Kenyan Woman Shocked by US$225 Bill at US Wedding

A Kenyan woman living in the United States (US) has narrated how she ended up paying $225 for the food she ate at a wedding she was invited to, sparking widespread discussion about cultural differences in wedding traditions. Nafula Sharleen, who...

Check out list of 10 banks with highest customers deposit in Nigeria emerge

Customer deposits in Nigerian commercial banks continued their upward trajectory in H1 2025 Latest data showed that the amount of funds deposited in various banks by customers has surpassed N150 trillion Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI)...

'Senator wa Nairobi 2027!': KRG the Don makes big political move

KRG the Don posted a photo hanging out with Siaya Governor James Orengo where he shared his political ambition (photo courtesy) Kenyan artiste and businessman KRG the Don (real name Stephen Karuga Kimani) appears to be getting serious about his...

Ecobank leads list of 10 banks in Nigeria with highest customer deposits

Customer deposits in Nigerian commercial banks continued their upward trajectory in H1 2025 Latest data showed that the amount of funds deposited in various banks across the country has surpassed N150 trillion Ecobank Transnational Incorporated...

Public debt to blame for Kenya's financial problems

Economic anxiety has led to deep social volatility never witnessed before. People are on the edge. Every statement about public finance is now carefully analysed by the citizens as many of them have become distrustful of the government. When young...

President Ruto seeks parliamentary approval for Sh 4.5 trillion proposal to turn Kenya into first world nation

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 2-President William Ruto has announced that his government will soon table sweeping proposals in Parliament aimed at transforming Kenya from a third-world nation into a first-world country within the next three decades. Speaking...

Cheering for participants, actor-entrepreneur Suniel Shetty bats for Kashmir tourism

Srinagar, Nov 2: Bollywood actor and entrepreneur Suniel Shetty who flagged off the second edition of Kashmir Marathon on Sunday was impressed with the enthusiasm of youth who participated in the Kashmir Marathon 2025 saying that the lively...

Over 3,000 families displaced as River Sabwani bursts Its banks in Trans Nzoia

More than 3,000 families in Kapomboi Ward, Kwanza Constituency, have been displaced after River Sabwani overflowed its banks following days of heavy rainfall pounding the region. The raging floods have submerged homes and farmlands, leaving...

In South Africa’s e-commerce boom, trust beats automation

It starts with a reflex. Scroll, refresh, click, close tab. For millions of South Africans, this daily ritual unfolds not on Amazon or Shein, but on homegrown digital platforms like Takealot, Bash and OneDayOnly. Online shopping in South Africa is...

Kenyan developer builds platform enabling buyers to share shopping costs, track money

Nuvv App is an e-commerce platform enabling people to directly purchase goods or contribute to specific needs Nuvv offers two main features, allowing users to collectively buy items or share the cost of purchases for events like weddings,...

Tether Invests in Kotani Pay to Boost Blockchain-Powered Financial Access in Africa

Tether, the world’s largest digital asset company, has announced a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, a leading African Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) that offers seamless on-ramp and off-ramp infrastructure connecting Web3 users to local...

Kenya Moja loses momentum amid political reorganisation post-Raila

Kenya Moja MPs Anthony Kibagendi, Gathoni wa Muchomba, Senator Edwin Sifuna, Caleb Amisi and Babu Owino on August 12, 2025The once-vibrant Kenya Moja movement, which brought together vocal legislators from across the political divide, has lost...

Kenya's Kilimo, Ethiopian Aderra clinch 47th Istanbul Marathon crowns

Kenya’s Rhonzas Lokitam Kilimo and Ethiopia’s Bizuager Aderra claimed top honors Sunday at the 47th Istanbul Marathon, the only race in the world that spans two continents. Kilimo won the men’s title in 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 12 seconds, while...

Leopards maul Mathare United to continue winning run in Kenya Premier League

NAIROBI, Kenya, November 2, 2025 – Vincent Mahiga and James Kinyanjui struck in the second half as AFC Leopards continued their winning run in the Kenya Premier League with a 2-0 triumph over Mathare United at the Nyayo Stadium on Sunday evening....

Central Bank of Kenya discloses banks with cheapest, costliest loans

The Central Bank of Kenya revealed the commercial banks' lending interest rates for September 2025 Sidian is the most expensive bank in Kenya for borrowers seeking a KSh 100,000 personal loan over 12 months On the other hand, Habib Bank AG Zurich...

Xiaomi Kenya Launches the Month of All Black Fridays — Big Savings, Massive Giveaways

Xiaomi Kenya is officially launching the Month of All Black Fridays, setting a new benchmark for value and excitement this festive season. With massive discounts, exclusive bundles, and premium giveaways, Xiaomi is giving Kenyans the ultimate...

Akasa Air plans routes to Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt; confident on Boeing deliveries

Currently, the airline has a codeshare partnership with Etihad Airways.Akasa Air will consider operating flights to Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt and some other countries, and the three-year-old airline now feels "very good" about the delivery schedule...

Real World Economics: Senators wake up and smell the tariffs

Edward Lotterman How do members of Congress differ from the beef our nation imports? All bones have been removed from most beef, but congressional representatives have only lost their spines. Until this past week that joke held true. But last week...

Intra African Trade Still Faces Border Bottlenecks Despite AfCFTA Progress

More than five years after the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), African businesses continue to face tough barriers when moving goods across borders, a reality that undermines the continent’s vision of creating a single,...

Deputy Chief Highlights Extractives Sector Financial Leakage Problem

Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo has raised concerns about massive illicit financial flows draining Africa’s extractive industries, describing the continent as a hub for revenue losses that undermine development. She made these remarks...