Kenya's Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya says the government wants to keep hosting the WRC Safari Rally after the current deal ends in 2026. The Safari Rally returned to world racing in 2021 after being away for 19 years. It is the most popular rally event, with more than 124 million viewers around the world. Mvurya believes Kenya has a strong case to make for keeping this famous race.
"Kenya leads Africa in rally racing," Mvurya stated. He pointed out that Kenya offers amazing landscapes and perfect rally conditions that you can't find anywhere else in Africa. The country creates an excellent setting for world-class rally events. Mvurya wants businesses to help Kenya keep the rally. He sees how the event has brought life and...
Super Metro Limited trucks showed up at Likoni Road for checks after the National Transport and Safety Authority told them to. The Star saw a video of company vehicles arriving at the inspection center in Nairobi early Saturday. NTSA staff watched everything to make sure each bus met safety rules before allowing the company back on the roads. The company must fix several problems to start operating again.
They need 294 flagged buses checked, plus speed controls tested on each one. NTSA also wants 42 drivers out of 109 who broke speed limits many times to take new tests at the Likoni Driver Test Center. Any drivers without proper qualifications must leave their jobs immediately. NTSA stopped all Super Metro operations Thursday because...
Rally fans have packed Naivasha for the fourth World Rally Championship event. The competition started Friday when President William Ruto waved the flag. Local businesses expect more tourists during this three-day rally. Hotels, camping sites, and Airbnbs report full bookings, helping them recover from slow business earlier this year.
David Mwangi from the Nakuru County Tourism Association expects over 100,000 rally lovers despite tough economic times. He believes the rally makes Kenya and Naivasha attractive destinations because of friendly locals, nice weather, beautiful lakes, and great food. Hundreds of security officers work at key points to manage traffic, clear paths for rally cars, and keep fans safe.
Josiah Odongo, Naivasha...
Turkish police arrested 343 people during Friday protests across the country. These demonstrations started when authorities detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Wednesday. The government accused him of corruption and helping terrorist groups just before his expected announcement as a presidential candidate for 2028.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke against the demonstrations Friday, stating his government would not give in to what he called "vandalism" or "street terror." He added they would not allow disruption of public order. Reports indicate police have questioned Imamoglu ahead of his court appearance today, with more protests likely to happen later.
Many see Imamoglu, from the secular Republican People's Party (CHP), as...
Fans have bought every ticket for the Harambee Stars' game against Gabon tomorrow at Nyayo National Stadium. This rush came after many Kenyans and the Football Kenya Federation asked people to support their national team by attending the match. The FKF thanked everyone for their amazing support and encouraged ticket buyers actually to attend and cheer loudly for the team.
The federation posted on X, asking fans to wear red, black, and green colors at the stadium. They emphasized how fan energy could help the players perform better during this important FIFA World Cup Qualifier game. Just days ago, the Harambee Stars bounced back from a two-goal deficit to tie with The Gambia at Abidjan's Alassane Ouattara stadium.
That Thursday night...
Safaricom plans to update its system next Monday night, March 24. The update will last just half an hour, from 1 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. During this short time, M-Pesa might work on and off. You can still make calls, use data, and send texts without any problems.
The company aims to make its services better for customers through this update. They picked very early morning hours when few people use the service. Safaricom says sorry about any issues this might cause and thanks everyone for sticking with them.
M-Pesa turns 18 this year, having started on March 6, 2007. Back then, it helped many Kenyans without bank accounts to access money services. Today, it has grown into a major financial service that works beyond Kenya's borders.
At...
A commercial court gave two investment companies extra time to pay back $5 billion they owe Equity Bank. Justice Francis Gikonyo decided East Africa Cables Limited and TransCentury could have 90 additional days to clear their debt. Last October, Justice Alfred Mabeya had already given these companies 120 days because they seemed serious about paying. The companies asked for more time this February when they couldn't meet that deadline.
Their lawyer, Philip Nyachoti, told the court they worked hard to find money to pay off what they owed. He explained that since October, both companies have created plans and systems aimed at paying their debt. They talked to many financial groups looking for help, including a company based in the Cayman...
Zimbabwe battled back from two goals down to tie Benin 2-2 in Thursday's match. The comeback followed a costly error by veteran keeper Washington Arubi, who mishandled a back pass early on. This mistake gave Benin's Dokou Dodo the ball, who then set up Steve Mounie for an easy score just twelve minutes into the game. The Cheetahs pressed their advantage after taking the lead, attacking the Zimbabwe defense repeatedly.
Their pressure paid off at the 35-minute mark when Dokou Dodo finished a slick passing sequence inside the box, doubling Benin's lead. Zimbabwe refused to give up, cutting the deficit before halftime when captain Marshall Munetsi hammered home a shot after receiving Jordan Zemura's pass in the box. The Warriors headed to...
The Zimbabwe government plans to crack down on foreign citizens running small businesses as part of its push for local currency use. These non-citizens have set up shops across downtown Harare, selling everything from food to household items. This goes against national laws that protect certain business areas for Zimbabweans only. The amended Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act specifically reserves retail, transport, and wholesale trade for citizens.
Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu announced he might deliver a full statement about upcoming enforcement actions. He mentioned they'll target retail sectors where many foreigners operate, often without legal status or as refugees. The problem extends beyond shops to...
