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Budget Controller (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o has warned that the government is still borrowing beyond approved fiscal ceilings, a trend that threatens Kenya’s long-term fiscal sustainability. Speaking on Tuesday, July 28, before the National…
The government’s digital lending platform, the Hustler Fund, has crossed the Sh90 billion disbursement mark across 28 million borrowers, signaling a steady expansion in government-backed credit. During a recent progress update, President…
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha, who won his seat on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket, has defected to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Party leader Rigathi Gachagua and designated Secretary General Senator John…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said he is open to collaborating with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, despite voting to impeach him. Sifuna argued that the opposition’s shared objective of removing President William Ruto from office…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has warned employers that late remittance of employee health contributions will attract a monthly penalty of two percent. The agency issued the compliance directive on Wednesday, July 29, stepping up…
Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, is drafting legislation that would reintroduce mandatory National Youth Service (NYS) training for all high school graduates, replacing the current voluntary enlistment system.…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has surpassed its customs revenue target for the 2025/26 financial year, collecting Ksh988.8 billion against a target of Ksh980.794 billion. In an official statement released on Wednesday, July 29, the tax…
The Ministry of Sports has rolled out its latest progress report on preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a landmark tournament that Kenya will co-host alongside East African neighbors Uganda and Tanzania. While…
Walk into any betting shop in Nairobi on a Saturday afternoon and you’ll hear punters debating numbers, fractions, and percentages with the confidence of seasoned mathematicians. But ask someone new to sports betting what those figures…
In a landmark July 17 ruling, a Kenyan court dealt a major blow to unlicensed digital lenders, holding that entities operating without a Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) license cannot rely on the judicial system to recover debts from…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has said it will not use social media clips as evidence when it investigates hate speech and incitement cases. The commission said it will only act after it receives a formal…
Calls for deeper scientific collaboration, stronger regional partnerships, and greater investment in preserving one of Africa’s most important waterways dominated discussions on the opening day of the World Public Summit in Addis Ababa,…
Kenya Airways (KQ) is preparing for one of the biggest expansions in its history, unveiling a long-term plan that could transform the airline into one of Africa’s largest carriers over the next decade. The national airline wants to grow…
Modern technologies make our lives easier: voice assistants carry out commands, algorithms recommend content, and banking apps analyze spending habits. However, as mobile applications become smarter, users are paying more attention to how…
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump outlined plans for a sprawling $22 billion overhaul and expansion of Washington Dulles International Airport. This project comes in as the United States gears up efforts to overhaul its major airports.…
The National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) has approved a series of reforms aimed at strengthening Kenya’s justice system, including endorsing the draft Sexual Offences Bill 2026, reactivating its election preparedness…
A judge ordered all videos featuring popular animated character Wolfoo to be removed from platforms including YouTube after ruling that the cartoon illegally copied audio from Peppa Pig. Wolfoo, a Vietnamese animation about a young wolf…
The National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) will on Thursday launch a landmark report detailing the extent of theft and illegal trade in donkey skins and related products in Kenya, shedding light on what it describes as an emerging security…
Large parts of Kenya were plunged into darkness on Wednesday night following a widespread power outage that disrupted electricity supply across several regions of the country. The outage, which was first reported shortly after 8:20 p.m.,…
US authorities are seeking the extradition of six Kenyan nationals over an alleged business email compromise fraud. Prosecutors say the group deceived American institutions into sending money to accounts the syndicate controlled. USA wants…
Zimbabwe’s mineral export revenues rose by 84 per cent in the first half of 2026, reaching a record US$2.532 billion compared with US$1.376 billion during the same period last year, the latest official figures show. This was reported by…
South Carolina officials have granted the final state and local approvals needed for a major pharmaceutical manufacturing investment in Rock Hill. Octapharma has secured final state and local approvals for a $1.5 billion plasma-derived…
Mulching robot mowers need regular maintenance to cut neatly, safeguard grass health, and last longer. Blade condition and deck cleanliness impact performance since these machines cut often and leave fine clippings as grass nourishment.…
In reality, the journey to pursuing a Master’s in the USA for Kenyan students is rarely that simple. It is often shaped by years of persistence, unanswered applications and moments when giving up seems easier than trying again. For Linet…
