Posts

Safaricom Posts KES 100 Billion Profit as Revenue Hits KES 414 Billion in FY26

-
Image
Safaricom PLC has announced strong financial results for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, posting a net income of KES 100 billion as the telecommunications giant recorded significant growth in revenue, digital services, and regional expansion. The company’s Group service revenue grew by 11.5 percent to KES 414.1 billion, driven by strong performance in Kenya and accelerating growth in Ethiopia. Mobile data revenue rose by 18.3 percent to KES 92.9 billion, while M-PESA revenue increased by 13.4 percent to KES 182.7 billion. Safaricom also rewarded shareholders with a dividend payout of KES 80.1 billion, equivalent to KES 2 per share. The payout includes an interim dividend of 85 cents per share and a proposed final dividend of KES 1.15 per share, subject to shareholder approval. Speaking during the release of the results, Peter Ndegwa said the company had delivered strong execution in the first year of its five-year Vision 2030 strategy aimed at transform...
Read more

Nairobi Intensifies Citywide Clean-Up Drive Under “Safisha KaNairo” Campaign

-
Image
By Steve  The Nairobi County Government has intensified efforts to restore cleanliness and improve sanitation across the capital through the ongoing “Safisha KaNairo” campaign, targeting major waste hotspots in residential estates, markets, and informal settlements.  According to a press statement issued on May 7, 2026, the initiative is being implemented through a coordinated partnership between Nairobi City County and sanitation stakeholders, including Zoomlion Kenya. The campaign seeks to address growing waste accumulation while promoting public health and environmental sustainability across the city.  County officials described the exercise as an urgent intervention aimed at restoring environmental dignity in densely populated areas affected by illegal dumping and poor waste management. Ongoing clean-up and waste evacuation operations are currently taking place in several estates and public spaces across Dagoretti North, Kamukunji, Starehe, Kas...
Read more

Rose Wanja Raises Alarm Over Illegal Traders and Public Space Encroachment in Kangemi

-
Image
A concerned resident and community stakeholder from Kangemi, Rose Wanja, has formally raised concerns over the alleged illegal occupation of public walkways and road reserves in the area, warning that the situation is contributing to congestion, insecurity, and growing tension among residents. In a complaint addressed to authorities, Wanja claimed that despite previous efforts to restore order within Kangemi, illegal traders had allegedly been allowed or encouraged to return to public spaces, resulting in renewed obstruction of walkways and roads. She further expressed concern over alleged remarks said to have encouraged traders to arm themselves with tools such as fork jembes for “protection,” warning that such statements could escalate confrontation, intimidation, and public disorder within the community. Wanja also referenced a video recording allegedly involving Hamisi Maleya Hamisi, urging authorities to independently verify the authenticity and contents of the recordi...
Read more

National Liberal Party Leader Dr. Augustus Muli Condemns Mwingi Violence, Accuses Government of Failing Kenyan

-
Image
National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Muli has launched a scathing attack on the government following alleged violence in Mwingi, accusing the regime of failing in its constitutional duty to protect citizens. In a strongly worded statement, Muli described the attacks as evidence of a government that is either “complicit or completely incapable” of guaranteeing the safety and security of Kenyans. “This government has failed completely and dangerously. State-sponsored goons attacking innocent Kenyans is not governance, it is terror,” he said. Muli argued that any administration unable to provide security loses its moral and political legitimacy to lead, adding that Kenyans are increasingly living in fear while those in authority allegedly remain silent or inactive. “What happened in Mwingi is proof that this regime is either watching or enabling attacks against its own people. Enough is enough. This regime must be held accountable,” he added. The opposition leader furthe...
Read more

Incoming Kitui Governor Makali Mulu Launches Major Rehabilitation Projects for Special Needs Schools in Kitui Central

-
Image
Hon. Dr. Makali Mulu has today spearheaded the launch of key rehabilitation projects targeting special needs education institutions in Township Ward, Kitui Central Constituency, as part of his broader agenda to strengthen inclusive learning and improve education infrastructure in Kitui County. At the Kitui School for the Mentally Handicapped, Dr. Mulu commissioned extensive rehabilitation works that include the refurbishment of 13 classrooms, two dormitories, and a vocational workshop. The upgrades are expected to significantly enhance both academic learning and practical skills training for learners with special needs. He later proceeded to the Kitui School for the Deaf, where he launched a modern kitchen facility alongside an upgraded equipment system aimed at improving student nutrition, food preparation standards, and overall welfare. Dr. Mulu emphasized that inclusive development remains a central pillar of his leadership, noting that every child deserves a...
Read more

Kenya Railways Expands Regional Trade Ambitions Through Tanzania Partnership Talks

-
Image
By Irene Mwende  Kenya Railways has stepped up efforts to strengthen its regional logistics network following a high-level visit to Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation headquarters in Dar es Salaam. The courtesy call by Managing Director Philip Mainga, hosted by TASAC Director General Mohamed Salum, centered on deepening collaboration between rail and maritime transport systems to boost cargo movement efficiency across East Africa. The meeting underscored a shared vision of integrating transport networks to streamline the flow of goods between inland and coastal routes—an approach seen as critical in unlocking the region’s trade potential. Kenya Railways highlighted its expanding footprint in multimodal transport, particularly through its operations on Lake Victoria. The corporation’s vessels, MV Uhuru I and MV Uhuru II, continue to play a pivotal role in facilitating cargo transport across the lake, linking Kenya with neighboring countries. The Dar es Sa...
Read more

Surveyors Warn Against Unlawful Demolitions in Nairobi Riparian Crackdown

-
Image
The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has raised concerns over the ongoing demolition of properties along Nairobi’s riparian reserves, cautioning the government against violating constitutional property rights in the process. In a press statement released on May 5, 2026, the professional body expressed support for the government’s efforts to restore and protect water bodies under the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project, spearheaded by the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development.  However, ISK warned that inconsistencies in legal definitions and technical standards governing riparian land have created confusion and conflict. The statement comes amid recent remarks by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and heightened demolitions targeting structures deemed to be on riparian reserves—actions that have sparked public outcry and legal questions. ISK pointed out that riparian reserves are often wrongly assumed to be public land, emphasizing that some...
Read more