The forfeited assets include Sh233.58 million held in bank and M-Pesa accounts, properties valued at Sh177.11 million, motor vehicles worth Sh11.9 million, and Sh4.26 million in cash recovered during a search operation
By Chrispho OwuorThe suspect allegedly told the attendant that he was offering a line upgrade before using the opportunity to swap the mobile line
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to detectives handling the cases, the suspects allegedly relied on an anonymous TikTok account to engage women online before arranging to meet them in person.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe investigation began after a businesswoman discovered that her two Safaricom lines had suddenly stopped working, leaving her unable to make calls or access M-Pesa services. She reported the incident to police, prompting detectives to investigate how the mobile lines had been taken over
By Chrispho OwuorDuring the operation, detectives recovered mobile phones believed to have been used to facilitate the alleged fraudulent M-Pesa transactions. They also recovered two pangas that investigators suspect were used during the commission of the offences.
By Bradley BosireThe total dividend for the year stands at Sh2.00 per share, including an interim dividend of Sh0.85 per share paid in March 2026, making it the largest payout in Safaricom's history.
By Samuel OtienoThe new e-Certificate verification service is expected to make the verification process quicker while improving confidence in Kenya's examination certificates.
By Bradley BosireData from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows the value of card transactions fell to Sh220.04 billion in the six months to June 2026 from Sh248.8 billion recorded during the same period in 2025. This marks an 11.55 per cent decline in the amount spent through cards.
By Maureen KinyanjuiFigures released by Linda Mwananchi show Bungoma registered the highest collections after supporters contributed Sh914,473 through M-Pesa, with 13,528 people making donations. Kitale followed after raising Sh692,124 from 9,952 contributors through M-Pesa, while Kamukuywa collected Sh23,065 through cash contributions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe movement said the funds will be used to support logistics, mobilisation and operational activities, while maintaining that every contribution will be publicly accounted for as it expands its nationwide activities ahead of the 2027 General Election
By Chrispho OwuorUnder the new system, candidates are required to register on the e-certificate portal using their full names and email addresses. First-time users must activate their accounts by entering a One-Time Password (OTP) sent to their registered email before accessing the platform.
By David AbonyoThe dispute arose after Zenka Digital Limited advanced Benson Njeru a Sh76,000 loan in September 2024, with the money expected to be repaid within one month. Under the agreement, the total amount payable at the end of the loan period stood at Sh103,360.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the DCI, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly posed as customers at an M-Pesa shop in Marsabit Town before tricking the operator and carrying out a SIM swap.
By Maureen KinyanjuiNTSA said the guidelines are intended to streamline the payment process, minimise delays in clearing traffic offences and ensure all penalty payments are properly captured in its system
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement published on its official communication platforms on Monday, NYOTA clarified that the circulating notice neither originated from their station nor from The Standard newspaper, whose branding had been misused
By Chrispho OwuorThe President further dismissed claims that the law introduces new taxes on land ownership and second-hand clothes, saying those reports were inaccurate.
By Bradley BosireUnder the proposal, core transfer services will be exempt from VAT, while services such as cash handling, payment processing, settlement, merchant acquiring, gateway and aggregation services will still attract the tax.
By Bradley BosireAlthough the National Assembly has 349 members, the voting pattern has become more fluid due to political realignments that blur party lines.
By Bradley BosireDuring his state visit to Finland on Thursday, President Ruto said Kenya offers wide economic opportunities and has positioned itself as a safe destination for innovation and investment, especially in the digital economy.
By Bradley BosireAccording to investigators, the suspect, identified as Oscar Livondo, was arrested in Nairobi's Ngumba Estate following months of investigations into the alleged theft.
By David AbonyoThe suspect, identified as Dennis Kinoti, was tracked down in Imenti North, Meru County, following what detectives termed as “painstaking investigations and intelligence-led operations”.
By David AbonyoThe Commission stressed that all its services are free of charge and that no payments are required at any stage of engagement with victims or complainants.
By David AbonyoThe latest data released by Safaricom shows the amount borrowed through the facility grew by 49.3 per cent from Sh981.6 billion recorded the previous year, underlining the growing dependence on short-term credit by households and businesses facing financial pressure.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSafaricom says M-PESA transaction value rose to Sh41.7 trillion and total transactions hit 46.4 billion. Payments revenue increased, while credit, wealth and insurance expanded and a record FY26 dividend was proposed.
By Chrispho OwuorThe Kenya National Highways Authority said the scams involve messages claiming to offer job opportunities linked to the major road projects while requesting applicants to send personal documents through unofficial emails and other unverified channels.
By Chrispho OwuorSafaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said M-Pesa processes about Sh103.2 billion daily through more than 500 million transactions across seven markets, following installation of infrastructure capable of 10,000 transactions per second. He spoke in Nairobi at the Connected Africa Summit.
By Chrispho OwuorThe suspects allegedly abducted and coerced victims into revealing M-Pesa PINs before abandoning them in Kimende Forest, Kiambu County. Police said investigations are ongoing, with a key accomplice still at large.
By Chrispho OwuorSafaricom’s M‑PESA is investing Ksh 10 million in the HSBC SVNS2 Rugby Sevens in Nairobi, funding connectivity, media support and fan discounts while deepening backing for Kenya’s national sevens teams.
By Wainaina MarkThe service is designed to remove traditional barriers that have long kept many Kenyans on the sidelines of the stock market, opening up opportunities for broader citizen participation and ownership.
By David AbonyoSafaricom Ethiopia’s Q3 FY26 revenue rose 47.9% to Sh9.97bn, driven by data, voice and M-PESA growth as active customers hit 12.2 million, underscoring rapid expansion in the Ethiopian market.
By Chrispho Owuor