Category Archives: Business
The Politics of Optics and the Economics of Illusion
Mar 10, 2026 at 03:22 AM
By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha In the management of public resources, prudence and foresight are the cardinal virtues that separate serious governance from theatrical administration. Yet, recent policy tendencies in Kenya invite a troubling metaphor. President William Ruto increasingly appears like the principal of a struggling community secondary school who believes institutional success can be engineered […]
Avenews–Enochem Partnership to Boost Credit Access for Agro-Dealers in Western Kenya
Mar 09, 2026 at 06:21 PM
By Monica Nashon Agro-dealers and farmers in Western Kenya are set to gain improved access to credit after a partnership between fintech firm Avenews and Enochem Agrovet Limited. Speaking during the official launch of the partnership in Kisii County, Enochem Agrovet Manager Enock Asuga said the collaboration will enable agro-dealers supplied by the company to […]
Shock as CCTV Footage Reveals Betrayal Behind MP Ong’ondo Were’s Murder
Mar 09, 2026 at 10:23 AM
By Nyang’au Araka Betrayal came from the unlikeliest place. The man sworn to protect him may have been the one who delivered him to his killers. On that fateful day, trust shattered, and the life of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were was cut brutally short. Kenyans have reacted with dismay and shock after it emerged […]
Elite Politics Undermining Integrity Vetting in Kenya, Transparency International Finds
Mar 09, 2026 at 08:54 AM
By Nyang’au Araka A new report by Transparency International Kenya has raised concerns that political interests and elite bargaining continue to undermine the enforcement of integrity standards for public officials in Kenya. The report, Political Economy Analysis of the Leadership and Integrity Vetting Framework in Kenya, finds that the gap between constitutional ideals and actual […]
NTSA Launches Automated Instant Traffic Fines System
Mar 09, 2026 at 08:26 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga Motorists will now receive traffic violation alerts instantly after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) activated a new automated fines management system designed to improve road discipline and transparency. In a public notice, the authority announced that the Instant Fines Traffic Management System is now live and will automatically issue traffic […]
Which Way Governors – Senate or the Highway?
Mar 09, 2026 at 06:47 AM
By Robert Nyasato Senators, Governors at Loggerheads Over Use of Devolved Resources A storm is raging between governors and senators over the implementation of devolved functions, threatening to derail the 14-year-old devolution system, widely regarded as a success of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya. On one hand, senators aver that they are defenders of county […]
CFAO Mobility Kenya Pledges Sh48.5 Million Support for WRC Safari Rally
Mar 08, 2026 at 05:44 PM
By Nyang’au Araka CFAO Mobility Kenya has committed Sh48.5 million to support the organisation and success of the 2026 edition of the WRC Safari Rally. The move reinforces the company’s long-standing backing of motorsport development in the country. The sponsorship package announced brings the company’s total investment in the global rally event to more than […]
Ruto Launches Siaya Community Digital Hub to Expand Youth Digital Opportunities
Mar 08, 2026 at 05:15 PM
By KPC Reporter President William Samoei Ruto on Sunday launched the Siaya Community Digital Hub in Bondo Town, describing the facility as a major step in empowering youth through digital skills, innovation and access to global online opportunities. The launch, attended by national and county leaders including Oburu Oginga, signals growing government investment in grassroots […]
Ignorance and Poor Governance: Africa’s Deepest Crisis
Mar 08, 2026 at 11:02 AM
By Josiah Kariuki The biggest threat facing Africa is not floods, hunger, lack of education, or even poor governance. Africa suffers from ignorance—a deficiency in knowledge and the application of wisdom. Look at our cities. In Nairobi, every rainy season brings the same spectacle: flooded streets, stranded motorists, families wading through murky water, and businesses […]
Study: AI’s Quick Fixes Are Making Students Forget “Faster”
Mar 08, 2026 at 09:42 AM
By Nyang’au Araka A new randomized controlled trial has raised questions about the role of generative AI in higher education. The trial found that students who relied on ChatGPT during study retained significantly less knowledge over time compared to peers using traditional methods. The research, conducted at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and […]