Safaricom has reported a sharp decline in traditional text messaging, with the average number of SMS sent per customer falling by 22.9 per cent as mobile users increasingly embrace internet-based communication platforms. The company’s half-year financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2026, show that messages sent per subscriber dropped to 98.94, reflecting…
A sitting Kitui Member of the County Assembly (MCA) has been arrested in Nairobi over alleged mobile phone thefts reported in the Central Business District in August and September 2026. The MCA, who represents a Ward in Kitui County, was arrested by detectives from Kamukunji Police Station along Mfangano Street following what the Directorate of…
Detectives have arrested a second suspect in connection with a violent robbery in Parklands, Nairobi, captured in a viral video showing a member of the public being attacked and robbed of valuables. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspect was arrested during an intelligence-led operation in Deep Sea slums, within the Parklands-Highridge area….
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced plans to scrap the Ksh28,800 annual personal tax relief as the government prepares to exempt employees earning Ksh32,333 per month or less from Pay As You Earn (PAYE). Speaking on Thursday, October 22,during the launch of tax contribution in Nairobi, Mbadi said the Treasury was preparing legislative proposals…
President William Ruto has announced that dairy farmers will begin earning KSh 65 per litre of milk starting this month, alongside an additional KSh 2 bonus to be paid quarterly, with farmers set to receive their payments during the first week of every month. Speaking during the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in…
As the country marks it`s Mashujaa Day in Eldoret, the annual celebration has evolved from remembering the struggle for independence to honouring contributions across society. Every October 20, Kenya remember these individuals and reflect on the meaning of heroism. Behind the colourful celebrations, national speeches and military parades lies a history that dates back to…
The Matatu Owners Association, led by Albert Karakacha, has ruled out a strike over rising fuel prices, saying operators will have to adjust to the increased cost of running their businesses. The announcement comes after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) released its latest fuel prices, which took effect on October 15, 2026. In…
Sotik Tea Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has expanded into fresh berries in a move aimed at diversifying agricultural exports, creating jobs and attracting international investment. The new venture, branded Sotik Fresh Berries, was announced by the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) on Monday, October 19, 2026, as the company seeks to move beyond tea and…
More than 3,000 jobseekers have reportedly turned up at a newly opened clothing shop in Kericho town in search of employment, highlighting the growing pressure on the job market as graduates and professionals struggle to secure work. The jobseekers turned up at Wajosee Clothing shop, where the recruitment opportunity attracted young people with different educational…
Tea smallholders across Bomet and Kericho counties are digesting the newly released second payment (bonus) declarations for the 2025/2026 financial year. The figures reveal notable disparities in earnings across processing plants in the South Rift region. ​According to the rate schedule released for factories across the two counties, Momul Tea Factory in Kericho leads the…
