Power line linking Kenya to Zambia via Tanzania set for 2025

A key power line linking Kenya to Zambia through Tanzania is set for completion in November 2025, raising hope for cross-border electricity imports and exports among nations covered by the high-voltage grid. The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco), the country’s power utility, confirmed that the 400 kilovolt (kV) Tanzania-Zambia line will be completed in November…

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mTek and Britam in a deal with buy simu for insurance to cover phones against theft

mTek and Britam have formed an alliance with Buy Simu to offer insurance for phones in Kenya and extend coverage for phone products in the country. According to Mtek’s CEO, Bente Krogmann, offering insurance reduces instances of defaults resulting in phone losses or damages, and thus reinforces customer satisfaction and enhances customer retention rates.  “The…

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Fresh details emerge on former Harambee Stars player’s connection to three-year-old child murder case

Former star midfielder detained is linked to murder of three-year-old girl found dead outside her home in Nairobi. Former Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars midfielder Collins Gatusso Okoth spent another night in custody as he faces accusations linked to the tragic death of a three-year-old girl in Nairobi.  The child’s lifeless body showing signs of…

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KeNHA closes Mai Mahiu-Narok highway over flooding that killed over 50 people

Motorists plying the Mai Mahiu-Suswa/Narok highway were Monday advised to seek alternative routes after debris was swept into the roads following Sunday night’s heavy downpour. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) has issued an alert saying motorists should brace for heavy traffic along the said roads as they are impassable at the moment. “The Kenya…

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KDF and police reach truce after Likoni channel face-off over the weekend

Officers from the Kenya Defense Forces and the National Police Services have resolved their differences following an altercation at the Kenya Ferry Service crossing channel over the weekend. An amateur video emerged on social media Sunday showing a group of KDF special forces officers engaging in a scuffle with police officers and private security guards…

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President Ruto to chair Cabinet meeting Tuesday morning on recent floods

President William Ruto will Tuesday morning chair a Cabinet meeting to discuss additional measures on floods mitigation. Speaking on the sidelines of International Development Association (IDA21) summit at KICC in Nairobi, Ruto said the meeting will deliberate on ways of ensuring victims of the floods are taken care of by the government. He said the…

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Yet unnamed retired football star detained for investigation in Nairobi

A retired Kenyan football star is in police custody for undisclosed allegations, amid similar cases involving young EPL players. A retired football star formerly celebrated in Kenya’s top-flight leagues is currently being held in a Nairobi police cell.  The former athlete whose name has not been disclosed to the public was apprehended earlier this week…

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Michael Olunga loses Golden Boot to Akram Afif as Qatar Stars League gets new champion

Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has lost Golden Boot as Qatar Stars League crowns new champion. Kenya international Michael Olunga’s prolific goal-scoring spree was not enough to secure him a third consecutive Golden Boot in the Qatar Stars League. Despite his efforts Al Duhail SC faced a disappointing 4-2 defeat against Qatar SC on Sunday…

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Kenyans Decline Orders from Police Officer Without Service Number on His Uniform

There was drama after two motorists resisted orders from a police officer who allegedly entered their motor vehicle and demanded they produce their passports. In a video that has ignited varied opinions about the conduct of the motorists and the police officers, the enraged civilians are heard asking the police officer to identify himself first…

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