Starlink Launches Cheaper Data Plan for Kenyans, Now Accepting Mobile Money

Global internet service provider Starlink has introduced a new, cheaper data plan for Kenya. The Elon Musk-owned satellite internet firm’s new 50 gigabyte (GB) monthly data package costs Kes1,300 ($10.16), less than half the price of Airtel’s similar package at Kes.3,000 ($23.44). Market leader Safaricom offers a monthly package of 45GB for Kes.2,500 ($19.53). “Affordable, high-speed…

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What US State Secretary Blinken discussed with President Ruto in phone call

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.[Photo, AFP] The international community continues to express concern over Kenya’s protests, calling for the protection of human rights. With the climax of the protests anticipated to be more intense today, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for investigations into alleged human rights violations.  Blinken spoke with President…

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Joho asks Gachagua to resign over remarks on NIS

Former Mombasa governor Hassan Joho has told Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to resign moments after castigating the National Intelligence Service (NIS) over the Finance Bill 2024 protests and subsequent withdrawal of the bill. In a statement, Joho chided Gachagua for apportioning blame to NIS, saying this was not the time to point fingers but to…

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‘Some clubs don’t want to be promoted’ – Hussein Mohammed decries poor state of Kenyan football

The FKF presidential hopeful is worried about the sorry state of Kenyan football which he feels is capable of generating a lot of revenue with the right structures in place. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) presidential hopeful Hussein Mohammed has claimed that the financial woes facing Kenyan clubs has some fearing promotion. Mohammed, a harsh critic…

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DP Gachagua Calls for NIS Boss Noordin Haji’s Resignation

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) failed to effectively inform President William Ruto about the impending magnitude of the Anti-Finance Bill protests. During a press conference in Mombasa on Wednesday, the DP claimed that the unit instead provided false information, linking him and former President Uhuru Kenyatta to the violent…

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Her Initiative wins 2023/2024 Africa Prize for empowering women, youth in Tanzania

Lydia Charles Moyo, Founder and Executive Director of Her Initiative. The King Baudouin Foundation has awarded the 2023-2024 Africa Prize to Her Initiative, in recognition of its work to unlock women’s economic potential, tackle the youth unemployment crisis and accelerate economic and social development in sub-Saharan Africa. Tanzania has made significant progress on women’s empowerment…

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Saudia most improved airline at Skytrax awards

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, was named ‘The World’s Most Improved Airline’ and ranked number one for the Best Economy Class Airline Catering at the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards. The event was hosted by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organization, known for its evaluation of the global airline industry. The…

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