East African Portland Cement (EAPC) is set to quadruple its output over the next three years after its majority shareholder committed $200 million (Sh25.8 billion) toward expanding and modernising the company. Kalahari Cement, a subsidiary of Tanzania-based Amsons Group which owns a 69 per cent stake in EAPC, will provide …

Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya has cautioned the Kamba community to prepare for what he described as a certain victory for President William Ruto in the 2027 general election, warning that continued opposition politics could once again sideline the region from national leadership. He predicted that President Ruto would win by …

Grief hung heavily over the International Christian Centre (ICC) along Mombasa Road on Friday as relatives and friends gathered for a memorial service to honour three siblings who lost their lives in a fatal road accident earlier this month. The requiem mass was held in remembrance of Njeri DeLeon, Emmanuel …

President William Ruto has nominated Mama Ida Betty Odinga to serve as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The appointment, made under the President’s constitutional authority, has been forwarded to Parliament for vetting and approval. Upon approval, she will succeed Ababu Namwamba, who has …

Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency initiative co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has wiped all biometric information it previously collected from Kenyan users. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) confirmed that the company permanently erased data gathered from Kenyans through its platform in September 2023, in line with Kenyan data …

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said the Luhya community will rally behind President William Ruto’s bid for a second term in the 2027 General Election, citing a political understanding and what he described as clear indications that Ruto is on course to retain power. Speaking on Thursday during an …

Buuri Member of Parliament Mugambi Rindikiri was involved in a traffic accident on Thursday morning at Siraji Timau along the Meru–Nanyuki Road. According to police, the legislator and passengers in both his vehicle and a matatu sustained minor injuries. All those hurt were taken to hospital, where they were treated …

South African lender Nedbank Group has submitted a tender offer to purchase approximately 66 percent of NCBA Group’s ordinary shares, which would give Nedbank a controlling interest in the Kenyan financial services company if the deal goes through. The remaining 34 percent of NCBA shares would continue to be traded …

The High Court in Siaya has set a new precedent, ruling that commitments made verbally, via WhatsApp, or through SMS can be legally binding, even without a written or signed contract. Justice David Kemei delivered the ruling on Monday, January 19, in the case of Fredrick Ochiel v Kennedy Okoth, …

The government has alerted the public about a rising wave of counterfeit stationery in the market, especially as schools reopen nationwide. The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) says dishonest traders are targeting parents and students with enticing offers on items like scientific calculators and textbooks, potentially affecting academic performance. Click here to …