In a significant move to cement its dominance in Kenya’s digital finance ecosystem, Safaricom has integrated PayPal withdrawals directly into the M-PESA super app, a strategic feature aimed squarely at the nation’s rapidly growing population of freelancers and remote workers. In short, the M-PESA App Now Supports PayPal Withdrawals The new functionality, launched as a […]
A New Benchmark in Smartphone Design Infinix has officially launched the HOT 60 Pro+ in Kenya, making a bold statement in smartphone innovation. The device boasts the world’s slimmest 3D curved screen, measuring only 5.95mm thick and weighing just 155 grams. With its premium design and top-tier performance, the Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ Kenya release […]
Why Fuel Prices in Kenya Keep Changing If you’ve ever wondered how fuel prices are calculated in Kenya, you’re not alone. Every month, motorists brace themselves for new prices, set like clockwork by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). These adjustments can be confusing and sometimes controversial—but there’s a clear formula behind the scenes. […]
Kenyan photojournalist and activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan human rights lawyer Agather Atuhaire have filed a petition at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) in Arusha, accusing the Tanzanian government of serious human rights violations. The pair is seeking at least US $1 million each (approx. KES 129 million), a public apology, psychological rehabilitation, and far-reaching institutional reforms […]
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has unveiled plans for a mobile application designed to track civil servants’ attendance and activities. The app will record when staff clock in and out, their locations (e.g., workstation, workshop, leave), and even monitor types of leave like maternity or paternity leave Why now? The move comes after CS […]
Want to make it easy for customers to chat with you on WhatsApp directly from Google Search or Maps? You can now connect your WhatsApp Business number to your Google Business Profile in just a few steps! Once linked, a “Chat on WhatsApp” button will appear when people find your business on Google — allowing […]
Nairobi, July 8, 2025 — In a surprise announcement this evening, Moses Kuria resigns from his role as Senior Economic Advisor to President William Ruto, marking the end of a roughly 10-month tenure in the position. A Career of Service Kuria, a long-serving politician, has held several key positions under President Ruto: This follows his […]
As urbanization accelerates, Kenyan cities like Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu are not just changing skylines — they’re reshaping hearts, homes, and the very idea of what marriage should look like. How city life is reshaping traditional marriage expectations is a question now being asked in offices, coffee shops, and family WhatsApp groups alike. New Address, […]
