Safaricom introduced a new M-Pesa feature that hides senders’ phone numbers in M-Pesa transactions, effective March 24 The telecommunications company explained to TUKO.co.ke the simple steps that M-Pesa users should use to verify sender details The telco emphasized that the new feature will reduce fraud by hiding the middle three digits of the phone number…
Gor Mahia’s title aspirations hang in the balance following Sinisa Mihic’s spat with members of his technical bench. Gor Mahia coach Sinisa Mihic is a troubled man just months into his tenure with the FKF Premier League Champions. The Croatian who joined Gor Mahia in February has guided the side back into title contention after…
The government is using technology and innovation to create jobs and tackle the unemployment challenge in the country, President William Ruto has said. The President said Kenya is scaling up investments in innovation to not only position Kenya as a global innovation hub, but also support start up businesses and empower the youth. He said…
Audio By Vocalize Kisii School in action against Maseno during the rugby 15s final. [File,Standard] Kisii School, Cardinal Otunga Mosocho and Nyambaria Boys will be upgrading their sibling rivalry in this year’s Lake Region Term One schools championships that start today at Maseno School as they fight it out for the Rugby 15s trophy. Nyambaria…
Harambee Stars prospect Djed Spence was rated unfavourably following Tottenham’s Premier League loss to London rivals Chelsea on Thursday. Kenyan prospect Djed Spence did not get a good rating following Tottenham Hotspur’s 1-0 loss away to Chelsea in a London derby on Thursday. Spence started at right-back for Ange Postecoglou’s team but had a tough…
Former 800m champion Athing Mu is reported to have secretly tied the knot with her lover, believed to be a former Russian runner. Former Olympics 800m champion Athing Mu has reportedly tied the knot with her lover. Mu has remained guarded over the details and identity of her lover but according to Track and Field…
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Audio By Vocalize Golfer Mercy Nyanchama in past action at Machakos.[Mose Sammy, Standard] The 25th edition of the Sigona Ladies Open, a ladies Golfer of the year Goty event, attracted a record turnout with a masterclass performance from some of the country’s top amateur talent. It also served as a strategic kickoff for the Kenya…
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Pure Travel’s Vincent DeBrauwer and Kelvin Jumba of Gem Forest in action during Maria Bencivenga Cup at Nairobi Polo Club. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Gem Forest defeated Pure Travel 7.5-3 to make a positive start in this year’s edition of Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup at Nairobi Polo Club yesterday. Despite starting the match at the advantage…
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich reacts after winning the Elite Women’s 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 10, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. – Reigning world champion Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya made a triumphant US debut on by winning the women’s title at the 43rd Chicago Marathon. Chepngetich won in an unofficial time of 2hrs 22mins…
The Principal Secretary for the State Department of Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that the government is facilitating alcoholism in the Mt Kenya region. Speaking during a church service in Naivasha, Gachagua claimed that the government had undone his efforts to do away with…
On Saturday, November 23, Kenyan newspapers ran a series of headlines about the country, the government's U-turn on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) with Adani Group Holdings dominating the pages. The front pages of the Saturday Nation and Taifa Leo newspapers for Saturday, November 23. Photo: Screengrabs from Saturday Nation, Taifa Leo.Source: UGC Elsewhere, it is emerging…
Veteran Kenyan socialite Vera Sidika has appealed to the actor and comedian Steven Oduor popularly known as DJ Shiti to teach her her native language. In a series of posts on her instastories, Vera said that she genuinely wants to learn how to speak Luhya this year noting that she understands the language but can not…
Grannies football players from various clubs take part in stretching and light jogging as they warm up ahead of a joint training session in Emining Mogotio Sub-County. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] A cloud of dust rises with every step, on a scorched community playground located by the roadside along the Emining- Eldama Ravine Road in Baringo County, 72-year-old Lena…