Registrations on the government’s Boma Yangu platform have exceeded one million, highlighting strong interest in affordable housing and increasing pressure on available supply. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to data from the Affordable Housing Board, most applicants are targeting projects located in urban areas with access to …
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has suggested exempting Kenyans earning Sh30,000 or less from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax. The proposal, which still requires parliamentary approval, is intended to ease the cost-of-living pressure on low-income earners. Speaking at the People’s Dialogue Forum in Meru, Mbadi said the government does …
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has warned the public against using Kenya Shilling banknotes for decorative or celebratory purposes. This advisory follows a rise in cases where cash is incorporated into flower bouquets, ornamental arrangements, and similar displays. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel CBK noted that folding, …
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Buyers of Isuzu’s MU-X SUV in East Africa are set to save up to Sh3.6 million as the company begins local assembly of the model. The locally assembled 3-litre MU-X will now sell for Sh9.9 million, down from Sh13.5 million—a 27% price reduction. A higher-spec 1.9-litre variant will also be …
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Over half of the smartphones currently on the Safaricom network are Xiaomi devices, underscoring the Chinese brand’s rising influence in Kenya’s mobile phone market. The information was shared on Friday during the Nairobi launch of the Redmi Note 15 Series, which includes three models targeting users seeking affordability, performance, and …
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Lower costs for transport, food, and internet helped bring Kenya’s inflation down to 4.4 percent in January, slightly below December’s 4.5 percent, according to the latest data. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows that inter-town bus and matatu fares fell by 1.9 percent, …
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Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has called on the Ministry of Health to make public detailed payment records for the Social Health Assurance (SHA) scheme, raising alarm over possible mismanagement and structural loopholes. Her call comes after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealed that fraudulent claims worth about Sh11 billion …
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House prices in Lavington saw the highest growth among Nairobi suburbs in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, according to the latest HassConsult Q4 House Price Index. Prices in Lavington rose by 2.8%, followed by Westlands at 2.6% and Karen at 2.4%. Overall, property prices across 18 city suburbs increased …
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In response to rising cases of suicide and mental health challenges among boys and young men in Mukurwe-ini, community leaders and partners have launched a dedicated initiative, OKOA BOYCHILD Mukurwe-ini, aimed at creating a safe space for young males to talk, learn, and access support. The initiative comes amid growing …
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The court has urged parties involved in the long-running ownership dispute over Directline Assurance Company, a leading insurer for Public Service Vehicles, to consolidate and streamline their multiple pending applications. The aim is to allow the case to focus on the main issues of directorship and shareholding. Click here to …
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