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Meta tests WhatsApp paid subscription with premium chat features

India, May 14 -- Meta-owned WhatsApp is testing an optional paid tier called WhatsApp Plus for a limited number of users, according to TechCrunch and beta tracking reports. The feature, first reported... Read More


The magic when hotels chase atmosphere

Nairobi, May 14 -- How do some hotels do it? Build a wall of magic around themselves. Isn't that the feeling one gets at Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton on Peponi Road? That somewhere during... Read More


Posta closes down 125 post offices to cut Sh1bn costs

Nairobi, May 14 -- The Postal Corporation of Kenya (Posta) is closing down 125 of its 625 post offices in the country to cut down on costs, in a restructuring bid meant to return the State parastatal ... Read More


99 Congolese protesters were arrested during Africa-France Summit, police say

Nairobi, May 14 -- Nearly 100 Congolese nationals were arrested in Nairobi during the Africa-France Summit after attempting to stage protests near hotels hosting visiting Heads of State and foreign de... Read More


Court issues arrest warrant against suspect in pastor Kayanja case

Uganda, May 14 -- The Mwanga II Court at Natete-Rubaga has issued a warrant of arrest against one of the youths accused of falsely implicating Pastor Robert Kayanja in sexual misconduct after he faile... Read More


Poll: Sifuna headache for Ruto and Opposition

Nairobi, May 14 -- The growing influence of ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna in the political arena has left key players scratching their heads over how to handle him, with only 15 months to the Aug... Read More


NXP And Quanta Partner To Deliver Deterministic Zonal Networking For SDVs

Mumbai, May 14 -- NXP Semiconductors has announced a collaboration with Quanta to launch a deterministic zonal networking solution designed for next-generation Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architect... Read More


Top Chinese aviation expert calls for self-reliant supply chain for COMAC jets

Hong Kong, May 14 -- Zhang Yanzhong, a senior academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering and the former chief scientist of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, on April 30, 2026, publish... Read More


Prof Ayub Gitau named new vice chancellor for UON

Nairobi, May 14 -- UON COUNCIL appoints Prof Ayub Gitau as substantive Vice Chancellor following PSC interviews; Council Chairperson Chacha Nyaigotti also announces appointment of Prof Josiah Omollo a... Read More


The taxman building digital bridge into informal economy

Nairobi, May 14 -- It is said there is nothing new under the sun. Not even the electronic tax invoice management system (eTIMS), which has been a thorn in the backside of many Kenyans. To George Omon... Read More