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DTB introduces NFC rings and bands for contactless payments
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (256+ words) Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has launched DTB Wearables, a new range of contactless payment solutions. Safaricom pioneered wearable payment technology in Kenya as early as 2017 with the M-Pesa 1 Tap wristbands and NFC stickers. The telco has since shifted its focus…...
Afreximbank launches $10 B crisis response to shield African & Caribbean economies from trade shocks amid war
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (341+ words) The Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP). The initiative is specifically engineered to insulate African and Caribbean nations from the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating…...
High Court stops the NTSA instant fine system amid constitutional concerns
4+ week, 9+ hour ago (212+ words) In a major legal victory for Kenyan motorists, the High Court has officially suspended the National Transport and Safety Authority's (NTSA) newly launched digital enforcement regime. Presiding over the case at the Milimani High Court, Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued an…...
Kenya makes history with listing of first USD industrial REIT at the NSE
4+ week, 1+ day ago (361+ words) The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) marked a historic milestone this morning, March 11, 2026, as Africa Logistics Properties Holdings Limited (ALPH) officially rang the bell for the listing of the ALP Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (ALP REIT). The debut is the…...
Cancer is a continuity risk whose true cost extends far beyond the patient
4+ week, 2+ day ago (969+ words) Hapa Kenya - Cancer is a continuity risk whose true cost extends far beyond the patient In Kenya, cancer has become a long-tail risk with profound implications for financial stability, workforce continuity and institutional resilience. The country records more than 44, 000 new…...
What the repeal of section 22 & 23 of the Cybercrimes Act means for Kenyans
1+ mon, 9+ hour ago (218+ words) The March 6, 2026, Court of Appeal judgment in the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act case is being hailed as a watershed moment for Kenya's digital landscape. While the striking down of Sections 22 and 23 is a victory for free speech, the court's…...
Israeli is reviving the settler-colonial model in Kenya
1+ mon, 7+ hour ago (425+ words) For over a century, the kibbutz has been a cornerstone of the Israeli state. Established in 1910 and funded by Zionist organizations, these communal settlements were designed to facilitate Jewish immigration and establish a permanent presence on Palestinian land. While marketed…...
The NTSA instant traffic fines system explained + cost of fines
1+ mon, 10+ hour ago (167+ words) The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has officially launched its Instant Fines Traffic Management System. Moving away from manual police stops, the new system uses a network of 1, 000 cameras to detect violations and notify offenders in real-time. Here is…...
How to apply for an Emirates Cabin Crew role
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (247+ words) The Emirates Group is currently seeking candidates for the position of Cabin Crew, based at its international hub in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The primary function of a cabin crew member is divided between safety management and service execution. Employees…...
Kenya launches investigations into distribution of intimate videos by Russian national
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (269+ words) The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has officially launched an investigation into allegations that a foreign national has been secretly filming and distributing intimate videos of Kenyan women without their consent. This is after the viral circulation of non-consensual intimate recordings…...