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The Rising Appeal of Vaping Among Kenyan Women
A worrying trend is emerging in Kenya's informal settlements as tobacco and nicotine consumption rises among young women, prompting calls for stricter regulations and targeted interventions. While cigarette smoking am…
Nyahururu Transforms into Thriving Economic and Tourism Hub
Nyahururu, once a quaint stopover celebrated for its waterfalls and highland climate, is undergoing a significant transformation into a thriving economic and lifestyle destination. Driven by strategic investments and…
List of Biggest Money Market Funds in Kenya as of June 2025
Kenya's Money Market Funds (MMFs) continue to hold a commanding position within the country's collective investment schemes, according to the latest quarterly report from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The repor…
Kenya and Nigeria at Odds Over Fugitive Binance Executive
Nigeria is intensifying its efforts to repatriate Nadeem Anjarwalla, a fugitive executive of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, following his escape from custody in April. Despite persistent requests from Nigerian autho…
Why Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Adha
Kenya's Muslim community is observing Eid al-Adha, a significant holiday in the Islamic calendar, marked by communal prayers, animal sacrifices, and acts of charity, with celebrations peaking on the 10th day of Dhul H…
Ngugi wa Thiong’o Cremated in the US
Celebrated Kenyan author and towering figure in African literature, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, has been cremated in the United States, honouring his explicit wish to forego traditional burial rites and be remembered instead f…
Orengo Secures Multibillion-Shilling Development Package for Siaya After State House Visit
Siaya Governor James Orengo has signalled a new era of collaboration with the national government, culminating in a series of commitments from President William Ruto aimed at bolstering the county's economic infrastru…
Fred Matiang’i Resigns from World Bank, Sets Stage for 2027 Presidential Bid
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i is poised to make a significant return to Kenyan politics, resigning from his position at the World Bank to potentially launch a presidential bid in the 2027 general el…
ICE Arrests 2,300 in Sweeping Nationwide Raids
In a dramatic escalation of immigration enforcement, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted sweeping nationwide raids Tuesday, arresting over 2,300 individuals, the highest number of detainees in a sin…
Legal Protections for Residential Landlords in Kenya
Kenyan landlords face a delicate balancing act: safeguarding their investments while adhering to the rights of their tenants under a complex legal framework. As the rental sector in Kenya continues to expand, understa…
Betrayed at Home: Kenyan Workers Abroad Lose Millions to Relatives' Fraud
Returning to Kenya after years of arduous labour overseas, many migrant workers are finding their dreams of a secure future decimated by financial betrayal at the hands of their own families. This disturbing trend is…
Moi Family Reaches Agreement to Share Properties After Lengthy Dispute
A significant milestone has been reached in the protracted succession battle over the estate of Kenya's second President, Daniel arap Moi, as his heirs have reached an agreement on the distribution of key assets outli…
Raila Odinga’s Land Donation Sparks Opposition in Kisumu
A Sh128 billion real estate development in Kisumu County is facing staunch opposition from local community members who allege unlawful appropriation of ancestral land and insufficient environmental safeguards. The LV…
After Losing Her Entire Family, Joyce Ong'ombe Fights for Recovery in India
Joyce Ong'ombe, a Kenyan educator and deaconess, is currently undergoing extensive medical treatment at Fortis Hospital in India for severe burns sustained in a tragic accident on December 31, 2024. As she battles thr…
UDA Fallout? DP Kindiki, Mbarire Meet as Embu Political Tensions Mount
Embu County is currently experiencing a surge in political tension, placing Governor Cecily Mbarire at the center of escalating factional disputes within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). This internal strife, ini…
Kenya Diverts Sh5.9B in School Funds to Cover National Exam Costs
Kenyan lawmakers have reallocated Sh5.9 billion from school capitation funds to address a critical shortfall in financing for national examinations. The decision, embedded within the larger Sh4.2 trillion 2025/2026 Bu…
Public Outrage as DP’s Residence Undergoes Another Costly Makeover
Recent budgetary allocations have ignited a firestorm of public criticism, spotlighting a recurring pattern of lavish renovations at the official residence of Kenya's Deputy President in the affluent Karen suburb. Des…
Kenyan Women Embrace IUDs, But Pain Management Remains a Challenge
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are gaining traction among Kenyan women seeking long-term contraception, yet lingering concerns about pain during insertion threaten to undermine this progress. Recent data indicates a risi…
Investor Visa or Pay-to-Stay? Trump’s Immigration Proposal Faces Scrutiny
A proposed US immigration initiative, informally dubbed the "Gold Card," is generating both significant interest from affluent foreign nationals and considerable controversy. The plan would offer permanent residency t…
Is Three Years the Best Interval for Child Spacing? Experts Weigh In
Recent studies are shedding light on the complex interplay between sibling age gaps, personality development, and family dynamics, revealing that the time between births can significantly influence children's emotiona…