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Safaricom New M-Pesa System with 6,000 TPS and M-Pesa Split
A Dive into Safaricom new M-Pesa system that processes 6,000 transactions per second. See how M-Pesa split works and how to activate and manage it. Safaricom has unveiled its Safaricom new M-Pesa system, a rebuilt platform that processes 6,000 transactions every second. The rollout, branded Fintech 2.0, replaces the infrastructure that has powered mobile money […]
Safaricom E-Waste Collection Drive: All You Need to Know
All about Safaricom e waste collection drive that ends November 13, 2026. See accepted items, benefits and all you need to know before you drop off. Safaricom has opened a nationwide appeal for Kenyans to hand in unused electronics at its shops by November 13, 2026. The Safaricom e waste collection drive gives households a […]
How to Buy Tickets on Talanta Sports City 2026 Guide
Learn how to buy Talanta Sports City tickets for Bayern Munich vs Ajax on talantasportscity.com, plus prices, location, capacity and match-day rules. Kenyan football fans can now secure seats for Bayern Munich versus Ajax, and the process is simple. This guide explains how to buy Talanta Sports City tickets through the official platform in 2026. […]
Canva Generous Layoffs Full Package for 1,271 Workers
Canva generous layoffs explained of 1,271 jobs cut, six months’ pay, $10,000 startup grants and free MacBooks. See the full Canva layoffs package. Canva generous layoffs are shaping workplace debate after the design giant announced its first major cuts on November 3. The restructuring affects 1,271 people, which represents roughly 22% of the company’s entire […]
Keisha Lance Bottoms Becomes First Black Governor in USA
Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black governor of Georgia. Read her biography, age, parents, husband, kids, net worth and salary details. Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black governor of Georgia, making history on November 3, 2026. She is also the first Black woman elected governor of any US state. The Associated Press called the race […]
Julius Kipngetich Jubilee Holdings Retirement, Biography
Julius Kipngetich retires from Jubilee Holdings on Nov 30, 2026. Read his biography, KWS legacy, education, wealth story and successor Juan Cazcarra. Dr. Julius Kipngetich will retire as Group CEO of Jubilee Holdings on November 30, 2026, after nearly nine years. The Julius Kipngetich Jubilee Holdings retirement closes a landmark chapter for East Africa’s insurance […]
Nathaniel Bassey African Gospel artist surpasses 1B views on YouTube
Nathaniel Bassey African surpasses 1B views on YouTube, becoming the first African gospel artist to hit the milestone. Read the Hallelujah Challenge story. Nigerian gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey has become the first African gospel artist to surpass one billion views on YouTube. His official channel, Nathaniel Bassey Main, had recorded more than 1.014 billion cumulative […]
John Allan Namu vs Oga Obinna: The Battle for Kenya Media Ethics
Investigative journalist John Allan Namu calls out Oga Obinna over political payouts, sparking a massive debate on Kenya’s digital media ethics and PR. INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST John Allan Namu has sparked a massive debate on media ethics in Kenya after calling out digital content creators and podcaster Oga Obinna at the Open African Tribune (OAT) Media […]
Sh20bn Deal Ends University Strike with New Pay Bands Revealed
The university staff pay deal Kenya brings a Sh20 billion package. See How much to Earn by job grade, allowances, arrears and salary increments to 2029. Kenyan university staff are returning to work with a landmark Sh20 billion agreement signed by the government and their unions. This university staff pay deal kenya covers the 2025–2029 […]
Kenya’s Set to Host Bayern Munich vs Ajax at ROIS formerly Talanta Stadium
Kenya’s Talanta Stadium, now Raila Odinga Stadium, will host Bayern Munich vs Ajax on Jan 5, 2027, Pres Ruto says. Capacity, cost, tickets inside. President William Ruto has announced that Kenya’s Talanta Stadium will host Bayern Munich vs Ajax on January 5, 2027. The match will officially open the Raila Odinga International Stadium, formerly known […]
Harry Kane Ballon d’Or 2026 Winner: Childhood Friend & Wife
Harry Kane is the Ballon d’Or 2026 winner. Meet his childhood friend and wife Katie Goodland, their four children, net worth and emotional speech. Harry Kane has become the Ballon d’Or 2026 winner, ending a wait that stretched across a quarter of a century for English football. The Bayern Munich striker collected the trophy at […]
World Bank Boosts Africa AI Digitization with Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava
The World Bank partners with Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava Technologies and Nvidia to expand affordable AI computing across Africa. Here is what it means. The World Bank has named Cassava Technologies, the group founded by Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, as a knowledge partner in a new drive to boost Africa AI digitization. The announcement came at […]
Kytabu Secures €750,000 to Power Three More Years of the CHAI Hackathon
Kytabu founder Tonee Ndungu announces €750,000 to extend the CHAI Hackathon for three years, backing young African AI builders. Join CHAI 2027 at chai.africa. Kenyan edtech company Kytabu has secured €750,000 to extend the CHAI Hackathon across 2027, 2028 and 2029. The funding gives Africa’s young AI builders three more years of support, mentorship and […]
Turkana Oil Export Timeline in Kenya with Revenue
Kenya targets December 2026 for Turkana crude. See the Turkana oil export timeline Kenya, expected revenue, reserves, jobs and business openings. Kenya is entering the final stretch of its Turkana oil project, more than 14 years after the first discovery. President William Ruto has said crude exports from the Lake Turkana Basin should begin in […]
Mudavadi Wealth: Things He Owns, Absa Shares & Sh3bn Deal
Mudavadi wealth explained: his net worth, things he owns, Absa shares and the musalia mudavadi business acquisition sh3bn insurance deal. Mudavadi wealth is back in focus after a group linked to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced an insurance purchase. The musalia mudavadi business acquisition sh3bn has drawn attention across Kenya’s financial and political circles. […]
Elon Musk Flying Car Top 10 Facts About the Tesla Roadster
Elon Musk flying car explained 10 top facts on the Tesla Roadster’s SpaceX thruster stunt, 0.81-second acceleration, 2028 production and more. The phrase elon musk launches car into space now describes two remarkable stories. On October 15, 2026, Elon Musk unveiled a prototype of the next-generation Tesla Roadster in McGregor, Texas. The demonstration showed the […]
Rob Finnerty vs Kenyans, Forced to Apologise
Newsmax anchor Rob Finnerty has issued a live, on-air television apology to the people of Kenya after facing intense social media backlash for disparaging remarks he made about Nairobi. Kenyan audiences objected online, and he issued a public apology within days. The takeaway for media professionals is that fair representation matters. Accuracy and respect for […]
Does Vote Buying Still Decide Elections in Kenya? What the Ol Kalou By-Election Revealed
Does Vote Buying Still Decide Elections in Kenya? What the Ol Kalou By-Election Revealed By Samuel Ngare, with Shakira Wafula (civic educator) | Samtash Media | Published 12 October 2026 OL KALOU, NYANDARUA COUNTY. Cash, blankets, shoes and cooking gas moved through Ol Kalou before the 16 July 2026 by-election. Voters still handed the government’s […]
Inside Kenyan Dangote Refinery Groundbreaking, Shares and Investors Buy
Inside the Dangote Refinery Kenya $16 billion Lamu project, its 700,000-barrel capacity, jobs, energy impact and proposed Dangote IPO access. Kenya has broken ground on the planned Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu County, opening a new chapter for the country’s energy and industrial sector. At the same time, a separate proposal could give […]
White House Helipad Trump Opens New Granite Pad
The white house helipad is now open on the South Lawn. President Trump cut the ribbon on Monday, September 21, 2026. He then boarded Marine One for the inaugural flight. The trump white house helipad project is complete and in service. Trump White House Helipad Completion: What Happened The trump white house helipad completion followed […]
Bennyhinn Walubengo Named PPK Secretary General
Bennyhinn Walubengo is now Secretary General of Ndindi Nyoro’s People’s Party of Kenya. Read his journey from orator to politician. Bennyhinn Walubengo, widely known as Orator Walubengo, has been appointed Secretary General of the People’s Party of Kenya (PPK). The party is led by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro. Walubengo confirmed the news himself, thanking his […]
Dangote IPO Launched Now Open to Buy Shares (2026 Guide)
The Dangote IPO has officially launched. Aliko Dangote’s Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE opened its public offer on September 14, 2026. It is Africa’s largest share sale to date. Investors across Nigeria and beyond now have a real window to own a piece of the continent’s biggest refinery. This is one of the biggest investment […]
Nairobi NBO2 Data Center 5 Things to Know (2026)
Digital Realty launched Nairobi NBO2 Data Center facility in Karen. See 5 key facts, job opportunities, and the 2026 conference behind it. Digital Realty has launched Nairobi NBO2 Data Center facility in Karen, marking a major milestone for East Africa’s digital economy. The 6.4-megawatt facility sits along Langata South Road, right beside its sister site, […]
Foreign Visa Work Permits Mandatory in Kenya (Full Guide 2026)
Foreign visa work permits are mandatory for work or trade in Kenya. Learn who needs one, why it matters, and the step-by-step process to apply. Kenya’s growing economy attracts investors, traders, and job seekers from across the globe. Yet a fresh government advisory has drawn a clear line: foreign visa work permits remain mandatory for […]