Safaricom has revealed that M-Pesa processes around Sh100 billion in transactions day, highlighting the vast scale of Kenya’s digital payments landscape. CEO Peter Ndegwa said the platform facilitates nearly 500 million transactions daily. Speaking at the Connected Africa Summit 2026, he noted that M-Pesa’s system is capable of handling up …

The final group of 150 officers from Kenya’s National Police Service has returned from Haiti, marking the end of the latest phase of the country’s role in the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. The officers landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) alongside Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and …

The Senate is seeking public input on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes to prevent former governors from contesting Senate or Member of County Assembly (MCA) seats for five years after leaving office. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, at the Kenyatta International Convention …

Naiyanoi Ntutu has officially stepped into her new role as a board member of the Information and Communication Technology Authority (ICTA), marking her entry into Kenya’s digital governance sector. She joined ICT Principal Secretary John Tanui, ICTA Chairperson Lily Ng’ok, and other officials during the opening of the Connected Africa …

A bold funeral tribute by a young woman has sparked widespread debate online after she openly criticized relatives during her father’s burial, breaking away from the usual tradition of restrained and diplomatic speeches at Kenyan funerals. In many cases, funeral speeches tend to gloss over family conflicts or difficult truths …

What started as a light-hearted viral TikTok clip has grown into a nationwide show of support, as Kenyans came together on April 26, 2026, to assist a young boy popularly known as the “Kwa Mbae” boy and his family. Hundreds gathered at Kajiunduthi Stadium in Tharaka Nithi after online engagement …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday appeared before the Milimani High Court for the hearing of petitions contesting his impeachment, accompanied by family, political allies, and a team of senior lawyers. The proceedings, which are still ongoing, have attracted widespread political attention, with several opposition figures attending in support. …

Sugarcane farmers have strongly opposed the government’s move to reduce the minimum price of cane from Sh5,750 to Sh5,500 per tonne, warning that the decision could trigger a sector-wide strike and push many growers out of the industry. In a statement, farmers represented by the Sugar Campaign for Change (Sucam) …

Police in Nairobi have launched investigations into the death of a 22-year-old woman who is reported to have fallen from the sixth floor of an apartment within a short-stay facility in Kileleshwa. The deceased, identified as Consolata Githinji, allegedly fell from apartment C601. Authorities have since arrested a 33-year-old man …

US President Donald Trump and his officials were the “likely” targets of a suspected gunman who attempted to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has said. The suspect, identified by US media as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, was arrested after police said he opened …