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Why Ruiru, Thika and Ruaka Are Becoming New Investment Hotspots
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Why Ruiru, Thika and Ruaka Are Becoming New Investment Hotspots

Nairobi’s property market is shifting as investors increasingly look beyond traditional suburbs and focus on satellite towns with strong infrastructure links. New data from the HassConsult Land Price Index shows that Ruiru, Thika and Ruaka…

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Toxic Lyrikali’s Biggest Songs and the Story Behind His Rise to Fame
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Toxic Lyrikali’s Biggest Songs and the Story Behind His Rise to Fame

Toxic Lyrikali is a Kenyan hip-hop artist known for his street-inspired lyrics and mix of Sheng, Swahili, and English. Toxic Lyrikali has emerged as one of the country’s biggest hip-hop success stories, rising from Nairobi’s Eastlands to…

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Top Nairobi Estates Land Buyers Are Choosing in 2026
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Top Nairobi Estates Land Buyers Are Choosing in 2026

Land buyers are shifting their attention to Langata, Karen, Runda and Nyari, making them Nairobi’s fastest-growing property hotspots in 2026, according to the latest Hass Land Price Index. The report shows that demand for land strengthened…

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Nairobi Areas Where House Prices Are Rising and Falling (FULL LIST)
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Nairobi Areas Where House Prices Are Rising and Falling (FULL LIST)

Property prices in Nairobi’s suburbs increased by 0.9 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, pushing the average home price to KSh33.1 million, according to the latest HassConsult House Price Index. The growth, however, slowed compared to…

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How Nairobi’s Mlango Kubwa Estate Got Its Name
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How Nairobi’s Mlango Kubwa Estate Got Its Name

For decades, Nairobi residents have known Mlango Kubwa as a bustling neighborhood connecting Eastleigh, Pangani, Huruma and Mathare. The origin of its name, however, has often been linked to colonial-era security checks at the edge of the…

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Kang’ata Ranked Best-Performing Governor [Full List]
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Kang’ata Ranked Best-Performing Governor [Full List]

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has been ranked Kenya’s best-performing governor in the latest Infotrak CountyTrak Performance Index 2026. The survey released on August 4 ranked Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya second with a score…

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How Kenyans Are Evading NTSA Speed Cameras
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How Kenyans Are Evading NTSA Speed Cameras

A viral social media post showing a vehicle with its front number plate covered by a piece of cloth has sparked widespread debate, with motorists sharing what they claim are ways of avoiding detection by the National Transport and Safety…

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Pochi la Biashara vs Bizna Wallet: Which Is Cheaper for Customers?
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Pochi la Biashara vs Bizna Wallet: Which Is Cheaper for Customers?

Airtel Money Kenya has entered the mobile business payments space with the launch of Bizna Wallet, a new solution targeting small and micro-enterprises, setting up a direct comparison with Safaricom’s Pochi la Biashara. The launch comes…

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Ruto Announces Monthly Salary for Over 100,000 Village Elders
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Ruto Announces Monthly Salary for Over 100,000 Village Elders

President William Ruto has announced a new support package for village elders across Kenya, including a monthly stipend, smartphones, training and health insurance cover. The Head of State said the measures were aimed at recognizing the…

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Traffic Snarl-Up as Truck Accident Blocks Maai Mahiu Escarpment Road
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Traffic Snarl-Up as Truck Accident Blocks Maai Mahiu Escarpment Road

Traffic flow at the Maai Mahiu Escarpment was disrupted after a road accident involving two trucks and a private car. According to an alert issued on August 4 by the Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LODDCA), the crash…

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OPINION | Why Kenya Doesn’t Need Another Singapore Dream
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OPINION | Why Kenya Doesn’t Need Another Singapore Dream

Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o’s Road to Singapore deserves serious reading because it arrives when Kenya is preparing to leave Vision 2030 behind. Public debt is pressing against national ambition, young people are entering an economy that…

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IEBC Announces Vacancies for Senior Management Positions
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IEBC Announces Vacancies for Senior Management Positions

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced seven senior management vacancies as it moves to strengthen its leadership team. In a recruitment notice published on Tuesday, August 4, JKUAT Enterprises Limited…

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Fly540 Aviation Goes Under Receivership After Chase Bank Move
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Fly540 Aviation Goes Under Receivership After Chase Bank Move

Chase Bank Limited (In Liquidation) has appointed Kamal Anantroy Bhatt of Anant Bhatt LLP as the Receiver and Manager of Five Forty Aviation Limited, the company behind the Fly540 airline brand. In a notice published on August 3, Kamal…

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Govt Sends Ksh6,000 to Select Kenyans Across the Country
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Govt Sends Ksh6,000 to Select Kenyans Across the Country

The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services, through the State Department for Children Services, has confirmed the disbursement of a KSh6,000 cash transfer to selected households across Kenya. In a statement on August 4, the…

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EABL Director Resigns with Immediate Effect
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EABL Director Resigns with Immediate Effect

The Director of East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has resigned with immediate effect, marking the latest leadership change at the company. In a notice dated August 4, the Company Secretary, Angela Namwakira, announced changes to the Board…

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