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AFA orders macadamia traders to declare stocks ahead of harvest ban
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The directive follows an earlier advisory issued on November 10, cautioning that macadamia harvested within that timeframe will not be cleared for exp...

Apple poised to overtake Samsung as world’s largest smartphone maker
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 28, 2025

Global smartphone demand has increasingly gravitated toward premium models, a segment where Apple has historically dominated.

Safaricom rolls out Daraja 3.0 in major M-Pesa API redesign
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 28, 2025

Engineers say the redesign focuses on reducing downtime, boosting processing speeds during peak hours, and creating a more resilient infrastructure to...

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan crowned CAF Best Male Referee 2025
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 20, 2025

Earlier in the year, Omar Abdulkadir Artan became the first Somali referee to oversee a continental final, taking charge of Egypt’s Pyramids FC’s vict...

AFA to digitise all fibre import permits by January 2026
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 18, 2025

The move comes after the government, through Gazette notice number 14820 of November 15, 2024, classified jute as a scheduled crop to be developed, re...

Saudi Arabia to pay Kenyan workers minimum Sh34,455 from February 2026 amid labour reforms
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 16, 2025

The new rule applies to all foreign workers in the kingdom and is part of ongoing labour reforms following changes to the Kafala system, which governs...

Safaricom announces early-morning Fuliza system upgrade on November 17
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The upgrade will take place between 1:00 am and 2:00 am, during which Fuliza may experience temporary disruptions, though other M-Pesa services will r...

Somalia miraa market shrinks sharply as Kenya’s exports drop by 17 per cent
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Kenya has 55,281 acres dedicated to miraa, with Meru and Embu covering 88.4 per cent of the total. Other notable growing areas include Kirinyaga, Thar...

24 referees selected for U-17 AFCON zonal qualifiers in Ethiopia
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 13, 2025

Ali Ahmed, CECAFA’s Head of Refereeing, said the officials were carefully chosen from across the region following a thorough selection and preparation...

Shocking New York Times report exposes Kenyan mothers, children suffering in Saudi Arabia
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 12, 2025

Thousands of Kenyan mothers and children remain trapped in Saudi Arabia, facing abuse, neglect, and a fight for legal recognition — as the government...

Kenya eyes wider telecom connectivity in next decade
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 11, 2025

In the East Africa region, Kenya now leads the continent in digital finance, innovation, and connectivity.

Historic move as Somali parliament approves tougher anti-piracy, anti-kidnapping law
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 10, 2025

The updated law strengthens Somalia’s fight against piracy and kidnapping, protecting seafarers, boosting maritime security, and supporting global tra...

Kenya’s Junior Stars set for tough competition as Uganda hosts U17 CECAFA qualifiers
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 10, 2025

Uganda steps in to host the U17 CECAFA Qualifiers, with Kenya’s Junior Stars drawn in a tough Group A alongside Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Rw...

Pochi La Biashara accounts surge 73 per cent as traders ditch Buy Goods tills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

In the six months ending September, the number of Pochi La Biashara accounts rose sharply by 72.6 per cent, reaching 1.5 million, Safaricom’s latest d...

Coach Muluya names final squad for U-17 AFCON CECAFA qualifiers in Ethiopia
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 08, 2025

The team is scheduled to depart for Ethiopia on Monday, where they will finalise preparations ahead of their tournament opener.

Kenyans borrowed Sh629.2 billion in six months through Safaricom’s Fuliza service
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

Launched in 2019, Fuliza allows M-Pesa users to complete transactions even with insufficient wallet funds, within an assigned overdraft limit determin...

Safaricom’s half-year profits up 52 per cent to Sh42.8 billion as Ethiopia loss narrows
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 06, 2025

M-Pesa revenue surged 14 per cent to Sh88.1 billion, while fixed service and IoT income rose 9.5 per cent to Sh9.8 billion.

Vodacom settles 17-year ‘Please Call Me’ dispute with former employee
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 06, 2025

Vodacom, which is majority-owned by Britain's Vodafone, did not reveal the settlement amount but said the cost would be reflected in its financial res...

Over 600 schools to benefit as Safaricom unveils massive education initiative
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 30, 2025

The programme aims to upgrade over 600 learning institutions, offer 10,000 scholarships, and provide digital skilling for teachers across the country...

Sudan’s major football clubs to join Rwanda Premier League due to ongoing conflict
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 25, 2025

In a statement, FERWAFA said the move underscores its dedication to promoting unity and regional integration through sport.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 22, 2025

Another standout feature is its Browser Memory, a new opt-in system where your browsing activity forms a persistent, AI-accessible context.

Fresh leadership ushers in new era for Kenyan seafarers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 16, 2025

Mwamosa triumphed over the outgoing chairperson, Haransa Abdalla Mwanziku, in a landslide victory that saw him secure 70 out of 73 votes, with Mwanzik...

Gaza humanitarian crisis escalates as Israel cuts aid over delayed return of dead hostages
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

According to a note seen by Reuters and confirmed by the UN, no fuel or gas will be allowed into Gaza except for specific humanitarian infrastructure...

Heartbreak at Safari Sevens as Belgium women’s rugby coach dies at Nyayo Stadium
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 12, 2025

Reports indicate that the 43-year-old South African, a former Wales women’s rugby coach, was treated at the scene before being rushed to a city hospit...

State halts sea shipment of avocados over low volumes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

Mango exporters have been reminded that consignment mixing with avocado for sea shipment is not allowed under Section 20 (5) of the Crops (Horticultur...

SHA partners with KRU to provide health cover for Kenya rugby teams at Safari 7s
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 08, 2025

The collaboration aims to promote health, wellness, and environmental sustainability through sports — a move that marks a new chapter at the intersect...

What to expect as iconic Safari 7s returns to Nyayo Stadium
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 08, 2025

The event will feature a diverse mix of teams, from international sides to local clubs, universities, and school teams, all competing for the prestigi...

Safaricom to close select shops nationwide for staff event
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

The telco has not shared details about the internal event but assured the public that services will resume as usual once it concludes.

All systems go as KRU announces plans for 27th edition of Safari 7s
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 03, 2025

The 2025 Safari Sevens promises high-quality rugby alongside a family-centred festival atmosphere, cementing its place as Africa’s premier sevens tour...

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