Safaricom customers will no longer be able to send money to unregistered mobile money users from February 5; firm urges users to register before deadline

Sudan war: 8 million people displaced and more than 1.5 million others have fled to neighbouring countries as several ceasefires are broken, UN says.

Kenya's public debt has hit an alarming high of Sh11 trillion. Out of this, President William Ruto's government has contributed Sh2.4 trillion in just 15 months.
And now, 7 out of Kenya's 10 shillings budgeted has to go towards debt repayment. How did we get here? How do we get out of this debt hole? Join @TheEmmanuelToo, on Sunday 4th February for this story.

Kenyan actor, scriptwriter and singer, Charles Ouda dies at 38, family announces; he was known for roles in Makutano Junction, The First Grader among other films.

Nangolo Mbumba sworn in as Namibia’s 4th President following the passing of President Hage Geingob; he served as Namibia’s Vice President since 2018

Anger as hundreds strare death in the face
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Kenya’s biggest telco, Safaricom has tightened regulations on M-Pesa transactions with a view to crack down on fraud and money laundering.


https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001489640/safaricom-tightens-its-grip-on-m-pesa-flows-to-curb-dirty-cash

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has promised to investigate how the country’s debt rose to Sh11.1 trillion.

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001489654/eacc-to-probe-countrys-sh11-trillion-debt

A bank has been ordered to return a title it was holding as a security for a Sh4 million loan it issued under unclear circumstances.

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001489664/co-operative-bank-ordered-to-return-title-illegally-used-to-secure-sh4m-loan

Charlene Ruto has vowed to knock on the door of universities, schools and other learning institutions to boost the blood donation drive for the country.

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001489667/charlene-ruto-unveiled-as-blood-ambassador-vows-to-intensify-donation-drive

For the last few weeks, the skies have been beautified by swarms of butterflies. Some pause to savour the moment by taking pictures and videos.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/environment-climate/article/2001489648/expert-swarms-of-butterflies-not-a-bad-omen-just-mere-migration

Where the buck stops
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Court allows police to detain Derrick Kimathi, owner of ill-fated Embakasi gas plant, and two NEMA officials for 21 days pending conclusion of investigations.

High Court suspends Education ministry’s circular requiring parents, guardians, and other government learning institutions to pay fees and levies via e-Citizen.

DCI raises alarm over increased cases of criminals using cryptocurrency platforms to steal from unsuspecting Kenyans, asks users to verify legitimacy before investing.