WhatsApp Stories

Elon Musk unveils 'secure' XChat to rival WhatsApp
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 03, 2025

These upgrades aim to position X as a serious challenger to dominant messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, especially as XChat works without requ...

WhatsApp developing feature to let users copy specific text from messages
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 03, 2025

Early previews suggest that users will be able to tap and hold on a message, then drag to highlight and copy specific text segments, like text selecti...

State agencies ordered to adopt digital number plates by August
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 03, 2025

The new plates are embedded with electronic chips that store vital information, making it easier for authorities to track and verify public vehicles.

WhatsApp trials high-contrast mode to empower visually impaired users
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 31, 2025

This feature, tailored for users with low vision or partial blindness, marks a thoughtful evolution in how one of the world’s most widely used messagi...

Users to soon connect on WhatsApp without sharing phone numbers
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 30, 2025

The new feature will allow users to select a unique username and check its availability instantly or log in using the system.

WhatsApp launches Chat Media Hub on web to simplify access to shared media
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 27, 2025

The new Chat Media Hub changes that by consolidating all shared content in one place, presented in a clean, gallery-style layout that allows for quick...

NTSA orders urgent PSV inspections over graffiti and safety violations, threatens penalties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

NTSA said some vehicles lack the official operational stickers and other identification marks issued by the authority, making it difficult to enforce...

Why Meta is in trouble in Nigeria and what this means for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users
The Conversation  |  May 26, 2025

The trouble began on January 4, 2021, when WhatsApp updated its privacy policy to introduce mandatory data-sharing with Facebook (now Meta) and its su...

New Bill proposes metered internet billing and mandatory age verification for online access
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

The Bill amends the Kenya Information and Communications Act by expanding the definition of a “telecommunication operator” to explicitly include inter...

Four critically injured after Matatu overturns in Nyeri
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

The PSV, which had been previously captured swerving recklessly on Thika Road, lost control during its journey to Nyeri before the tragic accident occ...

Over 5,000 number plates ready for collection, NTSA says
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2025

NTSA Director General George Njao reassured motor vehicle dealers and the public that the plate shortage, which had been affecting the industry for se...

WhatsApp to introduce smart message summaries for easier chats
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 07, 2025

The Meta-owned platform is currently testing a message summary tool that would help users quickly catch up on long conversations without having to scr...

Kenyans ditch international SMS for online messaging- KNBS
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 06, 2025

The Economic Survey 2025 reveals that domestic SMS traffic rose by 4.4 per cent, from 52.4 billion messages in 2023 to 54.7 billion in 2024.

WhatsApp to limit broadcast messages in anti-spam move: what Kenyans should know
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 03, 2025

This feature, currently available to select Android beta testers, is aimed at curbing spam and encouraging more intentional communication on the platf...

WhatsApp now lets you create groups without adding members immediately
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 02, 2025

Users can now set up the group’s name, profile photo, and even define its purpose before inviting anyone else to join.

Video and voice calling features to be added to WhatsApp Web
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 30, 2025

This new feature was only limited to the mobile application, and it will enable users to initiate and receive calls from their computers, eliminating...

WhatsApp to introduce transcription feature for voice notes
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 29, 2025

In addition, this can be particularly useful in situations like meetings, while travelling, or in public places where listening to voice messages may...

Mash Poa in trouble as Gender CS Cheptumo demands justice for drugged passenger
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

As the investigation begins and Mash Poa faces a possible license suspension, pressure is mounting on all public transport operators to prioritise the...

WhatsApp unveils ‘Advanced Chat Privacy’ tools to boost user control
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 24, 2025

The feature introduces a trio of powerful tools that include the ability to block others from exporting chat histories, prevent automatic media downlo...

NTSA urged to issue flood alerts as heavy rains render key roads impassable
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has also projected that rainfall in Kenya and the broader Horn of Africa could intensify in th...

WhatsApp to roll out translation feature for chats, channel updates
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 22, 2025

This will enable real-time translations without the need for an internet connection, while also keeping chats private and secure, as users will no lon...

MPs demand tough action on reckless miraa drivers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

The matter was raised during a debate in the National Assembly, where several MPs shared personal experiences and concerns about the safety risks pose...

NTSA slashes boda boda license fees from Sh15,000 to Sh3,000 in safety push
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 20, 2025

The NTSA has also announced plans to introduce a mandatory speed limit of 80km/h for boda bodas, alongside other changes aimed at improving safety and...

NTSA to install high-tech speed cameras on major Nairobi roads to curb speeding
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 17, 2025

Njau noted that the agency has concluded testing fixed speed cameras along major Nairobi roads, including Thika Super Highway, Mombasa Road and Southe...

Pedestrians top road fatalities as death toll reaches 1,139 in first quarter – NTSA report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 16, 2025

Although the number shows a slight drop from the 434 deaths recorded during the same period in 2024, pedestrians still represent the largest share of...

NTSA warns motorists against drunk driving ahead of Easter festivities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said the ministry will reintroduce breathalysers, also known as alcoblow, as part of the efforts...

Google introduces new minimum requirements for Android phones and tablets
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 15, 2025

The move means any phone with less than 32GB of internal storage will no longer qualify for Google Mobile Services (GMS), the proprietary bundle of ap...

Super Metro ordered to terminate services of 269 drivers before resuming operations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

The ruling, issued on Monday, April 14, follows investigations that identified the drivers as unfit and flagged multiple safety violations within the...

Super Metro suspends operations for three days to finalise compliance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

In a statement on Monday, Super Metro reassured passengers of its commitment to meeting all necessary safety and regulatory standards.

12 exciting new WhatsApp features that you need to know about
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 11, 2025

These updates cover a wide range of tools, from smarter group chats to streamlined event planning and smoother video calls, making the platform even m...

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