Israel has reversed its decision to ban Kenyans from travelling to the country following the Ebola Virus outbreak in East Africa. In a statement issued on Monday, June 15, the Israeli Embassy in Nairobi announced that the Israeli Ministry of Health had removed Kenya from its list of travel restrictions. The Embassy also revealed that…
Ghana has formally protested Canada’s decision to deny Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey a temporary residence visa for the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the move as unfair and based on unproven allegations. In a statement issued on Saturday, June 13, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it has launched diplomatic engagements with Canadian…
Africa’s largest financial institution, Standard Bank Group, trading as Stanbic Bank in Kenya, has reaffirmed its commitment to support the growth of Dangote Industries Limited, pledging backing for the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery while expressing readiness to finance future expansion projects across the continent. The commitment came during a strategic visit by…
Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, has reported an investment of $6.2 million across financial inclusion, education, environmental sustainability, and digital inclusion initiatives across Africa during its first full year of operations and its impact on millions of learners and communities across Africa, with education receiving the largest share of investment. Key achievements…
Absa Bank Kenya has welcomed a new industry-wide initiative to promote digital payments through PesaLink. As part of the initiative, PesaLink transaction charges have been reduced to as low as KSh20 for transfers ranging between KSh1,001 and KSh999,999, while transactions below KSh1,000 will be free of charge. The initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of…
KCB FC head coach Robert Matano has welcomed the return of Patrick Aussems to the Kenyan Premier League following the Belgian’s appointment as Nairobi United FC head coach, but insists an unresolved defamation case between the two will now take its course. The dispute dates back to April 2023, when Aussems was in charge of…
President William Ruto, together with leaders from Narok County have led in the mourning of former Kilgoris Member of Parliament (MP) Gideon Konchellah, who passed away today. Basic Education Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa confirmed that President William Ruto and Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu reached out to the family to offer their condolences. Narok Senator Ledama…
Jubilee Holdings Limited (JHL) has reported an 18 per cent increase in net profit to Sh5.6 billion for the year ended December 2025, as the insurer unveiled plans to accelerate retail expansion and deepen its financial wellness ecosystem across East Africa. The Group also posted an 18 per cent rise in Gross Written Premiums and…
By Lilian Mbugua Despite constant change in the world, some experiences remain constant because they speak to something fundamentally human. In a world that changes faster than we can keep up with, almost everything now comes with an upgrade. Newer apps replace older ones. New sounds dominate our playlists. New ways of socialising appear every…
For many people using home Wi-Fi, internet access can fluctuate depending on their location in the house. The signal appears to weaken the further you move away from the router. This shift is what Safaricom, in partnership with Huawei, is trying to achieve with a new connectivity solution called Fibre to the Room (FTTR). FTTR is…
