African Watch

Safaricom’s Share Incentive Plan Rewards Top Executives as Stock Value Surges.

Safaricom’s Share Incentive Plan Rewards Top Executives as Stock Value Surges - African Watch Safaricom's rising share price has significantly boosted the value of its employee share incentive programme. Senior executives received free shares worth more than Sh707 million during the year ended March 2026. According to the company's latest annual report, Safaricom allocated 20.1 million share...

Google, Idris Elba Launch AI Programme to Support Nearly 100,000 African Creators.

Google, Idris Elba Launch AI Programme to Support Nearly 100,000 African Creators - African Watch Google has partnered with British actor and entrepreneur Idris Elbau to expand access to artificial intelligence tools for Africa's creative industry. The US$1 million initiative will equip nearly 100,000 creators across five African countries with AI training, technical support and digital producti...

Ol Kalou By-Election Violence Sparks Nationwide Alarm Over Rising Political Tensions.

Ol Kalou By-Election Violence Sparks Nationwide Alarm Over Rising Political Tensions - African Watch Severe political violence erupted during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaigns in Nyandarua County this week, injuring several people and raising deep national concerns ahead of the upcoming 2027 General Election. Clashes between rival political factions quickly spread to neighboring Nyah...

The National Police Service informs the public that 14 suspects arrested in connection with the recent violence and unrest in Kisumu and Nyahururu were arraigned in court today, 13th July, to face the relevant charges.
The National Police Service will not tolerate violence, hooliganism, or any disruption of public peace. We remain steadfast in our duty to maintain law and order. Let it be clear: those who choose chaos will be met with the full force of the law.

Armed robbery caught on camera in Ruaka salon

Gunman steals phone from woman in daylight attack

Suspect fires shots as he escapes the scene