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India has donated the first tranche of 4.5 tonnes of medical supplies towards the country’s preparedness and response to a possible spread of Ebola virus disease, as fatalities hit the 1000 mark in the neighbouring Congo. The medical…
For many young children in the East Kwabwai Location of Ndhiwa Constituency, the path to an education has long been a literal uphill battle. With the nearest primary schools, Osogo and Nyandoto, located more than two kilometers away, the…
Joseph Marcell is a Saint Lucian-British actor and comedian who has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. He is best known for playing Geoffrey Butler, the witty and sophisticated family butler on the popular NBC sitcom “The Fresh Prince…
Kenyans who owe money on their Hustler Fund loans have a new way to clear their debt: Safaricom’s Bonga Points. The Financial Inclusion Fund, better known as the Hustler Fund, has started texting borrowers to let them know they can use…
Sales of locally assembled vehicles in Kenya increased by 32 percent in the first half of 2026, signalling a recovery in the country’s motor vehicle market amid improving economic conditions. According to the Kenya Motor Industry…
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships that promote peace, civilian protection and humanitarian action following high-level discussions between the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs and the Centre for…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced an intensified road safety operation ahead of the August school holidays as thousands of learners prepare to travel home. In a statement on July 23, the authority said the…
Karyn Parsons is an American actress, model, producer and author who has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. She is best known for playing Hilary Banks, the stylish and self-absorbed cousin of Will Smith’s character on the hit NBC…
SBM Bank Kenya, a fast growing tier 2 lender with its Headquarters in Mauritius, has posted a net profit of KSh 380.17million for the six months’ period ended June 30th 2026, becoming the first bank off the starting blocks as the H1 2026…
For most people, a home isn’t just a structure of mortar and stone. It is Sunday mornings on a sunlit balcony, a nursery painted with care, or the quiet security of knowing that whatever the world throws at you, you have a place that is…
Kim Fields is an American actress, director and television personality who has an estimated net worth of $6 million. She is best known for playing Dorothy “Tootie” Ramsey on the NBC sitcom “The Facts of Life” and Regine Hunter on the Fox…
Okoth Obado is a Kenyan politician, former teacher, and public administrator who served for two terms as the pioneer Governor of Migori County. His career has faced public scrutiny during his tenure, with the former governor facing charges…
Tatyana Ali is an American actress and singer who has an estimated net worth of $4 million. She rose to fame as a child star before becoming widely known for playing Ashley Banks on the popular NBC sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Ali…
Kenya’s electronics market is getting a rulebook overhaul, and if you’ve ever bought a phone that broke down two months later with no one to call, this is worth paying attention to. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has rewritten…
Kenya’s corporate sector delivered another year of robust financial performance in the 2025/26 financial year, with strong profitability translating into higher executive compensation across leading institutions. The improved earnings saw…
Colonialism did far more than strip away land, sovereignty, and physical wealth, it waged a psychological war that fractured identity and erased historical memory. Speaking on the Unpopular Opinion Podcast, prominent South African legal…
The Board of Directors of Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Limited has officially announced a leadership transition following the conclusion of Managing Director Mr. Jubril Adeniji’s tenure. Mr. Adeniji will be returning to Nigeria after being…
PawaPay has been named one of the World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 by CNBC and Statista. The recognition comes after a strong year for the company, during which it processed more than three billion mobile money transactions while…
Tempestt Bledsoe is an American television actress who has an estimated net worth of $4 million. She is best known for playing Vanessa Huxtable, the fourth child of Cliff and Clair Huxtable, on the popular NBC sitcom “The Cosby Show.”…
Days after Spotify announced its new Global Music Video charts, Nigerian Grammy Award-winning musician Burna Boy has topped the charts with the 2026 World Cup song “Dai Dai” performed alongside Shakira. The news comes after the song topped…
In Kenyan politics, few narratives carry as much potency as the story of surviving political exclusion. Long before modern sound systems amplified political rallies, the legendary Gĩkũyũ musician Joseph Kamaru captured this enduring spirit…
Sixty-three girls from Kaganda Senior School in Murang’a East Sub-County have graduated after a four-year mentorship programme that achieved a 100 per cent school retention rate, with all participants completing secondary education while…
Sabrina Le Beauf is an American actress who has an estimated net worth of $500,000. She is best known for playing Sondra Huxtable, the eldest daughter of the Huxtable family on the hit NBC sitcom “The Cosby Show.” Le Beauf became a…
The government has introduced a new option allowing Hustler Fund borrowers to repay their outstanding loans using Safaricom Bonga Points. In text messages sent to borrowers, the Hustler Fund notified users that they can now repay their…
