Africa unveils PAPSSCARD to slash transaction costs and boost intra-continental trade
Backed by Afreximbank, PAPSS, and Mercury Payment Services, the scheme is poised for wide adoption.
Brenda SockyBacked by Afreximbank, PAPSS, and Mercury Payment Services, the scheme is poised for wide adoption.
Brenda SockyThe system, aimed at tracking fuel transactions in real-time, has been embraced by larger firms but has left smaller operators on the edge due to the cost of setting it up.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn addition to the new facilities, eight dispensaries across the county have been upgraded to full health centres.
Yunis DekowThose found guilty risk a fine of Sh20,000 or imprisonment for six months.
Maureen KinyanjuiKAA advised travellers heading to JKIA to consider using the Outer Ring Road via Ruai or Thika Road, depending on their direction. For Wilson Airport, alternative feeder roads along Lang’ata Road and Mombasa Road were recommended.
Rose AchiengEritrea’s surprise motion, tabled on Friday, sought to end the special rapporteur's mandate an uncommon move for a country under active UN scrutiny.
Brenda SockyDuale applauded the efforts of Community Health Promoters, saying they had reached more than 80,000 households with essential health services.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe station was torched on Thursday, July 5, during Ojwang’s funeral reception, as mourners and local residents accused police of playing a role in his death.
Brenda SockyLocal outlets have documented calls for a halt to the practice dating back to 2021, especially during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic when scrutiny intensified.
Maureen KinyanjuiBuzeki cited the dramatic events at the burial of activist Albert Ojwang as symbolic of a nation in turmoil and a society pushing back against systemic injustices.
Brenda SockyThe CPF Individual Pension Scheme, which targets self-employed individuals and those in the informal sector, also posted notable growth.
Maureen KinyanjuiAmong the most serious incidents was a seven-vehicle pile-up along the Mombasa–Nairobi highway at Mulima Kiu in Makueni County, which left three people dead and over ten others nursing injuries.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe closure is expected to impact airport-bound travellers, who have been advised to leave early or consider alternative arrangements to avoid missing their flights.
Ann NyamburaThis development offers renewed hope for thousands of Somali citizens pursuing job opportunities abroad.
Brenda SockyMajor General Fatuma Ahmed exits the military after a remarkable four-decade journey, having made history as the first woman to lead a service in the Kenya Defence Forces.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe association further called for public transport to be allowed to operate freely and for motorists to access city roads without blockades.
Rose AchiengThose eligible to apply include individuals who attempted KUCCPS placement between January and June 2025 but were not placed.
Rose AchiengThe reigning 100m world champion says the most important thing now is to get races under her belt and stay healthy as she looks toward her title defence in Tokyo
Dennis MasindeThe agreement, signed last week, provides a 90-day roadmap for the withdrawal of Rwandan forces from eastern DRC, where tensions have escalated sharply in recent months.
Brenda SockyBarasa accused Natembeya of invading the county with toxic political messages aimed at dividing residents.
Brenda SockyKMPDU Secretary General Davji Atella said the union had recorded at least 200 incidents of violence, including seven injuries sustained by health workers.
Maureen KinyanjuiTwo of the biggest contenders for the men’s title will be appearing on Centre Court as Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner return to the grass
Dennis MasindeThese changes mark a continued push by the government to re-align leadership in state agencies with a focus on service delivery and accountability.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn Nairobi and surrounding areas, residents should expect light showers and overcast skies, which may give way to sunny intervals as the week progresses.
Maureen KinyanjuiThis development follows Ruto’s earlier decision in April to suspend Dr Mishra from the same position. T
Maureen KinyanjuiThe disposal of the expired drugs is expected to cost taxpayers an additional Sh600 million, triggering widespread public anger amid chronic drug shortages in public hospitals.
Brenda SockyThe Senators want the SHA to present a status report, clear payment timelines, and details of amounts still pending for all counties.
Maureen KinyanjuiUEFA said the clubs had not complied with its football earnings rule, while Chelsea and Villa were also penalized for breaching the squad cost rule laid by the governing body
Dennis MasindeKagame went on to suggest that former DRC President Joseph Kabila was behind the deal that saw Tshisekedi take office.
Maureen Kinyanjui