By Jameson Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has announced an oversubscription of its first tranche Medium-Term Note (MTN) Programme, receiving applications worth KES 41.6 billion against an initial target of KES 15 billion. The telco will take up the full KES 5 billion greenshoe option, raising the total allocation for the tranche to KES 20 billion, the…
By Jameson Kenya marked a major milestone in global conservation today after President William Samoei Ruto officially opened the expanded Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary. The sanctuary now spans three thousand two hundred square kilometres, making it the largest rhino sanctuary in the world and a significant boost to wildlife conservation, climate resilience and nature based…
By Jameson Captain Morgan Muckpit brought bold flavour and high energy to Meru on Saturday, 6 December 2025, at Checkmate Lounge. The event marked the second stop on the nationwide Muckpit tour, continuing the brand’s mission to deliver immersive, squad-friendly celebrations across Kenya. Fans were treated to an electrifying performance by Iyanii, who had everyone…
By Jameson Dagoretti North Member of Parliament Hon Beatrice Elachi has launched the Huawei DigiTruck Digital Literacy Programme at Lavington Girls Secondary School in Nairobi, marking a major boost for youth empowerment in the constituency. The programme has attracted two hundred and fifty registered youth who are now undergoing hands on digital training at Lavington…
By Meresia Aloo President William Samoei Ruto has announced new diplomatic appointments and redeployments aimed at strengthening Kenya’s global presence. Among the key changes is the appointment of Ambassador Edwin Afande as Kenya’s new envoy to Vienna, Austria, in a move the President described as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the performance of the…
By Jameson Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has cautioned the government against selling strategic national assets without transparency, calling the trend unconstitutional and dangerous. Speaking at the People’s Audit forum organised by Okoa Uchumi in Nairobi, Kalonzo said Kenya had reached a critical moment that demands accountability and decisive action. He praised civil society groups for…
By Jameson Kenyan households and businesses are set for relief this festive season as strong hydropower output stabilises electricity supply and eases pressure on power bills, offering a much needed boost to consumers and industry alike. This follows an announcement by Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) that its Seven Forks hydro cascade is producing…
By Editor Kenya has recorded a new electricity peak demand of 2,439.06MW, driven by increased power connections across the country. The record, reached on 4 December 2025, surpasses the previous high of 2,418.77MW set on 18 November 2025, signalling rising consumption among both commercial and domestic users. The growth in demand has been supported by…
By Editor Over 700 Participants Celebrate Bilateral Friendship Through Sport The inaugural China–Kenya Friendship Games, supported by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Kenya and hosted by the Kenya–China Economic and Trade Association (KCETA), concluded successfully this morning at Nyayo National Stadium. The event brought together employees from Chinese enterprises operating in…
By East Africa Journal Reporter The Ndhiwa Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court has sentenced two men to 10 years in prison each or a fine of KSh5 million apiece for vandalising electricity equipment and unlawfully handling power infrastructure. David Ochieng Lang’o, the first accused, was arrested in July 2025 in a joint operation involving Kenya Power…
