Landmark decision recognizes non-GMO status of gene-edited banana events 12 May 2026 – Nairobi, Kenya: A quiet but significant shift in Kenya’s agricultural landscape is opening new opportunities and doors for innovation and renewed hope for banana farmers affected by bacterial wilt disease. In a landmark decision, the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has confirmed that…
Naivas Supermarkets has rolled out a nationwide customer appreciation campaign to celebrate fathers, with senior company executives engaging shoppers across its more than 110 stores in over 38 counties. The Father’s Day activation, held under the retailer’s ongoing Kikapu Kibonge campaign, saw the supermarket chain’s top leadership leave their offices and interact directly with fathers…
By Carolyne Nekesa When I first discovered ChatGPT, I was genuinely amazed by what it could do with minimal instruction. This was around the beginning of 2025, and I remember being unable to get over the fact that even when fed gibberish, it could somehow produce a response that aligned with the direction I wanted….
Airtel Money and KCB Bank have today unveiled a partnership that will enable Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw cash at the over 22,000 KCB Agents across the country. The collaboration is expected to deepen financial inclusion by supporting the ongoing efforts by industry stakeholders to promote interoperability across Kenya’s financial sector, reducing…
Atleast three people sustained gunshot wounds after two groups of supporters of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Kuresoi North Member of Parliament (MP) Alfred Mutai clashed in Nakuru County ealier today. A scaffold broke out shortly after Mutai arrived at the Imoja Secondary School, where Kihika was hosting a women and youth empowerment event. The…
The latest sector statistics from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for the Third Quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year (January–March 2026) show significant growth in active mobile subscriptions, which reached 84.1 million, representing a 7.4 percent increase from the previous quarter. This growth pushed the mobile penetration rate to 157.7 percent. During the period…
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok is expected to serve 30 days in prison after he was found guilty of contempt of court for failing to comply with orders directing the reinstatement of 595 employees by the Employment and Labour Relations Court. In her ruling, Justice Anne Mwaure stated that Barchok, together with County Secretary Simon Langat,…
Embakasi West Constituency Poll: Peter Maina Chuma Leads Mark Mwenje in Tight MP Race A new Embakasi West Constituency Poll has revealed a highly competitive parliamentary race, with Peter Maina Chuma emerging as the frontrunner ahead of incumbent MP Hon. Mark Muriithi Mwenje. The survey indicates a tight political contest as voter preferences continue to…
Waiguru Ruto 2027 Running Mate debate has intensified after a new Politrack Africa survey ranked Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru as Kenyans’ preferred choice to deputise President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, placing her ahead of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and other top political figures. A new Waiguru Ruto 2027 Running Mate poll has…
Mathioya MP Opinion Poll 2026: Njathi Mwinga Leads Tight Four-Way Battle Ahead of Rivals Mathioya MP Opinion Poll 2026 results have revealed one of the most competitive parliamentary contests in Murang’a County, with businessman Njathi Mwinga emerging as the frontrunner in a race where four candidates remain firmly in contention. The latest survey conducted by…
