh588 million. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki also offered him an alternative fine of Sh53.5 million. Additionally, Waititu has been banned from …
Read More »MCK Encourages Journalists to Focus on Human-Centered Stories
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) continues to urge journalists to prioritize human-centered reporting in their daily coverage to shed light on important issues affecting Kenyans. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel At a media training event held at Aga Khan University on Wednesday in preparation for World Radio …
Read More »DCI Nabs Trio Behind Carjackings on Mombasa-Nairobi Highway
Three individuals suspected of highway robbery have been arrested following an investigation into a string of carjackings on the Mombasa-Nairobi highway. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed the arrest of Alex Kasina, Gift Muia, and Milton Pogon in Kibwezi on Wednesday. The …
Read More »[PHOTOS]Ruto Arrives in Addis Ababa for the 38th AU Summit
President William Ruto is currently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly for Heads of State and Government. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Accompanied by First Lady Racheal Ruto, he is part of the summit’s attendees. The theme of the summit, …
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