The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has unveiled plans to construct a major twin-tower project in Nairobi’s central business district. According to a notice from NSSF, the development will be situated at the intersection of Uhuru Highway and Kenyatta Avenue, comprising two towers: Tower A with 60 storeys and Tower …
Read More »Kenya’s National Parks Attract Over 300,000 Visitors During 2025 Festive Season
Kenya’s national parks and wildlife reserves welcomed more than 300,000 visitors over the December 2025 festive period, highlighting the growing appeal of the country’s wildlife attractions to both local and international tourists. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) described the turnout as a successful festive season and thanked visitors for choosing …
Read More »Mombasa Port Receives First Cruise Ship of the Year
The Port of Mombasa on Sunday welcomed its first cruise ship of the year, marking the official start of the 2026 cruise tourism season with the arrival of the luxury vessel *MV Crystal Symphony*. The 238-metre-long ship, with a draft of eight metres, docked at the port from Port Elizabeth, …
Read More »CBK Licenses 42 Additional Digital Lenders, Raising Total to 195
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved 42 more Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), increasing the number of licensed and regulated digital lenders in the country to 195. This latest approval follows the licensing of 27 DCPs announced in September 2025, underscoring the regulator’s ongoing drive to bring order to …
Read More »10 Petrol Stations Caught Selling Contaminated Fuel
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has identified 10 petrol stations in a recent nationwide crackdown on fuel quality violations. Between October and December 2025, EPRA conducted 4,394 tests across 967 petroleum sites. While 957 sites (98.97%) complied with regulations, 10 sites (1.03%) were found non-compliant. Click here to …
Read More »Dutch TUI Airlines Gets Charter Approval for Mombasa Route
Amsterdam-based TUI Airlines Nederland B.V. has received clearance to operate Inclusive Tour Charter flights on the Amsterdam–Zanzibar–Mombasa–Amsterdam route. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) granted the one-year air service licence, which came into effect last month. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A notice in the Kenya Gazette shows …
Read More »Senator Sifuna Exposes Alleged Irregularities in Turkana Oil Deal
Senator Edwin Sifuna has raised serious concerns over the ongoing Turkana oil project, warning that what should have been a story of national development is instead appearing to benefit a select few. According to Sifuna, the company originally set to extract oil—first Tullow, now Gulf Energy—has undergone multiple ownership and …
Read More »Kenya Airways Resumes Embraer Operations ahead of Festive Travel Surge
Kenya Airways (KQ) has returned the second of its three narrow-body Embraer aircraft to scheduled commercial service, completing a crucial maintenance phase just in time for the busy festive season. The phased reintroduction, supported by a partnership with the State Department for Aviation to streamline spare-parts logistics, aims to stabilise …
Read More »KRA Seizes Sh72.2m Worth of Illicit Cigarettes in Mombasa
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has confiscated a shipment of contraband cigarettes valued at about Sh72.2 million in Mombasa, following intelligence-led surveillance by the Joint Port Control Unit (JPCU) with assistance from international agencies, including Interpol. The cargo originated in Cambodia and passed through several countries before landing in Kenya, …
Read More »4G Dominates as 5G Struggles in Kenya
Internet usage in Kenya continues to grow, with 47.96 million users reported in 2024, according to the Kenya Economic Report 2025 by KIPPRA. Among these users, 4G networks lead with 21.23 million subscribers, reflecting widespread adoption of high-speed mobile internet. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In comparison, 2G …
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