Alfred Mutua’s Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC) party has rejected a call to merge with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. In a statement today, the Labor CS said they will not dissolve to merge with the ruling party even though they support President William Ruto. Mutua said the decision was reached during the…
MUA Insurance Kenya has joined The Blue Company Project, a private sector-led coalition that promotes collective anti-corruption action across the economy. The announcement comes at a time when data from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) shows that corruption remains deeply embedded in everyday transactions, with more than half of Kenyans reporting having witnessed bribery…
Fuel prices across the country have been hiked following the monthly review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The authority said the maximum allowed pump price for Super Petrol increased by Shh16.65 per litre, while Diesel recorded a significant jump of Sh46.29 per litre while the price of Kerosene, however, remained unchanged. EPRA explained that…
Building on a proven track record across Kenya and 33 African markets, Ecobank Group will partner with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), including Proparco, to deploy KES 387.6 billion ($3 billion) trade finance commitment. This will expand access to competitive funds to fuel the core engines of Africa’s real economy: agribusiness, manufacturing, and general commerce. This…
Liberty Kenya has launched two health insurance products designed to close structural coverage gaps for Kenyans aged 65 to 85 and children aged 4 to 18 in institutional care. The products, HeriAfya Seniors and HeriAfya Juniors, are regulated by the Insurance Regulatory Authority and represent a deliberate expansion into market segments that conventional underwriting has…
The porn website Motherless, which has faced international scrutiny over hosting content linked to gender-based violence and drug-facilitated sexual assault, has been taken offline by Dutch authorities following mounting pressure in the wake of a CNN investigation. A spokesperson for the Dutch Public Prosecution Service told CNN that the site had been taken down by Dutch authorities…
By Judith Atieno It is striking how preferences evolve across generations. Up until the early 2000s, most young people entering the job market aspired to work for multinationals, widely seen, and often correctly, as the fastest route to high earnings and upward mobility. In that context, the social or environmental impact of these organizations mattered far less than the…
Motherhood is built on the quiet, consistent moments that happen every single day. It is found in the breakfast prepared before the school run, the clean clothes waiting in the drawer, and the meticulous way a home runs smoothly because a mother is looking after every detail. These gestures turn a house into a home,…
Johnnie Walker has unveiled an exclusive Blue Label experiential retail space dubbed ‘House of Walker’ at Village Market, marking a bold step in redefining high-end whisky retail and consumer engagement. House of Walker introduces a refined, multi-sensory space that brings to life the craftsmanship, rarity, and depth that define Johnnie Walker Blue Label, while also…
Land prices in Kenya’s coastal towns have surged by more than 70 per cent in some areas since the Covid-19 pandemic, as a wave of remote workers, retirees, diaspora buyers and long-stay visitors increasingly settle at the Coast, according to a new report by property firm HassConsult. The firm’s newly launched Coastal Land Price Index…
