Stories By Peres Akinyi
MCK seeks public input on artificial intelligence guidelines for media ethics
Jan 20, 2025 at 07:18 PM
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has unveiled draft guidelines aimed at regulating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), data, and social media within the country's media indust...
NTSA proposes stricter guidelines for school buses in new traffic regulations
Jan 15, 2025 at 07:09 PM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has unveiled a series of proposed measures aimed at enhancing the safety of school transport....
Kenyans to feel a pinch at the pump as fuel prices surge in latest EPRA review
Jan 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced revised petroleum pump prices from Tuesday to February 14, 2025....
Peter Mbae resigns from position of Head of Government Delivery Services
Jan 13, 2025 at 04:32 PM
Peter Mbae has formally resigned from his position as the Head of Government Delivery Services (GDS)....
Why CA revoked 75 broadcaster licenses
Jan 10, 2025 at 05:25 PM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) revoked 75 licenses from various broadcasters across the country in 2024, citing non-compliance with licence conditions....
KEMRI hits Kenyans with a Sh7,000 fee increase for its DNA testing services
Jan 09, 2025 at 03:44 PM
Kenyans seeking DNA testing services will now face higher costs, as the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has announced a price hike for 2025....
Hustler Fund loan defaulters face Govt crackdown in drive to recover billions
Jan 07, 2025 at 08:07 PM
The government is set to track down defaulters of the Hustler Fund in an effort to recover disbursed loans and reopen access for borrowers with strong credit records....
Kenya battles rising cyber threats with new security measures
Dec 19, 2024 at 01:36 PM
Kenya's rapid digital transformation has become a double-edged sword, exposing the country to a growing wave of cyber threats....
NEMA suspends license for controversial golf range project in Ngong Road Forest
Dec 18, 2024 at 07:04 PM
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has suspended the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) license for a proposed restaurant and golf range within the Ngong Road ...
Samsung secures BSI certification for government-grade mobile solution
Dec 09, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has secured certification for its Knox Native Solution from Germany’s Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI), a leading authorit...
Used car dealers scramble to meet new import deadline as regulations tighten
Nov 29, 2024 at 05:29 PM
Kenyan car dealers are in a last minute rush to beat the December 31, 2024 deadline to import used vehicles....
Anne Waiguru calls for special police unit within the DCI to address femicide crisis
Nov 25, 2024 at 04:26 PM
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called for the establishment of a dedicated police unit within the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to address the increasing cases ...
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Fresh tax amendments will disrupt multiple economic sectors, PWC warns
Nov 21, 2024 at 01:30 PM
Kenyan taxpayers could face sweeping changes in how they are taxed, following new proposals in the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Bill, 2024....
KCB Group post-tax profits soars by 49 per cent to Sh45.8 billion in Q3 2024
Nov 21, 2024 at 12:58 AM
KCB Group Plc has reported an impressive 49 per cent increase in its profit after tax, reaching Sh45.8 billion for the first nine months of 2024, up from Sh30.7 billion in the same...
SGR leaks Sh144 million as passenger numbers, cargo volumes drop
Nov 19, 2024 at 11:58 PM
The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is navigating a rough patch, reporting a Sh144 million revenue drop between August and September 2024 as passenger numbers and cargo volumes took a...
National Treasury denies owing counties as governors warn of service disruptions
Nov 19, 2024 at 01:11 PM
The National Treasury has firmly denied owing any arrears to county governments, following a warning by the Council of Governors (CoG) about potential service delivery disruptions ...
Proposed tea bill could leave farmers vulnerable to price fluctuations
Nov 18, 2024 at 06:44 PM
A new legislative proposal, the Tea (Amendment) Bill 2023, has sparked concerns over the financial stability of Kenyan tea farmers, as it seeks to overhaul the allocation of revenu...
Safaricom spreads festive joy with dealer, M-Pesa agent recognition in Eldoret
Nov 15, 2024 at 05:09 PM
Safaricom brought early festive cheer to its Rift Valley dealers and M-PESA agents during a special engagement dinner in Eldoret....
One million Kenyans set to gain AI and cybersecurity skills in Microsoft initiative
Nov 14, 2024 at 05:04 PM
Microsoft has unveiled a pioneering skilling initiative in Kenya, aimed at empowering one million individuals with AI and cybersecurity skills by 2027....
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Kirinyaga traders back plans for ultra-modern Kagio market expansion
Nov 14, 2024 at 02:22 PM
Traders at the Kagio fresh produce market are optimistic about the upcoming construction of an ultra-modern market facility....
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