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Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa speaking at the opening of the Engineering Summit in Nairobi.PHOTO/File

Business

M-Pesa processes Sh103.2 billion daily in Africa expansion push, says Safaricom CEO

Safaricom 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.

Chrispho Owuor 28 Apr 2026

Senate to hold sixth Mashinani sittings in Kilifi in September

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Senate to hold sixth Mashinani sittings in Kilifi in September

The House has already lined up legislative activities in Kilifi County during the last week of September. In addition to plenary sittings, Senate committees will hold sessions across the county, giving residents a chance to take part in parliamentary business.

Bradley Bosire 28 Apr 2026

Africa must rethink and adapt new approaches in mediation

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Africa must rethink and adapt new approaches in mediation

Mudavadi said mediation processes are increasingly being treated as transactional ventures, eroding their core objective of securing lasting peace.

Bradley Bosire 28 Apr 2026

SHA, KNUT reach deal to fix teachers’ medical scheme and avert strike

Health and Wellness

SHA, KNUT reach deal to fix teachers’ medical scheme and avert strike

The Social Health Authority, Ministry of Health and KNUT agreed measures to address POMSF operational challenges for teachers’ medical scheme, including last expense processing, overseas treatment, IVF coverage and a ban on out-of-pocket payments.

David Abonyo 28 Apr 2026

TVETA shuts Tigoni college over fake training and illegal operations

Education and Career

TVETA shuts Tigoni college over fake training and illegal operations

The regulator said the programme had initially started as a donor-funded initiative meant to offer free skills training to young people, but was later taken over by a Community Based Organization that began charging fees.

Bradley Bosire 28 Apr 2026

Raila Jnr commends President Ruto over education projects

News

Raila Jnr commends President Ruto over education projects

The Raila Odinga Education Centre, launched in 2016, was established to expand access to learning in Kibra, one of Nairobi’s most densely populated informal settlements. It serves thousands of learners and is equipped with modern classrooms and digital learning facilities.

Bradley Bosire 28 Apr 2026

FKF confirms EACC probe into CHAN insurance deal, pledges full cooperation

Sports

FKF confirms EACC probe into CHAN insurance deal, pledges full cooperation

In a statement, FKF said it had engaged with the anti-graft agency and reiterated its commitment to cooperate fully with the inquiry, emphasizing its adherence to transparency and accountability standards.

Bradley Bosire 28 Apr 2026

Court temporarily halts Maseno VC recruitment pending judicial review case

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Court temporarily halts Maseno VC recruitment pending judicial review case

In the same decision, the court said the permission granted to file the case would also stop any further steps in the recruitment, including interviews and appointment of a Vice-Chancellor.

David Abonyo 28 Apr 2026

Supreme Court nominee Kigen responds to concerns over past legal ties

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Supreme Court nominee Kigen responds to concerns over past legal ties

Supreme Court nominee Katwa Kigen told Kenya’s Judicial Service Commission he would act fairly despite prior legal work for President William Ruto, citing recusal and judicial safeguards in election disputes.

Chrispho Owuor 28 Apr 2026

Dr Mercy Korir: Why accurate health reporting is becoming critical in Kenya

Health and Wellness

Dr Mercy Korir: Why accurate health reporting is becoming critical in Kenya

In a Radio Generation interview on Tuesday, Willow Health Media CEO Dr. Mercy Korir said accurate health information helps people seek proper care, while misinformation can push them to unsafe alternatives.

Chrispho Owuor 28 Apr 2026

KRA to auto-integrate ICMS export data into iTax VAT returns from May 2026

Business

KRA to auto-integrate ICMS export data into iTax VAT returns from May 2026

According to a public notice published on MyGov on April 28, 2026, the new system will see validated export values automatically prefilled under zero-rated supplies once the relevant export documents are issued by Customs.

David Abonyo 28 Apr 2026

Ruto urges African states to process minerals locally to unlock value

News

Ruto urges African states to process minerals locally to unlock value

Ruto noted that Africa holds about 30 percent of the world’s critical minerals but earns less than one percent of the value in global clean energy supply chains, even as demand for minerals such as Lithium and Cobalt grows.

Chrispho Owuor 28 Apr 2026

Ruto downplays viral English comments, sends message to Nigeria

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Ruto downplays viral English comments, sends message to Nigeria

Ruto maintained that the viral clip did not reflect the full message he intended to pass, insisting that the discussion had been narrowed down in a misleading way.

Maureen Kinyanjui 28 Apr 2026

JSC begins Supreme Court judge recruitment after Justice Ibrahim’s death

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JSC begins Supreme Court judge recruitment after Justice Ibrahim’s death

The Judicial Service Commission began recruitment and selection interviews for a Supreme Court judge on April 28, 2026, following the death of Justice Mohamed Ibrahim in Nairobi. The process will shortlist candidates for presidential nomination and National Assembly vetting.

David Abonyo 28 Apr 2026

KNUT warns funding delays hurting free education delivery

Education and Career

KNUT warns funding delays hurting free education delivery

KNUT Deputy SG Hesbon Otieno Agola says delayed capitation and unpaid balances are leaving public schools with accumulating supplier debts. He argues new allocations often clear arrears rather than fund learning activities.

Chrispho Owuor 28 Apr 2026

KNUT raises alarm as 2025 exam workers wait months for payment

Education and Career

KNUT raises alarm as 2025 exam workers wait months for payment

This comes days after Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba acknowledged that the government is facing a Sh4.7 billion funding deficit needed to settle pending bills for examiners, supervisors, invigilators and other contracted staff under the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).

David Abonyo 28 Apr 2026

Ruto pushes back on criticism of joint oil project involving four countries

News

Ruto pushes back on criticism of joint oil project involving four countries

Ruto called for a shift in how regional development is discussed, urging leaders and citizens to adopt a more confident outlook on Africa’s economic direction.

Maureen Kinyanjui 28 Apr 2026

Oncologist Victor Oria urges closer public engagement to improve health awareness in Kenya

Health and Wellness

Oncologist Victor Oria urges closer public engagement to improve health awareness in Kenya

Data from the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa and Kenya Medical Research Institute shows Kenya introduced a single-dose HPV vaccine in 2025 to improve coverage. However, vaccination levels remain low, with only about 30% of girls fully vaccinated and some areas reporting less than 1% uptake, mainly due to poor awareness, misinformation and limited access.

David Abonyo 28 Apr 2026

Cancer expert warns Kenya relying on foreign data in treatment decisions

Health and Wellness

Cancer expert warns Kenya relying on foreign data in treatment decisions

Dr. Oria said doctors are often forced to rely on treatment approaches developed outside the country, without enough local evidence to guide decisions.

Chrispho Owuor 28 Apr 2026

The United Nations (UN) flag flies at half mast at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. PHOTO/AP

Global Affairs

UN warns attacks on National Human Rights Institutions weaken rights protection

In a statement issued in Geneva on Monday, United Nation experts said institutions tasked with monitoring abuses and defending rights were increasingly facing intimidation, smear campaigns, threats and legal pressure.

Chrispho Owuor 28 Apr 2026

Inside probe: How Consolata Githinji’s first online meeting turned fatal

Crime

Inside probe: How Consolata Githinji’s first online meeting turned fatal

Police say Consolata, who studied at Murang’a University College and also worked as an influencer, had travelled to Nairobi to meet a 33-year-old man employed in a company dealing with women’s hair products.

Maureen Kinyanjui 28 Apr 2026

Government raises development spending by Sh91.8 billion in funding push

Business

Government raises development spending by Sh91.8 billion in funding push

Treasury figures show that ministries, departments and agencies used Sh262.63 billion on development between July and March 2026, up from Sh170.83 billion in the same period the previous year, representing a 53.7 percent rise.

Maureen Kinyanjui 28 Apr 2026

Underreporting and low awareness masking true cancer burden, researcher says

Health and Wellness

Underreporting and low awareness masking true cancer burden, researcher says

Speaking on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Dr. Oria explained that the illness originates deep within the body’s genetic makeup, where normal cell processes break down.

David Abonyo 28 Apr 2026

CS Murkomen in Haiti to oversee final withdrawal of 150 Kenya police team

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CS Murkomen in Haiti to oversee final withdrawal of 150 Kenya police team

Addressing the officers at Toussaint Louverture Airport on April 27, 2026, Murkomen said the operation stands out as a key moment in Kenya’s engagement in global peace initiatives. He delivered a message of appreciation from President William Ruto and Kenyans, noting the emotional weight of leaving communities the officers had worked to protect while preparing to reunite with their families.

Maureen Kinyanjui 28 Apr 2026

Kenya avocado shipments set to grow in 2026 on strong global demand

Business

Kenya avocado shipments set to grow in 2026 on strong global demand

Output is also forecast to increase, with production projected to grow by 4.8 per cent to 727,000 tonnes in 2026. The rise is linked to improved yields and a steady increase in acreage under the crop.

Maureen Kinyanjui 28 Apr 2026

Heavy rains to continue in Nairobi, Coast as Met issues alert

News

Heavy rains to continue in Nairobi, Coast as Met issues alert

Motorists have been advised to exercise caution due to poor visibility during heavy rains, while residents living in low-lying and landslide-prone areas have been urged to remain alert.

Maureen Kinyanjui 28 Apr 2026

Endarasha dorms lacked cameras even as CCTV system functioned before blaze, court told

Education and Career

Endarasha dorms lacked cameras even as CCTV system functioned before blaze, court told

CCTV technician James Githinji explained that he replaced the Digital Video Recorder, installed a new hard disk, changed five cameras and restored the power supply. The upgrades brought back all 11 cameras within the compound, though coverage remained limited to selected areas.

Maureen Kinyanjui 28 Apr 2026

Two Kenyans among 14 dead in South Sudan plane crash

The plane, which was on a domestic flight from Yei, went down about 20 kilometres south-west of the capital shortly after takeoff. The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority says investigators have been sent to the crash site to establish the cause.

Samuel Otieno 28 Apr 2026

Strategic Advisor Okango slams Linda Mwananchi faction, says it doesn't represent ODM

Politics

Strategic Advisor Okango slams Linda Mwananchi faction, says it doesn't represent ODM

ODM strategic advisor Fredrick Okango says Linda Mwananchi gatherings are unofficial and not sanctioned by ODM organs. He criticises indiscipline and questions parallel leadership linked to Siaya Governor James Orengo, as internal divisions widen.

David Abonyo 27 Apr 2026

Kilimani’s Wood Avenue fully reopened after major road makeover

Counties

Kilimani’s Wood Avenue fully reopened after major road makeover

The project is part of a joint programme between Nairobi City County and the national government, delivered through the Kenya Urban Roads Authority. The wider plan is aimed at upgrading roads, improving drainage, and ensuring the city can better handle extreme weather while supporting movement within key urban areas.

Rose Achieng 27 Apr 2026