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China imports increase as mega projects take off

Nairobi, Aug. 16 -- Kenya's imports from China jumped by 34.7 percent in the first five months of 2026, coinciding with the rollout and preparation of key infrastructure projects under President Willi... Read More


Anne Kinuthia-Otieno leaves Airtel Money after brusing M-Pesa battle

Nairobi, Aug. 16 -- The Airtel fraternity will miss the courage of Anne Kinuthia-Otieno, the founding chief executive of its mobile money division, Airtel Money Kenya. Ms Kinuthia-Otieno is exiting t... Read More


Mandakini celebrates 41 years of 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili'

India, Aug. 16 -- Actor Mandakini went down memory lane and shared a picture of her film "Ram Teri Ganga Maili" as it completed 41 years of release. The film was directed by Raj Kapoor and featured th... Read More


When Bongo Flava resurfaced Complete With a Marking Scheme

TANZANIA, Aug. 16 -- WHEN Bongo Flava marked its 30th anniversary in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza recently, the celebrations were meant to be simple acts of nostalgia. What was expected was a clap for th... Read More


Changthang launches skill upgradation programme, GI registration drive for Pashmina herders

Jammu, Aug. 16 -- Share Tweet Share Changthang, Aug 16 (KNS): In a major boost to the traditional Pashmina sector, the Changthang district administration on Sunday launched a skill upgradation program... Read More


LG Sandhu hoists Tricolour at Lok Niwas on 80th Independence Day

India, Aug. 16 -- Lieutenant Governor Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu hoisted the National Flag at Lok Niwas on the 80th Independence Day, with freedom fighters, their families, RWA representatives, yout... Read More


Driver falls asleep at wheel, 12 killed in Hungary

India, Aug. 16 -- A passenger bus travelling on a highway in Hungary early Sunday went off the road and into a ditch where it overturned, killing 12 and injuring others, police said. The bus, which w... Read More


Housing levy defaulters face PIN, bank account freezes

Nairobi, Aug. 16 -- Workers, traders and employers risk bank account freezes, asset seizures and PIN deactivation as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) prepares to launch a crackdown on housing levy de... Read More


End of easy money as social media platforms tighten content rules

Nairobi, Aug. 16 -- For years, many social media users have found success online by finding trending content, reposting it quickly, adding catchy captions and riding the engagement wave. The strategy... Read More


CAK's Sh15 billion demand blocks Diageo's EABL sale

Nairobi, Aug. 16 -- The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) is demanding that East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL) establish a Sh15.5 billion reserve fund before approving Diageo's sale of 65 percent... Read More