The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has initiated a transition from the Kenya Electronic Payment and Settlement System (KEPSS) to the globally recognized ISO 20022 Standard. In its announcement, CBK emphasized that KEPSS, Kenya’s Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system, plays a crucial role in facilitating large-value and time-sensitive payments. “KEPSS is the backbone of Kenya’s…
A recent ruling by the Employment and Labour Relations Court of Kenya marks a significant milestone in the country’s employment landscape, particularly in the context of internships and the treatment of individuals and any worker who falls under this classification. Now the Kenyan employment landscape must pay attention, because this landmark decision, which found the Teachers…
Veteran athlete Eliud Kipchoge spoke about the allegations he faced online after the death of Kelvin Kiptum In the interview, Kipchoge explained how he cried for Kiptum for 15 minutes before the allegations started online Kipchoge remembered that people wanted to burn his house, and it was a scary time for him and his family…
The building that house Senate chambers on October 16, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The High Court has for the third time declined to stop Parliament from considering Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment motion. Justices Eric Ogola, Freda Mugambi, and Anthony Mrima on Wednesday morning ruled that the claims raised were speculative as Gachagua is yet…
Gabby Thomas has celebrated National Pug Day with her beloved pug Rico following a rejuvenating vacation in the Maldives. Triple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas took to social media on October 15 to celebrate National Pug Day, showering her beloved pet pug, Rico, with all the love and attention he deserved. Thomas took to social media…
Moses Kabali, a Ugandan national, has received a five-year prison sentence from the Kahawa Chief Magistrate Court for hoaxing charges under Section 26 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act No. 30 of 2012. The court established that on June 30, 2024, Kabali sent an email to the Interpol General Secretariat in France. In his message,…
Embattled Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has yet again suffered another blow after the three-judge bench declined to stop the trial of his impeachment at the Senate. “It is our view that this is not one such case where intervention is automatic. The issues raised by the parties will be required to be interrogated. We therefore…
President William Ruto is expected to appoint a new deputy president by Friday, October 18, should the Senate approve the removal of Rigathi Gachagua in power. President William Ruto is expected to appoint a new deputy president if the Senate continues with the move to dismiss Rigathi Gachagua. Photo: Rigathi Gachagua/William Ruto.Source: Facebook The removal…
Boeing says it aims to secure up to $35bn (£26.8bn) in new funding from investors and banks as a costly strike by thousands of its workers enters its second month. Also on Tuesday, the union representing more than 30,000 of the aviation giant’s workers held a rally in the city of Seattle. The company is…
The U.S. government has moved to collaborate with the Kisii County government to revamp the agricultural sector and mining industry in a bid to improve food security and create job opportunities. It is for this reason that the US ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, is on a two-day…
On Wednesday, October 16, local newspapers wrote about the fate of the Deputy President Rigathi Gachaguawhose trial begins in the Senate. One of those newspapers reported on the possibility of Kenya have a new vice president by Saturday, October 19. People Daily People Daily reported that officials in the White House Nairobi they have started…
Kenyan football legend Austin Oduor Origi, former Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars captain, has passed away, leaving a lasting legacy. Former Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia captain Austin Oduor Origi has sadly passed away at the age of 60. Austin Oduor leaves behind an indelible legacy that stretches across decades of sporting excellence. A towering…
The Kenyan government has recently signed a significant power transmission deal worth KES 95 billion ($736 million) with Adani Energy Solutions to develop and maintain vital transmission lines and substations across the country. As a subsidiary of the Adani Group, Adani Energy Solutions will manage the construction and operation of these facilities for a period…
Kalonzo Musyoka has asked the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua not to resign warning him that the move could damage his reputation The leader of the Wiper party noted that withdrawing from the position could lead to more cases against the vice president. Kalonzo said that many Kenyans support Gachagua, not because of their love for…
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has yet again weighed on the ongoing debate of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment motion. Speaking during a live interview with a local TV station, the self-proclaimed Azimio la Umoja leader said that as a coalition they think that the entire process of Gachagua’s impeachment is a diversionary tactic. “Azimio issued…