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Coffee sold at the Nairobi Weekly Auction reached a total of 11,179 bags or 695,939 kg by brokers. The sale generated a total value of US$ 5,222,913, equivalent to approximately KSh 704 million, with an overall average price of US$ 375.24…
The government’s ambitious National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program has been launched to tackle unemployment and underemployment among young Kenyans. The initiative aims to equip youth with practical skills, startup…
For months now, Stephanie Nyika, an accountant based in Nairobi, has not stepped into a banking hall or queued at an ATM to access financial services. As she tells Business Today, the New KCB Mobile App has transformed the way she handles…
If you are an Airtel subscriber, you’ll agree with me that ‘technology has done more good than harm’ and topping up your line via Mpesa is one of the most reliable and convenient ways ever invented to do away with scratchcards. In that…
Bien-Aimé Alusa Baraza, popularly known as Bien, the lead singer of the acclaimed Kenyan band Sauti Sol, has announced a new music challenge offering a $1,000 cash prize (approximately Ksh130,000) to aspiring artists. The competition,…
When President William Ruto took office in September 2022, he pledged to transform Kenya’s infrastructure as part of his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. Three years on, roads remain at the heart of his presidency. The government…
When President William Ruto assumed office in September 2022, he inherited an economy weighed down by surging inflation, a weakening shilling, high debt and widespread public discontent. Nearly three years later, the question persists: has…
New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 saw a surge of independent designers leveraging unconventional venues and provocative themes to challenge the dominance of legacy fashion houses. From burlesque clubs to cemeteries, these emerging…
Operations at Karura Forest remain ongoing despite rising tensions between the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) over the management of the urban green space. In a statement, KFS assured the public that…
Reuben Odanga, the producer behind the popular Kenyan telenovela Selina, is set to debut his new series, Lazizi, on Maisha Magic Plus this October. Starring seasoned actors Jackie “Wilbroda” Nyaminde and Mwaniki Mageria, the new production…
When the Kenyan government launched the eCitizen platform in 2014, the promise seemed simple: bring services closer to the people through one digital window. Ten years later, the portal has evolved into the country’s primary revenue…
Karura Forest, once a battleground for Kenya’s green revolution, is now at the centre of a fresh storm. The state department of Forestry under Gitonga Mugambi has officially taken over management of the forest from the local CFA Friends of…
In the shimmering landscape of Nairobi’s high society, the city’s most beloved trio of single women are set to make their dramatic return. Showmax has officially announced the fourth season of its celebrated hit series, Single Kiasi, and…
When did people begin writing and singing protest songs? Probably about five minutes after the first person in the history of the world felt wronged, cheated, or treated unfairly. Protest songs aren’t often the sort of thing one…
As viewership and attendance for women’s sports surge, major brands are investing to capture a rapidly growing audience. Rihanna’s multi-billion-dollar brand, Fenty, is a prime example. In May, the company signed its first beauty and skin…
The African Film Press (AFP), a new alliance of independent film platforms, has announced a new award for filmmakers to be launched at Nigeria’s Surreal16 Film Festival in December. The AFP Critics Prize, modeled after the FIPRESCI Prize,…
Dwayne Johnson, known for his onscreen fare in action tentpoles like Netflix’s Red Notice and Jumanji reboot films, posited he wasn’t getting the opportunity for more “raw and gritty” roles as he was “too scared” to explore more vulnerable…
In this age of insane technological advancements, by the age of two, almost every child has access to a smartphone or tablet—and for nearly half of them, YouTube is their go to app for entertainment and educational needs, often under the…
As the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 heats up, turning Nairobi into a vibrant football hub, the city’s residents are demonstrating remarkable adaptability in navigating the inevitable match-day gridlock. With the Harambee…
Nairobi and Mombasa are set to host one of the world’s fastest-growing entertainment brands this week, as Old School R&B Brunch, popularly known as OSR, brings its signature experience to Kenya. The four-day series promises a unique mix of…
The Harambee Stars are delivering on the promise of CHAN 2024, historic victories, resilient performances, and a surge of national pride. But while the football has been thrilling, recent incidents of crowd trouble risk undoing the…
Rugby fans have a reason to celebrate as the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has confirmed that the popular Safari 7s tournament will be back at the iconic Nyayo National Stadium later this year. The 2025 edition of the tournament is scheduled to…
Social media satirist Gabriel Oguda is among five individuals appointed to a newly formed committee that will oversee the implementation of the NADCO Report and a ten-point national agenda aimed at strengthening Kenya’s unity and…
Mohamed Riadha, a former student at Mount Kenya University (MKU), is set to begin an exciting international journey after securing a position aboard the MSC Seashore cruise ship as cruise staff. Riadha, who completed his academic studies…
