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Meru Governor proposes renaming Soko Mjinga market to Bethsaida
Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia urged traders at Meru’s Soko Mjinga market to adopt the name Bethsaida, saying the current name harms their image.
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Huruma Muslim Community seeks High Court order to halt criminal charges over contested land
Nine members of the Huruma Muslim Community have filed a judicial review asking the High Court to suspend criminal proceedings linked to …
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Kathageri‑Kigumo‑Kanyuambora Road construction spurs jobs and trade prospects in Embu
The ongoing Kathageri‑Kigumo‑Kanyuambora road works are creating employment for locals and are expected to boost agricultural trade and transport in the Runyenjes …
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PawaPay Secures Mozambique PSP Licence, Unlocking Direct Access to 12 Million Mobile Money Accounts
PawaPay’s new Payment Service Provider licence in Mozambique lets the firm onboard merchants directly to the country’s three major mobile‑money networks, expanding …
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Kenya traces 57 Ebola contacts and outlines health safeguards for residents and travelers
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says 57 Ebola contacts have been identified, quarantine capacity is ready and travel remains open as Kenya …
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Rukuriri‑Kathageri‑Kanyuambora Road Upgrade Set to Boost Embu’s Rural Economy
The tarmac upgrade of the 17‑km Kathageri‑Kanyuambora stretch, part of a 23‑km corridor, promises faster transport for farmers and traders in Embu …
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High Transaction Fees Undermine Kenya’s Formal‑Finance Inclusion
Kenya’s financial sector must shift focus from opening accounts to cutting fees that keep many users out of the formal economy.
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Sun King launches 30 kW PowerHub solar systems for Kenyan businesses and institutions
Sun King expands its PowerHub line to 30 kW, offering scalable solar solutions with flexible financing for homes, shops, schools, hospitals and …
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Public health groups warn regional trade could aid tobacco industry loopholes
Stakeholders urge stronger regional safeguards as expanding trade frameworks risk undermining tobacco‑control laws across East Africa and the continent.
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Dubai Tightens Shared‑Housing Rules, Impacting Thousands of Kenyan Workers
Dubai Law No 4 of 2026, effective 26 August, imposes new standards on shared accommodation that could force many Kenyan expatriates to …
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Netizens criticize patient care at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
Social media users have raised concerns over alleged poor services and unhelpful staff at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in …
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SBM Bank Kenya waives PesaLink fees for transfers under KES 1 million
SBM Bank Kenya will process PesaLink transfers below KES 1 million at no charge, aiming to cut costs for everyday users and …