In a bid to bolster its reach and accessibility, the Co-operative Bank of Kenya has announced plans to inaugurate 15 new branches across the nation in 2024. Despite the burgeoning popularity of digital banking services, the bank remains steadfast in its commitment to extending physical outlets, aiming to bridge the …

In a recent development, the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) executed the relocation of 74 impalas from the Olmogi farm of Kenya Unit in Naivasha to Tundra Conservancy in Laikipia. This decision was announced on Wednesday as part of KWS’s ongoing efforts to prioritize the dairy farming industry. In a statement …

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko recently met with Mary Njoki, a woman who gained attention online for tattooing Sonko’s face on her thigh. Njoki, a single mother from Murang’a, appealed for help from Sonko, showcasing her tattoo and sharing her struggles. In a meeting at Sonko’s Nairobi offices, he learned …

Effective April 30, Airbnb, the popular short-term rental platform, has announced a worldwide ban on surveillance cameras inside rental properties. This measure, according to Airbnb, aims to streamline its policy on security devices while prioritizing customer privacy. Previously, the platform permitted owners to install cameras in common areas like living …

Kenya’s global hunger ranking saw an improvement to 90 in the 2023 Global Hunger Index (GHI), down from 94 the previous year, yet the report still characterizes the situation as serious due to unbalanced food access. Severe food insecurity affects approximately 27.8 percent of the population, exacerbated by factors such …

Felix Nyaundi, a senior Lands official, is under investigation by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for allegedly acquiring 106 prime properties, 17 cars, and a significant sum of cash through corrupt means. The EACC has urgently petitioned the court to freeze Nyaundi’s assets, including properties scattered across various counties, …

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has been instructed by the court to pay Sh84 million for appropriating a 1.2-acre plot of land adjacent to Moi International Airport, Mombasa, which it unlawfully fenced off. Judge Nelly Awori Matheka of the Environment and Land Court deemed KAA’s compulsory acquisition of the land …

Two suspects have been apprehended in connection with the misappropriation of Ksh.15.6 million from Goshens Real Estate, located in Ruaka. The accused, identified as Judy Muringe Mugo, aged 41, and Catherine Waithera Ruiru, aged 26, are scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday to face charges related to the alleged …

A Kenyan student studying in the UK has secured a remarkable $50,000 (Ksh 7 million) grant to pioneer a groundbreaking project in Nairobi. Jesse Mugambi, currently pursuing a master’s degree in sustainable design at Brighton University, emerged victorious in an international competition supporting nightlife initiatives. Outshining 300 competitors from 50 …

In a remarkable surge, Kenya’s shilling has soared against the dollar, reaching a high of Sh139 on Tuesday, marking one of its most robust recoveries in recent months. According to official figures from the Central Bank, the shilling traded at Sh139.4919 against the greenback on Tuesday morning, a notable increase …