Safaricom CEO refutes claim of intentional internet outage amid demos
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-26 17:12:39

Safaricom CEO refutes claim of intentional internet outage amid demos

A massive internet outage was reported in several parts of the country as demonstrators voiced their concerns on the Finance Bill, 2024.

Safaricom announces reduced internet speeds due to undersea cable outage
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-25 21:04:18

Safaricom announces reduced internet speeds due to undersea cable outage

The company said the disruption which occurred on Tuesday evening, has affected several critical applications, including the M-PESA Super App and the Safaricom App.

Safaricom announces MPesa disruptions on Monday
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-06-22 17:36:35

Safaricom announces MPesa disruptions on Monday

The telco said only MPesa will be affected by the scheduled maintenance on the evening of June 24, starting 1 am to 1:30 am.

RSF's Hemedti claims Sudan army withdrew from peace talks over extremists' pressure
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-06-17 16:05:35

RSF's Hemedti claims Sudan army withdrew from peace talks over extremists' pressure

Hemedti also claimed that the army apologised for their absence, citing pressure from extremists, which he alleged controls the army's decisions.

Auditor general exposes NTSA's inadequacies in producing smart driving licenses
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-17 14:01:31

Auditor general exposes NTSA's inadequacies in producing smart driving licenses

Another obstacle hindering the transition away from physical driving licences is the shortage of biometric kits.

Treasury reverses the excise duty hike on mobile money transfers
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-06-14 08:58:37

Treasury reverses the excise duty hike on mobile money transfers

Safaricom had argued that raising the tax on mobile money transfers would undermine financial inclusion efforts and could potentially drive users towards black market money transfer services, thereby harming tax collection efforts.

Sh193.4 billion earmarked for infrastructure in 2024/25 budget
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-13 18:54:47

Sh193.4 billion earmarked for infrastructure in 2024/25 budget

Sh69.5 billion is allocated for road maintenance activities with Ndung’u saying regular maintenance is crucial for the longevity and usability of roads. 

Africom denies killing two missing Cuban doctors in Somalia airstrike
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-12 18:52:35

Africom denies killing two missing Cuban doctors in Somalia airstrike

The two doctors, Assel Herrera and Landy Rodríguez Hernández, were stationed at the Mandera County Referral Hospital when they were kidnapped on April 12, 2019.

"Duka-safi" project earns global recognition for eradicating open defecation in Kenya's refugee camps
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-10 09:32:17

"Duka-safi" project earns global recognition for eradicating open defecation in Kenya's refugee camps

More than 1,070 Sato pans and Sato stools have been sold to date positively impacting the lives of 5,885 people, particularly among newly married couples and families with young children and elderly people.

NTSA's efforts to tackle drunk driving on Kenya's roads
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-08 07:49:07

NTSA's efforts to tackle drunk driving on Kenya's roads

Although there is no specific data on the number of lives lost through drunk driving, it has always been mentioned that alcohol is a huge contributing factor to road crashes

Govt registers children under-five years in Marsabit for nutrition programme
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-06-07 15:21:12

Govt registers children under-five years in Marsabit for nutrition programme

Increasing the cash disbursements by Sh1,000 to Sh3,700, he said, will enable the parents to meet the basic needs of their children to protect them from malnourishment. 

Neglecting hand washing endangers lives and increases diarrhoea risk
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-06-07 13:18:27

Neglecting hand washing endangers lives and increases diarrhoea risk

A spot check by The Easleigh Voice revealed several concerning street food hygiene practices, particularly in casual eateries.

Process to refine safety guidelines in informal food sector kicks off
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-06-07 12:30:22

Process to refine safety guidelines in informal food sector kicks off

According to the Continental Union, the new guidelines seek to reflect the realities of African food systems to improve how African governments engage with the informal sector in their efforts to improve the safety of foods. 

Nairobi’s vibrant food scene conceals hidden concerns to food safety
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-07 09:28:35

Nairobi’s vibrant food scene conceals hidden concerns to food safety

Unscrupulous practices, such as using hydrogen peroxide and formalin in milk to extend shelf life, endanger the health of naïve customers.

State gives Sh1bn in April stipends to over 323,000 vulnerable families
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-28 12:02:56

State gives Sh1bn in April stipends to over 323,000 vulnerable families

The funds, part of the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP), support both regular and scale-up beneficiaries from eight counties: Turkana, Samburu, Marsabit, Isiolo, Wajir, Mandera, Tana River, and Garissa.

Ruto renames drought response committee, extends mandate to all natural disasters
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-21 13:06:31

Ruto renames drought response committee, extends mandate to all natural disasters

Established in 2022, the team will now be referred to as the National Steering Committee on Disaster Response and will handle all natural disasters, not just droughts. 

600,000 Kenyans abandon mobile money services - economic survey
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-05-20 17:56:05

600,000 Kenyans abandon mobile money services - economic survey

The drop represents a decrease of 1.55 per cent in Kenya's mobile money subscriptions.

Safaricom announces restoration of full network capacity stability after undersea cable cuts
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-16 13:20:44

Safaricom announces restoration of full network capacity stability after undersea cable cuts

Despite the resumption, Ndegwa emphasised the ongoing vigilance of Safaricom in monitoring their network to ensure continued stability of services.

Kenya to continue experiencing slow internet speeds - Communications Authority
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-13 18:45:24

Kenya to continue experiencing slow internet speeds - Communications Authority

Internet observatory Netblocks said the distruption in East Africa was linked to failures affecting the SEACOM and EASSy subsea cable systems.

Safaricom takes action after internet outage hits East Africa
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-05-12 19:38:54

Safaricom takes action after internet outage hits East Africa

Safaricom has activated redundancy measures to mitigate service interruptions and ensure continuous connectivity for its customers.

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