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A 29-year-old housekeeper has been arrested for allegedly stealing 2.2 million Shillings from her employer’s home. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel She was captured at her hideout in Malava, Kakamega County, after being traced by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Nairobi Regional Headquarters, in collaboration …

China is set to ban the installation of image-capturing devices in places such as bed-and-breakfasts, dormitories, and fitting rooms starting April 1, aiming to enhance privacy protection. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel These new regulations establish standards for managing video systems and complement existing laws designed to protect …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged the people of the Mt. Kenya region to attend the public rallies that President William Ruto will hold during his upcoming visit to the region in three days. The President is set to visit the influential region starting April 1 for a development-focused …

Raila Odinga, the Special Envoy to South Sudan, revealed on Saturday that he was unable to meet with the country’s First Vice President, Riek Machar, during his visit to Juba. The visit aimed to seek a peaceful resolution to the renewed conflict between the government and rebel forces. Raila traveled …

Elon Musk announced that his AI company, xAI, has acquired his social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a post on X Friday, Musk revealed that the all-stock deal values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion. Musk had …

Kenya has bolstered its digital partnerships with other African nations, according to a government official on Friday. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel William Kabogo Gitau, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, stated that Kenya is working to expand its digital solutions, such …

Chinese automotive brand Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) has made its debut in the Kenyan market, with distribution handled by motor dealer Caetano Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Aurelien Glay, managing director of Caetano Kenya, announced that the Vigus range, which includes a single cab, double cab, and …

A Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer is facing serious allegations after reportedly shooting a Boda Boda rider in Nakuru’s Molo Sub County late Wednesday night. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice from the victim’s family. The victim, identified as …

HF Group has reported a 35% increase in full-year net profit, reaching Sh525 million, driven by both interest income and non-funded earnings. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel This marks a rise from Sh388 million in 2023. The growth is attributed to the company’s ongoing business transformation strategy, which …

Mobile money services have significantly boosted Kenya’s economy, adding Sh3.1 trillion ($24 billion) to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to a recent report. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The study, titled ‘Mobile Money’s Impact on Economic Growth in Five African Markets’, highlights mobile money’s significant impact, …