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The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has stepped in to address recent media reports suggesting that low-cost mobile phones may be banned under the new Technical Specifications for Mobile Cellular Devices 2026. In a statement on…
By Branton Mutea Kenya’s financial inclusion story is often praised as a global success. In less than a decade, the country moved from just 26.7 per cent of adults accessing formal financial services in 2016 to 84.8 per cent in 2024. This…
A clear shift is emerging among Kenyan workers, with many choosing to build their own financial safety nets as economic pressure continues to bite. Findings from the latest Financial Wellness Monitor by Old Mutual show that side hustles…
A recent Financial Wellness Monitor Report by Old Mutual has shown that an increasing number of Kenyan households are taking on debt simply to meet their daily needs. Families across the country are borrowing not for investment or…
Tribal Chic, East Africa’s longest-running fashion event, marked its 15th anniversary on March 7 at Nairobi’s upscale Tribe Hotel, spotlighting a theme centered on “The Elements” — Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. The showcase brought together…
LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, has added a new chapter to his longstanding affinity for luxury vehicles with the unveiling of a bespoke Mercedes-Maybach S 680, marking the latest addition to a collection that includes…
Hip-hop entrepreneur and performer Jay-Z said the recent feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake crossed a line by extending beyond music into personal attacks, while also addressing his decision to fight—rather than settle—a sexual-assault…
Kenyan recording artists Nadia Mukami and Arrow Bwoy marked a personal milestone this week as their son, Haseeb Kai, turned four, offering a rare window into family life typically kept outside the spotlight. In a post shared with her more…
A difficult mix of grounded aircraft, rising costs and global supply chain disruptions has pushed Kenya Airways (KQ) back into the red, with the airline reporting a net loss of Ksh 17.2 billion for the year ended December 2025. This marks…
CBK(Central Bank of Kenya) invites bids for two long-term Treasury Bonds worth KSh 40 billion for budgetary support in the 2025/26 fiscal year which ends in the next two months. According to a prospectus from CBK, the state fiscal agent is…
Kenya could face a tighter fuel supply in the coming weeks unless pump prices are adjusted to reflect the rising cost of oil globally, industry leaders have warned. The Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya (POAK) says delays in shipments…
KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) could run small traders out of town if its proposal to make it mandatory for all businesses dealing in taxable goods and services, register for Value Added Tax(VAT). At present, only those businesses with…
Pastor T Mwangi, founder of Life Church International Limuru, has raised concerns about the practice of sending young children to boarding schools, arguing that it undermines parental guidance and early childhood development. Speaking on…
Acclaimed media personality Kamene Goro marked her 34th birthday on social media with a personal reflection on a year she described as “transformative” and unexpectedly challenging, offering a rare glimpse into the emotional toll behind…
Kenyan filmmaker Jennifer Gatero is set to premiere her latest feature, Back to Us, in Nairobi next month, adding to a growing pipeline of locally produced content targeting both theatrical and digital audiences. The romantic drama will…
By Steve Brice Amid the geopolitical firestorm in the Middle East, are investors being complacent or just savvy? Read on to learn about resilient, long-term investing. A little more than two months into 2026 and we already have an…
Airtel Africa and SpaceX have completed early-stage testing of satellite-to-mobile connectivity in Kenya, marking a step toward extending network coverage into remote areas where traditional infrastructure remains limited. The companies…
Habitat for Humanity International has rolled out a new global campaign aimed at drawing attention to a deepening housing crisis affecting billions of people, particularly across Africa, as urbanization outpaces supply and financing…
Kenya Airways is an unlikely beneficiary of the Middle East war between Israel and Iran following a surge in demand for its passenger tickets and cargo space since February by international travellers and businessmen keen to avoid the…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has rolled out fresh requirements that mobile phones must meet before they are allowed into the Kenyan market in 2026. In a notice dated March 24, 2026, Director General David Mugonyi said the new…
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has reported a solid rise in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2025, with net profit climbing by 21 per cent to Ksh 10.7 billion, underpinned by tighter cost control and steady growth across its core…
A Kenyan player has captured attention after turning a simple Ksh500 stake into a massive Ksh6,000,000 win on SportPesa Kenya Aviator.
By Albanus Muthoka You’re earning Ksh300,000 a month. Maybe more. On paper, you should be set for retirement. Yet when you run the numbers, the picture looks uncomfortably different. Welcome to the paradox of being a High Earner, Not Rich…
CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) accepted bids worth KSh 18.4bn from investors in last week’s bond switch auction where investors opted to move from the 5-year Treasury Bond, first sold in 2021 to a higher-yielding and longer-dated 15-year…
