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NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – Bolt the leading on-demand mobility platform has announced a major milestone in Kenya’s transition to greener urban mobility with electric motorbikes now making up over 40% of its motorbike fleet, making it the largest supplier of electric bikes in the ride-hailing industry countrywide. The company also confirmed that it has…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said its fully Prepared for the By-elections scheduled for Thursday, 27th November 2025, across 22 electoral areas, remain firmly on course. While addressing the Media in Nairobi on Friday 13th November 2025 the Commission noted that it has finalized key activities, including…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11- A new Safety Index report, jointly compiled by Ipsos and commissioned by the leading ride-hailing platform, Bolt, reveals a decisive shift in Kenya’s urban mobility landscape: 94% of Kenyan ride-hailing users now perceive app-based transport as inherently safer than conventional modes like matatus and traditional taxis. These findings showcase a significant…
SIAYA, Kenya, Nov 7 –The Ministry of Health reaffirms its commitment to ending childhood deaths caused by pneumonia through strengthened prevention, early diagnosis and effective treatment interventions, as Kenya prepares to commemorate World Pneumonia Day on 12th November 2025 in Siaya County. Director-General for Health, Dr Patrick Amoth, represented by Dr. Stephen Muleshe emphasised that…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – TikTok has released its Quarter 2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report (CGER) showcasing its ongoing commitment to creating a safe digital space for its users. The report which covers data from April to June 2025, details the proactive steps TikTok continues to take to identify and remove content that violates…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 29- Jamia Mosque Committee has announced the launch of a special Photo Exhibition commemorating 100 years of Jamia’s remarkable journey, a century of faith, community service and leadership at the heart of Nairobi. The exhibition will showcase rare and archival photographs capturing Jamia’s transformation from its early beginnings in the 1920s to…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 – The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project is a 5-year initiative by the Government of Kenya, funded by the World Bank, aimed at transforming the lives of vulnerable youth. The Project seeks to reach at least 820,000 youth aged between 18 and 29 years, and up to 35 years…
Kenya’s most influential and enduring political figures Raila Amolo Odinga has passed away, marking the end of an era in the country’s political history known widely as “Baba” a title of affection meaning “father” Odinga was a man whose life and career were defined by resilience, reform, and an unyielding commitment to democracy. Born on January…
MOMBASA, Kenya, Oct 1 – The County Government of Mombasa is deepening its collaboration with Bolt in a new partnership that will expand youth employment opportunities and improve safety and regulation in the ride-hailing industry. Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir hosted a delegation from Bolt at his office to discuss ways of scaling up the company’s…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) in the latest review has announced prices of super petrol and kerosene down by Ksh1 per litre, while diesel remain unchanged. According to EPRA, the new prices will apply from August 15 2025 to September 14 2025 as set under the Petroleum Act…
