As Kenya’s urban population expands and affordable housing becomes a national priority, 3-bedroom container homes in Nairobi are making waves in the real estate space. What was once seen as a temporary housing solution is now a rising star in eco-friendly, modern architecture. With prices becoming more attractive than ever in 2025, container homes are […]
The Burkina Faso and Russia electronuclear program officially reached a milestone as both nations signed the final agreement, paving the way for the West African country’s inaugural civilian nuclear energy project. This landmark deal takes place amid a wave of new Sahel–Russian partnerships in energy and infrastructure What the Agreement Covers The finalized document—signed in […]
Transformer oil cooking fries Nairobi is not just a strange internet rumor—it’s a deadly public health threat. Investigations in various Nairobi neighborhoods, including Gikomba, Umoja, and Kayole, have uncovered that some street food vendors are allegedly using electric transformer oil—a highly toxic industrial lubricant—to deep-fry chips and mandazi. The attraction lies in its ability to […]
Which counties in Kenya pay the most in taxes? The answer reveals significant economic activity concentrated in a few key counties. According to the Controller of Budget, Kenyan counties generated a record KSh 58.9 billion in own-source revenue during FY 2023/24 — funding essential local services Top 10 Tax-Contributing Counties (FY 2023/24) Rank County OSR Collected (KSh) % […]
A cooking gas cargo in Kenya imported by Tanzania’s Lake Gas Limited has been declared unfit for use by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), in a major regulatory setback that threatens regional trade ties. The cargo, which docked in Mombasa, failed critical safety checks due to insufficient levels of ethyl mercaptan—the chemical that gives […]
Across the streets of Atlanta, London, and Toronto, Afro hair USA is not just a fashion trend—it’s a bold symbol of pride and identity. From braided styles passed down through generations to modern locs infused with African flair, Kenyan hairstyles abroad are gaining momentum in the global beauty scene. As more Kenyans in the diaspora […]
In a bold move to digitize and reform public procurement, the Government of Kenya has allocated Ksh700 million in the 2025/2026 national budget for the implementation of the Electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, while presenting the Ksh4.29 trillion budget in Parliament, confirmed that the funds would support the nationwide rollout […]
With the June 30 deadline looming, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KR has rolled out a new, simplified way to file Nil tax returns—this time through the eCitizen portal. The move marks a significant shift in Kenya’s tax compliance strategy and is designed to ease congestion and digital frustrations commonly experienced during peak filing periods. Previously, […]
