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…
Thirteen suspects of vandalising electricity infrastructure across the country over the past three months have been convicted to jail, with tough penalties being imposed on them. In a statement issued today, Kenya Power(KPLC) said the decisions, delivered between March and May 2026, underscore the seriousness with which courts are treating electricity-related offences. According to the…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has received ballot papers and statutory forms ahead of the Dikirr Constituency by-election set later this week. The ballot papers and statutory forms arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in three pallets early today. “IEBC today morning received three pallets containing ballot papers and statutory forms at…
Strong growth in mobile data usage and digital financial services helped Airtel Africa PLC post a sharp rise in revenue and profits for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with East Africa emerging as one of the group’s fastest-growing regions. The telecom giant reported a 29.5 per cent increase in revenue to $6.4 billion,…
It’s a sweltering afternoon where even the sun turns your car seat into a grill. You walk into your home hoping for relief, but it’s just as hot in there. But luckily, you’ve installed an air conditioner and turn it on. But now the question is, does your AC work with you or against you?…
Absa Bank Kenya has called on women across the country to begin estate planning early, positioning succession planning and wealth preservation as critical pillars of financial security and family stability. The call was made during the bank’s Flowers and Brunch event held to celebrate Mother’s Day, where more than 100 women participated in an interactive…
We live in an age that celebrates the individual more than anything else. Individual choices, solo dates, travel, and personal growth. Yet the moments we return to when thinking about the best of our lives are rarely the solitary ones. We think about the mornings spent enjoying breakfast with family, or the evenings spent chatting…
APS Bomet head coach Sammy “Pamzo” Omollo has been named the SportPesa League Coach of the Month for April, marking a standout period for both the tactician and his resurgent side. The former Kenyan international has overseen a remarkable turnaround at APS Bomet, guiding the team through a challenging stretch of the season with resilience…
A sharp start has become Kevin Wangaya’s trademark and in April, it turned the young striker into one of the most decisive players in the SportPesa Premier League. The Nairobi United forward was on Friday named the league’s Player of the Month after a series of match-opening performances that helped his side remain unbeaten during…
By Jane Kariuki There’s a change in how people invest their time and energy. Millennials and Gen Z are deliberately choosing to prioritise moments that create lasting memories than in accumulating material possessions. A TransUnion Consumer Pulse study found that Kenyan millennials and Gen Z directed more of their disposable income towards digital services and…
