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The rhythm of life in Kenya’s coastal county of Kilifi has always been defined by warm ocean breezes, abundant sunshine and a landscape where nature remains the dominant feature. With average daytime temperatures generally ranging between…
This week is packed with massive dividend payments from heavyweights like Equity Group and Car & General, alongside a major listing on Monday and key macroeconomic data. 📋 AGMs: HomeBoyz Entertainment PLC (HBE) holds its AGM on Tuesday,…
Uganda’s military on Sunday forced off the air two leading television stations and disrupted the country’s largest independent newspaper belonging to the Nation Media Group (NMG). The operation followed a direct order from Gen. Muhoozi…
Kenya’s Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to assemble, demonstrate, picket, and petition public authorities peacefully and unarmed. It is a right born from decades of struggle for democratic freedoms and one that remains…
Vibo Africa Launches Pan-African Humanitarian Award in Honor of Wangari MaathaiVibo Africa has moved to shake up the continent with a new Pan-African initiative aiming to shine a light on Africa’s unsung heroes as well as bestow glistening…
A spontaneous champagne explosion at a French race track six decades ago has evolved into one of the most valuable and recognizable traditions in global sports marketing. Moët & Chandon and Formula 1 are marking the 60th anniversary of the…
Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyans to exercise their constitutional rights peacefully and responsibly, warning that violence, destruction of property and…
As financial institutions across Africa grapple with climate risks, changing consumer expectations and growing demands for corporate accountability, Britam is positioning sustainability not as a compliance requirement but as a core…
By all indications, the biggest disappointment for many salaried Kenyans in the Finance Bill 2026 was not what was included, but what was left out. For months, workers had anticipated significant Pay As You Earn (PAYE) reforms following…
While the conversation surrounding insurance often focuses on catastrophic losses, everyday incidents like power surges, appliance failures, or minor physical accidents present a more persistent risk to family budgets. When minor…
Deloitte East Africa has expressed cautious optimism over Kenya’s 2026/27 national budget, saying it strikes a delicate balance between supporting economic growth and maintaining fiscal discipline amid mounting debt pressures and an…
Sawa Milking Jelly by Pwani Oil has kicked off a nationwide farmer empowerment initiative aimed at helping dairy farmers across Kenya boldly tackle mounting challenges linked to mastitis infections, poor dairy hygiene, declining milk…
Mastercard released its inaugural Cyber Pulse report, offering a comprehensive view of the evolving cyber threat landscape across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) over the last year. The report combines regional threat…
Kenyans should not panic over the threat of Ebola, as the government has put in place robust surveillance, screening and emergency response measures at all border entry points to prevent and contain any potential outbreak, Principal…
Britam paid out KSh97.3 million in insurance claims in 2025 to support 402,681 farmers and pastoralists across East Africa affected by climate-related shocks, highlighting the growing role of financial protection in mitigating the impact…
Elders from Wajir County are to present President William Ruto with 100 camels after the county was chosen to host the country’s 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time. The announcement was made Monday by Wajir Governor Ahmed…
Madaraka Day, Swahili for “Self-Rule” or “Authority or Power”, is Kenya’s annual national holiday celebrated on June 1. It marks the day in 1963 when Kenya gained internal self-rule (Madaraka) from British colonial administration. Kenya…
As the global community approaches World No Tobacco Day on 31st May 2026, the theme Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco addiction serves as a timely lens through which to view a shifting landscape. For decades, the fight…
By Dr. Raymond Omollo The geography of northern Kenya has been one of the greatest adversaries in the quest of successive governments to adequately serve the people of the region. Distances of hundreds of kilometres, sparse populations…
A fire tore through a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil early Thursday, killing at least 16 students and injuring dozens more in one of the deadliest school blazes in Kenya in recent years. The blaze broke out shortly after…
The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence is driving unprecedented global demand for data storage solutions, with businesses, governments, and institutions rushing to expand their digital infrastructure. Addressing the GITEX Kenya forum…
There is a version of me the public has always known: the journalist, storyteller and cultural critic who observes society with clarity and conviction. But behind deadlines, newsroom conversations and the polished language of professional…
As donor fatigue, geopolitical fragmentation and post-pandemic austerity reshape international development, a coalition of leaders from Africa, Asia and Latin America is pushing for a sweeping overhaul of global health governance — one…
Wind and solar power generated more electricity worldwide than gas in April 2026, marking a historic milestone in the shift away from fossil fuels, according to new analysis by the British energy research group Ember. The two renewable…
