Kenya Airways on Tuesday reported a pre-tax loss of Sh17.93 billion ($138.30 million) in 2025, hurt by falling revenues. The result is a setback for one of Africa’s leading airlines, as it made its first pre-tax profit in more than a decade in 2024. The airline, which has a fleet of roughly 40 aircraft, said total income fell to 161.47 billion shillings last year from Sh188.50 billion in 2024. Chief Financial Officer Mary Mwenga said the deterioration in the company’s performance was partly because three of its wide-body Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner jets were temporarily grounded because of global supply chain…
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The Social Health Authority (SHA) has come under scrutiny after a new report revealed that the Kalenjin and Somali communities hold the largest share of jobs at the agency, even as Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi maintained that the institution complies with the law on ethnic balance. According to a report presented before the Senate Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration, SHA employs a total of 564 staff. The Kalenjin community accounts for the largest share with 100 employees (17.7%), followed by the Somali community with 79 staff (14%). The Kikuyu community ranks third with 68…
Jubilee party presidential aspirant Fred Matiang’i Tuesday called for peaceful, respectful campaigns, urging political actors to reject insults and focus on issue-based engagement with citizens. He emphasized the need for dignity, unity, and cohesion throughout the electoral period, positioning his presidential bid as one grounded in accountability, service, and results. He outlined Jubilee’s commitment to nurturing youth leadership, stating that the party is deliberately creating space for young people to participate in governance and decision-making. He noted that the future of the country depends on empowering a new generation of leaders, adding that Jubilee will ensure free and fair nominations…
The President of Mozambique, Daniel Francisco Chapo, arrived in Kenya on Tuesday, March 24, for a three-day working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. Chapo’s visit follows an invitation from President William Samoei Ruto and is expected to focus on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, and strategic partnerships. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the Mozambican leader was received by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. Mudavadi said the visit provides an opportunity for both leaders to review the progress of bilateral relations and exchange views on political, economic, and security developments at national, continental, and…
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju secured a major legal reprieve after the High Court granted him anticipatory bail following his dramatic arrest on Monday evening. Justice Martin Muya ordered that Tuju be released on a bond of Sh200,000 with one surety or an equivalent cash bail pending further directions in the case. “It’s hereby ordered the applicants are admitted on an anticipatory bond of Sh200,000 with one (1) surety each or cash bail of similar amount. That mention for further directions is set on April 7,” ruled Justice Muya. Tuju, through his lawyer Gregg Ndege, had filed an urgent application…
The Philippines became the world’s first country to declare a state of national energy emergency in response to the conflict in the Middle East. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he had signed an executive order to safeguard energy security, citing the “imminent danger posed upon the availability and stability” of the country’s energy supply. The US-Israel war with Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz – a key shipping route – have sent shock waves through global energy markets, causing shortages and price rises. The Philippines imports 98% of its oil from the Gulf, and the price…
Listed agribusiness and superfoods grower, Kakuzi Plc, has posted a Sh387.5 million after-tax profit, marking a significant turnaround from the Sh131.6 million after-tax loss booked last year in its 2025 full-year financial results released today. The firm’s Board of Directors, buoyed by the firm’s profitable run last year, has also recommended a first and final dividend of Sh16 per share, double the payout for 2024. From total revenues of Sh5.4 billion, Kakuzi, a leading grower of Avocado, Macadamia, and Blueberry superfoods, posted a Sh568 million pre-tax profit, up from the Sh167 million pre-tax loss in 2024. According to Kakuzi Plc…
At least 33 bodies were exhumed from a mass grave at a cemetery in Kericho County, police confirmed. Also exhumed were six body parts which included both upper and lower limbs. The exercise was conducted by a multi-agency team on Tuesday. Officials had earlier indicated that 14 bodies were buried at the site, but it has since emerged that 33 bodies were exhumed. These included 25 children. The remains were in different stages of decomposition, indicating varying times of death. The variation in decomposition suggests the bodies were not interred at the same time and initial indications point to possible…
In the realm of elite competition, a professional chess set is more than a tool; it is a precisely engineered instrument. In a game where the gap between a hard-fought win and a frustrating draw comes down to grueling hours of calculation, the mechanical reliability of your gear is everything. Since 2013, the specific designs utilized in World Championship cycles have effectively set a new bar for how tournament chess set aesthetics and functionality should work together. For any player serious about hitting peak international requirements, getting a handle on these technical specs before you buy chess boards or pieces…
Namibia has rejected an application by Elon Musk-owned Starlink for a licence to provide satellite internet services in the country, dealing the company a second setback in southern Africa. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) announced the decision without giving reasons for its refusal, but noted that Starlink’s Namibian subsidiary did not have local ownership. Starlink has not yet commented on the decision. It operates in about 25 African countries but has faced regulatory challenges in others, including South Africa, where ownership rules have also blocked its entry. Namibian law requires that at least 51% shares in any telecommunications…
Rescue workers in Colombia were searching for four people who are missing after a military plane crashed in the south of the country. Sixty-six members of the Colombian security forces were killed on Monday, when the Hercules C-130 transport plane came down shortly after take-off near Colombia’s border with Peru. Locals were first to the scene, pulling out dozens of injured survivors from the burning wreckage and ferrying them to hospitals on the back of their motorbikes. An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the accident. A total of 128 people were on board the transport plane,…
Kenya has been selected to host the 2026 FIFA Women’s Series matches, marking the country’s first-ever staging of a global football event under FIFA. In an announcement made by Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, the government welcomed participating nations including India, Australia, and Malawi, alongside officials and fans from across the globe. The matches are scheduled to take place on April 11 and April 15, 2026, at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. The tournament is expected to provide a major platform for the growth of women’s football in the country, with Kenya’s national team, the Harambee Starlets, set to headline…
Australia and the European Union have agreed a sweeping free trade deal after eight years of negotiations. The deal, worth about A$10bn ($7bn; £5.2bn), was signed on Tuesday with Australia’s prime minister and the head of the European Commission describing it as a mutual “win-win”. As well as removing almost all tariffs on trade, the two have also agreed to increase co-operation on defence and critical minerals. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the deals as having a focus on “collective resilience” in a world that is “deeply changing”. “A world where great powers are using tariffs as…
As mid-March 2026 arrives, the NBA’s team rankings have changed drastically. A group of young talents has grown from hopeful players into top performers on the court. They aren’t just expected to succeed; they are now key to several winning squads. Teams are playing differently now as the 2026 playoffs are near. These younger athletes post outstanding numbers and guide their squads to high positions. This shift shows how quickly rising stars are taking over from older players who once ruled. But the growth of this new wave challenges long-standing team strategies. And the impact of this change is clear…
Former French Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin has died at the age of 88. In addition to his achievements as head of government from the late 1990s, he will be remembered as a two-time presidential candidate who in 2002 suffered a stunning first-round humiliation from the far-right’s Jean-Marie Le Pen. Before that Jospin had served five years as prime minister under conservative president Jacques Chirac. Chirac defeated him in the 1995 presidential race, but then lost a snap parliamentary vote in 1997, forcing him into so-called “cohabitation” with the left. In power, Jospin formed an alliance with Communists and Greens.…