Kisii Governor Simba Arati on Friday claimed former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi was facing an imminent danger to his life alleging a pursuit by criminal gangs. Arati pleaded with the government to accord Matiangi, said to have retreated to his rural home in Borabu, Nyamira County, State security due to his prominent role in […]
The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has appointed a former minister as the country’s first-ever female prime minister. Judith Suminwa Tuluka, a former planning minister, replaces Sama Lukonde who resigned in February. “I know that the task is great and the challenges [are] immense, but with the support of the president […]
PHOTO | File The Ministry of Agriculture is seeking a two-month duty-free sugar importation window extension to bridge the production deficit. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi says importers did not meet the import quota allocation for last year owing to a global sugar shortage. The Agriculture and Food Authority authorised importation of sugar late last […]
L-R: Esther Kendi (Kenya Country Manager, Aufort) Duncun Motanya (CEO, FINTAK) Andrew Barden (FINTAK), Bert-Ken Raudberg (Founder & CEO, Aufort) Kristina (Aufort) and George Abwajo (FINTAK) Aufort, an Estonian-government backed fintech company, has deployed a blockchain technology solution which allows Kenyan traders to buy, sell, send and receive physical gold in digital form. In a […]
The Communication Authority of Kenya has published the 4th edition of the Programming Code for Broadcasting Services. The revised guidelines have been set out for all media outlets in the country in order to facilitate responsible use of the broadcasting platform. In a gazette notice published Tuesday, FTA broadcasters shall, within one year of award […]
Saudia has entered into an agreement with Collins Aerospace that will see the airline revamp interiors of its fleet. Under the deal, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia says Collins Aerospace will install newly designed seats in Saudia’s upcoming Boeing 787 fleet, scheduled for delivery from early 2026 onwards. “We are thrilled to join […]
The two leaders held talks during President Ruto’s State Visit to Ghana. Kenya and Ghana have signed seven agreements to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. President William Ruto said the MoUs, including some signed by business associations from Kenya and Ghana, will facilitate trade and investment between the two nations. The goal, he […]
PHOTO | BBC Technology giant Amazon has announced job cuts affecting hundreds of staff at its cloud computing business. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been growing and now represents 14% of Amazon’s total revenue, according to its latest financial report. The company has been shifting its strategy with physical stores, Amazon Fresh, which were launched […]
PHOTO | KNA Six people have been hospitalized after consuming spring water that was contaminated with poisonous chemicals believed to be syenite from one of the mining processing plants in Migori County. Speaking at the mining processing plant in Nyatike Ward that resulted in the poisonous spillover, Nyatike Deputy County Commissioner Daniel Omukoko said that […]
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has issued a stern cease-and-desist notice to Kenyan media company Mediamax, threatening legal action over a report that falsely claimed he was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). In a letter from his lawyers, seen by Kenya Insights, Davido, whose real name is David Adedeji Adeleke, vehemently denied allegations published […]
Three governors from the North Rift region have resolved to implement cattle branding as a proactive measure to curb rustling. Speaking in Iten, Wisley Rotich (Elgeyo Marakwet), Simon Kachapin (West Pokot) and Benjamin Cheboi (Baringo) said the move would address cattle rustling and insecurity problems plaguing the Kerio Valley region. “Branding of livestock is a […]
Africa Uncensored chief executive and founder John-Allan Namu who is the first witness to appear before the Senate Agriculture Committee revealed that some influential political leaders both outside and inside parliament reached out to him in attempts to convince him not to air an exclusive story on fake fertiliser scandal being witnessed. According to Namu, […]
