The government has already completed a policy framework outlining the identification, registration, and operational structure that will be used in remitting the monthly stipends.

The U.S. government last month sanctioned a Kenyan passport issued to Sudan's RSF leader Hemedti's brother, raising questions over the issuance in the first place.

In recent months, several teachers have complained about delayed allowances for invigilation, supervision, and marking duties conducted under KNEC.

State House has in recent months been in the spotlight over its expenditure and demands for additional budgetary allocations amid the tough economic times.

On Wednesday, over 3,000 flights faced disruptions in the Middle East, but airlines are resuming normal operations even as the situation remains fluid.

Last week alone, six Kenyans were shot dead in the border town of Mandera, with President Ruto on the receiving end of Kenyans and analysts over plans to reopen the border.

Safaricom has increased its shareholding in the Ethiopian telecom venture to 54.1 percent after committing additional capital to the operation during the year ended March 2026, reinforcing its position as the largest backer of the business. The rise in ownership followed a funding round led by Safaricom and Vodacom Group Limited. Their participation diluted holdings … The post Safaricom Puts More Money Into Ethiopia as Its Stake Climbs Past 54% appeared first on TechTrendsKE.

VMware has earned its place in the data center. For years, it’s helped organizations bring structure, reliability, and scale to environments that needed it. That foundation matters. But the world around it has changed. Infrastructure today isn’t one place, one platform, or one decision made every five years. It’s hybrid. It’s multi-cloud. It’s evolving constantly. … The post Don Boxley | VMware Migration. The Claims Came First. The Results Lagged. Not Anymore appeared first on TechTrendsKE.

African countries accelerated electric vehicle purchases in 2025 as pressure from global fuel markets pushed governments and transport operators to cut dependence on imported petroleum. New trade figures from China’s commerce ministry show African markets imported more than 44,000 electric vehicles last year, more than double the 19,000 units recorded in 2024. The increase comes … The post Africa Turns to Electric Vehicles as Fuel Pressure Builds appeared first on TechTrendsKE.

A new policy report launched in Nairobi is placing Africa’s role in artificial intelligence regulation at the centre of a growing debate over how global AI systems should be governed, funded and supervised. The report, Africa–Europe Cooperation on the Governance of Artificial Intelligence, was unveiled by Lawyers Hub during the Africa Forward Summit 2026 held … The post Lawyers Hub Launches Study on Africa-Europe AI Cooperation appeared first on TechTrendsKE.

The Treasury has proposed a new 16 percent VAT charge on companies that facilitate digital payments in Kenya, opening the door to possible increases in transaction costs across mobile money and merchant payment networks. The proposal, contained in the Finance Bill, targets licensed payment service providers operating the infrastructure behind mobile transfers, tills, paybills and … The post Kenya’s New VAT Push Could Reshape the Cost of M-Pesa Transfers appeared first on TechTrendsKE.

Microsoft has released new findings on how AI is reshaping the way organizations operate. The research identifies a new category of business it calls “Frontier Firms.” These are businesses that are deliberately building workflows around AI rather than simply layering it onto existing processes. The insights come from Microsoft’s 2026 Work Trend Index, drawing on … The post AI Is Giving Rise to a New Breed of Business, Microsoft Report appeared first on TechTrendsKE.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has lifted the lid on a tense phone call he made to Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja on the day Dr. Job Obwaka was taken into custody. Speaking at the veteran gynecologist’s memorial service on Wednesday, May 13, Sifuna revealed that the IG claimed to know nothing about the arrest even as the 83-year-old doctor sat in police custody. Sifuna told mourners he reached out to Kanja directly, fully aware of the high-stakes leadership dispute surrounding Nairobi Hospital that had placed Dr. Obwaka in the crosshairs of the authorities. “I called the police IG and asked The post Sifuna Links Dr. Obwaka’s Arrest to Ruto’s “Mambo Ni Matatu”; Recalls Call With Police IG appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Pregnant women registered under the Social Health Authority no longer need to worry about hospital bills. The SHA has revised its benefit packages to give expectant mothers free access to maternity services, from prenatal checkups straight through to delivery, simply by being registered members. The shift marks a significant departure from the previous system, which required pregnant women to hold fully paid-up memberships before they could access care at Level Two and Level Three hospitals. Under the new guidelines, registration alone is enough to unlock those services at no out-of-pocket cost. Margaret Macharia, Deputy Director of the Benefits Package and The post Sickle Cell, Cancer, Free Deliveries: Everything That Changed in SHA’s New Healthcare Package appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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The Kenyan government has drawn a hard line with global social media giants, and Elon Musk’s X is the first platform to feel the pressure. ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo told the Senate on Wednesday, May 13, that X has received a three-month ultimatum to establish a physical office in Kenya or risk losing its operational approval in the country. The directive forms part of a sweeping policy shift that requires all major social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, and others, to set up local offices as a condition of operating in Kenya. The government’s position is straightforward: if a The post Kabogo Gives Elon Musk’s X Three Months to Open Local Office or Face Ban appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

President William Ruto’s political allies have gone on the offensive against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, firing back sharply after he criticized the Africa Forward Summit and launched attacks on visiting world leaders. The counteroffensive, which unfolded on Wednesday, May 13, drew in cabinet secretaries, senators, and former ministers, all taking direct aim at the impeached deputy president. Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome led the charge, delivering some of the most pointed remarks of the day. She described Gachagua as a “reckless leader” and a “walking time bomb,” arguing that his outbursts stem from disbelief that President Ruto successfully hosted The post Ruto Allies Unleash on Gachagua: “You Will Blow Yourself Up Trying to Reach the President” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Supreme Court has fast-tracked a petition challenging the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act of 2018, putting the government’s power to spy on Kenyans’ private digital communications squarely in the spotlight. Filed on Tuesday, May 13, the case unites a formidable coalition comprising the Bloggers Association of Kenya, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Article 19 Eastern Africa, and the Kenya Union of Journalists in a shared fight to dismantle surveillance provisions they believe go too far. The legal battle picks up where a March 2026 Court of Appeal ruling left off. That decision struck down sections of the law The post New Petition Seeks to Block State Access to Kenyans’ Emails and Calls appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei has dismissed claims that France is planning to establish a military base in the country.

President William Ruto has revealed that the Kenya-Somalia border remains closed due to recent instability and political uncertainty in Somalia.

Police officers have arrested three suspects and recovered a firearm, ammunition, and 62 mobile phones.

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has announced the government's plan to pay village elders across the country a Ksh3,000 monthly stipend.

Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on National Administration and Internal Security have called on the government to relocate Nakuru State House.

A former employee of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) has been charged over allegations of forging academic documents to secure employment and fraudulently earning more than Ksh7.5 million in salaries and benefits.

Kenyan musicians Nviiri the Storyteller and Bien have sparked speculation online after fans noticed that the two artistes have unfollowed each other on Instagram amid growing public differences over social and political issues. Nviiri, who was previously signed under Bien’s music label, has in recent months appeared to distance himself from the singer as their […] The post Nviiri The Storyteller and Bien unfollow each other appeared first on Ghafla! Kenya.

Maina Kageni has reignited debate about the role of marriage in modern society after sharing candid views during his morning show on Classic 105 alongside co-host Mwalimu King’ang’i. The conversation was inspired by recent remarks from Pastor Elizabeth Mokoro, who argued that marriage is not necessarily designed for the happiness of the couple but rather […] The post Maina Kageni discusses why he will never get married appeared first on Ghafla! Kenya.

Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has once again sparked online discussion after publicly sharing the results of an HIV test conducted during a routine medical check-up. The politician posted a video on social media showing medical practitioners carrying out a series of health assessments as part of his ongoing fitness and weight-loss journey. The tests […] The post Mike Sonko shares his HIV status appeared first on Ghafla! Kenya.

Co-op Bank has reported its strongest-ever quarterly performance, posting a Profit Before Tax of Ksh11.37B for the first quarter of 2026. The figure represents an 18.1% jump from the Ksh9.63B recorded during the same period last year, while Profit After Tax rose by 21.3% to Ksh8.41B. Assets Co-op Bank’s total assets grew to Ksh884.6B, up […] The post Co-op Bank Rides Digital Banking and MSMEs to Record Ksh11.4B Q1 Profit appeared first on Ghafla! Kenya.

Willy Paul is trending online after publicly questioning why he was left out of the list of performers at the recently concluded Africa Forward Summit concert held at Kasarani. The singer had earlier shared his disappointment through Instagram Stories, saying he believed he would have represented Kenya exceptionally well had he been given the opportunity […] The post 2Mbili gives Willy Paul some insightful advice after Macron summit snub appeared first on Ghafla! Kenya.

Willy Paul has sparked conversation online after publicly questioning why he was not among the artistes selected to perform at the Africa Forward Summit Concert held in Nairobi on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The singer shared his disappointment through an Instagram post published shortly after performances from selected Kenyan artistes headlined the high-profile event attended […] The post Willy Paul upset he didn’t get the call to perform at Macron’s concert appeared first on Ghafla! Kenya.