US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on goods imported from India could hit the country’s growth prospects, experts say. It is unclear how big the hit could be, given that Trump has announced an unspecified penalty in addition to the 25% tariff rate. In a post on his Truth Social platform on […]
Roblox stock soared 16% Thursday after the company reported second-quarter revenue that beat expectations amid strong user growth. The gaming platform saw $1.44 billion in net bookings, up 51% over the year prior. Analysts polled by LSEG expected $1.24 billion in net bookings for the quarter. User and engagement numbers were also strong for the […]
Barcelona players will have “DR Congo – Heart of Africa” emblazoned on the back of their training shirts from the start of next season, after the top Spanish football team agreed on a four-year deal with the central African country. The partnership will reportedly cost the Democratic Republic of Congo 44m euros ($50m; £38m), although […]
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has explained why Members of Parliament cannot currently be recalled by voters. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said there is no law that clearly outlines how MPs can be removed from office by the public. “There is currently no enabling legislation defining the grounds and procedures for recall,” […]
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has defended the nomination of Kipchumba Harold Kimuge as a Member of Parliament, replacing former ODM-nominated MP John Mbadi who recently joined the Cabinet. Kimuge, who was sworn in on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, was appointed following a Gazette Notice published by the IEBC on July 22. His […]
Kenya’s cost of servicing its debts is expected to remain stubbornly high, ratings agency Moody’s said on Wednesday, as the government leans on the domestic debt market to fund its budget shortfalls. The East African nation has one of the highest debt interest costs to revenue ratio in the world, Moody’s said, and spends a […]
The National Assembly’s Committee on Delegated Legislation has reviewed new regulations designed to protect Kenyan mobile users and ensure accountability among telecommunications service providers. The committee, led by Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkonga, met today to assess the Kenya Information and Communications Regulations (Registration of Telecommunications Service Subscribers), 2025. Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke […]
Oscar Piastri increased his world championship lead over Lando Norris after overtaking his team-mate and then withstanding late pressure from his title rival to win a wet-dry Belgian Grand Prix. After heavy rain at Spa-Francorchamps had delayed the race start by 80 minutes, and then the first four laps of belated running took place behind […]
Viktor Gyokeres says he decided to sign for Arsenal after the Gunners thrashed his Sporting side 5-1 in the Champions League last season. The 27-year-old Sweden striker has joined Arsenal for 73m euros (£64m) on a five-year contract. The move was held up because of negotiations between the clubs over add-on payments, with the final […]
The National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture has called on organizers of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to strengthen crowd control plans ahead of the month-long football tournament. Committee Chairperson Dan Wanyama urged the Local Organising Committee (LOC) to open stadium gates early to avoid chaos and ensure smooth entry for fans. Speaking […]
India has said its security forces killed three militants who shot dead 26 civilians near a tourist town in Indian-administered Kashmir in April, triggering a brief military conflict with Pakistan. Home Minister Amit Shah told parliament the men had been killed by Indian forces near the disputed region’s main city Srinagar on Monday. He claimed […]
