Safaricom has announced a significant update to its M-Pesa airtime purchase options, reducing the minimum amount from Sh5 to Sh1. This new policy, which was unveiled on Monday, allows users to buy airtime for as little as Sh1. A recent check by the Star confirms that this change has already …

On September 14, 2024, the body of 23-year-old Amos Walale was discovered floating in River Athi in Athi River, Machakos County. Police reported that Walale had been reported missing following an assault on a local resident on the night of September 13. It is believed that he may have drowned …

The Public Service Commission has released a notice for 58 job vacancies across different State agencies. According to the announcement published on My Gov on Tuesday, the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy has 40 available positions for ICT officers. Detailed information about these positions and application procedures can be …

In a tragic incident in Mwiki, Kasarani, two men were discovered dead following a dispute over a missing mobile phone. The victims, Geoffrey Orina Omariba and Samson Manwa Ongera, were found deceased in their home, according to police reports. The men had reportedly been involved in a confrontation with a …

A tragic fire in the Lunga Lunga slums of Nairobi claimed the lives of three individuals on Monday night. The blaze, which began around 8 p.m., destroyed a residence, resulting in the victims being burned beyond recognition. According to police and local reports, the fire erupted within the affected home …

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has commended Quiver Lounge Kilimani for its decision to cease playing music at its venue. Duale views this move as a positive step towards reducing noise pollution and promoting a safer, healthier environment. He pointed out that the action aligns with Section 4 (1) of …

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has dismissed recent rumors of her arrest in the United Kingdom, attributing them to political adversaries. According to Ndeti, these accusations were spread by corrupt individuals aiming to tarnish her reputation, despite her success in advancing development projects in Machakos. Addressing the media upon her return …

In a world where romantic preferences and relationships are often scrutinized, one dynamic that has increasingly captured public interest is the attraction young men feel towards older women. This age-gap phenomenon, often portrayed in media and popular culture, is more than just a fleeting trend. It reflects a complex interplay …

The High Court has issued a stay order blocking the government from proceeding with the lease agreement for the development of additional facilities at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Justice John Chigiti granted the stay on Monday in response to a judicial review application filed by the Law Society of …

A Nakuru Magistrate’s Court has issued an immediate arrest warrant for Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii and three others. Senior Principal Magistrate Peter Ndege authorized the warrants for Bii, former Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor John Barorot, Edwin Bett, Hilary Ruto, and Stephen Lel after they failed to appear in court. …