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A foreign government is operating inside Kenya. Tanzania's administration, angered by critical on-air commentary from Radio 47's Maskani 47 hosts Billy Miya and Mbaruk Mwalimu, has allegedly bankrolled a Kenyan insider with Ksh150 million to track the two journalists using their vehicle …
Getting a new water connection in Nairobi does not have to be complicated. The Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC)—a wholly owned subsidiary of Nairobi City County—manages all water and sewerage services in the city. They handle every new connection application …
If you just arrived in Kenya as an expat, you have exactly 3 months to sort out your driving paperwork before your foreign or international driving license becomes invalid on Kenyan roads. After that window closes, you must hold a valid Kenyan …
Understanding NSSF Contribution Rates in Kenya is essential for every employer and employee in 2026. The National Social Security Fund has released the Year 4 rates under the NSSF Act, bringing higher contributions and broader social protection. These changes directly affect your …
Weeks after this news outlet amplified complaints from workers at Crystal Africa Cleaning Services Limited , fresh reports emerged, adding new details on pay delays, statutory deductions, and work conditions at the firm, with former and current staff sharing what appears to …
Losing a loved one is painful enough without the added stress of navigating financial bureaucracy. Yet thousands of Kenyans leave behind unclaimed bank deposits, shares, insurance benefits, and pension funds that families never access simply because they do not know where to …
Need quick cash in Kenya without the paperwork and bank queues? Tala, formerly known as Mkopo Rahisi, gives you access to mobile loans of up to Ksh 50,000 directly on your smartphone. The app works entirely online, requires no security or guarantor, …
Travelling to Kenya just got easier. Five years ago, the Kenyan Department of Immigration Services launched evisa.go.ke, giving visitors a fast, paperless way to secure entry authorization from anywhere in the world. You no longer need to visit a Kenyan embassy or …
Raising funds in Kenya has never been easier, thanks to Safaricom's Short-Term PayBill service. Whether you need money for a medical emergency, school fees, a wedding, or a funeral, this M-Pesa tool gives you a fast, transparent, and trusted way to collect …
Starting a taxi business in Kenya requires one critical decision above all others — choosing the right car. The vehicle you pick determines your fuel costs, maintenance bills, passenger comfort, and ultimately, your profit margins. With dozens of models flooding the Kenyan …
As fuel prices continue to climb and place pressure on daily transport costs, a new electric mobility option is taking shape in Kenya with the rollout of a battery-swapping station for the Cheche electric motorcycle in Karen, Nairobi. The launch by Autopax, …
Kenya’s avocado industry is in the spotlight after a scandal worth more than Sh5.8 billion. Regulators approved thousands of tonnes of exports while a government ban was still in place. The ban was meant to protect Kenya’s image by stopping exports of …
