The government has streamlined the disbursement of Inua Jamii Programme stipends by adopting mobile money as the primary mode of payment. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura confirmed that President William Ruto directed this transition to enhance efficiency and curb fraudulent practices that had plagued the bank-based disbursement system. “With mobile money, beneficiaries no longer need to…
Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, a striker for Uganda’s Vipers SC, has tragically passed away after falling from the third-floor balcony of a shopping mall in Kampala. Lawal was reportedly visiting a Tanzanian friend in one of the residential apartments within the mall when the fatal incident occurred. According to the friend, she had left him…
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has strengthened its presence in the cider market with the launch of Snapp Dry Cider, a refined and bold addition to its product lineup. Designed for consumers seeking a sophisticated, less-sweet beverage, this new offering reflects KBL’s commitment to innovation and catering to evolving tastes in Kenya’s dynamic alcoholic beverage sector….
Business operations at Stima Plaza Complex in Nairobi were thrown into disarray following a disruptive incident involving water disconnection and blocked entrances. The Kenya Power Pension Fund (KPPF), the legal owners of the complex, has condemned the move, which they attribute to actions by Nairobi County officials. According to a statement issued by KPPF, the…
Absa Bank Kenya has launched an enhanced Prestige Banking offering, a financial proposition designed for salaried professionals and entrepreneurs. The enhanced offering aims to bridge a key gap in banking by providing solutions that support individual financial growth, wellbeing, and investment aspirations. The launch, held on the sidelines of the 2025 Magical Kenya Open Presented…
A dramatic standoff unfolded this morning at Kenya Power’s headquarters, Stima Plaza, when Nairobi City County officials, accompanied by armed National Police officers, forcefully entered the premises, blocking access to customers and staff. In an unprecedented move, the county officers dumped a truckload of garbage at the main entrance while positioning two additional waste-filled trucks…
Narok wheat farmers have received a major reprieve after the County Government, in collaboration with the State Department of Agriculture, brokered a deal to sell approximately 200,000 bags of wheat stored in silos at a competitive price. Speaking in Olokurto, Narok North Sub-County, during the launch of multiple development projects, Governor Patrick Ntutu announced that…
Glass House PR has launched The Glass House PR Report,State of PR in Africa, offering an in-depth analysis of trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the continent’s public relations industry. The report, compiled from insights across 28 PR agencies in 15 African countries, highlights key industry dynamics, including the growing importance of digital strategies, cultural sensitivity…
Lagos-based record executive Anita Mango, Chief of Operations at Guchi Records, has expressed her commitment to expanding the label’s influence beyond Nigeria and strengthening relationships with other countries, including Kenya. “It is very important for us to venture into different territories and connect with wonderful people like you in Kenya. You have continuously shown us…
