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Heavy rain has continued to batter Gulf states, causing deadly flash floods and disrupting flights at the world’s second-busiest airport. Dubai International Airport warned of “very challenging conditions” and advised some passengers not to turn up due to areas being inundated by water. Further north, a man died when his car was caught in flash […]
Today Kenyans get something to smile about in between these stressful and hardship days. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a reduction in fuel prices effective April 14 at midnight. In its latest review, EPRA says Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene prices will go down by Sh5.30, Sh10.00 and Sh18.68 per litre […]
In a significant stride towards digital safety and education, TikTok, in collaboration with Eveminet, has made remarkable achievements in Kenya with its #SaferTogether workshops. Launched officially in October 2023, these workshops aim to foster a safe and empowering environment on the app for the country’s youth. The campaign has successfully engaged 116,355 participants, including learners, parents, and educators across 21 of […]
The father of the late Monica Kimani, Bishop Paul Ngarama has opened up about his grieving process and his decision to forgive his daughter’s murder Jowie Irungu. He said he would visit Jowie who is currently in prison so they have a one-on-one with him and forgive him in the process. In a recent interview […]
On Tuesday, Senator Samson Cherargei of Nandi County extended his condolences to the family of Brian Chira as they laid him to rest at his grandmother’s home in Githunguri, Kiambu County. After the UDA Senator had supported a bill in the Senate, Senator Moses Kajwang’ of Homa Bay took the floor to mourn the death […]
Kenya Power and Lighting Company has released a list of areas set to experience power interruption on Thursday. The utility firm announced that some areas in 11 counties will experience scheduled power outages to facilitate system maintenance. The counties to be affected are Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Kisii, Nyeri, […]
Kenya Airways ongoing recovery and turnaround initiatives have resulted in the airline recording an operating profit of Ksh 10.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to an operating loss of Ksh 5.6 billion in the prior year, representing a 287% growth. The Group’s total revenue increased by 53% to close at Ksh […]
I&M Group PLC has recorded a Profit After Tax of KES 13.3 billion for the year ended 31st December 2023. The regional financial services provider with operations in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Mauritius, attributed the 15% growth in its profits to an increase in its operating income. In the context of the Group’s strategic […]
TikTok and the African Union Commission (AUC) are joining forces to tackle these challenges faced by young people on online platforms, head-on, by announcing a partnership with the African Union Commission’s Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate (WGYD), that is aimed at bolstering online safety awareness among the youth as well as parents, teachers and guardians […]