M-Pesa, the East African mobile money service, is now under full ownership by two of Africa’s largest telecoms companies. Safaricom, based in Kenya, and Vodacom, based in South Africa, have acquired the stake previously held by UK telecoms operator Vodafone. Vodafone had been a longstanding stakeholder in M-Pesa since its initial launch in 2007. Although […]
Safaricom, the leading telecommunication services provider in Kenya, is gearing up to revolutionize internet connectivity in the country. In a strategic partnership with AST SpaceMobile, a prominent competitor to Elon Musk’s Starlink, Safaricom is set to launch cutting-edge satellite internet services in the second half of 2023. This ambitious initiative aims to bridge the digital […]
In a series of air strikes on Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea, Russia has sparked a major disruption in world grain markets, heightening global tensions. The attacks, which occurred for three consecutive nights, resulted in injuries to at least 27 civilians and caused significant damage, including to China’s consulate in Odesa. The situation worsened […]
In a rare address on Wednesday, the head of Britain’s foreign intelligence service, Richard Moore, made an open plea to disaffected Russians, encouraging them to spy for the UK. Speaking in Prague, Moore urged those “wrestling with their conscience” to take a stand against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime and offered them the chance to […]
A Spanish court has announced a new investigation into the alleged income tax fraud of popular Colombian singer Shakira. Already slated to stand trial later this year for purportedly evading 14.5 million euros (Ksh.2.3 billion) in taxes on earnings from 2012 to 2014, the 46-year-old “Hips Don’t Lie” artist is now under scrutiny for two […]
Babu Owino, the Member of Parliament representing Embakasi East, is currently awaiting arraignment at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, where he is set to face subversion charges for his alleged involvement in the ongoing anti-government protests led by the opposition. On Tuesday night, Babu Owino was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and […]
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has expressed unwavering confidence in his party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), emphasizing that no opposition in the country poses a significant challenge to the influence of his political outfit. In a bold statement, Museveni highlighted the absence of a proven track record of achievements in Ugandan politics among the opposition, […]
Raila Odinga, the leader of Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party, has addressed the concerns surrounding his absence from the ongoing anti-government protests. He revealed that he is currently recovering from a flu, which had led to his inability to participate in the demonstrations. Despite not disclosing his exact location, Odinga assured everyone that […]
