Safaricom has achieved an impressive 67.3 percent increase in net earnings for 2025, reaching a landmark Sh99.7 billion. The telecommunications company credits this remarkable growth to its innovative products, which significantly enhance consumers' daily lives.This achievement marks the highest profit ever recorded by any company in East and Central Africa.The
Author: Chris Omondi
Kenya Emerges as Africa’s Leading iGaming Hub
Kenya has emerged as a pivotal iGaming market in Africa, reflecting the rapid evolution of the continent's gaming industry.This week’s inaugural iGaming summit in Nairobi positioned Kenya at the forefront of the sector, showcasing its investment potential and the necessity for balanced regulation, taxation, and consumer protection.Jeremiah Maangi, CEO of
High Court Retains Dr Gikonyo Affidavit in Gachagua Illness Case
The High Court has denied the Senate's request to dismiss Dr. Daniel Gikonyo’s affidavit, which details former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s illness on October 17, 2024.In his affidavit, sworn on April 28, 2026, Gikonyo states that Gachagua was admitted to Karen Hospital that day at 3 PM, coinciding with his
Gachagua Sends a Delegation to the UK Ahead of Diaspora Tour
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sent a delegation to the United Kingdom in preparation for his upcoming visit to connect with Kenyans in the diaspora, part of his political mobilization for the 2027 General Election.On May 7, 2026, Gachagua announced via his X account that the team, which
Orengo: I Was Never Afraid to Oppose Raila Odinga
Siaya Governor James Orengo has firmly rejected the long-standing misconception of a contentious relationship with Raila Odinga, proudly asserting that he has never hesitated to challenge the late opposition leader.During a television interview on the evening of May 6, 2026, Orengo elaborated on his decades-long connection with the Odinga family,
Kenya Urged to Invest in Research and Innovation for Economic Growth
Currently, Kenya stands at a pivotal juncture in its development trajectory, transitioning from a middle-income nation to a first-world status. As the country pursues the ambitious goals outlined in Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, it becomes increasingly evident that no nation has successfully achieved high-income status without
Police Launch Hunt After Julius Ndumia Killed in a Nakuru Church
Authorities in Nakuru have initiated a manhunt following the tragic murder of Rev. Julius Ndumia inside PCEA Tabuga Church. County Police Commander Samuel Boit confirmed that specialized detectives are actively pursuing the assailants, while religious leaders and community members urgently call for justice.The murder has sent shockwaves through the local
William Ruto Urges Kenya-Tanzania Unity, Backs Tanga Refinery
President William Ruto addressed Tanzania’s Parliament in Dodoma on Tuesday, emphasising the need for the two East African countries to deepen investment ties and avoid divisive narratives.The President regretted that relations among neighbouring countries in the region and Africa have been shaped by competition, suspicion, and rivalry, forces that have
Mystery as Elizabeth Wanjiru Found Dead in Locked Juja House
A A cloud of mystery envelops the tragic death of a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier, whose body was discovered inside her locked home in Juja, Kiambu County.The 44-year-old soldier, identified as Elizabeth Wanjiru and stationed at the Department of Defence headquarters, was found unresponsive after relatives forced entry into her
Rigathi Gachagua Calls for New Workers’ Union Amid COTU Rift
A new political divide is surfacing within Kenya’s labour movement following former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's call for the establishment of a rival workers' organization to the long-standing Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU). He criticized COTU for its failure to protect employees from what he described as punitive government