Troubled Kenyan fintech start-up Lipa Later is attracting major interest from investors despite its current administration woes. According to sources who spoke with Citizen Digital, at least five parties have expressed acquisition interest over the past three months, with discussions ranging from full buyouts to structured debt rescue plans. One…
Kenya Airways is gearing up for a significant boost to its long-haul operations as it prepares to return three grounded Boeing 787 Dreamliners to service. The move is expected to restore the airline’s diminished capacity and improve service reliability after months of disruptions caused by global supply chain constraints and…
The Kenyan government has officially invited the public, industry players, and other stakeholders to provide feedback on its newly released draft E-Commerce Policy, aimed at fostering a robust digital trade ecosystem in the country. Developed through collaborative consultations with key Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), private sector players, and academia,…
Equity Bank has been recognized as the Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the 2025 African Banker Awards, held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This prestigious accolade underscores the Bank’s pivotal role in driving financial inclusion, empowering communities, and advancing sustainable development across the region. In a statement following the…
Tesla shareholders may soon get a chance to invest in xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, as the billionaire seeks to deepen collaboration between his companies. In a recent post on his social platform X, Musk revealed that Tesla will hold a shareholder vote on potentially taking a stake in…
As global trade dynamics continue to shift due to rising tensions—particularly stemming from U.S. tariffs and China’s tightening grip on rare earth mineral exports—India is strategically aligning with Australia to secure a reliable supply of critical raw materials. These minerals are vital for clean energy, advanced electronics, and sustainable technology…
The Director of Mara Ndovu Lodge Limited, George Maina Muriithi, has been arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts over allegations of defrauding a businessman of Sh48.8 million in a fake investment scheme. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Muriithi lured the investor in October 2022 by offering 48,800…
U.S. President Donald Trump is once again at the center of international headlines—this time for a growing number of Nobel Peace Prize nominations recognizing his recent diplomatic initiatives. Global leaders, particularly from the Middle East and Africa, are lauding Trump’s role in advancing peace efforts, even as critics remain skeptical…
The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) is undergoing a leadership transition following the resignation of its Director General, Eng. Philemon Kandie. The announcement was made by KeRRA Board Chairperson Anthony Ng’ang’a Mwaura, who confirmed that Kandie tendered his resignation on Friday, July 11, 2025. Eng. Kandie, who was appointed to…
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has intercepted a container carrying over 24,000 substandard electrical extension sockets at the Mitchell Cotts Freight Station in Mombasa. The 16-metric tonne consignment, which originated from China and is valued at approximately Ksh.2.5 million, was found to be in violation of Kenyan safety standards.…
