The Government is implementing development projects worth over Ksh 21 billion in Kakamega County to transform the region’s economy, President William Ruto has announced. Among these investments are Ksh 14 billion for affordable housing, Ksh 2.5 billion for modern markets, and Ksh 2 billion for student hostels. President Ruto said that Western Kenya has long…
Employee job satisfaction plays a vital role in determining the success of any organization. When employees feel valued, motivated and content with their work, they are more likely to perform better and contribute positively to the company’s goals. On the other hand, low satisfaction levels can lead to reduced productivity, absenteeism and high turnover rates,…
How the 2010 Constitution and Legal Reforms Aim to End Kenya’s Endless Land Conflicts. Land disputes in Kenya under the 2010 Constitution. Land remains one of Kenya’s most valuable assets, yet also one of its most disputed. Across the country, thousands of families, investors, and communities continue to clash over ownership, boundaries, and inheritance rights….
Inside Raila Odinga’s Quiet Business Empire. Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, one of Kenya’s most influential political figures, also built a quiet but substantial business empire that has spanned energy, manufacturing, real estate, and agriculture. Though best known for his decades-long struggle for democracy and leadership in public life, Odinga was equally a shrewd…
CBK Governor Explains Why Kenya Is Seeking a New IMF Deal Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge has shed light on the government’s decision to pursue a new financing agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), saying it is aimed at stabilizing the economy, strengthening investor confidence, and easing the country’s debt burden….
Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged in EPRA’s October Review. Kenyans will continue to pay the same pump prices for fuel this month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) retained current rates in its latest monthly review. According to the announcement released on Monday night, the price of super petrol remains at Sh184.52 per litre,…
Global cryptocurrency markets rebounded sharply this week after signs of easing tensions between Washington and Beijing restored confidence among investors. The dramatic turnaround came after a weekend of steep losses triggered by escalating trade rhetoric between the world’s two largest economies. By early Monday, Bitcoin had surged back above $115,000, Ethereum climbed past $4,100, and…
GLOBAL OIL PRICES FALL AHEAD OF E.P.R.A’s OCTOBER- NOVEMBER FUEL PRICE REVIEW. Global oil prices have dropped notably in the days leading up to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)’s October–November fuel price review, a development that has stirred widespread anticipation across Kenya. The decline in international crude oil prices comes as markets react…
The World’s Economy Driven by Billionaire Powerhouses The world’s economy has increasingly become intertwined with the ambitions and actions of a few extraordinarily wealthy individuals whose innovations and enterprises have reshaped the foundations of global commerce. Men such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bernard Arnault, Warren Buffett, and Bill Gates have not only amassed vast…
Kenya today finds itself grappling with a mounting debt burden that now exceeds KSh 12.1 trillion, a level that has triggered increasingly urgent warnings among economists, legislators, and civil society. This debt, accumulated over recent years through domestic and external borrowing, is more than a dry statistic: it is shaping Kenya’s fiscal choices, constraining policy…
