… In the period under review, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, the tea experts led by Peter Mwangi said the industry faced challenges including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that disrupted the shipment routes and led to high cost of petroleum.He noted that the introduction of …
… Peter Mwangi, Kenya country manager for VALR, said emerging financial technologies could help ease some of the challenges affecting cross-border payments. …
… According to a family source, Felistus Njeri began feeling unwell after the tragedy that claimed the lives of all her children, Fidelis Waithira, 14, Catherine Wanjiku, 12, and Victor Kirubi, 8, as well as her two brothers-in-law, Peter Mwangi and George Ngugi. …
Teachers threaten to snub National Exams over pending allowances By Peter Mwangi July 26, 2026 10:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KNUT officials led by National Chairman Dr Patrick Karinga, alongside Mic …
… VALR Country Manager Peter Mwangi said Kenya’s strong digital culture and widespread use of mobile money place it among Africa’s most promising virtual asset markets. …
… Peter Mwangi, Kenya Country Manager for VALR, said Kenya’s widespread use of mobile money and digital payments gives it a competitive advantage in the virtual assets market. …
A woman from Kirwarwa village died after being hit by a speeding motorcycle rider at a pedestrian crossing near the Makutano flyover in Mwea, Kirinyaga County. Residents are demanding tougher traffic enforcement at the busy junction, citing reckless motorcycle riders as a hazard.
A woman from Kirwarwa village died after being hit by a speeding motorcycle rider at a pedestrian crossing near the Makutano flyover in Mwea, Kirinyaga County. Residents are demanding tougher traffic enforcement at the busy junction, citing reckless motorcycle riders as a hazard.
The Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 opened Thursday at Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, bringing venture capitalists, technology companies, policymakers and entrepreneurs together to explore investment opportunities in Africa's digital economy and advance cross-border digital trade. The three-day event, running until October 17, focuses on capital access, digital financial infrastructure and regulatory cooperation.
Tea factory management has declared reduced bonus payments to farmers for 2025/2026 following the supply of over 1.09 billion kilograms of green leaf, citing challenges including closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting shipping routes, high petroleum costs, and the introduction of a 0.8 per cent export levy on tea.
Central Region Traffic Police Commander Elizabeth Vivi has cautioned parents in Kirinyaga against allowing underage children to ride motorcycles, citing concerns that the practice is contributing to an increase in road accidents in the county.
Industry players at the East Africa Digital Commerce Summit 2026 in Nairobi identified high logistics costs, fragmented payment systems, uneven digital infrastructure, and differing regulations as key barriers to cross-border digital commerce in Africa.
Felistus Njeri Muturi, a woman from Limuru, has died barely a year after a road tragedy in Naivasha claimed the lives of her husband Frank Muturi, their three children (Fidelis Waithira, 14; Catherine Wanjiku, 12; Victor Kirubi, 8), and two brothers-in-law. According to family sources, she fell ill following the accident that killed her family members.
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) warned that delayed compensation from the Kenya National Examinations Council for teachers who supervised last year's national examinations could trigger a boycott of this year's exams scheduled for year-end. The union said contracted professionals remain unpaid despite the National Treasury releasing funds, including a Ksh1.5 billion allocation to settle the pending dues.
Jay Sandhu won the 77th Limuru Open at Limuru Country Club, finishing at 5-under par 211 with rounds of 70, 72, and 69, despite playing through a hurt right foot. The elite field of 98 top-tier amateurs competed at the event, which also hosted the 100th edition of the Brackenhurst Cup, with 11 junior golfers making the cut.
Kenya's Capital Markets Authority is establishing a formal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets to enhance oversight, accountability, and investor protection while supporting orderly market growth. Virtual asset service providers will be required to register locally or establish representative offices in Kenya before obtaining licences.
Kenya is finalizing regulations governing cryptocurrencies and virtual assets under a Virtual Assets Act passed last year, with officials from the Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority, Capital Markets Authority, and industry players saying the legal framework aims to attract billions of shillings in investment while bringing oversight to a largely unregulated sector.
Former world javelin champion Julius Yego finished fourth at the 2026 Kip Keino Classic with a throw of 79.87m in his first full run-up event following injury troubles. Yego cited technical inconsistencies as the reason for missing the podium but said he is focused on retaining the African Senior Athletics Championships title in Accra, Ghana this May, which he hinted could be his final continental competition.