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Kenyans are now on the hook for up to Ksh3.2 billion after the government abruptly cancelled a controversial fuel import deal, leaving a stranded oil tanker and a furious shipping company demanding compensation. The Senate has launched an investigation, the anti-corruption watchdog …
The clock is ticking for thousands of Kenyans who held insurance policies with Trident Insurance Company Limited. The Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) officially opened compensation claims on Tuesday, April 14, 2025, but it came with a brutal warning—miss the two-year deadline and …
Tensions between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV have escalated into a high-profile clash that is beginning to carry political, diplomatic, and reputational consequences. What may seem like a verbal conflict between two powerful individuals is increasingly influencing the views of voters, …
A major legal and political storm is brewing in Mombasa as the High Court prepares to deliver a crucial ruling in a case tied to the explosive Sh4.5billion fake fuel importation saga that has shaken Kenya’s energy sector and drawn powerful names …
The Kenyan government created the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) program to give youth, women, and persons with disabilities a fair shot at winning government tenders. Launched on 16th October 2013 in Nairobi, the program draws its legal backing from the …
PesaZone is one of Kenya's most trusted mobile lending apps, and it lets you borrow money instantly without paperwork or guarantors. Whether you need emergency cash or a quick financial boost, this app puts funds in your M-Pesa wallet within minutes. In …
Former KRA CG Humphrey Wattanga Former KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga did not lose his job because of one issue alone. His fall was the result of a dangerous pile-up of problems that became too heavy to contain. By the time he …
The International Monetary Fund has fired a direct shot at President William Ruto's government, demanding that Kenya count Ksh335 billion raised through future tax pledges as official public debt. This IMF directive strikes at the heart of Ruto's infrastructure financing strategy and …
Kenya's traffic police have the authority to hand you an instant fine on the spot—no court appearance, no warnings—and the amounts can leave a serious dent in your wallet. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) set these instant fines for minor …
Paying your Nairobi water bill no longer requires a trip to any office or standing in a long queue. Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company — a Nairobi City County subsidiary incorporated in December 2003 — allows residents to pay water bills …
Pope Leo XIV has begun an 11‑day tour of Africa, with Algeria as his first stop in a historic visit. That aims to deepen dialogue between Christians and Muslims and highlight the continent’s growing role in the Catholic Church. Historic first in …
A recent investigation by a local media house has laid bare a multi-million shilling payroll scheme within the Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA) , drawing in top officials, their relatives, and key state institutions. The investigation shows that more than 150,000 female …
