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When crisis becomes feast for privileged few

The tensions in Iran should have remained a distant concern, yet they became a convenient excuse locally.

By Manuel Ntoyai 27 days ago

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Pay or perish: Inside Kenya's broken ambulance system

How ambulance chaos is killing Kenyans every day Dying for a ride: Inside Kenya's broken ambulance system and price of survival during emergency

By Manuel Ntoyai 1 month ago

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Crime of passion: How rejection fuels rage and revenge in relationships

As Claire battles for her life, investigators are piecing together what appears to be a chilling narrative of obsession gone wrong.

By Manuel Ntoyai 1 month ago

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Acid attack leaves gospel singer in critical condition

Analysts attribute the persistence of SGBV to deeply rooted social and gender norms. The judiciary has introduced specialised SGBV courts intended to reduce the re-traumatisation.

By Manuel Ntoyai 1 month ago

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From Congo to Dubai: Inside Paul Kobia's gold deals, myth and dangerous flashy life

To some, he is a self-made tycoon who cracked one of Africa's most secretive trades. To others, he is a brash showman whose stories blur the line between fact and folklore.

By Manuel Ntoyai 1 month ago

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Of wealth, power and love: When high society couples are bound in marriage

Behind many prominent politicians are spouses from equally powerful families, political dynasties, business empires, creating alliances that stretch far beyond the personal sphere.

By Manuel Ntoyai 1 month ago

Women told to save, invest for independence

Women have been urged to prioritise savings, smart investments and financial literacy to achieve economic independence, as Kenya joined the world in marking International Women's Day.

By Manuel Ntoyai 1 month ago

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From seduction to spy glasses and shock: Inside Russians' trail of viral shame

What began as viral chatter quickly snowballed into one of the most feverishly consumed digital scandals in recent memory, forcing an uncomfortable reckoning about privacy.

By Manuel Ntoyai 2 months ago

Ukrainian pianist trades wartime concert halls for Nairobi's Korogocho slum

A Ukrainian pianist has arrived in Nairobi carrying his country's musical heritage, with stops ranging from university lecture halls to the streets of Korogocho.

By Manuel Ntoyai 2 months ago

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Borrowed life: The debt crisis and Kenyans' mortgaged future

The country owes over Sh1.9 trillion to the World Bank, Sh654 billion to China, Sh551 billion to ADB, Sh480 billion to the IMF, Sh169 billion to Japan and Sh255 billion to other lenders.

By Manuel Ntoyai 2 months ago

Focused infrastructure: MP Kariuki on roads, debt safety

Infrastructure must be productive. A road, a railway, a port must generate economic activity, expand trade, reduce costs, and create value.

By Manuel Ntoyai 3 months ago

African designers challenge the narrative on sustainable leather

A design competition that began as a continental experiment is now positioning Africa at the centre of a global conversation on sustainable fashion.

By Manuel Ntoyai 3 months ago

Why Nairobi is becoming a hub for executive-only business networks

Nairobi is emerging as a preferred base for executive-only business networks as senior corporate leaders seek private, high-trust forums to navigate a tougher regional and global business climate.

By Manuel Ntoyai 3 months ago

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Billions spent, little to show: Why Kenya's youth funds keep failing

Politics, corruption and weak legal frameworks bedevil youth funds, blocking real opportunities for young Kenyans.

By Manuel Ntoyai 3 months ago

Global hotels bet big on Maasai Mara as tourism earnings surge

Global hotel groups are pouring millions of dollars into Maasai Mara safari lodges as Kenya's tourism earnings surge past pre-pandemic levels.

By Manuel Ntoyai 3 months ago

Coastal startups test regional markets without capital backing

Coast region is producing technology and digital businesses that are entering regional markets through operational changes rather than capital injections.

By Manuel Ntoyai 3 months ago

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Money, power and women: Inside Cyrus Jirongo's loud public life

Jirongo lived loudly, loved openly, gave recklessly and ruled fearlessly. He was a romantic patriarch whose relationships became symbols of influence, excess and masculine bravado.

By Manuel Ntoyai 4 months ago

AI, games help Kilifi children beat dropouts, early pregnancies

Kilifi County is tackling high rates of school dropouts, early marriages and teen pregnancies by promoting literacy among children aged 0-12.

By Manuel Ntoyai 4 months ago

Financial leaders push for inclusive capital markets

African financial leaders have urged regulators to make it easier for businesses to access capital, warning that strict listing rules are slowing economic growth.

By Manuel Ntoyai 5 months ago

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Why court barred government from evicting Makongeni families

Lawyer Willis Otieno said that the government had allegedly resorted to violence to remove close to 35,000 residents.

By Manuel Ntoyai 5 months ago

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Sakaja in the spot over move to shift health funds to Sidian Bank

According to Akumali's memo, CEOs of level four and five hospitals, as well as managers of other county health facilities, were instructed to open new accounts with Sidian Bank by November 7.

By Manuel Ntoyai 5 months ago

Crypto platforms offer leveraged US stock bets as regulators play catch-up

Retail traders in emerging markets now bet on US stocks through crypto exchanges offering up to 25 times leverage on synthetic derivatives, a practice still outside securities regulators' reach.

By Manuel Ntoyai 5 months ago

Sales teams confront change from hard selling to trust and value

Kenya's corporate sales teams risk losing clients as aggressive tactics give way to trust and value-driven engagement.

By Manuel Ntoyai 5 months ago

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The desperate search for Ozempic body: Inside Nairobi's new weight loss craze

Ozempic has become shorthand for effort-free weight loss. Marketed online as the miracle jab that melts fat without sweat, it is the new code among the fit and fabulous.

By Manuel Ntoyai 5 months ago

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New rules stop insurers from denying claims over minor technicalities

Insurance consumers have been crying foul over unpaid claims by their insurers over flimsy reasons.

By Manuel Ntoyai 6 months ago

Africa's crypto infrastructure to improve as blockchain adoption grows

The move could enable businesses and individuals to access global liquidity and transact more efficiently, addressing long-standing challenges such as high transaction costs.

By Manuel Ntoyai 6 months ago

How Raila shaped Western Kenya's political landscape for decades

At one point, he even claimed lineage from the Wanga Kingdom, famously referring to himself as a grandchild of the famous King Nabongo Mumia-a gesture that deepened his bond with the Luhya community.

By Manuel Ntoyai 6 months ago

Abyssinia invests in Sh323 million solar energy

Norway-based renewable energy investor Empower New Energy has entered into a Sh323 million solar power contract at Abyssinia Group of Industries' Awasi steel plant.

By Manuel Ntoyai 7 months ago

Reduce the noise or face the music, Nema warns popular nightclubs

Among the targeted clubs are Quiver, 1824, Bar Next Door, Havana

By Manuel Ntoyai 7 months ago

Kenya, Malaysia mark 60 years of diplomatic ties

That relationship is set to take a significant step forward later this year when Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim makes his first official visit to Kenya in November.

By Manuel Ntoyai 8 months ago

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Beyond the pitch: Why women in sports are rewriting the rules

Her own story begins in Kisamis village, Kajiado West, where her late father would gather the community for holiday football tournaments.

By Manuel Ntoyai 8 months ago

Kenyan schools shine at East African Music Festival

The festival brought together the best of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzanian schools music from August 18 to 22.

By Manuel Ntoyai 8 months ago

Mombasa to host landmark physicians' conference on Africa's health future

KAP president, Erick Njenga, underscored the urgency of stronger cross-border collaborations in tackling these challenges.

By Manuel Ntoyai 8 months ago

From Runda to Rome: How Bonnie Kamau can spend his Sh424M

Bonnie Kamau could spend Sh30 million circling the globe - sipping champagne in the Maldives, taking selfies in Times Square, watching Formula 1 in Monaco, or riding a camel in Dubai.

By Manuel Ntoyai 8 months ago

New initiative aims to boost women's role in real estate

Under the agreement, members of the Women on Boards network will benefit from preferential purchase rates for Mi Vida units.

By Manuel Ntoyai 9 months ago

Nairobi mall bets on green design and tech to woo shoppers

A new retail and lifestyle hub in Nairobi's Westlands area is adopting green building practices and automated systems as competition tightens among the city's malls.

By Manuel Ntoyai 9 months ago

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The long one-hour ride from Roysambu to CBD on Saba Saba day; a journalist's account

Whenever I leave my humble abode in Roysambu, I spend only 30 minutes getting to Nairobi's Central Business District, a journalist encounter.

By Manuel Ntoyai 9 months ago

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The martyrs of historic Gen Z demos

Police shot dead protesters armed only with a Kenyan flag and mobile phone. Some innocent victims were on duty while others were curious onlookers.

By Manuel Ntoyai 10 months ago

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Why African diaspora are choosing to settle in Kenya

A growing number of people of African descents are leaving the West in search of identity, peace, and purpose finding it in the heart of East Africa

By Manuel Ntoyai 10 months ago

Energy sector players urge supply chain policy change

Stakeholders in the energy and oil industry are calling for the establishment of consistent policies and dependable supply chains.

By Manuel Ntoyai 10 months ago