Bolt has expanded its presence in Kenya’s digital economy by entering the on-demand retail space through a new partnership with supermarket chain Quickmart. The collaboration will allow customers to order more than 12,000 products from over 60 Quickmart branches directly via the Bolt Food app, marking a shift from food …
Read More »Man, 39, Dies After Buruburu Apartment Fire
A 39-year-old man has died following a fire that broke out in his apartment in Buruburu Sub-County, Nairobi. The blaze occurred in Room A13 on the third floor of a building near Uhuru Market along Eastlands Crescent. Members of the public broke into the locked apartment and managed to put …
Read More »YADEA Enters Kenya with New Electric Boda Boda Bike
Kenya’s electric mobility sector received a major boost on Wednesday after global electric two-wheeler manufacturer YADEA officially entered the market, unveiling a motorcycle designed specifically for the country’s boda boda industry. The company introduced its KIFA electric motorcycle during Autoexpo Kenya 2026 in Nairobi, marking Kenya as a strategic hub …
Read More »Alliance High Sends Students Home After Dorm Incident
Parents of students at Alliance High School have been asked to attend an urgent meeting following an incident involving a small section of mattresses in one of the school’s older dormitories. In a statement released on June 4, 2026, the school said the situation was quickly contained and that normal …
Read More »How to Manage Stress and Improve Mental Well-being
By: Joyce Mwangi, MKU Stress has become a growing concern in modern society, affecting people of all ages. It is the body’s natural reaction to pressure, challenges, or difficult situations. However, when stress becomes overwhelming and persistent, it can negatively impact mental and physical health, increasing the risk of anxiety, …
Read More »Why Ruto Keeps Using Private Jets for Official Trips
President William Ruto has once again used a privately chartered aircraft for an official foreign trip, highlighting Kenya’s ongoing reliance on leased executive jets while the country’s presidential aircraft remains out of service. Ruto arrived in Pretoria on Wednesday evening aboard a Boeing 737-800 BBJ2, a luxury business jet operated …
Read More »Kenya Begins Local Assembly of Iconic Toyota Hiace in Thika
Kenya has taken a significant step in its industrial development journey with the launch of the local assembly of the Toyota Hiace matatu at the Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) facility in Thika. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui announced the milestone, noting that the initiative marks a …
Read More »Ruto Lands in South Africa for Key State Visit
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto have arrived in Pretoria for a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between Kenya and South Africa. The presidential couple landed at Waterkloof Air Force Base on Wednesday, where they were officially received by South Africa’s Deputy Minister …
Read More »Pregnancies, Violence and Poverty, The Price of Sand Harvesting in Kitui
For years, residents living along the seasonal Enziu River in Kitui County have depended on its waters for domestic use, farming, and livestock keeping. Today, however, many say the river is slowly losing its ability to sustain life due to uncontrolled sand harvesting. Among those witnessing the transformation firsthand is …
Read More »Fernandes Snubs Exit Talks as Everton Circle Arsenal Star
Manchester United have suspended contract talks with their captain and Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 31, after confirming he wants to stay at Old Trafford for the long term. (Mirror) Real Madrid are set to pay £17.3m to sign Inter Milan and Netherlands right-back Denzel Dumfries, 30. (Sky Sports) Click here …
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