President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreigners running small businesses in Kenya, directing the government to start the exercise on Monday, September 7, 2026, after identifying hawking and small retail shops as businesses that should largely be left to Kenyan citizens. The President issued the directive on Wednesday, September 2, while addressing Micro,…
The Kenya Editors Guild has condemned the reported abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich as an assault on media freedom, freedom of expression and Kenya’s constitutional democracy. The Standard Group confirmed that Kiprotich was seized shortly before 9:20 pm on Tuesday, 1 September, along the Gilgil–Nakuru road while travelling to Nakuru. The Guild…
Amnesty International Kenya has condemned the abduction of Standard Media Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, saying the attack threatens freedom of expression and media freedom. Armed individuals seized Kiprotich along the Gilgil–Nakuru road on the night of 1 September. He was later found abandoned in Masinga, Machakos County, after being transported more than 200 kilometres….
The Media Council of Kenya has demanded an immediate, thorough and transparent investigation into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was seized by armed men on the Gilgil-Nakuru Road and later abandoned in Machakos. In a statement issued Wednesday, MCK called on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to establish the…
The Impact of Mobile Money on Digital Services Mobile money platforms have revolutionized how financial transactions take place across East Africa. From bill payments to digital entertainment, seamlessly linking mobile wallets to digital platforms has become standard practice. Instant transactions, accessible shortcodes, and minimal processing friction have driven digital adoption nationwide. Mobile wallets eliminate complex…
The strike is over. The disruption, however, is not. Kenya Airways says passengers should continue expecting delays on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, despite the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) calling off its two-day industrial action and ordering affected workers back to their stations. The airline says the immediate challenge is the backlog left behind by…
Kenya’s aviation sector is set for a return to normal operations after the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) called off its two-day strike following a Return-to-Work Agreement signed on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Rather than extending the industrial action, the union reached a series of commitments covering workers’ dues, pay negotiations, union recognition and protection…
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has condemned remarks by nominated MP Joseph Wainaina over alleged calls for Kikuyu living in the Rift Valley to prepare to leave, warning that such statements risk rekindling Kenya’s darkest period of ethnic violence. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, August 31, Wamuchomba said Kenya must reject political mobilisation…
Kenya Airways has warned passengers of continued flight disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), with delays now stretching beyond six hours amid industrial action by Air Traffic Control (ATC) workers. In a customer update dated Monday, August 31, the national carrier said the ongoing disruption had created a significant flight backlog, forcing it to…
The family of late KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai Koech has explained why she was buried at night, saying the decision was driven by Kalenjin cultural traditions and the family’s desire to give her a dignified send-off. Rosemary, who was the Head of Data Protection at KCB Bank Group, was buried at her parents’ home in…
