Safaricom is set to introduce a major privacy upgrade to its M-Pesa service, with phone numbers in transaction messages set to be partially hidden starting next week. Under the new system, users will no longer see full mobile numbers when sending or receiving money. Instead, only a masked version such as 0722***000 will appear alongside…
The Coronavirus pandemic was followed by the Russia–Ukraine war, and now we are witnessing tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran. This seemingly never-ending cycle of crises is beginning to take a toll on global economies. Already, fuel prices across Africa are starting to rise, and the commodity is showing early signs of scarcity. Many…
Police have confirmed that at least one person has died and three others were rescued after a building under construction partially collapsed in Nairobi’s Westlands area on Wednesday night. According to authorities, the structure had reached 22 floors when part of the upper section gave way at around 8 p.m. along School Lane, trapping four…
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has urged the government to cut statutory deductions and taxes affecting both public and private sector employees, warning that high levies are eroding salaries and discouraging formal employment. FKE Chief Executive Officer Jacqueline Mugo, speaking on Tuesday, March 18, said the combined burden of taxes, mandatory deductions, and rising…
Senegal have been officially stripped of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, with Morocco declared champions after a controversial decision by the Confederation of African Football. The ruling, announced on Tuesday evening, comes nearly two months after a dramatic final that saw tensions flare over a late penalty awarded to the hosts. The…
Huduma Kenya has reassured Kenyans that the replacement of lost national identity cards remains free, dismissing growing speculation that applicants could soon be required to pay. The clarification was issued through the agency’s official X platform, where it responded to a concerned citizen seeking confirmation on whether the earlier waiver on replacement fees was still…
A senior ICT official has been arrested over an alleged long-running forgery scheme in which he is accused of using fake academic credentials to secure and occupy a critical government-linked position. Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) apprehended Victor Ochieng Odhiambo at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport shortly after he arrived from South Korea…
DAP-Kenya Party leader Eugene Wamalwa has publicly introduced his wife for the first time, marking a notable moment during a party function attended by senior officials and elected leaders. The unveiling took place at a high-level DAP-Kenya gathering, where Wamalwa addressed speculation that has long surrounded his marital status. He firmly stated that he is…
Musalia Mudavadi has clarified why the Kenyan government has yet to secure an immediate agreement to repatriate citizens reportedly fighting for the Russian military, citing the complexity and sensitivity surrounding their situation. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Tuesday, March 17, Mudavadi emphasized that the situation is complex and cannot be resolved instantly….
A legal storm is brewing around Francis Atwoli following a petition challenging his re-election for a sixth consecutive term at the helm of Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU). The petitioners argue that the election process violated the legally mandated union election cycle, raising serious concerns about adherence to constitutional and organizational rules. They further…