William Wanyoike

Nairobi

Reporter at The Star (Kenya)

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Road fatalities in Kenya: January to March 2025

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | William Wanyoike

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) now says that at least 1,139 people died as a result of road crashes in Kenya between January 1 and March 31, 2025. This number reflects a slight decrease compared to the 1,166 deaths recorded in 2024. In the latest data provided by the NTSA, pedestrians were the most affected at 420, followed closely by motorcyclists at 301 fatalities.
Most popular social networks worldwide as of February 2025

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | William Wanyoike

Facebook remains the world’s most popular social media platform as of February 2025, boasting 3.07 billion monthly active users, according to data from Statista. YouTube follows with 2.53 billion users, while Instagram and WhatsApp tie in third place, each recording 2 billion users. TikTok ranks fifth with 1.59 billion users, trailed by WeChat at 1.38 billion.
Government setbacks in the hands of courts

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | William Wanyoike

The government has suffered setbacks in the hands of the courts. Notably, the Privatisation Act of 2023 was quashed, and a stay request was rejected. The Maraga-led police reforms task force was quashed in April, as was the directive on paying school fees via eCitizen. Furthermore, the health sector reforms task force was quashed in February. The public debt audit task force was suspended last year, with its fate undecided. Adani deals (JKIA, energy lines) were cancelled after public outcry.
Languages most frequently used for web content

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | William Wanyoike

As of February 2025, English remains the dominant language for web content, accounting for nearly half (49.4 per cent) of all websites. Spanish follows at a distant second with 6 per cent, while German (5.6 per cent) and Japanese (5 per cent) secure third and fourth places, respectively. French (4.4 per cent) and Russian (3.9 per cent) also hold significant shares, reflecting their global influence.
International breakdown of venture capital in 2024

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | William Wanyoike

Venture Capital in Africa Report 2024 has revealed key investment trends across different regions. Venture capital is money that investors give to new or growing businesses that have high potential but also high risk-like startups. North America leads with $182.7 billion invested across 9,189 deals. Asia follows with $65.8 billion and 6,298 deals, while Europe attracted $50.1 billion through 5,859 deals.
Countries with the fastest average mobile internet speeds

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | William Wanyoike

As of June 2024, Qatar boasts the fastest average mobile internet speeds globally at 334.63 Mbps, followed closely by the UAE with 323.61 Mbps and Kuwait at 226.56 Mbps. Norway (145.19 Mbps) and Denmark (144.93 Mbps) also demonstrate high speeds. South Korea (139.04 Mbps), China (135.71 Mbps), Saudi Arabia (128.03 Mbps), and Bahrain (120.96 Mbps) complete the top nine.
Most valuable brands worldwide in 2025

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | William Wanyoike

Apple continues to dominate the global brand value charts in 2025, standing tall at $574.5 billion. Microsoft ($461.1B), Google ($413B), and Amazon ($356.4B) follow closely, showing the tech sector's firm grip on global consumer trust and loyalty. Walmart is the highest-ranking retail brand at $137.2 billion, while Asian giants like Samsung Group ($110.6B) and TikTok/Douyin ($105.8B) secure their spots among the top ten.
Trade between Kenya and the US (Sh bn)

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | William Wanyoike

President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on Kenyan goods entering the US marketKenya's trade deficit with the US expanded significantly in 2024, increasing by Sh82.74 billion. The data, sourced from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), highlights a concerning trend for Kenya's economy, as exports to the US have struggled to keep pace with imports.
Gachagua's demands to IG Kanja

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | William Wanyoike

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made six demands to Inspector General Douglas Kanja after he claimed that his life was in danger. In a detailed letter, Gachagua called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of individuals allegedly responsible for orchestrating acts of violence against him. He demanded enhanced security at all public events he attended moving forward. “Provide security in all public gatherings that I attend as a leader in this country,” Gachagua states in his letter.
AI contribution to value (US$bn) of global venture capital

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | William Wanyoike

Artificial Intelligence has played an increasingly vital role in the global venture capital space over the past decade. According to the Venture Capital in Africa Report 2024, investments directed toward AI have grown significantly, peaking in 2021 with a contribution of $702 billion. This surge reflects AI's transformation from a promising technology to a key driver of innovation and business growth.