Oburu Odinga: Five Decades in Politics and the Burden of the Odinga Legacy
Dr Oburu Odinga, the eldest son of Kenya’s first Vice President, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, and the elder brother of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has spent more than five decades in public service and politics. Born on October 15, 1943, in…
23 Year Old Man Who Killed 18 Year Old Form 4 lover Arrested
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man accused of killing his 18-year-old girlfriend following an alleged dispute over infidelity. The suspect, identified as Walter Kipkoech, is accused of storming the home of Joy Wangui while armed with crude weapons,…
CMA clears Kenyan investors to access Dangote refinery IPO through NSE
Kenyan investors will be able to participate in the initial public offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) through global depositary receipts (GDRs), following approval by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The…
NSE market remains flat as trading activity surges
Trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) was largely flat on Monday, with the benchmark NSE All Share Index (NASI) edging down 0.18 percent to 246.88 points. Despite the muted index performance, market activity increased sharply, with shares…
DNA disputes put child support claims under scrutiny as Ciggy Johnson, Mutula Kilonzo cases emerge
Two high-profile paternity disputes have put renewed focus on DNA testing, child maintenance and the financial consequences of paternity claims in Kenya. The latest case involves Kenyan club host and content creator Ciggy Johnson, who says a DNA test has…
AfDB, Family Bank Sign $10m Trade Finance Deal to Support Kenyan Businesses
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Family Bank have signed a $10 million (about Sh1.3 billion) trade finance facility to expand access to foreign currency and financing for Kenyan businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)…
How Zedekiah Built Wave 360 Africa into an East Africa Brand
At 30, Zedekiah Mukoya Marks a New Chapter in Entrepreneurship and Leadership As Zedekiah Mukoya turns 30, the founder and CEO of Wave 360 Africa is marking more than a personal milestone; he is reflecting on a journey of entrepreneurship, leadership,p…
Insurers urged to embed ESG, climate risks in underwriting and investments
APA Insurance has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), committing to align its operations with global principles on human rights, labour, environmental protection and anti-corruption. The move places the insurer among companies seeking to…
Gospel musician Solomon Mukubwa robbed of phone during Raila Odinga memorial event
Gospel musician Solomon Mukubwa was reportedly robbed of his mobile phone while attending a candle-lighting commemoration for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Uhuru Park in Nairobi. According to a social media post, the musician had his…
Railway link to KSh45.8bn Talanta Stadium takes shape
The railway connection linking Nairobi’s central business district to the KSh45.8 billion Talanta Sports City is taking shape as Kenya moves to improve transport access to the new stadium. Kenya Railways is upgrading the existing railway corridor towards…