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The Old Mutual Financial Wellness Monitor 2025 has found that young Kenyans are increasingly relying on borrowing, side hustles and multiple income streams to meet their financial needs, even as many remain hopeful about their economic…
The National Assembly Public Petitions Committee has been urged to review the compensation framework for victims of human-wildlife conflict to ensure affected communities receive timely and adequate compensation for their losses. The…
Kakamega County has stepped up efforts to improve waste management through waste separation, recycling, and outsourced cleaning services in a bid to maintain a clean and healthy environment. Jacob Juma Shamala, the Chief Public Health…
LG has expanded to its xboom audio line-up with the introduction of the new xboom Blast. This is a premium portable Bluetooth speaker that is designed for outdoor entertainment. The new speaker delivers powerful audio performance,…
Small business operating within Kenya’s fashion industry have been urged to leverage partnership with Chinese firms in order to access the wider international market. Speaking during the the 2026 East Africa Fashion Life Show, Kenya…
Police in Marsabit County have arrested a man and recovered an AK-47 rifle loaded with 11 rounds of ammunition following a tip-off from members of the public. Officers from Turbi Police Station acted on the intelligence and apprehended the…
The National Liberal Party (NLP) has declared that it is willing to work with either the Opposition or the Government ahead of the 2027 General Election, but will not beg for political accommodation. Speaking at one of the largest…
Avocado farming is emerging as one of Kenya’s most lucrative agribusiness ventures, attracting a growing number of young people seeking income from agriculture. Often described as Kenya’s “green gold”, the crop offers farmers opportunities…
School principals, headteachers and board members who illegally increase fees or charge tuition in public schools could face heavy penalties under a new proposed law before Parliament. The Basic Education Bill, 2026, seeks to regulate fees…
Absa Group is set to leave the insurance manufacturing business in Kenya after agreeing to sell its controlling stake in two insurance companies to First Assurance Investments Limited (FAI). The South African banking group has signed a…
Safaricom has expanded its PATA MORE campaign to the Greater Western and Nyanza regions following its national rollout. The campaign is designed to provide more value to our customers and businesses through Safaricom’s connectivity…
A total of 4,949 Wings to Fly and Elimu Scholarship scholars were equipped with leadership, life skills and career readiness through the Equity Group Foundation (EGF) 17th Annual Education and Leadership Congress, held across four venues…
As Southern Africa marks a decade since the adoption of the SADC Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriage, growing evidence of continued child abuse, Gender-Based Violence and exploitation across the region is prompting calls for a more…
A 54-year-old Kenya Railways Corporation employee has been arrested in Mombasa after a two-year investigation into an alleged forged Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations…
President William Ruto is currently presiding over the 98th, Kenya Music Festival State Concert at the State Lodge, Bungoma County, marking the culmination of a festival that attracted 143,000 students from across the nation. Held at…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced new fuel prices for the period between August 15 and September 14, 2026. In the latest review announced on Friday August 14, EPRA said the maximum allowed petroleum pump…
The Government has announced that construction of the Gikambura Modern Market in Kiambu County is substantially complete, with only minor internal and external finishing works remaining before the facility becomes operational. The market,…
Kenyans planning to travel during the August school holidays and other peak periods could avoid higher fares and limited flight options by booking their flights early. Demand typically rises during school holidays, weekends, public…
Gor Mahia enters the 2026/27 SportPesa League season as the statistical benchmark after finishing last season with 69 points, 20 wins, and a +28 goal difference. AFC Leopards followed with 64 points, while Kenya Police, Nairobi United, and…
The Government has launched a skills-development and livelihood-support programme targeting 450 vulnerable youth and women in Nairobi, Kilifi, Kisumu, Isiolo and Samburu counties as part of efforts to strengthen community resilience and…
Andre Iguodala’s net worth is estimated at $80 million. He is a retired American professional basketball player who built his wealth through a successful 19-year NBA career, lucrative contracts, endorsements, business ventures and…
Kenyans in several parts of the country should expect rainfall over the next five days, while Nairobi and parts of the Central and Eastern regions are expected to experience intermittent cool and cloudy conditions, according to the Kenya…
Devin Booker’s net worth is estimated at $150 million. He is an American professional basketball player who has spent his entire NBA career with the Phoenix Suns. Booker has built his wealth through NBA salaries, lucrative contract…
The White House said in a report on Thursday that more than 40 countries have helped China sidestep US tariffs by routing exports through nations that face lower American import duties. The countries named include Canada, India, Mexico,…
