Nassir, Chirchir resolve to fast-track infrastructure projects in Mombasa
Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir on Thursday hosted Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure Davis Chirchir for a high-level meeting that culminated in a firm resolution to fast-track long-overdue infrastructure projects in the city. The discussion was centered around the deteriorating Links Road, safety risks at the Likoni ferry crossing, and the poor condition of […]
Gov’t leases four sugar factories, commits to settling farmer and worker arrears
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has announced the leasing of four public sugar factories to private investors in a move aimed at revitalizing Kenya’s struggling sugar sector. The government has also signed agreements with sugarcane farmers and workers’ unions to clear outstanding arrears before the handover. The four factories—Nzoia, Chemelil, Sony, and Muhoroni—have […]
Van Nistelrooy hints at Leicester exit following disappointing season
Leicester City head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy has given the strongest indication yet that he may be on his way out of the club. Van Nistelrooy, who took over mid-season, has struggled to turn the club’s fortunes around. Under his leadership, Leicester endured a run of inconsistent performances that ultimately saw them relegated to the […]
Quarrying banned in Kokotoni after deadly collapse claimed three lives
No one will be allowed to continue quarrying activities in Kokotoni village, Malindi, Kilifi County. This is according to Kenya Roads Board Chairperson Aisha Jumwa, who announced a ban following the tragic collapse of a quarry that claimed three lives. Speaking after visiting the site, Jumwa said the national and county governments will work closely […]
Kongowea residents, traders urge gov’t to fix deteriorating infrastructure
Residents and business owners in the Kongowea area of Mombasa County are calling on both the national and county governments to urgently repair the area’s deteriorating transport and drainage infrastructure. According to the locals, the poor state of roads and persistent water overflows have severely disrupted business activities and daily life. “We cannot conduct our […]
Safaricom posts sh388.7 billion revenue, declares sh48 billion dividend after double-digit growth
Safaricom PLC (NSE: SCOM) has announced an 11.2% growth in total revenue to KES 388.7 billion ($3 billion) for the financial year ended 31st March 2025, with net income also accelerating by 10.8% to hit KES 69.8 billion. Following these results, Safaricom will pay out KES 48.08 billion in dividends to its shareholders for the […]
Six EPL teams will play in the UCL next season
The English Premier League will have six representative teams in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League phase after Manchester United and Tottenham made the final fixture of the Europa League on Thursday. Five spots were already secured by the EPL side due to the high performance of their teams in European competition, with Arsenal reaching the […]