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Motorcycle repair has emerged as one of the most profitable ventures in Kenya’s informal sector, driven by the rapid growth of the boda boda industry and increasing demand for affordable maintenance services. For a group of young mechanics…
Air service operator AirKenya Group says increased connectivity is key in unlocking more tourism destinations in the region. The group which currently operates three subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and is marking 50 years of…
Residents of Baraka Estate in Manyatta, Kisumu City, have appealed to Kenya Power to urgently replace a decaying pole supporting electricity lines, warning that it poses a serious danger to lives, businesses, and property. The pole,…
There is a word that every Kenyan has grown familiar with over the past decade: debt. From the Standard Gauge Railway loan from China’s Exim Bank, to the Eurobond issuances that consumed parliamentary debate for years, to the IMF programme…
The African Union (AU) Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Amb. Liberata Mulamula, has called on governments and regional institutions to shift from negotiating peace agreements to delivering measurable results, insisting that the…
The State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting gender-responsive policies and programmes that empower young women in the creative economy. This is a culmination of a presentation of…
BAT Kenya posted a 5 percent increase in net revenue to Sh12.3 billion in the first half of 2026, supported by stronger export sales and growing demand for its modern oral nicotine pouch products. The tobacco manufacturer said the improved…
SportPesa Mega Jackpot has climbed to KSh 129,484,042, setting up another high-stakes weekend for Kenyan football fans. With a KSh 99 entry stake, players are required to predict the outcomes of 17 selected matches correctly to win the…
Thirty-one graduates from Kiambu National Polytechnic are set to begin vocational training and employment opportunities in Bavaria, Germany, after successfully completing the inaugural Talent Gateway Programme, a labour mobility initiative…
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has set transport charges of between Sh15 and Sh17.79 per tonne per kilometre for the delivery of fertilizer to tea factories under its management. Under the approved rates, tea factories in Zone A…
Pips are one of the most important measurements in forex trading because they indicate how much a currency pair has moved in value. A pip, which stands for “percentage in point,” is typically the fourth decimal place for most currency…
The government has proposed amendments to the anti-doping framework to align Kenya’s efforts to contain the vice with international standards. The Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill 2026, the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) Anti-Doping Policy…
The 11th Edition of China Trade Week (CTW), alongside three specialized co-located exhibitors: Megawatt Africa, Africa Build Show, and Africa Technology Show, has officially kicked off in Nairobi, targeting enhanced trade ties, economic…
Pay As You Earn (PAYE) is the income tax deducted by employers from employees’ salaries before they are paid. In South Africa, PAYE is administered by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and is calculated using the country’s annual…
Kenyan fintech startup WayaWaya has appointed former Chase Bank Kenya executive Raj Singh as a non-executive director and board adviser. He joins at a time when WayaWaya is seeking to deepen its partnerships with banks and merchants and…
Pay As You Earn (PAYE) is the income tax deducted from an employee’s salary before it is paid. Employers calculate and remit PAYE to the relevant tax authority on behalf of their employees. The amount of PAYE deducted depends on your…
A golf handicap is a numerical measure of a golfer’s playing ability that allows players of different skill levels to compete fairly. Under the World Handicap System (WHS), your handicap is based on your best recent scores rather than your…
Residents of Thogoto Ward in Kikuyu Constituency are set to benefit from improved road infrastructure, following the ongoing implementation of Phase II road improvement works along the Maple Clicks–Thogoto Cemetery–Southern Bypass…
Religious leaders in Ndhiwa have condemned the rising cases of political violence and the use of youths to disrupt political activities, warning that the trend threatens peace and development in Homa Bay County and the country at large.…
President William Ruto remains the most popular potential presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, but a new TIFA Research poll suggests that the Opposition still has significant room to challenge his re-election bid. The…
Naivasha witnessed an unforgettable weekend as Kenya’s top practical sharp shooters competed for the IPCS President’s medals in one of the country’s biggest shooting competitions of the year 2026. Kenya’s finest practical shooter delivered…
Nyanza has the highest proportion of registered voters in Kenya, according to the latest TIFA Research poll tracking the country’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election. The survey, dubbed Kenya’s Road to the 2027 General…
Motorists using Nairobi’s Northern Bypass have been advised to expect traffic disruptions on Sunday, July 26, after sections of the busy highway will be temporarily closed. The sections of the busy Northern Bypass highway will be…
For 37-year-old Alex Munyiri, the future of basketball in Kenya is not only about discovering talent; it is about building spaces where that talent can thrive and doing so in a way that is eco-friendly. He harbours an ambitious vision of…
