Stories By Maria Silantoi
Kenyans to receive passports within three days by end of year, Kindiki says
Apr 18, 2024 at 06:54 PM
In a significant move aimed at addressing long-standing issues plaguing the acquisition of Kenyan passports, the government has announced comprehensive measures to streamline the p...
William Ruto announces bold initiatives to spur Kenya's creative economy
Apr 18, 2024 at 06:31 PM
President William Ruto has announced a series of bold investment initiatives aimed at propelling Kenya's creative economy into a new era of prosperity, fostering opportunities for ...
Kenya mandates quarterly compliance reports for TikTok amid content concerns
Apr 18, 2024 at 10:30 AM
In a move to address concerns over the influence of social media platforms, Kenya is taking a measured approach with TikTok....
Kenya cracks down on greenwashing with new draft green finance rules
Apr 16, 2024 at 05:33 PM
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has taken a significant step towards combating greenwashing in the financial sector by publishing draft rules for a Kenya Green Finance Taxonomy (KG...
I&M Bank facilitates SMEs growth with free M-Pesa and Airtel Money transfers
Apr 15, 2024 at 04:49 PM
In a bid to bolster the growth of small businesses and enhance financial inclusivity, I&M Bank has extended its offering of free M-Pesa and Airtel Money transfers to sole business ...
TikTok champions Kenya's creative economy and unveils safety initiatives
Apr 11, 2024 at 03:18 PM
TikTok, the global social media platform, reaffirmed its dedication to Kenya's creative economy and online safety during a session with Kenyan legislators on April 9, 2024....
Hustler Fund to cater for Muslim users as Ruto pledges Shariah compliance
Apr 09, 2024 at 06:37 PM
President William Ruto has announced a significant shift in the operational dynamics of the Hustler Fund, asserting that it will be recalibrated to align with Shariah principles, t...
Ruto finally speaks, appeals for dialogue as doctors' strike enters fourth week
Apr 08, 2024 at 04:38 PM
Kenya's healthcare system remains under strain as the ongoing doctors' strike reaches its fourth week....
Charles Hinga proposes rent hike for civil servants in ageing housing units
Mar 27, 2024 at 11:01 PM
The Kenyan government is considering a significant increase in rent for civil servants residing in government-owned housing units....
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Inooro TV shakes up editorial leadership as Lincoln Njogu takes steering wheel
Mar 26, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Royal Media Services (RMS), the leading vernacular television network in Kenya, announced a leadership reshuffle within Inooro TV, its popular 24-hour Kikuyu language station....
Kenyan women governors forge global alliance for political empowerment
Mar 23, 2024 at 02:32 PM
Kenya's Council of Governors (CoG) women caucus is making strides towards achieving gender equality in leadership by launching the G7 Strategy chapter in New York....
Kenya engages ByteDance limited to ensure TikTok compliance with local laws
Mar 21, 2024 at 03:37 PM
The Kenyan government, represented by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), has initiated communication with ByteDance Limited, the parent company of TikTok, to ve...
Kindiki announces State's ramped up measures to curb road carnage
Mar 21, 2024 at 02:47 PM
The government is taking aggressive steps to address the national crisis of deadly road accidents....
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Inside Govt ambitious plan to expand internet access via Kenya Power lines
Mar 19, 2024 at 05:51 PM
The government has set its sights on a bold initiative to provide internet access to 8.4 million homes by 2027, leveraging Kenya Power infrastructure to lay down fibre optic cables...
Kenyatta University community devastated by fatal crash involving student trip
Mar 19, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Kenyatta University is reeling in the wake of a tragic road accident that occurred on Monday evening, involving a university bus transporting students on an academic trip to Mombas...
Kenyan content creators set to monetize with Facebook's Instream Ads from June
Mar 18, 2024 at 02:31 PM
In a significant development for Kenya's digital content landscape, social media giant Facebook, under its parent company Meta, has announced the imminent rollout of Instream ads, ...
NTV celebrated journalist Rita Tinina found dead at her Kileleshwa house
Mar 18, 2024 at 10:37 AM
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Nation Television (NTV) family and the media fraternity mourn the untimely demise of Rita Tinina, a revered journalist known for her dedicati...
Kirinyaga County set to revamp agricultural training with new act
Mar 13, 2024 at 05:02 PM
Kirinyaga County has taken a significant step towards becoming a leader in agricultural practices with Governor Anne Waiguru signing the Kirinyaga County Agricultural Technical and...
TAPTENGELEI: Remotasks terminates its operations in Kenya after Ruto encounter
Mar 13, 2024 at 12:54 PM
In a recent announcement, Remotasks, the online task platform, declared the cessation of its operations in Kenya effective March 8, 2024....
Lewa Marathon celebrates 25 years of conservation, community engagement
Mar 12, 2024 at 03:58 PM
The Lewa Safari Marathon, a renowned fixture in Kenya's sporting and conservation calendar, is gearing up for its 25th anniversary edition on June 29, 2024....
