Co-operative Bank of Kenya has posted its strongest first-quarter financial performance in history after reporting a Profit Before Tax of KSh 11.37 billion for Q1 2026, marking an 18.1 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The lender also recorded a significant jump in Profit After Tax, which rose by 21.3 percent to […] The post Co-op Bank Posts Record-Breaking Q1 2026 Profit as Earnings Surge Past KSh 11.3 Billion appeared first on Kenya Today.

Detectives have arrested three suspects linked to a sophisticated fraud syndicate accused of siphoning more than Sh5.2 million from the Public Trustee Administration Estates Account under the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice. Investigators say the fraud involved two suspicious transactions amounting to Sh5,226,735, which were allegedly wired illegally into personal bank […] The post Three Arrested as Detectives Uncover Sh5.2 Million Fraud Targeting Public Trustee Estates Account appeared first on Kenya Today.

A cloud of grief and mystery now surrounds the tragic death of 36-year-old Sheikh Mahfuzur Rahman Emon, a Dutch citizen of Bangladeshi origin who had travelled to Kenya for vacation before disappearing for nearly three weeks. His body has now reportedly been found and identified at Coast General Hospital in Mombasa, bringing a heartbreaking end […] The post Mystery Deepens After Missing Dutch-Bangladeshi Tourist Found Dead in Mombasa appeared first on Kenya Today.

A major anti-drug operation in Taita Taveta County has led to the arrest of a suspected notorious trafficker after detectives recovered heroin and large quantities of cannabis sativa during a raid in Mwatate. The operation was carried out by a joint team of officers from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) Coast Regional Headquarters and detectives from […] The post Notorious Drug Trafficker Arrested as Detectives Recover Heroin and Cannabis in Mwatate Raid appeared first on Kenya Today.

A new Kenyan-built digital platform is rapidly positioning itself as one of Africa’s most ambitious attempts to challenge the dominance of global content giants like TikTok and YouTube — not by chasing views alone, but by promising to finally put African creators at the center of monetization. UrbanTok officially launched during the Connected Africa Summit […] The post UrbanTok Emerges as Africa’s Bold Answer to TikTok and YouTube Monetization Struggles appeared first on Kenya Today.

Kenya’s corporate giant Safaricom PLC has suffered one of the most embarrassing legal blows in its history after the High Court found the company liable for copyright infringement over its M-PESA Go and “Manage Child Account” product, awarding inventor Peter Nthei Muoki and Beluga Limited a staggering KSh 1.4 billion in damages plus future royalties […] The post Safaricom Ordered to Pay Sh1.4 Billion After Court Finds Telecom Giant Copied Teen Wallet Idea appeared first on Kenya Today.

Co-operative Bank of Kenya has reinforced its commitment to sustainable energy financing after participating in the 2026 Geothermal Conference held in Nakuru in partnership with the Geothermal Development Company. The conference brought together key players in the energy, banking and investment sectors to discuss the future of geothermal development in Kenya and across the region. […] The post Co-op Bank Pushes Geothermal Financing Agenda at 2026 Energy Conference in Nakuru appeared first on Kenya Today.

Aviator Faces Growing Calls for Shutdown as Questions Mount Over Regulation and Money laundering in Kenya Aviator has exploded across Kenya’s betting landscape with frightening speed. From university students and boda boda riders to unemployed youth and office workers, the crash-style gambling game developed by Spribe has become one of the most addictive and heavily […] The post Aviator Mania Raises Tough Questions About Gambling Regulation in Kenya appeared first on Kenya Today.

A Nairobi court has allowed police to detain a man for seven days after detectives linked him to a massive cryptocurrency fraud scheme that allegedly siphoned tens of millions of shillings from unsuspecting investors through fake online investment platforms. Dickson Ndege Nyakango was dramatically arrested inside a local bank while allegedly attempting to withdraw KSh […] The post Crypto Fraudster Dickson Ndege Nyakango Arrested While Attempting to Withdraw Sh33 Million in Nairobi Bank appeared first on Kenya Today.

What was supposed to be an act of charity has instead sparked outrage and serious ethical questions after betting company KE7.com donated a branded water tank to a primary school in Kenya. While the donation itself may appear noble on the surface, many Kenyans are now questioning why a gambling company would place its logo […] The post Outrage as Betting Firm KE7.com Brands Water Tank Donated to Primary School appeared first on Kenya Today.

Kenya’s betting industry is entering a dangerous phase. The signals are no longer subtle. Regulators are watching. Tax authorities are tightening. Financial oversight bodies are asking deeper questions. And for the first time in years, the biggest names in the sector are beginning to feel real pressure. This is no longer about isolated disputes or […] The post Kenya’s Betting Giants Beika, Pepeta Under Pressure as Regulatory Storm Builds appeared first on Kenya Today.

Kenya’s betting industry is no longer operating in the shadows of light regulation and fast growth. The spotlight is now direct, intense, and sustained. What began as scattered concerns around tax disputes and social impact has grown into a broader examination of how the entire sector is structured, who controls it, and whether oversight has […] The post MP Musa Sirma: Betika, Pepeta and Mozzart Bet Under Spotlight as Political Links in Kenya’s Betting Sector Raise Questions appeared first on Kenya Today.

A storm is quietly building around Kenya’s insurance sector, and at the center of the latest wave of complaints is ICEA Lion. What began as a single frustrated customer’s post has quickly opened the floodgates to a familiar narrative policyholders who feel well served when paying premiums, but abandoned the moment they file claims. In […] The post Premiums Paid, Claims Delayed: ICEA Lion Customers Speak Out Over Mounting Frustrations appeared first on Kenya Today.

SportyBet has been named Marketing Campaign of the Year winner at the inaugural iGaming AFRIKA Summit Awards 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, for its “Play with Champions” campaign. The accolade was presented during the iGaming AFRIKA Summit, held from 4–6th May 2026 at Sarit Center and positioned as Africa’s premier gathering for the gaming, fintech and […] The post SportyBet Wins Marketing Campaign of the Year at iGaming AFRIKA Awards 2026  appeared first on Kenya Today.

Adil Khawaja and Peter Ndegwa are presiding over what many Kenyans now see as a troubling decline at Safaricom, a company that was once the gold standard of reliability and customer trust. Under their leadership, service quality has visibly deteriorated, customer complaints have grown louder, and key decisions from the rollout of the “My One […] The post Safaricom’s Slow Drift: How Fuliza Debt, Failing Service and the “My One App” Gamble Are Testing Kenyan Trust appeared first on Kenya Today.

A high-stakes legal battle over the estate of former Attorney General James Karugu is now drawing intense scrutiny, with fresh questions emerging over what critics describe as a calculated attempt to avoid confronting serious allegations at the heart of the dispute. At the center of the case are submissions by a group of petitioners that […] The post EXPOSE: LAWYERS AND REGISTRARS ACCUSED OF HIDING BEHIND LEGAL TECHNICALITIES IN KARUGU ESTATE BATTLE appeared first on Kenya Today.

  A controversial high-level meeting claimed to have taken place in Nyala is now facing growing scrutiny after visual evidence raised serious doubts about its true location. Images circulating online show senior figures seated at what appears to be a formal conference setup, complete with microphones, branded conference materials, and bottled water placed neatly on […] The post EXPOSE: QUESTIONS MOUNT OVER ‘NYALA MEETING’ AS DETAILS POINT TO STAGING OUTSIDE SUDAN, IN NAIROBI appeared first on Kenya Today.

EXPOSE: MOHAMMED JAFFER, ONE PETROLEUM AND THE MT PALOMA FUEL STORM — INSIDE THE CLAIMS, THE DEFENCE, AND THE QUESTIONS THAT WILL NOT GO AWAY A deepening controversy is unfolding in Kenya’s energy sector, and it is rapidly turning into one of the most consequential public accountability tests in recent years. At the center of […] The post EXPOSE: MOHAMMED JAFFER, ONE PETROLEUM AND THE “DIRTY FUEL” SCANDAL — HOW MEDIA SPIN IS BEING USED TO CONTROL THE NARRATIVE appeared first on Kenya Today.

A high-stakes legal battle is unfolding that could redefine how banks in Kenya are held accountable to their customers. At the center of the case is Equity Bank Kenya, now facing serious legal scrutiny after a customer accused the lender of mishandling a funds transfer in a way that triggered financial loss, public embarrassment, and […] The post EXPOSE: EQUITY BANK IN THE SPOTLIGHT AS BOTCHED TRANSFER CASE TESTS KENYA’S CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS appeared first on Kenya Today.

A fresh debate is now unfolding around Paul Russo, the chief executive of KCB Bank Kenya, after new disclosures revealed both a sharp rise in his earnings and a significant jump in his personal stake in the bank. The numbers are drawing attention not just because of their size, but because of their timing and […] The post EXPOSE: KCB CEO PAUL RUSSO’S SH285 MILLION PAY AND SURGE IN SHAREHOLDING RAISE TOUGH QUESTIONS appeared first on Kenya Today.

A major fake gold syndicate has been busted in Nairobi, with two key suspects arrested over a sophisticated scheme that allegedly conned a Swiss investor more than Sh18 million in a deal that never existed. The suspects, Seth Steve Okute and Kelvin Otieno Onyango, were picked up by detectives following a complaint filed by Swiss […] The post SETH STEVE OKUTE AND ‘SONKO’ ONYANGO IN SH18 MILLION FAKE GOLD SCAM AS SWISS INVESTOR LOSES BIG appeared first on Kenya Today.

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has stepped in to support security infrastructure with a KES 2.89 million boost towards the construction of barracks for the Border Police Unit in Kanyonyo. The support was officially handed over at the unit’s headquarters, where Border Police Unit Commandant Davies Lomwatu received the contribution on behalf of the unit. […] The post CO-OP BANK PUMPS KES 2.89 MILLION INTO BORDER POLICE BARRACKS IN KANYONYO appeared first on Kenya Today.

Searches for “best countries to live in” have exploded by a staggering 5,000 percent in just one month, as more UK residents actively explore life outside their home country. The shift is not just online curiosity. The number of UK taxpayers relocating abroad has more than doubled over the past three years, pointing to a […] The post BRITS FLEEING THE UK: SEARCHES TO MOVE ABROAD SURGE BY 5,000% AS AMSTERDAM, SINGAPORE TOP LIST appeared first on Kenya Today.

Fresh questions are emerging over a controversial fuel consignment linked to the vessel MT Paloma, with documents and industry accounts raising concerns about how the product entered the Kenyan market and whether safeguards worked as intended. At the center of the issue is cargo associated with One Petroleum Limited, a firm linked to businessman Mohammed […] The post EXPOSE: QUESTIONS MOUNT OVER MT PALOMA FUEL AS DOCUMENTS POINT TO EARLY BILLING AND SYSTEM-WIDE BLENDING appeared first on Kenya Today.

A man has been arraigned at the Milimani Magistrates Court over an alleged Sh51 million visa fraud case that prosecutors say targeted Kenyans seeking to travel to Canada. Brian Reeves Obare is accused of obtaining money by false pretences after allegedly promising to facilitate Canadian visas through purported links with embassy officials. The case has […] The post BRIAN REEVES OBARE IN COURT OVER ALLEGED SH51 MILLION CANADIAN VISA FRAUD SCHEME appeared first on Kenya Today.

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has reinforced its role as a key partner to county governments after taking part in the 2026 Own Source Revenue (OSR) Conference, held in collaboration with the Council of Governors. The conference, themed “Land Taxation and Urban Planning for Sustainable County Revenues,” brought together leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore […] The post CO-OP BANK BACKS COUNTY REVENUE DRIVE AT 2026 OSR CONFERENCE appeared first on Kenya Today.

SportyBet has been named Operator of the Year at the 2026 Sports Betting East Africa + (SBEA+) Eventus Awards.  The recognition is reserved for the leading brand demonstrating standout performance, innovation and market presence across the region. The category evaluated operators on commercial success, market uptake, expansion, differentiation strategies, and product quality underscoring SportyBet’s strong […] The post SportyBet Named Operator of the Year at SBEA+ 2026 appeared first on Kenya Today.

  James Orengo: Decades in Power, Zero Tangible Development — The Record Speaks For over four decades, James Orengo has been a towering figure in Kenyan politics. First making his mark as the fiery Ugenya Member of Parliament and currently serving as the Governor of Siaya County since 2022, he has undeniably mastered the art […] The post James Orengo: Decades in Power, Zero Tangible Development — The Record Speaks appeared first on Kenya Today.

Yesterday’s demonstrations were meant to be a defining political moment. Opposition leaders had built them up as a nationwide show of resistance against the rising cost of living and growing economic frustration. The expectation was clear: large crowds, visible pressure, and a statement that could not be ignored. But when the day unfolded, the reality […] The post FAILED PROTESTS LAY BARE OPPOSITION’S STRUGGLE TO CONNECT WITH KENYANS appeared first on Kenya Today.

Kenya’s fragile economic recovery is facing fresh strain as global shocks and domestic challenges converge, threatening to undo gains made after a difficult period of financial instability. A new report by Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB), the Africa Economic Compass, shows that while the country has made significant progress in stabilising its economy, emerging risks are […] The post KENYA’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY UNDER THREAT AS GLOBAL SHOCKS AND FLOODS PILE PRESSURE appeared first on Kenya Today.

Serious questions are now emerging around the operations of the Kwale County Assembly, with fresh allegations placing its Clerk, Fatuma Hassan Mwalupa, at the center of a growing storm over financial management and accountability. According to reports and whistleblower accounts, Mwalupa has maintained a firm grip over procurement and financial flows within the Assembly, allegedly […] The post EXPOSE: THE “UNTOUCHABLE” CLERK AT KWALE ASSEMBLY AND THE BILLIONS UNDER SHADOW appeared first on Kenya Today.

Gikuni United FC delivered a dramatic and hard-fought victory over Nairobi Prisons FC, sealing a 1–0 win in a tense FKF National Division II Metropolis League clash played on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Kirangari Polytechnic. The match was not just about football. It was a full community spectacle, powered by energy on the pitch […] The post “OGOPA GU!” SPORTYBET-BACKED CLASH LIGHTS UP KIRANGARI AS GIKUNI UNITED EDGE NAIROBI PRISONS appeared first on Kenya Today.

Live betting has changed how Kenyan football fans interact with the game. Instead of placing your bet before kickoff and waiting 90 minutes, in-play betting lets you react to what is actually happening on the pitch — a red card, a substitution, a momentum shift — and bet accordingly. This guide walks you through everything […] The post How to Live Bet on Football in Kenya: A Complete Guide for 2026  appeared first on Kenya Today.

In 2022, Gladys Wanga did not merely win an election; she engineered what political analysts still regard as one of the most disciplined and effective campaigns in recent Kenyan history. Her victory in Homa Bay County rested on three pillars of precision: a tightly unified coalition anchored by Raila Odinga, a powerful and historic gender […] The post The Unravelling of Power: How Gladys Wanga Lost Control of the Political and Communications Battlefield appeared first on Kenya Today.

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse is facing mounting political pressure in the Ukambani region, barely months after aligning himself with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). What was initially seen as a strategic political shift is now triggering open rebellion within party ranks. Senior UDA leaders from the region accuse Mutuse of hijacking party activities and […] The post MUTUSE IN TROUBLE: UDA MP ACCUSED OF DIVIDING PARTY, FACING RECALL THREATS appeared first on Kenya Today.