Stories By Lawrence Njoroge
Thika Road, Southern Bypass among roads set for tolling in new Govt policy
Feb 21, 2025 at 08:14 PM
Kenyan motorists may soon be required to pay toll fees on key highways as the government moves to implement a new road tolling policy to fund road construction and maintenance....
Kenya joins the continental push to refine Africa’s electricity regulation
Feb 20, 2025 at 07:29 PM
Kenya has stepped into the spotlight as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) collaborates with the African Development Bank (AfDB) in a workshop that brings togethe...
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Safaricom rolls out tree-growing initiative in Nyandarua and Laikipia schools
Feb 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
A wave of green is sweeping across schools in Nyandarua and Laikipia counties as Safaricom rolls out its School Re-greening Programme, a campaign designed to instil environmental c...
KPC Foundation funds Sh11 million school projects to support learners with disabilities
Feb 18, 2025 at 05:42 PM
A new chapter has opened for students in Homabay and Nandi counties following the commissioning of Sh11 million worth of infrastructure projects by the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)...
Kenya’s new banknotes earn global award for security and innovation
Feb 17, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Kenya’s newly redesigned banknotes have received international recognition for their advanced security features, with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) securing the prestigious “...
Fuel prices remain unchanged in latest EPRA review despite rising import costs
Feb 14, 2025 at 07:30 PM
Motorists across Kenya will not see any changes at the pump, as the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that the maximum retail prices for Super Petrol...
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Safaricom declares Sh0.55 per share dividend, payment set for March 2025
Feb 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Safaricom shareholders are set to receive an interim dividend of Sh0.55 per ordinary share for the financial year ending 31st March 2025, following a resolution by the company’s ...
Kenya Power injects Sh1 billion into Western Kenya electricity expansion
Feb 12, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Kenya Power has set aside nearly Sh1 billion to upgrade and expand electricity infrastructure across 11 counties in Western Kenya, in a push to enhance connectivity and ensure reli...
Omari drags KCB to court over ‘false’ CRB listing, seeks Sh20 million in damages
Feb 11, 2025 at 07:13 PM
Prominent city lawyer Danstan Omari has dragged Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) to court, accusing it of wrongly blacklisting him with the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) over a loan he ...
Kenya ranked 121st in global corruption index as report warns of worsening crisis
Feb 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Kenya has been ranked 121st out of 180 countries in the latest global corruption index, painting a grim picture of persistent graft despite marginal progress....
Kenya’s Sh83.5 billion lifeline in jeopardy as Trump pulls the plug on foreign aid
Feb 06, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Kenya could be staring at a financial crisis in key sectors following United States President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend foreign aid for 90 days....
Waiguru champions healthcare transformation as Kimbimbi Hospital nears completion
Feb 05, 2025 at 06:17 PM
Governor Anne Waiguru’s ambitious healthcare programme in Kirinyaga County is set to achieve a significant milestone with the nearing completion of a state-of-the-art medical com...
35,000 jobs at risk in Kenya as Trump shuts down USAID global operations
Feb 05, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Kenya faces a major employment crisis as over 35,000 workers under USAID-funded programmes brace for job losses following the agency’s impending shutdown....
Vivo Energy Kenya launches probe after exposé on quality of Shell V-Power fuel
Feb 03, 2025 at 09:04 AM
Vivo Energy Kenya has launched an investigation following a viral video questioning the quality of Shell V-Power fuel sold at select Shell service stations in the country....
Bolt unveils Trusted Contacts feature to enhance passenger and driver safety
Jan 29, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Bolt has rolled out a new safety feature, Trusted Contacts, allowing passengers and drivers to add family members or friends as emergency contacts who can be reached if the account...
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SC Ventures, Yabx invest Sh1.3 billion in Furaha for education financing in Africa
Jan 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
SC Ventures and Yabx Technologies have joined forces to invest $10 million (approximately Sh1.3 billion) in Furaha, a purpose-driven lending platform....
Coca-Cola recalls multiple beverages over high chlorate concerns in Belgium
Jan 28, 2025 at 01:19 PM
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Belgium has announced a product recall in consultation with the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (AFSCA) due to excessive chlorate con...
Engineers challenge Aisha Jumwa's appointment to Kenya Roads Board
Jan 28, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The recent appointment of Aisha Jumwa as Chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB) has sparked debate over its compliance with the Kenya Roads Board Act No. 7 of 1999 (Rev. 2023)....
DeepSeek AI surges past ChatGPT on App Store, shaking global tech markets
Jan 27, 2025 at 07:16 PM
The rapid rise of DeepSeek AI, a Chinese-developed app, has left Silicon Valley reeling after it surpassed ChatGPT as the top free app on Apple's App Store....
How Kirinyaga County has empowered butchers to spur local leather industry
Jan 23, 2025 at 03:48 PM
The Kirinyaga County Government, in partnership with the National Government, has embarked on a comprehensive training program for butchers on properly handling hides and skins, in...
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