Octagon Launches Unit Trust to Expand Investment Opportunities for Kenyans
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 25, 2026 — Octagon Africa has launched the Octagon Unit Trust, introducing five professionally managed investment funds aimed at expanding investment opportunities for Kenyans seeking to grow their wealth through diversified and…
Sonko Questions Supreme Court’s ‘Ambush’ in His Impeachment Case
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has questioned what he describes as an “ambush” by the Supreme Court in the handling of his impeachment case, raising fresh concerns over the events that preceded the court’s decision. Speaking on…
BAT Kenya profit rises as exports cushion weak domestic cigarette sales
British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya posted a modest rise in first-half profit after stronger export sales offset continued weakness in its domestic market, where illicit cigarette trade and inflation continued to weigh on performance. The cigarette…
TIFA Poll: Sifuna Emerges as Greatest Ruto threat in 2027 Presidential Race
President William Ruto remains the leading presidential contender ahead of the 2027 General Election, but a new TIFA survey shows Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has edged out Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiang’i as the opposition figure viewed as…
TIFA Poll: ODM, UDA Lose Ground as Gachagua’s DCP Emerges Strong Challenger
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have recorded a decline in public support since the 2022 General Election. According to the latest poll by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA), the Democracy for the Citizens…
UK Cancels Military Training Exercise in Kenya After Government Licences Fail to Materialise
The United Kingdom has cancelled a planned military training exercise in Kenya after the necessary government licences failed to materialise. The cancellation however does not mean the exit of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) in the…
Mutuse Urges Kalonzo to Join Ruto Before ‘Door Closes’ Ahead of 2027 Polls
Kibwezi West Member of Parliament Mwengi Mutuse has urged Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka to work with President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration ahead of the 2027 General Election. Addressing residents at Kiaoni Market…
Mandago acquitted in Finland-Canada education programme case as lawyers pursue recovery of parents’ funds
Former Uasin Gishu Governor and Senator Jackson Mandago, alongside his co-accused Meshack and Joshua, has been acquitted in a criminal case linked to the controversial Finland/Canada education programme, bringing to a close one of the country’s…
LG, Maisha Magic End Make Life Good Campaign
The first season of Make Life Good, the inspirational reality series by LG Electronics and Maisha Magic, concludes this week with Pan-African public relations executive Perpetual Kendi leading a makeover of the Moses Molelekwa Arts and Music Centre,…
Greasy Tunes Data Shows Kenya’s Music Revival is an ‘All-Boats Rising’ Tide
A year ago, many of Kenya’s fastest-growing artists barely registered in Spotify’s streaming data among listeners aged 18–24. Today, several are recording hundreds of thousands of monthly streams, while some of the country’s most…