Kenya’s problems are not mysterious; they are structural choices that can be reversed with consistent policy, political will, and public engagement. What follows is a comprehensive, practical, and evidence-informed argument for how Kenya can be moved toward first-world outcomes — rapid job creation, reliable services, and accountable governance-if leaders implement focused reforms. Start by reframing…
William Ruto sold himself as the hustler-in-chief, the man who understood the struggles of the youth because he claimed to have risen from selling chickens. But in practice, his leadership looks more like a live auction where the future of Kenyan youth is sold to the highest bidder—and surprise, the winning bidders often share his…
This week, Nairobi will host one of the most anticipated literary highlights of the year: the African Book Fair, and among the notable mentions will be Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business, the memoir of Nigerian billionaire, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Femi Otedola, set to be launched on August 18, 2025. A rare…
Equity Group’s Pan-African growth strategy is paying off in a big way, with regional subsidiaries now contributing an impressive 46% of Group profits and 48% of assets, a strong testament to the bank’s continental ambitions. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, and Tanzania have emerged as growth engines, while Kenya continues to anchor the…
Equity Group Holdings Plc has defied a turbulent economic climate to post its strongest quarterly profit in four years, underscoring the bank’s operational excellence, prudent cost management, and diversified income strategy. For the second quarter alone, the Group recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of KES 8.1 billion, contributing to a robust half-year performance that…
KCB Bank customers can now enjoy a refreshed banking experience after the rollout of the revamped mobile banking App that now delivers faster, more secure, and user-friendly functionalities. The enhanced platform provides an all-in-one bespoke digital banking outlook, introducing breakthrough self-onboarding capabilities, allowing customers to register and begin banking instantly, anytime, anywhere. Powered by advanced…
Two students from Nova Pioneer Boys High School, Eldoret, Kon Lual Ajok and Ian Mwadiloh, have emerged as the overall winners of the 8th Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) National Science and Technology Exhibition. Their blockchain-powered project, Afronomy Chain, is a web system that enables real-time tracking of public funds from collection to expenditure in a…
The Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) has unveiled a major recruitment drive aimed at filling thousands of vacancies in both leadership and teaching positions across the country. In an announcement made through a public notice on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, TSC confirmed that a total of 21,000 permanent and pensionable positions are available in various senior…
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has sharply criticised the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for what it describes as a persistent failure to promote thousands of educators who have remained stuck in the same job group for more than a decade. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, August 11, KUPPET Secretary…
The M-Pesa Foundation is set to construct learning facilities worth KES 35 million at Limbine Primary School in Meru County. The Foundation will carry out the construction of six classrooms for learners from Grades 1 to 6, the renovation of four classrooms, the construction of a science laboratory, and the construction of ablution blocks for…