Kwale county harnessing sports, education and agriculture for growth

Kwale County is steadily positioning itself as a centre of socio-economic transformation through strategic investments in sports, education and agriculture, with county leaders banking on a youthful population and abundant natural resources to drive sustainable development. Situated along Kenya's southern coastline, the county borders Mombasa and Kilifi counties to the north, Taita Taveta County to...

Acorn Student Accommodation REIT posts Sh285.2 million half-year profit

Acorn Student Accommodation Income Real Estate Investment Trust (ASA I-REIT) recorded a net profit of Sh285.2 million in the first half of 2026, up from Sh251.6 million during the same period last year, supported by higher rental income, improved occupancy and lower financing costs. Fund manager Acorn Investment Management Limited (AIML) said the improved performance [...] The post Acorn Student Accommodation REIT posts Sh285.2 million half-year profit appeared first on Kahawatungu.

CIC launches microinsurance subsidiary to expand affordable cover for informal sector

CIC Insurance Group has launched a dedicated microinsurance subsidiary, CIC Impact, as it seeks to expand access to affordable insurance products for low- and middle-income earners, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), farmers and cooperatives. The new subsidiary will provide simplified insurance products aimed at improving financial inclusion and strengthening the financial resilience of underserved [...] The post CIC launches microinsurance subsidiary to expand affordable cover for informal sector appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Series of disturbing incidents preceded Dr Victoria Mutiso's shooting death

Preliminary findings indicate that she may have been followed from her home.

How Lamu beat seven shortlisted sites to clinch Dangote refinery

Lamu outperformed rival locations including Mombasa, Malindi and Tanga.

Mt Kenya by-election losers regroup for 2027 battle

Mbeere North losers Newton Karish and Duncan Mbui have since joined Gachagua's DCP.

Sacred wetlands, traditional initiation songs at risk as Bukusu circumcision season begins

The traditional circumcision season officially begins on August 1.

Stop livestreaming election results? IEBC sets the record straight

MPs to decide the fate of the Bill.

JKIA eyes private jet owners, operators in new service plan

Kenya currently ranks as the main private aviation hub in East Africa.

Businesses count cost of lost cash in power outage

Wednesday night's power outage disrupted businesses and plunged thousands of households into...

Kenya moves closer to criminalising match-fixing

MPs have backed a Bill seeking to criminalise match-fixing.

Ruto's 2027 puzzle: Keep Kindiki or chase the numbers?

Kindiki is under increasing pressure to demonstrate his ability.

How a Valentine's Day drinking spree turned into a murder case

The drinking spree took a dark turn as one of the friends lay bleeding.

Sex, power and silence: Inside Kenya's workplace harassment problem

Landmark court rulings expose workplace sexual harassment and strengthen employee protections...

How Kenya's 40-year legacy in 10,000m ended in Glasgow

For the first time since 1986, Kenya fails to win a medal in men's 10,000m at the Commonwealth...

US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference

Image of the map contained an artificial intelligence watermark.

Ghana's government backs five-year presidential term, lowers minimum age to 35

Elections will be held in the first week of November.

Nabwire: This is why female footballers deserve equal pay

Former Harambee Starlets captain says women's football still faces inequality and recognition.

State moves to revive Kwale sugar miller

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe says the project a national economic priority.

CS Ruku says ODM leaders' debate on DP position disrespects Kindiki