Novak Djokovic will replace young rival Carlos Alcaraz as the men’s world number one after a routine win on his US Open return. Serbia’s Djokovic, who lost the Wimbledon final to Alcaraz, won 6-0 6-2 6-3 against France’s Alexandre Muller in Monday’s night session in New York. Djokovic, 36, was not allowed to play in […]
Kenya Airways (KQ) has reported an increase in loss before tax of Ksh 22 billion during the first six months of this year from Ksh 9.9 billion reported last year on account of depreciation of the shilling. During investor briefing held Tuesday, the airline said despite recording a 120pc improvement in operating profit to Ksh […]
The Kenya Basketball Federation President Paul Otula on Tuesday met with German former professional basketball player and a special advisor for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Dirk Nowitzki at the FIBA World Congress in Manilla,Philippines. The duo who form an integral part of the sport in their respective countries engaged in […]
A man in Uganda faces the death penalty after being charged with “aggravated homosexuality”. His lawyer told Reuters the 20-year-old was the first to be prosecuted for the offence under tough new anti-LGBTQ legislation signed into law in May. According to the charge sheet, he is accused of unlawful sexual intercourse with a 41-year-old man, […]
In a startling revelation, the United Nations has unveiled a grim picture of the Southeast Asian region, stating that hundreds of thousands of individuals are falling prey to criminal syndicates engaging in illicit online operations and scams. This disconcerting phenomenon has surged in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a surge in trafficking […]
Faulu Microfinance Bank is targeting to enhance its Small and Medium Enterprise customer base with the rollout of new enterprise solutions. According to Faulu Bank Head of Business Growth Joshua Kittony, its Biashara Customer Value proposition (CVP), Blended Retail CVP and Digital CVP are aimed at boosting boost customer experience across the country. “At Faulu, […]
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has expressed deep concern following the tragic deaths of 31 police officers in a mere three-month span. This alarming trend has reignited calls from police unions to urgently classify police killings as treason, urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the matter without delay. Police unions have posed a poignant […]
The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced that most parts of the country will experience extremely high temperatures during the day in the next seven days. The latest weekly forecast by the weatherman says several parts of the country including the Coast, North-eastern and North-western Kenya will experience daytime temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius. The forecast, […]
Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the Provincial Police Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal, has taken a strong stance against police officers engaging in inappropriate conduct while in uniform. Addressing the Community Policing Forum (CPF) bodies at a recent meeting, Mkhwanazi emphasized that certain behaviors, such as officers shopping in uniform, are not acceptable within his ranks. He urged […]
Absa Bank Kenya profit after tax has risen 32pc in the first six months of the year to Ksh 8.3 billion supported by strong performance across main income streams. The bank’s profit margin for the period ended June 30, 2023 increased from Ksh 6.3 billion reported over the same period last year driven by net […]
Dickson Wandera, a father of two based in Nairobi, has secured the second Sh1 million grand prize in Safaricom’s Gomoka na Go monthly promotion. Wandera, an executive driver, plans to open his own electrical products business with the money he has won. He will also use part of the funds to open a nail spa […]
The United States has announced a partnership with Kenyan coconut-processor Kentaste that will create economic opportunities for more than 4,500 Kenyan farmers. Ambassador Meg Whitman joined leaders from Kentaste on Monday, August 28, 2023 for the announcement of the project funded by a combined investment between USAID and Kentaste of more than $1.6 million (Ksh.232,400,000.00), […]
