By now, it feels like everyone — and their aunty — owns a backless dera. I do too. No shame in my game. And honestly, it earned its moment. It is cute without trying, feminine without fuss — the kind of throw-on piece that quietly says, “I woke up like this” even when you absolutely […]
Smart home tech isn’t just a future trend — it’s rapidly shaping how homes are built, marketed, and lived in across Kenya. From energy efficiency to security, tech-driven homes are becoming more accessible and valuable. 1. What Is Smart Home Technology? Smart home technology refers to devices and systems that automate tasks, improve comfort, enhance […]
By any measure, Edwin Sifuna has become one of the most recognisable opposition voices in the country. As Senator for Nairobi City County, his messaging is sharp, legally grounded and politically confident. But the real question is not whether Sifuna is talented.It is whether there exists a credible coalition vehicle that could realistically carry him […]
For much of the past decade, Kenya — and especially Nairobi — has been regarded as East Africa’s commercial nerve centre. Recent investment, trade and startup data now suggest that this position is not only stabilising, but strengthening again — pointing to a renewed case for Kenya as a regional business hub. Instead of broad […]
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has publicly responded after being removed from his post as Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Shortly after the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) voted to relieve him of his duties at a meeting in Mombasa on 11 February 2026, Sifuna took to social media to thank supporters and […]
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has instructed all employers to begin applying the new Year 4 contribution rates under the NSSF Act, Cap 258, with effect from February 2026. In a public notice issued by NSSF Managing Trustee and Chief Executive Officer David Koross, the Fund confirmed that the Year 3 contribution rates expired […]
The Gates Foundation has dismissed as false and misleading claims circulating on social media alleging that it operates a laboratory in Nairobi and releases mosquitoes into the city. In a statement issued on Monday, February 9, the foundation said it was aware of the viral reports and firmly rejected the allegations. “The Gates Foundation does […]
Body piercings have long been part of cultural and spiritual traditions in various societies around the world. In many communities, piercings were historically used as rites of passage, religious symbols, or markers of social status. Over time, however, the practice has evolved — especially among young people — into a popular form of fashion and […]
