The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has revived plans to develop its 1,000-acre land in Mavoko, Machakos County into a mixed use city. The state-controlled pension fund in June called for proposals by developers to carry out a feasibility study, develop a master plan and put up infrastructure and a pilot phase at the land under what is known as an engineering, procurement, construction and finance (EPC+F) contract. The tender for the proposals closes on August 18, having been opened in June and extended from the original closing date of July 17. “The project location at Katani area of Mavoko…
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The High Court has rejected an attempt to liquidate a financially sound company after an estranged couple failed to resolve a dispute over its management and assets. The court dismissed Joan Catherine Wangui’s petition against her partner Robert Gethenji, seeking liquidation of RAK Limited, a company they incorporated in 2012. The judge held that liquidation should not be the first remedy for a shareholder disagreement. “The material placed before the court shows primarily that the parties’ personal and domestic relationship has broken down. While that breakdown may have strained their interactions as directors and shareholders, it does not necessarily follow…
The Chinese manufacturer HONOR (Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology) recently announced the launch of the HONOR Pad 20 Pro, a high-end Android tablet with a 12.1-inch screen. The HONOR Pad 20 Pro is a high-spec Android tablet with a 12.1-inch 3K (3000×1872) display, a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SM8735P 3.21GHz octa-core CPU, 12GB/16GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 13MP camera. The HONOR Pad 20 Pro has a 3K resolution screen with a 165Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, a 10,100mAh battery, PC Mode, and a metal body. The OS is Android 16 (MagicOS 10.0) with USB Type-C connectivity…
Public libraries in Kakamega County are witnessing increased use by learners during the current school holidays, as students turn to the facilities for revision materials and digital resources ahead of examinations. Vincent Kitoto, Kakamega County Director of Library Services said the number of learners using the libraries picks up during the April and August holidays with many seeking access to books and other learning resources. Speaking to KNA, Kitoto said the libraries serve members of the public, but learners form a significant proportion of their readership, particularly during examination periods. “People mostly come to the library to read for examinations.…
Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched a satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), making it the first African market where the technology has moved to commercial use. The service, launched on August 14, allows Airtel customers with compatible smartphones to stay connected in areas without conventional mobile network coverage, provided they have a clear view of the sky. The service currently supports SMS, WhatsApp messaging and other light-data applications without requiring specialised satellite equipment. Airtel Africa CEO Sunil Taldar said the launch will help extend connectivity beyond areas covered by traditional mobile infrastructure. “The first-ever commercial launch…
The family of former Foreign Affairs minister Munyua Waiyaki has been ordered to surrender four apartments in Nyari it unlawfully took from buyers before renting them out during a protracted dispute. Rosslyn House Ltd and Rosslyn House Management Ltd, which are co-owned by the former minister’s kin, have been ordered to surrender the four apartments to their buyers, who had paid for the units in full. Arbitrator Peter Njeru ruled that the two Rosslyn House firms had no right to hand possession of the apartments to Tribe Hospitality Solutions Ltd for letting to members of the public, without consent of…
The government more than doubled its domestic borrowing in July, raising Sh138.25 billion from the local market as it began the 2026/27 financial year. The amount was 105.5 percent higher than the Sh67.26 billion borrowed in July last year, according to the latest National Treasury fiscal outturn. The higher borrowing came as the government continued to meet its spending needs and debt obligations. Public debt service stood at Sh113.75 billion during the month. The increased reliance on the domestic market means the government will remain a major borrower in the local financial system, potentially affecting liquidity, interest rates and the…
The Senate Energy Committee has directed the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum to establish and operationalise a digital system for real-time monitoring of petroleum stocks as part of efforts to strengthen fuel security. The ministry, together with agencies including Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), has been given six months to report to the Senate on progress in developing the platform. The system is expected to provide real-time information on fuel stocks and imports, helping the government monitor supply levels and respond faster to disruptions. The committee wants oversight institutions…
Education stakeholders and administrators in Sabatia Sub County have raised alarm over persistently low enrollment of local students in tertiary institutions, warning that the trend threatens the county’s future economic stability and development. Speaking during a meeting with chiefs at Sabatia Sub County Headquarters, Dr James Sure, a KMTC lecturer, said urgent interventions were needed to bridge information gaps, tackle rising GBV cases, and reverse the declining transition of school leavers to colleges and vocational centers. Dr Sure presented graduation data that sparked concern among leaders. They noted that out of 197 graduates in a recent cohort at KMTC Vihiga…
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge says rising Treasury bill yields will not undermine the transmission of monetary policy to commercial bank lending rates. Thugge said the alignment of the Kenya Shilling Overnight Interbank Average Rate (KESONIA) with the Central Bank Rate (CBR) has strengthened the link between the policy rate and commercial bank pricing. The CBR currently stands at 8.75 percent, while the 91-day Treasury bill yield was 8.782 percent on August 10. KESONIA stood at 8.7502 percent on August 12. Thugge said movements in the CBR should continue to be reflected in KESONIA and, in turn,…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has directed tea factories to reject poor-quality green leaf as the government steps up its Sh7.1 billion programme to modernise processing facilities. “Modernising factories will have little impact on farmers’ earnings if factories continue accepting leaf that does not meet the recommended “two leaves and a bud” standard,” Kagwe said. Speaking during a visit to Kapsara Tea Factory, where he handed over Sh44.6 million for a new withering plant, the CS said poor-quality leaf lowers the value of tea and ultimately affects farmers’ returns. “If we have agreed that quality tea is two leaves and…
The price of diesel has fallen by Sh5 per litre in the latest monthly review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). That means a litre of diesel will now retail at Sh217.86 in Nairobi from midnight while prices of super petrol and Kerosene will stay flat at Sh214.03 and Sh191.38 respectively for the next month. EPRA said it used Sh938 million from the government’s fuel stabilisation fund to lower the price of diesel while keeping the prices of petrol and kerosene unchanged. This is despite an increase in the landed cost of imported super petrol, which went up…
Chinese smartphone maker TECNO Mobile has announced an overseas collaboration on a 5G smartphone, the “TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition”, in collaboration with Tonino Lamborghini. The TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition features a 6.78-inch (2644×1208) display, MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate 2.6GHz octa-core processor, 8GB/12GB RAM, and storage options of 256GB or 512GB. The main camera is a mid-range Android smartphone equipped with dual cameras of 50MP + 8MP. This is a collaboration model with the Tonino Lamborghini brand, with a dedicated back design, original wallpaper, and app icons. It comes equipped…
Are you thinking about swapping plastic bins for woven natural storage? It is one of those changes that quietly upgrades a whole room. Ethical storage baskets made from seagrass, jute, water hyacinth, banana leaf, rattan, and cotton rope are renewable, biodegradable, and bring warmth to a space that a stack of Sterilite tubs simply can’t. Below are some genuinely plastic-free storage baskets, organised by where they work best in the home. What to look for before you buy an eco-friendly storage basket. Material first. For those committed to a plastic-free lifestyle, consider exploring a selection of renewable, biodegradable natural fibres.…
