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Four employees from the National Treasury’s Pensions Department have been arrested for allegedly running a bribery syndicate targeting members of the public. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) confirmed the arrests on Thursday, following a…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has reopened its online portal for the second and final revision of courses for the 2025/2026 academic year — a critical opportunity for thousands of students to secure a spot in tertiary…
Riyadh, AFP – Saudi Arabia on Tuesday promised billions of dollars in deals with the United States from defence to artificial intelligence as it threw a lavish welcome for President Donald Trump on the first state visit of his second term. Trump returned the…
In a bold show of state control over digital speech, the Indian government has ordered X (formerly Twitter) to block over 8,000 accounts, intensifying the tension between global tech firms and increasingly assertive governments. The directive, which…
Cloudflare is widely regarded as one of the most secure and trusted internet infrastructure companies in the world — but like any technology, its security isn’t absolute. Here’s a balanced overview: ⸻ Strengths: Why Cloudflare Is Considered Secure 1. Global…
In a decisive move aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight, Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has appointed Teresia Wanjiku Gathagu as Kenya’s new Registrar of Societies. The appointment, which took effect on April 4, 2025, was formally published in the Kenya…
President William Ruto has suspended Dr. Swarup Mishra from his position as Chairperson of the Kenya BioVax Institute, citing ongoing investigations into a high-profile organ trafficking scandal linked to Mediheal Hospital, a private healthcare chain founded…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old Maryland resident, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration in March 2025, despite a court order prohibiting his removal due to fears of gang-related persecution. He is currently imprisoned in a…
A simmering land conflict between Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK) — a subsidiary of UK-based Camellia Plc — and the Kimasas Farmers’ Cooperative has escalated, casting a shadow over foreign investment in Kenya’s lucrative tea sector. More than 100 local farmers…
In a bid to keep road projects on track despite tightening public finances, the Kenyan government has secured $600 million (KSh77.8 billion) in short-term financing from commercial banks, leveraging future fuel levy collections as collateral. The funds will…
Recognition signals global confidence in Kenyan banking as Equity’s footprint, balance sheet, and resilience draw international spotlight Equity Bank Kenya has received a prestigious international accolade in London, recognising its outstanding performance…
In a sharp rebuke of unregulated informal commerce, Nairobi Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, revealed that hawkers at Green Park are misusing public toilets as storage facilities for goods and engaging in open‑air…
The National Assembly has voted to scrap excise duty on a raft of imported goods, headlined by fully‑assembled electric transformers, in a move MPs say will slash energy costs and unfreeze stalled grid‑connection projects. The Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill…
Deal flurry, cheaper money and fresh capital injections jolt Kenyan markets into Q2 Nairobi, 16 April 2025 — Kenya’s business week roared to life with a string of high‑octane moves that spanned oil, banking, fintech and infrastructure, signalling that the…
SBM Bank Kenya has reported its first quarterly profit in a year, reversing a string of losses that saw the lender close 2024 with a net deficit of Sh1.07 billion. Unaudited results for the three months ended 31 March 2025 show a net profit of Sh212 million,…
The Kenya-UAE deal represents a significant strategic partnership aimed at strengthening economic, technological, and infrastructural ties between the two countries. While the specifics can vary based on recent developments and negotiated terms, several key…
As of now, there are no verified reports confirming the arrest of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), nor has there been any official confirmation regarding the alleged recovery of Sh12 million in cash from…
Once hailed as a promising new frontier in agricultural diversification, silkworm farming in Kenya has lost momentum, with many small-scale farmers abandoning the venture due to a combination of economic, logistical, and institutional challenges. At the heart…
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