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, […]
As World Vape Day 2025 prompts countries around the globe to rethink tobacco harm reduction, the conversation around safer nicotine products in Kenya takes center stage—right as Parliament debates the proposed Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill 2024. Kenya faces a stubborn smoking epidemic, with over 15% of adult Kenyan men still consuming traditional tobacco products. Each […]
In a remarkable financial performance that underscores the transformation of the health insurance sector, Jubilee Health Insurance profit surge for 2024 has reached a record 142%, positioning the company as a dominant force in health insurance in Kenya. Jubilee Health Insurance Limited (JHIL), a key subsidiary of Jubilee Holdings, reported a profit before tax of […]
