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Anger Grows Over Rogue Matatu Crews as Commuters Demand Action.

Growing frustration among commuters has sparked urgent calls for authorities to decisively rein in rogue matatu drivers and conductors, with demands for tougher enforcement …

Business

Ziidi Platform generates 61% of Ordinary Kenyans Buying Shares in a period of Three weeks.

The launch of the Ziidi trading platform has triggered a 61 percent increase in the number of ordinary Kenyans investing at the Nairobi Securities …

Business

IPO Funds Will Build Public Assets, Not Pay Salaries or Debts..

President William Ruto has defended the government’s push to raise capital through public listings, saying the funds will be used strictly to create national …

Economy

Senators Warn Kenya’s Debt Has Hit KSh 12.3 Trillion, Surpassing Legal Limits

Senators have warned that Kenya’s public debt has now reached KSh 12.3 trillion, surpassing the legal thresholds set by Parliament and raising serious concerns …

Business

NTSA launches Instant Traffic fine system.

Kenya’s traffic enforcement is set for a major shift after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) rolled out an automated system that instantly …

Business

Heating Oil Prices Rise up to 22% as due to the Middle East Conflict affects Energy Markets

Heating oil prices have surged by about 22 percent in recent days, sending shockwaves through global energy markets as an expanding conflict in the …

Business

World Bank Backs Digital Fare System for Nairobi Public Transport

The World Bank has committed to back a transformative digital fare payment system for Nairobi’s public transport network, allowing commuters to pay matatu, bus …

Business

Kenyan Meat Exporters Lose Sh1 Billion in Week as Middle East Shipments Disrupt

Kenyan meat exporters have suffered losses estimated at Sh1 billion in the past week alone after shipments to several Middle Eastern markets were severely …

Business

Huawei and Safaricom Launch Sh800/Month Internet for Affordable Housing Residents

Huawei and Safaricom have announced a strategic partnership to provide a low-cost internet service specifically tailored for residents living in homes built under Kenya’s …

Sports

IRAN'S WORLD CUP PARTICIPATION IN JEOPARDY AMID ESCALATING MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT.

As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, with just 100 days remaining until the tournament kicks off in North America, the …