NAIROBI: Ecobank Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses with tailored financial solutions as they seek to expand operations, invest in new opportunities and achieve sustainable growth. The bank said it recognises that customers operate at different stages of their financial and business journeys, requiring solutions…
Government Moves to Address Milk Shortage as Production Falls 3.7 Per Cent
The Government has moved to address the current shortage of milk in the country after prolonged drought caused a decline in milk production and put pressure on animal feed supplies. Principal Secretary for Livestock Development Jonathan Mueke said the Government, working with dairy processors, farmers, cooperatives, feed manufacturers and regulators,…
Kenya Airways CEO George Kamal resigns, citing personal reasons
Kenya Airways is set for another change at the top after acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Capt. George Kamal announced his resignation from the national carrier. Kamal, who has attributed his decision to personal reasons, will leave the airline at the end of September after completing a…
Court allows 159 nicco movers matatus to resume Operations.
By Gladys Musyoka. The high court has issued an order quashing a decision of a matatu Sacco tribunal suspending the operation of Nicco movers matatus from conducting public transport along Thika road. Vacation judge justice Janet Mulwa said the decision of the tribunal to suspend the operations of 159 Matatus…
DCI Asked to probe alleged fraudulent Auction of Properties by Absa Bank
By Gladys Musyoka Lawyers representing two companies have asked the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate alleged fraud, collusion and unlawful disposal of their properties in transactions involving Absa Bank Kenya Limited. In a letter dated August 26, 2026, Danstan Omari & Associates Advocates, acting for Kimani Operations Limited…
Cows, Goats and Sheep Set for Digital IDs Under New Government Plan
Cows, goats and sheep in Kenya could soon receive unique digital identities under a government programme aimed at improving livestock traceability, curbing theft and opening up new markets for farmers. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe is championing the nationwide rollout of the Animal Identification and Traceability System…
Kenya, Huawei deepen energy partnership as smart grid transition gains momentum
NAIROBI, August 11, 2026 — Kenya is deepening its partnership with technology giant Huawei to accelerate the transition towards a smarter, more resilient and renewable-powered energy system amid growing demand for reliable electricity. The partnership took centre stage Tuesday during the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026, convened by the State…
MPs Want Former NYS Officials Pursued Over Lost Millions
The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture has directed the Inspector General of Police and the State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC) to pursue former National Youth Service (NYS) managers and board members over millions of shillings allegedly lost during their tenure. The committee, chaired by…
Government Injects KSh 65.2 Million to Modernise Gathuthi Tea Factory
By Safi News Reporter The Government has stepped up efforts to modernise Kenya’s tea industry after Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe presented a KSh 65.2 million grant to Gathuthi Tea Factory for the installation of two automatic withering units. The funding is expected to accelerate the…
Parliament Backs KEMRI’s Sh500 Million Funding Push to Complete State-of-the-Art Research Complex
By Aron | Safi News NAIROBI, Kenya – The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health has thrown its weight behind the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)’s request for an additional Sh500 million to complete the construction of a modern biomedical research complex at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), saying the…