KCB Bank has assumed responsibility for the government’s Sh42 billion smart driving licence project from the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) following NBK’s acquisition by Access Bank Plc, clearing the way for the rollout of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) confirmed that the …

The Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya) has introduced an upgraded International Driving Permit (IDP) that enables Kenyan drivers to legally operate vehicles in over 150 countries without taking local driving tests. The move comes amid rising cases of Kenyan motorists facing legal action abroad for carrying counterfeit driving permits. …

Two men found guilty of vandalising electricity infrastructure and stealing power equipment have each been sentenced to 11 years behind bars, in what authorities describe as a major win in the fight to protect critical public utilities. Amos Swahili and Ernest Kemboi were convicted of damaging Kenya Power and Lighting …

Kenya has been ranked Africa’s second most innovation-ready country, trailing only South Africa, a status that is attracting investors to the East African economic hub. The 2026 Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI), released by global research platform StartupBlink, highlights Nairobi’s rise as a leading African destination for entrepreneurship and innovation, …

One person has died and several others sustained serious injuries after a matatu carrying mourners veered off the road and fell into River Nyakibaai in Gatundu, according to eyewitnesses. Survivors told the press that the vehicle, transporting mourners from a funeral in Nakuru to Gatumbi village, experienced mechanical issues on …

The National Police Service (NPS) has expressed concern over the increasing number of politicians making inflammatory statements, warning that the trend threatens national cohesion and public peace. Inspector General Douglas Kanja raised the alarm during a briefing to the Senate’s Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity, and Regional Integration, …

More than ten people were hospitalized after being stung by bees during a burial in Kasemeini Village, Kibwezi, Makueni County. The incident occurred while mourners were attending the funeral of Kyalo Kasyoki, who reportedly died after being hit by a motorcycle on Sunday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project extending from Naivasha to Kisumu is scheduled to officially kick off next month, with completion expected by June 2027, Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga announced. Mainga made the announcement following a consultative meeting with the National Land Commission and Kisumu County officials, where …

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has refuted claims that some ODM members joined the broad-based government against the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s wishes. Wandayi stated that Raila wanted the coalition to succeed and that ODM officials entered the government with his full support. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

KIGANJO, THIKA — For many young Kenyans, creativity is more than a hobby — it’s a potential career. At Joysunrise Medical and Technical College (JMTC), Form 4 leavers now have the opportunity to turn their passion for fashion, design, and creativity into a profitable career through the School of Fashion …