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Revealed: Why more local companies are shutting down
Saccos up push to develop new digital loan productsSaccos are aggressively fighting for their space in the digital credit market, having introduced almost 100 products in their services between 2023 and 2024.
Source:Standard Digital
March 11, 2026 01:30 UTC
We'll negotiate new IMF loan on own terms, insists Ruto
President William Ruto signs the National Infrastructure Bill into an Act at State House Nairobi. [PCS]President William Ruto has pushed back against suggestions of a falling out with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), insisting Kenya will engage with the global lender strictly on its own terms and has every right to stand on its own feet. Speaking at a public forum on Tuesday, Ruto addressed mounting speculation about a standoff with the Fund after negotiations for a new programme concluded in early March without a deal, followed by a blunt social media declaration from his former economic adviser, David Ndii, that "We are not negotiating with the IMF."
Source:Standard Digital
March 11, 2026 01:30 UTC
10-point agenda team 'failed to meet Raila's demands'
The Committee on the Implementation of the ten-point agenda and the National Dialogue Committee report (Nadco) released yesterday disappointed many Kenyans after failing to address key issues former ODM leader Raila Odinga demanded when signing the Memorandum of Understanding on March 7, 2025. Whereas the Agnes Zani-led team was expected to release a report reflecting the government’s commitment to implementing the reforms agenda, burning issues like actualisation of the two-thirds gender rule were ignored.
Source:Standard Digital
March 11, 2026 01:30 UTC
How Sakaja will spend Ruto's Sh80 billion investment package
The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.
Source:Standard Digital
March 11, 2026 00:58 UTC
Pauline Hanson uses an unthinkable term to describe Matt Canavan - as the new Nationals leader calls for 'more Australian babies' in bizarre pitch
Pauline Hanson has sparked a war of words with new Nationals leader Matt Canavan, after she accused the Queensland senator of joining the 'woke pile-on'. Canavan, 45, fired a warning shot to One Nation leader Pauline Hanson as he addressed an eager press pack on Wednesday. And I struggle to point to a single dam, single road, single hospital, and Pauline Hanson has delivered in Australia,' the father-of-five said. Nationals Senator Matt Canavan (pictured) is the party's new leaderPauline Hanson accused Canavan on joining 'the woke pile-on' in a furious X postCanavan, 45, is pictured with his wife Andrea. 'Pauline Hanson won't fear Matt Canavan, and she'll have Barnaby Joyce to help explain him to her,' van Onselen said.
Source:Daily Nation
March 11, 2026 00:43 UTC
State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast
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Source:The Star
March 11, 2026 00:04 UTC
Nation Media Group bought by Tanzanian tycoon
The Nation Media Group (NMG) has been acquired by Rostam Azizi, a Tanzanian tycoon, in a transaction that will see Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development S.A (AKFED) sell its entire 100% shareholding in the media house to Taarifa Limited. Nation Media Group, which publishes the Daily Nation, Sunday Nation, The EastAfrican, Daily Monitor(Uganda), Mwananchi and The Citizen in Tanzania, has also ended is 66-year old partnership with AFFED, which will exit its long standing investment in East Africa’s largest media outlet. Nation Media Group also operates broadcast media, including NTV and Nation FM as well as several digital platforms. AKFED’s association with Nation Media Group began in 1959 when the Aga Khan IV established East African Newspapers and acquired the Swahili newspaper, Taifa Leo. Nation Media Group HistoryThe first issue of the Daily Nation was published on March 20th 1960.When Kenya got its independence from British rule in December 1963, Nation Media was already established as a credible and trusted source of news and analysis.
Source:Daily Nation
March 10, 2026 23:33 UTC
Athi River clash leaves scores injured, homes demolished
Police in Athi River, Machakos County, are investigating an incident in which scores of people were reportedly injured, a bulldozer torched, and at least eight houses demolished on the outskirts of the town. Athi River South Sub-County Police Commander David Kandie said seven people had been arrested and are in lawful police custody following the incident, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning. One injured person remains in Machakos Level 5 Hospital with serious injuries sustained during the incident. I chose to go for the money, and we were transported to Athi River, where we conducted the demolitions before we were confronted by another group, leading to the clash and injuries,” one suspect claimed. All the suspects are reportedly held at Athi River Police Station and are expected to be arraigned at Mavoko Law Courts on Wednesday.
Source:The Star
March 10, 2026 23:04 UTC
Orengo rules out ODM exit, hints at major party developments
Audio By VocalizeSiaya Governor James Orengo during an interview aired on KTN on March 9, 2026. [Screengrab]Siaya Governor James Orengo has dismissed claims that he is planning to leave the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) through the dissident Linda Mwananchi faction, saying the group remains firmly within the Party. Speaking on KTN News on Monday night, Orengo described Linda Mwananchi as a caucus within ODM, similar to the Linda Ground group associated with Party leader Oburu Oginga, but with different principles. He, however, hinted at major developments within ODM in the next five months. Last week, the Linda Mwananchi group petitioned the Registrar of Political Parties to block the registration of a party under the same name.
Source:Standard Digital
March 10, 2026 22:45 UTC
Aga Khan Announces Sale of Nation Media Group to Tanzanian Billionaire
The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has announced it has agreed to sell its 100% shareholding in NPRT Holdings Africa Limited (NPRT) to Taarifa Ltd, which is owned by Tanzanian businessman Rostam Azizi. In a statement on Tuesday, Aga Khan noted that NPRT holds a 54.08% shareholding in Nation Media Group PLC (NMG), comprising 92,618,177 ordinary shares. The transaction marks the conclusion of AKFED’s 66-year association with the Nation Media Group, which began in 1959. NMG’s new largest owner, Azizi, has experience across multiple sectors, including media, mining, telecommunications, agriculture, real estate, port facilities, energy, and construction. “We are honored and deeply committed to becoming the majority shareholder of Nation Media Group.
Source:Daily Nation
March 10, 2026 22:33 UTC
State splashes Sh10.8b on travel in six months
CoB Margaret Nyakang’o says the spending is against the 2025 Budget Policy Statement theme on expenditure reforms to cut non-essential expenses. [File, Standard]The government spent Sh10.87 billion on travel in the first half of this financial year, comprising Sh7.74 billion and Sh3.13 billion for domestic and foreign travel, respectively, a review by the Controller of Budget (CoB) has said. Office of the CoB Margaret Nyakang’o, has said the spending is against the 2025 Budget Policy Statement theme on expenditure reforms to cut non-essential expenses.
Source:Standard Digital
March 10, 2026 22:32 UTC
Hali ya wasiwasi yatanda katika kijiji cha Ngenya, eneo bunge la Lari, kufuatia maporomoko ya ardhi
6:41 pm | NTV Video 2,802 views Duration: 2:25Hali ya wasiwasi imetanda katika kijiji cha Ngenya, eneo bunge la Lari, kufuatia maporomoko ya ardhi. Subscribe to NTV Kenya channel for latest Kenyan news today and everyday. Get the Kenya news updates, discussions and other exciting shows. Website: ntvkenya.co.ke || Paper: Daily Nation || Twitter: @ntvkenya || Facebook: NTV Kenya || Instagram: NTV Kenya
Source:Daily Nation
March 10, 2026 22:27 UTC
Five Disneyland employees rushed to hospital during hazmat situation at theme park
Five Disneyland employees have been rushed to the hospital over a hazmat situation at the California theme park, according to the Anaheim Fire Department. Building materials being used by a contractor backstage 'produced a reaction', including shortness of breath and dizziness, in employees, a Disney spokesperson told the Daily Mail. All five employees were taken to a local hospital and others were treated by paramedics at the park, the spokesperson said. Star Tours is a 3D motion simulator attraction at Disneyland that allows guests to go on various, ultra-realistic Star Wars adventures. Aspiring NFL referee Matthew Cohn, 28, also died by suicide at the same hotel as Equitz on October 23.
Source:The Star
March 10, 2026 22:26 UTC
Tanzanian tycoon acquires majority stake in Nation Media Group
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 10 — The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) will exit its 66-year investment in Nation Media Group (NMG) after agreeing to sell its controlling stake to Tanzanian businessman Rostam Azizi. The deal will see Azizi acquire 92.6 million ordinary shares, effectively giving him majority ownership of the regional media house. However, NMG shares will continue trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and other cross-listed platforms. Nation Media Group traces its origins to 1959, when Prince Karim Aga Khan IV acquired the Kiswahili weekly Taifa Leo, laying the foundation for what has grown into one of East Africa’s largest media organisations. “We are honoured and deeply committed to becoming the majority shareholder of Nation Media Group,” Azizi said, adding that the company will uphold the media house’s editorial independence while investing in its future growth.
Source:Daily Nation
March 10, 2026 21:29 UTC
Morocco’s football success in rising to become a global powerhouse
Morocco’s ascent in international football was highlighted by its impressive journey to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, capturing global attention. For more than ten years, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation has been developing a framework that merges international talent scouting, family engagement, and training programs to ensure that talented players from the diaspora feel connected to the national vision. Players such as Achraf Hakimi, Hakim Ziyech, and Noussair Mazraoui exemplify the success of early scouting and integration efforts. Regragui led the team for four years but resigned less than 100 days before the 2026 World Cup, with Mohamed Ouahbi, the former under-20 coach, taking over the Atlas Lions. The Government has also prioritised funding the construction of state-of-the-art football stadia, which have seen the country playing host to major global and continental championships such as the FIFA Club World Cup, AFCON U-20, WAFCON and most recently the AFCON 2025.
Source:Daily Nation
March 10, 2026 20:36 UTC