Security

Security Sector to Receive 591.2B in 2026/27FY

The National Security will receive Sh591.2 billion in the 2026/27 financial year, to address pressing security challenges and support economic growth through a stable environment. This was announced by National Treasury CS John Mbadi during the reading of the next FY budget statement. The bulk of the proposed funding will go to the Ministry of…

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Procurement

Government Makes eProcurement Mandatory from July

All government ministries, departments, agencies, and public entities will be required to conduct procurement exclusively through the Electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system from July 1, 2026, in a move aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in public spending. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the directive while presenting the 2026/27 Budget Statement in the…

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Budget

Counties Secure 428B in 2026/27 Budget

Kenya’s 47 county governments are set to receive a combined Sh428 billion in the 2026/27 financial year following the resolution of a prolonged revenue-sharing dispute between the National Assembly and the Senate. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the allocation while presenting the national budget in Parliament on Thursday, marking a Sh13 billion increase…

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African Fans Support Mexico: Why Most African Fans Are Rallying Behind Mexico Instead of South Africa in the World Cup Opener

As South Africa prepares to face Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, a growing debate has emerged across African social media platforms. While many football fans are expected to support South Africa as the continent’s representative, others have surprisingly thrown their weight behind Mexico. For many of these supporters, the decision…

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Geothermal

Energy Regulator Woos Investors to Kenya’s Geothermal Space

Kenya today rallied investors attending the World Geothermal Congress (WGC) to invest in its geothermal subsector, stating that a sustainable regulatory framework is underway to facilitate more investments. Addressing participants at the WGC event in Calgary, Canada, Joseph Oketch, Acting Director General at the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), said Kenya is making significant…

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Family Bank

Family Bank Receives Nod for NSE Listing

 Family Bank has received formal approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) by way of introduction. Listing by introduction will allow current shareholders to trade their shares on the NSE, broaden investor participation by allowing other investors to trade the Bank’s shares in a more efficient way…

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LG

LG launches smart tech makeover show

LG Electronics East Africa has announced the upcoming launch of Make Life Good, a heartwarming original reality series produced in partnership with MultiChoice, a Canal+ company. Debuting on 13 June on Maisha Magic, the series shifts the traditional advertising narrative to focus on the powerful, real-life human connections enabled by technology within the African context….

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