Naivas Supermarkets has rolled out the 2026 edition of its flagship ‘Kikapu Kibonge’ campaign, ramping up efforts to support Kenyan households under pressure from persistently high living costs. Dubbed “Beba Kikapu Kibonge’ with discounts of upto 50 per cent off, it is designed to provide consistent access to essential household goods at discounted prices,…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has warned governors that they risk criminal sanctions if they continue to snub appearances before parliamentary committees. He said the growing trend of county chiefs failing to appear before the Senate to respond to Auditor-General’s reports on billions allocated to counties sets a dangerous precedent that cannot be tolerated in…
Kenya is seeking an additional Sh193 billion (USD1.5 billion) from the World Bank to cushion Kenyans from the potential pressures of the Iran War, including the cost of fuel. This was revealed today by the Central Bank Governor Kamau Thugge who explained that the funding would be processed through the World Bank’s Rapid Results operation,…
The Nairobi Police boss Issa Mohamud has cautioned members of the public against participating in what he described as unlawful demonstrations in the Central Business District (CBD). Addressing the press early today, the regional commander said authorities have not received any formal communication or notification from those behind the planned protests. He emphasized that any…
There is a specific kind of energy that only exists after the sun goes down. In a city like Nairobi, the “9-to-5” is only half the story. The real pulse of the city often skips a beat until the streetlights flicker on, giving way to a world of late-night artisans, chefs, and digital creators who…
By Francis Maina When news breaks of a potential military flare-up between the United States and Iran, the typical reaction in Nairobi is to scan the headlines and move on. It feels like a distant geopolitical chess match, played out in a theater thousands of miles from our borders. But for Kenya’s insurance and reinsurance sectors,…
Kenyan importers are being urged to rethink their strategies and strengthen risk management frameworks as global economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions continue to reshape trade dynamics. This was the key message during the Absa Bank Markets Upskilling event, where industry experts shared insights on navigating the volatile operating environment and building resilient…
Five hundred beneficiaries from Kibiku and surrounding communities in Kiambu County received free medical care, disability support and preventive health services earlier this month during a community outreach led by autism non-profit, Gifted Gems, and supported by Pwani Oil Products Limited (Pwani Oil). The Medical and Autism Awareness Outreach 2026 aimed to address persistent gaps in Kenya’s…
By Karimi Kiogora McKinsey & Company’s research on organizational health has consistently shown that companies with strong people-centric practices dramatically outperform their peers. Organisations in the top quartile of organisational health have been found to be nearly three times more likely to deliver long-term financial outperformance than those at the bottom. Given such findings, culture…
LG Electronics (LG) will, starting this month, roll out its 2026 QNED evo Mini LED lineup, led by a new 115‑inch model. The fresh lineup combines ultra-large screen sizes with AI-based picture and sound technologies to support sports viewing, gaming and home entertainment on a larger scale. This year, QNED’s picture quality is advanced by…
