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Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has approved the release of Sh33.2 billion to county governments for August, marking a key step in strengthening fiscal devolution. The disbursement follows the adoption of the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, endorsed by the Budget and Appropriations Committee on August 6. The Bill …

Kenya’s athletics team received a jubilant reception at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Tuesday after their stellar showing at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The champions, who secured Kenya’s place among the world’s athletics giants, were greeted with song, dance, …

Ride-hailing company Bolt has introduced Bolt Send, a new parcel delivery service that enables users to request deliveries directly through the existing Bolt app. The service, which kicks off in Nairobi before rolling out to other towns, is designed to tap into Kenya’s fast-growing e-commerce sector and the increasing demand …

Makueni is in mourning following the tragic death of renowned businessman and philanthropist Dennis Kasyoki who lost his life in a grisly road accident along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway. TV producer and storyteller Tina Clara, who had recently worked closely with Kasyoki, expressed her heartbreak in a moving tribute shared on Facebook. …

Former Malawi President Peter Mutharika has surged ahead in the country’s presidential election, with provisional results from two-thirds of districts showing him in a commanding position. The 85-year-old has so far secured about 66% of valid votes, while incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, 70, trails with roughly 24%. Notably, Mutharika is …

Residents of Kiumbu and South Ngariama villages in Mwea Constituency, Kirinyaga County, are alarmed over the stalled construction of the Kiumbu Bridge across the Thiba-Nyamindi River, saying it has exposed them to grave danger. Led by Johnson Muthike, the locals said the abandoned project has forced people to cross the …

Kenyans hoping for lower fuel prices have been dealt a blow after the High Court dismissed a petition challenging the government’s pricing framework. The case, filed in December 2023 by Kituo cha Sheria, sought to compel the State to stabilise and cut fuel costs, which at the time stood at …

Chiefs and assistant chiefs in Mandera County will soon be armed to protect themselves from terrorist threats, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced. Speaking in Mandera town during the Jukwaa La Usalama forum on Monday, Murkomen said administrators exposed to al-Shabaab attacks will undergo firearm training to help them …

Digital strategist and political commentator Pauline Njoroge has spoken out against online rumours suggesting she was involved in wrecking a marriage. Dismissing the claims as baseless gossip, which she termed “manufactured tea,” Njoroge urged Kenyans to respect family privacy. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The speculation linked her …

Safaricom PLC has notified customers of a scheduled M-Pesa system maintenance set for Monday, September 22, 2025, between 12:30 am and 3:30 am. The company explained that the three-hour exercise aims to boost the platform’s reliability, security, and overall performance. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel “Over the past …