Four Kenyan lenders — KCB Group, Equity Group, Co-operative Bank of Kenya and Stanbic Holdings — have been included among the world’s best-performing banks in the latest Forbes ranking. The institutions were assessed using financial information, desk research and data provided directly by participating banks. To qualify, Kenyan lenders had …

Renowned lawyer, scholar and orator Prof P.L.O. Lumumba walked off the stage during a conference in Kisumu after being asked to suspend his address to allow Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o to enter the venue. The incident occurred during the 18th TICH Annual Scientific Conference at the Mama Grace Onyango Cultural …

Kenya is set to import 540,000 metric tonnes of White Grade A non-GMO maize from Zambia as the country seeks to address a grain shortage linked to reduced production in major farming areas affected by drought. The maize will be supplied by Zambia’s Food Reserve Agency (FRA) under an agreement …

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka have held discussions on efforts to unite the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the possibility of fielding a single presidential candidate emerging as a major focus. Sifuna said the two leaders agreed on the need for opposition …

Meta has unveiled Muse, a new personal artificial intelligence agent designed to move beyond answering questions and actually perform tasks on behalf of users. The company announced Muse on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, describing it as a major step toward its vision of personal AI that can manage everyday tasks, …

A new TIFA survey has found that President William Ruto, his administration, and the police have been widely blamed for the violence witnessed during anti-government protests. According to the report, 42 percent of respondents attributed protest-related violence to the President and the national government, while 24 percent pointed the finger …

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a significant change to the country’s tax calendar, shifting the deadline for filing Individual Income Tax Returns from June 30 to April 30. The change, contained in the Finance Act 2026 and signed into law by President William Ruto, will take effect on …

Rising living costs are forcing more Kenyans to rethink how they earn and manage money, as relying on a single salary or income source becomes increasingly unsustainable amid mounting pressure from food, transport, rent, and other essential expenses. A TIFA research report released on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, points to …

Kenyan music duo Vijana Barubaru have announced a break from their joint music career as they turn their focus to exploring individual paths. The announcement was made on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, through a statement shared on the duo’s official Instagram page, revealing their decision to pause after years of …

The Wiper Patriotic Front has ramped up efforts to grow its political footprint in Nyanza region ahead of a planned tour by party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. Party officials and grassroots supporters convened in Kisumu to plan for Musyoka’s upcoming visit, which is expected to bring together political leaders, professionals, faith-based …