A new report reveals that most Kenyans are increasingly turning to refurbished second-hand smartphones as the prices of new devices continue to soar. Launched on Tuesday, the GSMA Digital Penetration Report cites a survey indicating that over half of the respondents prefer used phones. “Sixty percent of the survey respondents indicated a preference for second-hand…
Over 200 people have been rendered homeless following a fire at Maina slums on the outskirts of Nyahururu town. Residents, led by Nyumba Kumi Chairman Macharia Kahwai, reported that the fire started in one of the wooden houses under unknown circumstances. Kahwai noted that residents attempted to salvage their belongings, but the fire, which broke…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will begin monitoring all locally assembled and imported mobile phones sold in Kenya starting January 1, 2025, to ensure tax compliance. The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) announced new regulations mandating manufacturers, importers, retailers, and mobile network operators to upload the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers of all devices…
Nairobi County’s Environment Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria continues to do the lord’s work after discovering “smocha” trolleys stored in public toilets along Thika Road. The popular trolleys, used to sell street snacks like smokies, kebabs, boiled eggs, and chapatis, were found in unsanitary conditions, sparking concern among the public. The social media-savvy officer made the…
AFDB representatives attending the COP 16 in Cali, Colombia The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) are partnering to establish an Africa Biodiversity Finance Platform. This initiative aims to support African countries in accessing natural capital and biodiversity finance to implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. It also comes as…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has raised concerns about the significant number of uncollected national identity cards in the country. In a statement on Thursday, he revealed that over 190,000 National IDs remain unclaimed nationwide. Muturi made these comments after touring the Thika Huduma Centre, where he assessed ways to enhance service delivery and…
Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Alfred Mutua has announced job vacancies for Kenyans interested in working abroad specifically, in Qatar. In a statement on his official X account on Thursday, October 24, 2024, Mutua invited interested and qualified Kenyans to apply for various job vacancies offered by an unnamed Qatari company in collaboration…
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary (PS) Korir Sing’oei announced on Thursday, October 24, the postponement of Stephen Munyakho’s execution, a Kenyan man imprisoned in Saudi Arabia. Korir revealed that Saudi authorities have lifted the execution order for one year. “I am pleased to inform you that after strenuous negotiations involving our Mission in Riyadh, Saudi authorities,…
Good Morning my strong man from Tanzania October 25, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of Kenyan Newspapers. The post Big news in Kenyan newspapers today October 25, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
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The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Wajir MCA Yusuf Hussein Ahmed deepened after two DNA tests confirmed that the body recovered from Lake Yahud is not his. On Thursday, the family announced that pathologists had ruled out any match. “The results show that the body is not his,” a family member revealed. The DNA testing…
A Kenyan power generating company; Craftskills Wind Energy International Limited has been honored with the 2024 United Nations in Kenya Person of the Year Award. Craftskills Wind Energy International Limited, founded by three Kenyans who created Kipeto Energy and supported by international investors generates 100MW onshore wind farm in Kenya consisting of 60 General Electric (GE) turbines….
Sing’oei Korir is the Principal Secretary in Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. PHOTO/COURTESY The recent repatriation of four Turkish nationals has ignited heated debate, with various non-governmental organizations condemning the move as undiplomatic. The controversy follows a statement by Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Korir Sing’Oei, who confirmed that Kenya deported the four individuals,…
UK-Funded Unitaid and partners have launched a groundbreaking initiative to boost access to medical oxygen in sub-Saharan Africa through the first-ever regional manufacturing program. This week, the UK-funded global health agency announced a US$22 million investment to support three oxygen manufacturers in Kenya and Tanzania. The program, which will focus on East and Southern Africa,…
Fred Kerley has aimed a fresh dig at his compatriot Noah Lyles by agreeing with Letsile Tebogo over his ‘arrogant’ & ‘cocky’ attitude. American sprint star Fred Kerley has reignited his rivalry with Noah Lyles, accusing the reigning Olympic 100-meter champion of being “arrogant” and “cocky.” The comments, made months after Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo also…