By: Mercy Visikwr, MKu Kenyan households and businesses are increasingly feeling the pressure of rising fuel prices, with the effects being felt in both urban and rural areas. The steady increase in fuel costs has contributed to a higher cost of living, forcing many families and enterprises to adjust their …
Read More »Viral Cop Claims Some Women Want Rich Men While Bringing Little to the Table
Facebook post by Kenyan police officer Sammy Ondimu Ngare has ignited conversations online after he shared his views on modern dating expectations and the role of women in building successful relationships. In a post that has attracted mixed reactions from social media users, Ngare argued that many women are searching …
Read More »Who Got What? Top Allocations in Mbadi’s KSh 4.82 Trillion Budget
Kenya’s National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has unveiled a KSh 4.82 trillion national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, outlining government spending priorities focused on education, security, healthcare, infrastructure, housing and job creation. Presenting the budget before Parliament on Thursday, Mbadi said the spending plan seeks to support economic …
Read More »Harambee Stars Rise in Latest FIFA Rankings After Dominant Lesotho Victory
By: Ajwang Meresa, MKU Harambee Stars have registered an upward movement in the latest FIFA World Rankings, climbing two places to 109th following their emphatic 4-0 victory over Lesotho in an international friendly match. The ranking improvement comes as a welcome boost for Kenya, which has been seeking consistency under …
Read More »NSE Welcomes Family Bank in Major Market Expansion
Family Bank is set to officially list its shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on June 23, following approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The lender will be listed through an introduction, a process that allows existing shareholders to trade their shares on the stock market without the …
Read More »Mbadi: We Consulted Kenyans Widely in Budget Making
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the preparation of the 2026/27 national budget, insisting that extensive public participation was carried out and that views from Kenyans were incorporated into the final spending plan. Mbadi said the National Treasury went beyond the legal minimum requirements to ensure transparency and inclusivity …
Read More »Aircraft Crash-Lands at JKIA, Rescue Teams Deployed
Emergency response teams were on Thursday deployed to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after an aircraft was involved in a crash-landing incident, prompting an immediate emergency response from aviation authorities and rescue agencies. The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) confirmed the incident and stated that emergency protocols were activated to manage …
Read More »KCB Green Financing Surges to Sh48.8 Billion as Sustainable Lending Expands
KCB Group has reported a sharp rise in its green lending, disbursing Sh48.8 billion in 2025 to finance environmentally friendly projects across East Africa, surpassing its sustainability targets. The financing supported a wide range of climate-focused initiatives, including renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, green buildings, clean transport systems, water conservation and …
Read More »Youth Unemployment Crisis Deepens in Society
By: Bill Joseph, Mt. Kenya University Youth unemployment stands out as one of the most serious challenges facing society today. It raises an important question: what happens when millions of young, capable individuals are ready and willing to work, yet cannot secure jobs? Many people often wonder how this situation …
Read More »KeNHA Issues Urgent Notice to Mombasa Road Motorists
Motorists travelling along Mombasa Road and the Nairobi Expressway have been advised to prepare for traffic disruptions this weekend following the announcement of a temporary road closure by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). In a public notice, KeNHA said part of the Mombasa-bound section of Mombasa Road (A8), as …
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