Kenya has defied a global funding drought for budding companies to post a 17 percent increase in new start-up investments, toppling Nigeria and Egypt as the continent’s largest destination for start-up financing. In 2023, 62 Kenyan start-ups raised an estimated $673.78 million from local and international investors, a rise from the $574.8 million raised in…
Mary Moraa wins the 800m in 1:58:72 at the Rabat Diamond League competition at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on May 28, 2023. ‘Kisii Express’ as she’s fondly referred to is set to take part in the Lausanne Diamond League in Switzerland on June 30.
Social media influencer Elsa Majimbo recently encountered an embarrassing mishap when she accidentally shared a private video meant for her boyfriend to her followers. Majimbo, who regularly posts outfit check videos, mistakenly uploaded an intimate video on Threads, realizing her error while engaging with comments on the platform. Addressing the mistake, Majimbo urged her followers…
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo detailed events that landed him in jail due to a visit to Kenya. Obasanjo said the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s invitation to Kenya landed him in jail when he returned to his country. While speaking during the unveiling of Raila’s African Union Commission chairmanship candidature at State House, Obasanjo…
Simpson’s life story is marked by significant achievements in sports but his later years were overshadowed by his involvement in criminal cases. Orenthal James Simpson, commonly known as O.J. Simpson, was an American former professional football player and actor. His life story is marked by significant achievements in sports and entertainment, but his later years…
Cargo heading to South Sudan is piling up at the Port of Mombasa due to a dispute over a new mandatory tax. This is after Kenya customs agents rejected the electronic cargo tracking note (ECTN) introduced by the South Sudan Revenue Authority Commission last week. On Saturday, Kenya International Freight and Warehouse Association (KIFWA) said…
On a historic day, King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, were formally crowned in a grand ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey. The coronation, steeped in centuries of tradition but with a few modern touches, was witnessed by about 2,000 invited guests and a global audience of millions who watched it on television or…
Lawmakers in the Solomon Islands have selected a pro-China candidate as their prime minister, in an indication the Pacific nation will remain a close Beijing ally. Jeremiah Manele won the prime minister vote on Thursday, beating out his opponent Matthew Wale in a 31-18 count. He will succeed former PM Manasseh Sogavare, a vocal critic…
Data from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) indicates that the Thika Superhighway is the most dangerous road in Nairobi. From January 1, to April 30, 2024 the road has recorded 13 deaths, as a result of road crashes. The road is followed closely by Mombasa, Outering and Kangundo roads which recorded at least…
The France-based defender has described what he feels about Kenya’s chances of making it to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and 2026 World Cup given their recent results. Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu believes Kenya are capable of making it to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and 2026 World Cup. Kenya have had…
