A Microsoft logo is seen a day after Microsoft Corp’s $26.2 billion purchase of LinkedIn Corp, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 14, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Global tech giant Microsoft on Sunday said network traffic for its Azure cloud computing platform was experiencing increased delays in parts of the Middle East due to “undersea fibre…
A suspected fake gold dealer is in police custody after being accused of defrauding a Pakistani national of USD 34,800 (Ksh.4.5 million). According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Stephen Magero was arrested after the scam victim filed a complaint at the Karen Police Station. The foreigner reported that he bought 500 grams of…
This graphic fixes the distortion created by the Mercator map, which exaggerates the size of countries far from the equator. By scaling each country according to its latitude, the map reveals their true proportions. The Mercator world map, long a fixture in classrooms globally, makes the European Union appear almost as large as Africa. In…
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo takes oath on September 4, 2025, as a member of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests. PHOTO| COURTESY The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has condemned attacks targeted at Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo for accepting her…
A footbridge along Outering Road, Nairobi. [Photo/Courtesy] A number of towering bridges connecting major roads in Nairobi have had their underbellies turned into little hideouts for criminals and truant street children. Many have also been turned into illegal garbage points, even informal toilets for hundreds of street families. Others have had their giant pillars charred…
Kenya’s Junior Starlets players celebrate victory against Uganda during their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification second-leg qualifier at Nyayo National Stadium on March 16, 2025. Photo/Sportpicha/Citizen Digital. Kenya’s Rising Starlets have begun their journey towards the FIFA U-20 World Cup qualifiers 2026, with Head Coach Jackline Juma looking to build a formidable squad for…
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has lauded National Youth Service(NYS) institution for the role played during Mai Mahiu floods. Kihika who spoke on Thursday August 28, during NYS recruits pass out parade in Gilgil, commended the NYS for their bravery during last year’s Mai Mahiu floods. She at the same time called for deeper collaboration in…
Governor Susan Kihika’s Wezesha Biashara Fund has been lauded for unlocking opportunities. Nakuru Chief Executive Member for Trade Stephen Kuria pointed out the transformative role the fund continues to play. According to Kuria, this is a fund that is unlocking opportunities for entrepreneurs. The CECM encouraged women and youth to continue applying for support through…
Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry(MITI) Lee Kinyanjui on Thursday led a team to Kibos Sugar Factory for a fact-finding mission. The team at the factory.PHOTO/COURTESY The team included PS Dr. Juma Mukhwana (Industry) and PS Regina Ombam (Trade). During the visit, the CS noted that Kenya risks an imminent cane shortage…
Many Nakuru residents know her as Mama Soko. Eunice Muriithi Wambui has declared her interest in the Nakuru Woman Rep seat come 2027 general polls. The vocal Mama Soko will contest the seat on Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). She is not new in politics, as her journey began way back in 2013 when…