Stories By Maria Silantoi
Meta's Facebook and WhatsApp soar as Kenya’s top social media titans
Jul 26, 2024 at 08:35 PM
In the ever-evolving world of social media, Kenyans are showing a clear preference for Facebook and WhatsApp, according to the latest Audience Measurement and Industry Trends repor...
Samsung's SmartThings achieves prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification
Jul 26, 2024 at 02:56 PM
In a landmark achievement, Samsung Electronics has elevated its SmartThings platform by securing the coveted ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, marking a significant step forward in...
First and Second Lady’s offices to retain funding despite calls for cuts
Jul 25, 2024 at 05:38 PM
A surprise twist has emerged in the government’s austerity drive as the Budget and Appropriations Committee has defied public pressure and preserved funding for the offices of th...
KAA finally addresses JKIA secret leasing deal with Indian firm amid controversy
Jul 24, 2024 at 01:44 PM
Conflicting statements have emerged regarding the future of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), a strategic national asset in Kenya....
Samsung flips script on games with AI-powered Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition for athletes
Jul 23, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Samsung Electronics, a longstanding supporter of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, has unveiled a revolutionary twist for athletes competing this summer....
Uncertainty mounts at Radio Africa over fresh job cuts after Patrick Quarcoo departure
Jul 18, 2024 at 10:33 PM
In a surprising development that has sent shockwaves through the Kenyan media industry, Radio Africa Group, one of the country’s leading media conglomerates, has announced an imp...
Kenya lost Sh6 billion due to Gen Z demonstrations, Govt says
Jul 18, 2024 at 06:21 PM
The government has said that the ongoing protests by Gen-Z sparked by the Finance Bill 2024 have inflicted a staggering economic toll of approximately Sh6 billion on the nation....
Postal Corporation shocks its customers with massive MPost price hikes
Jul 18, 2024 at 02:16 PM
Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) has announced significant price revisions for its MPost service, effective from July 5, 2024, impacting both corporate entities and individual use...
OPPO and Ericsson forge strategic alliance to propel innovation, growth of 5G
Jul 17, 2024 at 08:01 PM
In a significant move within the tech industry, OPPO has inked a global cooperation agreement with Ericsson, a collaboration that spans patent cross-licensing, technical cooperatio...
Historic clinical trial to test antimalarial safety in early pregnancy begins
Jul 12, 2024 at 12:37 PM
A landmark initiative by the Safety of Antimalarials in the First Trimester (SAFIRE) consortium has commenced, marking the start of the first-ever Phase 3 clinical trial dedicated ...
Busu Naturals takes top prize, Sh2.5 milion in She's Next grant competition
Jul 11, 2024 at 07:00 PM
Busu Naturals, a Kenyan SME specialising in natural emollients for sensitive African skin, emerged victorious in the inaugural She's Next Kenya Grant Competition....
1 dead, scores injured in Magadi-Konza commuter train morning accident
Jul 09, 2024 at 06:36 PM
A horrific train accident on the Magadi-Konza railway line in Kajiado County, Kenya, has left one person dead and 59 others injured, 30 of them in critical condition....
Transport ministry seeks public opinion on proposed fuel levy increase
Jul 08, 2024 at 03:51 PM
The Ministry of Roads and Transport is gauging public opinion on a potential rise in the fuel levy, a move that could significantly impact pump prices across the country....
Health Ministry pledges swift settlement of NHIF debts ahead of SHA transition
Jul 05, 2024 at 05:15 PM
In a move to ensure a seamless transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the new Social Health Authority (SHA), the Ministry of Health has pledged to clear all o...
Govt changes tune on new pay hike for public officers proposed by SRC
Jul 03, 2024 at 05:25 PM
In a surprising turn of events, the planned new salary structure set to be implemented across various sectors has been officially suspended. This comes following the issuance of a ...
NIA launches ambitious plan to enhance irrigation, food security
Jul 03, 2024 at 04:05 PM
The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) Strategic Plan has officially been unveiled as the government sets its eyes on enhancement of Kenya's irrigation sector towards realizing fo...
Newmark Group, PRGN launch major collaboration in bid to boost tourism in Africa
Jul 02, 2024 at 05:58 PM
The Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) on Tuesday announced the creation of the Global Expert Panel on Tourism and Travel for Africa....
6 million learners in 16 counties to benefit from Govt School Deworming Campaign
Jun 29, 2024 at 04:02 PM
Six million children across 16 counties are set to benefit from the 12th round of the National School-Based Deworming Campaign, which will be launched on Thursday....
Three tech titans come together to foster AI education for youths in East Africa
Jun 27, 2024 at 02:08 PM
In a landmark initiative, technology leaders Safaricom, Microsoft, and Lenovo have come together to promote the education of East African youths in the rapidly evolving field of ar...
Peace Conference opening ceremony cancelled amid Finance Bill protests
Jun 26, 2024 at 02:09 PM
The much-anticipated opening ceremony for the Global Peace and Leadership Conference (GPLC) Africa 2024 has been scrapped following the anti-tax protests that erupted and saw irate...