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The High Court has declared unconstitutional a controversial provision of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, which allowed a government committee to order internet service providers to block websites and online platforms without first obtaining court approval. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice Patricia Mande ruled that …

WhatsApp has begun letting users reserve usernames ahead of the feature’s official launch later this year, marking a major shift in how people can connect on the messaging platform without having to share their phone numbers. The new feature will be optional, meaning users can continue using WhatsApp as usual …

A new survey by research firm Infotrak has given several gubernatorial hopefuls a political boost after ranking them among Kenya’s best-performing Members of Parliament. The study assessed legislators based on public perception of their performance in representation, legislation and oversight, alongside factors such as fulfilment of campaign promises, development record, …

If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok, Instagram or X lately, chances are you’ve come across posts about the Summer Tides festival. The event has become one of the most talked-about youth festivals in Kenya, with excitement building both online and in everyday conversations. So, what exactly is Summer Tides, and …

When President William Ruto appointed Fikirini Jacobs Katoi Kahindi as Principal Secretary for the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, many Kenyans were introduced to a young leader whose rise to the national stage had largely been built through student activism, grassroots politics and public service in Kilifi …

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has extended the validity of aircraft certificates of airworthiness from one year to two years as it grapples with a shortage of aviation safety inspectors. According to the regulator, the decision is aimed at reducing pressure on its inspection workforce while keeping pace with …

Senegal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to a heartbreaking end after Belgium staged a dramatic late comeback to secure a 3-2 extra-time victory in their Round of 32 clash. The defeat sees Senegal become the fifth African nation to exit the tournament, joining South Africa, Ivory Coast, the Democratic …

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called on Saboti MP Caleb Amisi to resolve concerns surrounding the Linda Mwananchi movement through internal discussions instead of making them public. Babu said leaders should engage one another directly whenever disagreements arise, rather than airing their differences on social media or other public …

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved an exemption allowing Vodafone Kenya Limited (VKL) to proceed without making a mandatory takeover offer, clearing a key hurdle for a proposed Sh206 billion (US$1.6 billion) transaction involving Safaricom PLC. The approval enables Vodafone Kenya to acquire 6.01 billion ordinary shares in Safaricom …

The Cabinet has approved Kenya’s accession to two international treaties aimed at preventing the recruitment of citizens into foreign wars and strengthening the country’s fight against human trafficking. The decision paves the way for Kenya to formally join the 1989 United Nations Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training …