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The main airport in Bunia, in Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been reopened after a 10-day closure introduced for safety reasons. The airport had been shut down on May 23, 2026, as authorities responded to an Ebola outbreak affecting the region. During the shutdown, all commercial flights were suspended, with […]
President William Ruto has just announced a major boost for families living in Kenya’s ASAL area unveiling a Sh5 billion county livestock program meant to support pastoral this communities and help them keep their livelihoods strong despite harsh conditions.He mentioned rhus during the Madaraka celebrations speech in Wajir county. government’s comprehensive plans for livestock farming […]
National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has revealed its strategic plan to achieve full recovery amid financial upsets. Speaking in Mombasa on Friday, Kenya Airways Chairman Kiprono Kittony intimated that the airline is on steady pace to seek capital boosts. Mr. Kittony said they will start with securing short term emergency funding to meet the immediate […]
Representatives from Kenya, South Africa, Romania, Ethiopia, North Macedonia, Grenada, Jordan, Palestine, and Guinea participated in discussions focused on how developing countries can benefit from emerging global partnerships. For Kenya, the discussions highlighted a growing opportunity arising from China’s decision to grant zero tariffs on Kenyan products under a new bilateral trade arrangement. During the […]
Finance Bill 2026 Sparks reactions to Kenyans as oppoosition leaders Brace for Higher Cost of Living Opposition leaders have come out strongly against the proposed finance bill 2026, accusing the government of overburdening citizens at a time when many families are already battling rising food prices, expensive fuel, and unemployment. They warned that the proposed […]
Matatu operators have suspended their ongoing strike for one week to allow high-level consultations between government and transport sector stakeholders aimed at resolving the dispute over fuel prices and related concerns. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the decision followed agreement on the need for urgent dialogue to address the grievances raised by operators. “There […]
If you’ve fueled your car or taken a matatu lately, you’ve felt it ;fuel prices in Kenya keep climbing. One month it’s fine, the next month EPRA announces new rates and suddenly everything feels more expensive. Why so? Kenya imports most of its fuel, so we don’t control the price. Two things drive it: global […]
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced new fuel prices for the May 15th 2026 cycle, with diesel recording a sharp increase of KSh 46.29 per litre while super petrol has gone up by KSh 16.65 per litre. Kerosene prices remain unchanged. EPRA said the increase was caused by rising international landed costs of […]
Bei ya nyanya imeendelea kupanda kwa kasi katika masoko mbalimbali ya Kaunti ya Kisii, hali iliyogeuza bidhaa hiyo muhimu kuwa kama “dhahabu nyekundu” kutokana na thamani yake kubwa kwa sasa. Kupanda kwa bei kumewanufaisha wakulima waliokuwa wamejiandaa mapema, huku wananchi wengi wakilalamikia gharama kubwa za maisha na kupungua kwa uwezo wa kumudu bidhaa za kila […]
Gone are the days when students only focused on classes and waited until graduation to start working. Today many students are turning to side hustles, small jobs or businesses that they run while studying, to earn money, gain experience and explore their passions. “I started selling eggs when I was in my second year at […]
