Nairobi, 29th July 2026-The Hustler Fund has disbursed Sh90 billion to 28 million borrowers since its launch in December 2022, with the government saying the Financial Inclusion Fund is easing access to affordable credit for ordinary citizens. President William Ruto said the fund is delivering on its promise of financial inclusion by reaching Kenyans who…
MOMBASA,July 2026 -Kenyan households and businesses are set for a major drop in energy costs as construction of the massive Taifa Gas LPG Terminal at the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mombasa nears final completion. The flagship infrastructure project launched following a February 2023 groundbreaking by President William Ruto, is designed to reshape…
Nairobi, Kenya: While relaxing at home, 23-year-old Valerie Shigholi Kulola encountered the dark side of the internet. A friend forwarded a TikTok video to her, revealing that a stranger had utilized her photos to produce an unauthorized, AI-generated erotic dance video. This digital manipulation falsely depicted Kulola as being in a romantic relationship with the…
KIGALI, July 2026– Gor Mahia got their CECAFA Kagame Cup campaign off to a flying start after thrashing hosts APR Rwanda 5-0 in their Group A opening match at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The match, watched by an enthusiastic crowd that included President Paul Kagame, saw K’Ogalo take control early with Michael Kibwage opening the…
STATE HOUSE,NAIROBI,July 2026 President William Ruto on Friday officially launched the Next Generation Kenya Youth Employment Programme, a Sh2 billion government initiative aimed at bridging the gap between education and employment for young people. The programme, implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme Kenya and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, targets 30,000 youth…
Kondele,July 2026 -More than 700 Kondele and Manyatta residents in Kisumu Central Subcounty received medical services and medicine during a free camp organised by Bob CEO Foundation as a long term Community Service Responsibility (CSR), aimed at helping the less fortunate and those in need in the Society. According to Kavin Makavi the foundation’s director,…
GABORONE, Botswana -The Southern African Development Community will deploy the SADC Electoral Observation Mission, SEOM, to monitor Zambia’s General Election set for Thursday, 13 August 2026. In a statement issued on 23 July from its headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana, the SADC Secretariat said the mission reaffirms the region’s commitment to democratic governance, credible elections, and…
New York, 20th July 2026-Spain have become world champions for the second time in their history, Luis de la Fuente’s men beating Argentina 1-0 in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ final in New York New Jersey. Although Spain dominated the game from start to finish, they had to wait until the 106th minute to finally…
Kisumu, 20th July 2026 –Kisumu Central Police, boda boda operators and MoGO Auto Limited on Sunday used football, tug-of-war and entertainment to push for stronger community policing and better road safety in Kisumu City. The event held at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Ground brought together officers, riders, matatu operators and residents for a day of…
Kisumu, 19th July, 2026 -As the old adage goes, the fruit does not fall far from the tree. For James Otieno Omondi, that saying rings entirely true. Standing at 6.0 feet tall and dressed in his signature sports gear,a black, three-striped Adidas t-shirt, black track trousers, and white sports shoes to boot-Otieno still moves with…