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Safaricom has addressed growing frustration among MyOneApp users who say they are being logged out of the application repeatedly. The clarification followed a customer complaint about having to reactivate the app multiple times in quick succession, with the user asking whether the platform now mandated the use of Safaricom mobile …

Jambojet was forced to call off the takeoff of flight JM8650 en route from Nairobi to Kisumu on Sunday, July 26, after a technical warning triggered a safety response. According to the airline, the aircraft — registration 5Y-JXL — flagged a system caution alert at around 6:00 AM, just before …

Artcaffé is planning to expand its presence beyond Nairobi as demand for curated dining experiences continues to rise among Kenya’s growing middle-income population. The restaurant chain plans to open a new outlet in Eldoret before the end of the year, followed by expansion into Mombasa and other coastal towns next …

BAT Kenya has reported a 2 percent increase in profit before tax for the six months ending June 30, 2026, driven by stronger export sales and rising demand for its oral nicotine pouch products despite declining local cigarette sales. The company recorded a pre-tax profit of KSh4.4 billion, up from …

Sales of locally assembled vehicles in Kenya increased by 32 percent in June, signaling continued recovery in the country’s automotive sector. According to the Kenya Motor Industry Association (KMIA), 1,651 locally assembled vehicles were sold in June, up from 1,120 units recorded in January 2026. The industry sold a total …

Google remained the world’s most visited website in May 2026, recording 101.17 billion visits, according to the latest Statista rankings released in July. YouTube secured second place with 53.12 billion visits, while Facebook ranked third after attracting 9.44 billion visits during the month. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

A new report by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has revealed that eight out of every 10 honey brands tested in the country failed quality checks after being found to contain additives despite being marketed as “100 per cent pure and natural honey.” According to the Authority’s latest annual …

Citibank Kenya has filed a petition at the High Court seeking to stop investigators from summoning, questioning or prosecuting one of its employees over the approval of a $2.02 million (about Sh261 million) loan issued to Kiru Tea Factory Company Limited. According to court documents filed under HCCHRPET/E373/2026, the bank …

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has launched an investigation into Naivas Supermarket following allegations that a customer was charged more for a product than the advertised price. According to the complaint, the customer purchased a bottle of Hunter’s Choice at Naivas’ Thindigua branch for Sh1,120, despite the supermarket promoting …

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced new regulations requiring businesses involved in the importation and wholesale distribution of communications equipment to obtain a new licence before operating. In a notice issued on July 21, the regulator said all entities intending to import or distribute communications equipment must apply …