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American company Everstrong Capital’s bid to build the Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway has received a new lifeline. This is after the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Directorate opted to have the project undergo a fresh project development and…
The United States administration under President Donald Trump has added the number of countries whose nationals are required to place a visa bond when applying for the B1/B2 visa. Under the visa bond policy, applicants from the flagged…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened its portal for students seeking placement to the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) for the March 2026 intake. In a notice on Wednesday, January 7, KUCCPS…
Kenya’s wild frontier has always been a land of timeless wonder — sweeping savannahs, echoing horizons, and wildlife encounters that stir the soul and sharpen one’s sense of adventure. Whether you are a value-driven traveller seeking…
Kaspersky experts outline how the rapid development of AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in 2026, both for individual users and for businesses. Large language models (LLMs) are influencing defensive capabilities while…
As the 2026 academic year begins and learners return to school, while others join, parents and guardians are preparing to meet a range of essential back-to-school needs, including uniforms, stationery, personal items, and school fees. Gone…
A Kenyan student has narrated how he joined the prestigious Harvard University after recording an impressive performance in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). In a video shared by @askharvardstudents, Johnson Aboge…
Safaricom has announced updated M-Pesa charges for various money transfer services for 2026. The charges apply to various transactions, including sending and withdrawing money, as well as Lipa na M-Pesa services. The new 2026 charges will…
“My life changed on December 8, 2025,” begins 30-year-old Faith Muchira. “I was at home in Gatunduri, Embu County, with my baby. I was busy with household chores. I had just warmed some water for my baby as I prepared to start cleaning…
The government has announced the second phase of business start-up capital disbursement under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project. In a statement on Tuesday, January 6, the State Department for MSMEs…
Wells Fargo Limited has announced mass hiring of security guards as part of its effort to strengthen its frontline security staff. In an advertisement published on its Facebook page, the security and courier firm said it is seeking to…
The first term of school reopening is usually the hardest for parents as it comes along with more responsibilities and expenses, especially for those parents who have students joining form one. For most parents, it means buying everything…
January is here. That month of the year when people are ever broke and sad after heavily spending on the festivities. It’s that month that reminds you of the bad decisions you’ve been making. It’s that month that seems longer than the…
The Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Ogamba has revealed that his ministry allowed Starehe Boys Centre and Starehe Girls Centre to reject 632 Grade 10 learners who had been placed at the two institutions. The cabinet secretary made…
2025 was a high-energy year for 1xBet across multiple African markets. The brand combined continent-wide football sponsorship assets with local initiatives, expanded digital activations in GEOs where online remained the primary channel,…
Few things test the resilience of a household budget like the back-to-school season. The period comes with many financial demands, including school fees, uniforms, books, and daily supplies. Getting ready for school has never been simpler.…
To anyone outside aviation, aircraft maintenance can appear disarmingly mundane, little different from the routine servicing of a motor vehicle. The reality is altogether more exacting. Whereas drivers may occasionally overrun a scheduled…
A Kenyan man has narrated how he managed to save Sh450,000 in 2024 exceeding his target of Sh300,000. According to a post that appeared on Money254, the unidentified man revealed he works as an accountant at an FMCG company in Eastleigh,…
Putting aside money for future use can help you meet life goals and live a financially stress-free life. According to the 50-30-20 budget rule, 50 percent of your money should go toward needs, 30 percent toward wants, and 20 percent toward…
The 2026 school calendar shall contain the historic transition of learners from Grade 9 to Grade 10. This transition shall involve the inaugural class under the contentious Curriculum Based Education (CBE system). The 2026 school calendar…
Parents of learners who are set to join Grade 10 in January are now lamenting that their children’s Senior School choices are being changed even without transfer requests. Some of the affected parents say that when they download the…
The agricultural landscape has undergone a profound shift over the past several decades, but the pace of innovation in the last few years has been especially remarkable. Today’s farmers are no longer relying solely on tradition, intuition,…
A familiar refrain in discussions of air travel is that African airlines are expensive. This prompts a puzzling question: why are fares high when most carriers on the continent still lose money? The answer lies in their revenue structures…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has unmasked filling stations in the country engaging in illegal business activities, including selling adulterated fuel. In a statement on Wednesday, December 31, released a list of…
