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…
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…
Kenya joins the inaugural Africa Women’s Cup in Tanzania to combat gender-based violence through football. Kenya is set to participate in the inaugural Africa Women’s Cup styled after the Homeless World Cup taking place in Arusha, Tanzania from June 29 to June 30, 2024. This groundbreaking event, hosted by Future Stars Academy, will bring together…
A team of lawyers has petitioned to stop President William Ruto from signing the Finance Bill 2024 into law. The petitioners argue that there was no lawful or effective public participation on the Bill, which the National Assembly approved on Tuesday. Lawyers Kibe Mungai, Ndegwa Njiru, Fanya Mambo Kinuthia, Peter Koira, Lempaa Suiyianka, and the…
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…
Communication around the world has been a tale of change, a change that has never stopped unfolding. Since the days of using messengers, drums, and smoke signals, then came landlines, and now mobile phones, the world of communication continues to amaze each passing day. The first telephone network arrived in Kenya in 1908 and had…
Communication around the world has been a tale of change, a change that has never stopped unfolding. Since the days of using messengers, drums, and smoke signals, then came landlines, and now mobile phones, the world of communication continues to amaze each passing day. The first telephone network arrived in Kenya in 1908 and had…
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…
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…
Former Kenya Tourism Federation chairman Mohammed Hersi has advised protesters planning to march to State House on Thursday, June 27, 2024, against doing so. In a statement, the hotelier said the calls to occupy State House were ill-advised as President William Ruto had conceded to the calls to reject the controversial Finance Bill 2024. “I…
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…
There is controversy over Lewandowski’s penalty style at Euro 2024 criticized by France’s goalie Maignan for its excessive stutter-steps. Robert Lewandowski’s penalty technique has became a focal point of discussion after a contentious moment in the Euro 2024 group stage match between Poland and France, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The match saw tensions…
Kenyan police officers and security personnel take position to protect Parliament as protesters storm the building in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 25. According to data from the Police Reforms Working Group (PRWG), at least 53 deaths occurred on Tuesday following anti-Finance Bill, 2024 protests in Nairobi. Of these fatalities, 23 were recorded between 7 am…
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…
The athletics fraternity in Elgeyo-Marakwet County is over the moon after athletics coach Elkanah Rutto bagged the North Rift Region Tujiamini Gold award. The athletics fraternity in Elgeyo-Marakwet County has a reason to celebrate after athletics coach Elkanah Rutto bagged the North Rift Region Tujiamini Gold award in a collective show of effort by the…