Kenyan gospel singer Size 8 has given fans a glimpse inside the multi-million-shilling mansion she shares with her husband, disc jockey DJ Mo, celebrating what she described as God’s faithfulness in their lives.In a video shared on social media on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the singer offered a sneak peek into the couple’s family home, showcasing part of its ground floor.
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Flights diverted, escorted across Europe after fresh bomb threats
Listen to articleSeveral flights across Europe have either diverted or landed with a military escort after bomb or security threats. The first reported case involved a flight from Dublin to Rome landing outside Paris; more soon followed.Several commercial flights made either unscheduled or high-alert landings in Austria, France, Italy, Belgium, Czechia and Bulgaria, according to authorities in the various countries.
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NG-CDF performance takes centre stage as Kenya Track Survey spotlights 20 MPs ahead of 2027 polls
A 2026 Kenya Track Survey has placed the management of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), bursary administration and school infrastructure under renewed public scrutiny, assessing the performance of 20 Members of Parliament ahead of the 2027 General Election.The assessment examines public perceptions of constituency development, parliamentary leadership and the impact of projects undertaken through NG-CDF.
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Kalonzo Plays Old Audio of Raila Endorsing Him During Migori Tour
StrategyIn the audio clip played during the rally, the late Raila said that Kalonzo is 10 times better than President Ruto.Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka deployed a new tactic to woo the people of Luo Nyanza to back his presidential bid.During his Migori Tour on Thursday, November 5, Kalonzo played an audio clip of the late Raila Odinga endorsing him as a suitable leader to lead the country.
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Ben Kajwang wins Global Change Makers Award after National Hero honour
College of Insurance Director and Chief Executive Officer Ben Kajwang has won the 7th Global Change Makers Award, becoming the first Kenyan chief executive to receive the recognition.
The award, organised by Project 100, recognises outstanding contributions in corporate leadership, governance, education and social impact.
Kajwang's latest recognition comes days after President William Ruto named him a National Hero during the 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations held at Uasin Gishu State Lodge on October 20, 2026.
He was listed as Hero No. 186 among 264 honourees, recognised in the category of Scholarship, Professionalism and Research for his contribution to the growth of the insurance sector in Kenya and across Africa.
The Global Change Makers Award adds to a series of honours Kajwang has received this year. In July, he won the Bobea Leadership Award for his contribution to governance and leadership.
His recognition comes against the backdrop of his work in insurance education, professional training and institutional leadership.
Under his leadership, the College of Insurance has developed into a regional centre of excellence. He also spearheaded the development of the Edge Hotel and Convention Centre, a five-star facility that hosted the 48th African Insurance Organisation Conference.
Kajwang has also contributed to the training of more than 8,500 pension trustees and 5,500 insurance professionals across the region.
His work in insurance education has extended to Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Malawi and other countries in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
Beyond institutional leadership, he is an author of nine books and more than 70 academic papers covering insurance and related fields.
Kajwang holds a PhD in Strategic Management and is a Chartered Insurer (ACII, UK). He is also an Associate of the Institute of Risk Management in the United Kingdom and a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of Uganda and the Insurance Institute of Kenya.
His professional experience includes serving as President of the African Insurance Organisation between 2022 and 2023. He previously chaired the Association of Insurance Trainers and Educators in Africa from 2014 to 2022.
He currently serves on the council of the Africa Re Foundation and the board of the AIO Foundation. He is also an Executive Board Member and Chair of the Human Resource Committee at OESAI, as well as Chairman of the Technical Committee at the Policyholders Compensation Fund.
The latest award marks another milestone in Kajwang's career, which has spanned insurance management, professional development, research and regional industry leadership.
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Unions ask Parliament to guarantee Ksh 20 billion lecturers’ return-to-work deal
Three university unions have asked Parliament to make sure the government pays the Ksh 20 billion it promised to end the standoff over staff pay. The Universities' Academic Staff Union (UASU), the Kenya University Staff Union (KUSU) and the Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA) appealed the National Assembly's Committees on Education and Labour.
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Earthquake experienced in Nairobi and surrounding counties
Residents in Nairobi and neighbouring counties experienced earth tremors on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at approximately 12:27 p.m. East Africa Time (EAT), following seismic activity reported in Tanzania’s Lake Victoria region.Several residents took to social media to report feeling the ground shake, with accounts emerging from Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang’a and Kajiado counties.
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Safaricom explains why Ziidi users cannot unlock savings twice within 72 hours
Safaricom has explained why customers using its Ziidi Money Market Fund (MMF) service may be unable to submit a second savings unlock request while waiting for an earlier withdrawal request to be processed.
The clarification followed a query by an X user, @chacha_erric, who on Thursday, November 5, 2026, questioned whether it was possible to unlock Ziidi savings twice within 72 hours.
“Can’t I unlock my ziidi savings twice within 72hours?” the customer asked.
Responding to the query, Safaricom explained that customers cannot initiate a new unlock request while an earlier request is still pending.
“Hello Erric. You cannot create a new unlock request while a previous unlock request is still pending. A new lock or unlock request can only be created after the previous unlock request has been completed or cancelled successfully,” the telecommunications company responded.
The clarification means that the restriction is tied to the status of an existing transaction rather than necessarily requiring every customer to wait a fixed 72 hours before making another request.
Customers whose previous unlock requests have not been completed or successfully cancelled must wait before initiating another transaction.
The clarification is particularly important because Ziidi has a separate feature that allows customers to lock money within their investment accounts.
Unlike ordinary withdrawals, which involve redeeming investment units, the locking feature allows customers to set aside funds to reduce the temptation of spending money before reaching their savings goals.
According to Ziidi’s published product information, locked funds do not earn additional interest while locked, and customers must first initiate an unlocking request before accessing the money.
The unlocking process comes with a 72-hour waiting period. Customers can also only unlock the entire amount they have locked rather than withdrawing a portion of it.
This means there are two separate issues customers need to understand:
Safaricom’s response addresses the second issue. Even if a customer wants to initiate another request before the earlier one is completed, the system will not allow it.
A customer must therefore wait until the existing unlock request has been completed or successfully cancelled before submitting another instruction.
Ziidi is a Money Market Fund integrated into Safaricom’s M-PESA platform, allowing customers to invest and manage their money using their mobile phones.
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) approved the establishment of the fund on November 27, 2024, as a Collective Investment Scheme.
Safaricom partnered with three investment firms to offer the product: Standard Investment Bank, ALA Capital Limited and Sanlam Investments East Africa Limited.
Customers can access Ziidi through the M-PESA application or by dialling *334#.
The product allows users to invest from as little as Ksh100, making it accessible to customers who want to grow their savings without opening a conventional investment account.
According to published Ziidi product information, customers can transfer money between their M-PESA wallets and Ziidi without transaction charges, while the minimum withdrawal from the investment is Ksh10.
Safaricom provides the technological platform, while licensed fund managers are responsible for managing and administering the investments.
Safaricom’s published Ziidi terms and conditions also provide for a maximum 72-hour period for receipt of money following successful redemption of investment units.
Under Section 11 of the terms, customers can redeem their investment units either partially or in full, with payment to their M-PESA accounts expected within a maximum of 72 hours after successful redemption.
However, this is distinct from the locking feature, which requires customers to initiate an unlocking request before accessing money they have deliberately set aside.
The two processes should not be confused because unlocking funds and redeeming investment units are different instructions within the investment product.
For customers experiencing difficulties with pending requests, Safaricom’s latest clarification means they should first establish whether the earlier instruction has been completed or successfully cancelled before attempting another one.
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Mike Rogers Siblings: Getting to Know Bill and Jim Roger
Michael J. Rogers was born on 2 June 1963 in Livonia, Michigan, and raised primarily in Livingston County, including the Howell and Brighton areas.He is an American politician, former FBI special agent and Republican who represented Michigan’s 8th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2015.
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Talanta: Bayern versus Ajax regular tickets to cost Sh2,500
A view of a section inside the under construction Talanta Sports City Stadium in Nairobi on May 15, 2026.Tickets for the highly anticipated friendly match between German giants FC Bayern Munich and Dutch’s champions AFC Ajax to inaugurate the 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium on January 5, 2027 go on sale on Thursday at 6pm.