Kenyans are demonstrating notable resilience and adaptability in the face of economic pressure, with more individuals creating additional income streams, expanding businesses, and expressing optimism about their financial prospects, according to the latest Old Mutual Financial Wellness Monitor. The survey reveals that financial satisfaction rose from 5.2 out of 10 in 2024 to 5.9 in 2025,…
I&M Group PLC has reported a 22 per cent increase in profit before tax to KSh24.2 billion for the year ended December 2025, underpinned by strong regional expansion and diversified revenue streams. The lender’s regional subsidiaries played a growing role in earnings, contributing 24 per cent of total performance as the Group deepened its footprint…
In 2024, the global travel insurance market was valued at an estimated USD 23.8 billion (KES3.1 trillion), and it is projected to grow nearly six times, reaching USD 132.9 billion (KES17.2 trillion) by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate of about 18.4 percent starting 2025. This rapid growth signifies heightened awareness among consumers of the financial and logistical risks inherent in modern travel. Travelers are increasingly…
Kariobangi Sharks’ Humphrey Aroko has been named the SportPesa League Player of the Month for February, as immediate former Shabana boss Peter Okidi took home the Coach’s Award. Teenager Aroko, 18, has been Sharks’ best player in a season they have found themselves struggling in the lower half of the table. In February, he took…
Companies in Kenya are being urged to accelerate disability inclusion in the workplace, with new insights showing that diversity is not just a social obligation but a key driver of business performance. This emerged during the Kenya Business and Disability Network HR Leaders Breakfast where corporate leaders highlighted the growing importance of creating inclusive work…
Habitat for Humanity has launched a new global campaign, Let’s Open the Door, aimed at raising awareness of the growing housing crisis and mobilising action across more than 60 countries. The campaign, unveiled across Africa and globally, brings together Habitat organisations and partners in a coordinated push to highlight the urgent need for safe, decent and…
President William Ruto has accused the united opposition of Lying to Tuju. Speaking for the fdirst time on the fiasco surrounding former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju’s disappearance, Ruto claimed that Tuju’s friends lied to him to allegedly stage his abduction. He stated that Tuju’s friends would benefit from the former CS’s perceived abduction, gaining political clout…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The AFCON 2027 Pamoja Bid is currently facing its most significant hurdle yet as a stark financial disparity emerges between the three host nations. While the vision of a unified East African tournament captured the continent’s imagination, the reality on the ground in Nairobi suggests a growing crisis. As of today, Kenya…
Countries in the Asian continent are grappling with the rising cost of fuel and energy shortage as the Middle East war rages pushing Brent crude oil above Sh12,950 ($100) per barrel. As of today, Brent crude rose by 4 per cent to Sh13,465 ($103.94) per barrel in Asian trading, following an earlier spike to $113…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Cabinet Raphael Tuju has moved to court seek anticipatory bail over constant threat of arrest and harassment by police and prosecution agencies. In his ex parte application, Tuju has claimed that he was trailed by unmarked vehicles on March 21 and was forced to abandon his car and seek refuge at a secure…
