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As Nairobi’s real estate market undergoes a structural recalibration, the traditional high-rise apartment model is facing a reality check. While apartment segments in locations like Westlands and Upper Hill experience oversupply…
Brazil’s sitting President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been re-elected for a fourth term in office, even as his conservative opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, rejects the results demanding an annulment. The big gap between the two candidates,…
Jay-Z is set to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on February 14, 2027, marking a new chapter in his relationship with the National Football League (NFL) after years of helping shape its biggest musical showcase. The announcement…
Kenyan marathon star Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) following an adverse analytical finding for erythropoietin (EPO), placing one of the country’s most accomplished distance runners…
McDonald’s is giving its signature fast-food experience a fine-dining twist, opening a reservation-only Chef’s Table in Brooklyn, New York, for a one-day culinary experience led by Top Chef Season 22 winner Tristen Epps-Long. The…
British singer Olivia Dean will headline the 2027 edition of Milk + Cookies Festival South Africa, as the music and culture platform expands its footprint in one of the continent’s key live-entertainment markets. The festival will take…
Gig economy has grown exponentially over the last few years, opening doors of opportunity for young men and women. Unlike conventional jobs, remote freelance work allows individuals to diversify their income streams by taking on short-term…
President William Ruto has launched the construction of a KSh70 billion cement manufacturing plant in Ngaaie, Kitui County, pledging to dismantle corruption networks and eliminate bureaucratic barriers that have delayed major investments…
Kenyan insurer APA Apollo Group has strengthened its regional operations after taking control of two insurance companies in Tanzania, adding to its portfolio as it pursues expansion across East Africa. The group has completed the…
Absa Bank Kenya has unveiled its inaugural Eldoret “Absa City Run” to celebrate 100 years of partnership with customers and communities in the region. As the Home of Champions, Eldoret was a natural choice to launch the City Run series,…
The ongoing rehabilitation and development of Muhuru Bay Pier in Migori County is expected to strengthen fisheries, expand regional trade and improve transport connectivity across Lake Victoria, Principal Secretary for Internal Security…
Kenya’s listed companies gained nearly Ksh 360 billion in combined market value between June and September 2026, pushing the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) past the Ksh 4 trillion mark for the first time, even as investors traded far…
The World Bank has warned that global efforts to reduce extreme poverty have stalled, with 811 million people, equivalent to one in 10 people worldwide, living on less than $3 (about Ksh389) a day in 2026. In its Poverty, Prosperity, and…
A Dandora man, Amos Ochieng, was on Monday, October 26, 2026, arraigned at the JKIA Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court on five counts, including deliberately withholding a cash windfall of Ksh250,000 wired to his bank account. The…
Billionaire businessman Elon Musk says SpaceX company has closed $40 billion in debt financing to purchase graphics processing units, or GPUs, for its artificial intelligence (AI) operations that he says will accelerate the race to build…
Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai has ordered a 14-day detention of police inspector Kenneth Sang, who is linked to the murders of psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso and city lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu after forensic evidence placed his…
As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, organizations are shifting from traditional platforms to trusted community spaces to integrate civic learning, strategic organizing, and women’s political story into everyday conversations.…
Political activist Kasmuel McOure has criticised leaders from Luo Nyanza who are serving in government, accusing some of undermining Principal Secretary for Internal Security Raymond Omollo despite the role he says young people played in…
Nairobi residents and businesses in several parts of the capital are expected to experience a three-day water supply interruption following emergency repairs on a major pipeline serving the city. The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has set December 2026 as the target for concluding negotiations on doctors’ 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), with fresh talks involving the national…
As more Kenyans explore alternatives to traditional savings accounts and fixed deposits, investment funds are providing additional ways to put money into financial markets without having to select individual investments themselves. Two…
Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Migos Ogamba has said there will be “no room for exam malpractice” as at least 3.63 million learners sit for Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Juniour School Education…
Standard Chartered marathon has raised Ksh76 million through registration fees, all of which will go to community programmes supported by the Standard Chartered Foundation. This brings total funds raised since the marathon’s inception to…
A resident of Kipchumwa Location in Marakwet East Sub-County has surrendered an illegal firearm following ongoing government efforts to end banditry and restore peace in Elgeyo Marakwet County. National Police Service (NPS) says the…
