Nairobi, July 8, 2025 — In a surprise announcement this evening, Moses Kuria resigns from his role as Senior Economic Advisor to President William Ruto, marking the end of a roughly 10-month tenure in the position. A Career of Service Kuria, a long-serving politician, has held several key positions under President Ruto: This follows his […]
As urbanization accelerates, Kenyan cities like Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu are not just changing skylines — they’re reshaping hearts, homes, and the very idea of what marriage should look like. How city life is reshaping traditional marriage expectations is a question now being asked in offices, coffee shops, and family WhatsApp groups alike. New Address, […]
In Kenya, money no longer lives in wallets — it lives on phones. From open-air markets to matatu stages, mobile money has transformed not just how Kenyans transact, but how they save, spend, and even dream. A Cashless Revolution When M-PESA launched in 2007, few predicted it would become a financial backbone for over 30 […]
From Pandemic Pastime to Millennial Movement A once “grandma-only” hobby is now booming among younger generations. Gen Z and millennials took up crocheting en masse during the pandemic—and kept it. The art of looping yarn offers a welcome digital detox, as #crochet garnered billions of views on TikTok, tapping into the cottagecore/“grandmacore” aesthetic that celebrates simple, […]
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges in his federal criminal case, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, but was found guilty on two counts of transporting individuals across state lines to engage in prostitution. The mixed verdict marks a dramatic turn in one of the most closely watched […]
For many in Nairobi, driving for ride-hailing apps is a side hustle—but for some, it’s a full-time, profitable venture. Bolt driver earning can reach impressive heights, with top performers netting up to KSh 100,000 monthly. This article delves into the life of one such driver and explores the factors behind their success. 1. From Delivery to […]
Over the past decade, Hass avocado farming in Kenya has transformed from a niche agricultural activity into a lucrative agribusiness phenomenon. This surge is driven by rising global demand, Kenya’s favorable climate, and government support for horticultural exports. Today, the avocado is not just a fruit—it’s green gold. Thousands of smallholder farmers, investors, and exporters […]
The Great Population Shift Global fertility rates—the average number of children a woman bears—have seen dramatic shifts over the past 50 years. From once-booming birth rates in every part of the world, the planet is now facing a stark demographic divide: some regions are ageing rapidly with declining populations, while others remain youthful but burdened […]
