By Sola Adebawo Africa’s energy challenge is not a shortage of resources. It is a shortage of governance that works. The continent holds some of the world’s richest solar potential, vast wind corridors, major gas reserves, hydropower capacity, and critical minerals. Yet Africa still consumes less electricity per capita than in almost any other…
Mombasa Governor Opinion Poll 2026 results are already shaping the political conversation in Mombasa County, with a new survey by Politrack Africa revealing early frontrunners in the highly anticipated gubernatorial race. According to the survey, Mohamed Ali, popularly known as Jicho Pevu, is currently leading the race with 31.2% of voter support. A former investigative…
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,…
By John Gangla In early March, heavy rains triggered flooding across Kenya, with Nairobi bearing the brunt as rivers and drainage systems overflowed. Vehicles were swept away, critical infrastructure was damaged, and nearly 70 lives were lost, with thousands more displaced. Such events are often described as natural disasters, but that term tells only part…
By Christopher Anuro For years, Kenya’s youthful population has been framed as “the leaders of tomorrow” – a promise, a demographic dividend waiting to be unlocked. But that framing is no longer sufficient. It is outdated. A new reality is emerging: Kenya is entering what can best be described as an “imagination dividend” – where the creativity,…
By David Macharia Investing plays a central role in wealth creation, financial security, and long-term economic growth. Yet for many individuals, investing still feels distant or complex. Perceptions around the need for high capital and technical language have historically limited participation in investment products. Investing remains unevenly distributed across global markets. According to the Global…
By Patrick Omoro Insurance companies rarely confront their defining challenges during periods of crisis. More often, moments of introspection emerge during growth, when expansion exposes structural weaknesses that scale alongside success. Kenya’s insurance sector finds itself in such a phase, where premium volumes are rising, reaching KES 352.29 billion by the third quarter of 2025 as total industry assets…
The latest Meru Governor Poll 2026 by Politrack Africa has revealed a highly competitive and unpredictable gubernatorial race in Meru County. According to the survey, Mithika Linturi is currently leading with 35.9%, closely followed by Peter Gatirau Munya at 32.2%, while Rev Mutuma M’Ethingia stands at 24.3%. With a sample size of 3,097 respondents, the…
By Stacy Gachanja Across Kenyan households, women perform the bulk of unpaid care and domestic work. Time use surveys by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) indicate that women spend about 4 hours 30 minutes daily on unpaid care and domestic work, roughly five times more than men, who spend about 54 minutes. This gap begins in childhood and widens…
In every Kenyan household, one staple reigns supreme: best maize flour brands in Kenya 2026 are at the heart of the national dish, Ugali. From steaming plates of Ugali to nutritious breakfast porridge, maize flour is more than just food—it is a symbol of comfort, culture, and sustenance. With dozens of millers competing on supermarket…
