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Shilling's 129 peg at risk as Iran war volatility rattles market

Nairobi, April 28 -- Before the US and Israel went to war with Iran on February 28, the shilling had traded at Sh129.02 against the dollar for 19 straight days. This remarkable run that saw the local... Read More


The future of aviation depends on empowering the modern pilot

Nairobi, April 28 -- As aviation becomes more advanced, more automated, and more data-driven, a dangerous assumption is quietly taking hold: that technology is reducing the burden on pilots. In reali... Read More


Why Kenya's future still feels secure

Nairobi, April 28 -- Every so often, something happens that restores my faith in democracy. It can be a meeting, an event, an interaction with a group of people. Sometimes, I'm alone, pouring over da... Read More


Why ongoing crisis could dwarf oil shocks of the 70s

Nairobi, April 28 -- A rise in the price of petrol at the pump and costly fertilisers are just the beginning in the wake of the Iran war. The loss of some 20 percent of the world's energy supplies ha... Read More


Court blocks illegal bid to reclaim land owned by Kiambu golf club

Nairobi, April 28 -- The Environment and Land Court has blocked the Kiambu County government from forcing a private golf club to cede 20 acres of land, ruling that the move was unlawful and procedural... Read More


Why your sacco can be land-rich, cash-poor

Nairobi, April 27 -- When SIC announced its withdrawal freeze early this year, the numbers seemed contradictory. The cooperative reported owning assets worth over Sh6 billion in land parcels across hi... Read More


Michael biopic skimps on legacy, leans on drama, nostalgia

Nairobi, April 27 -- The release of Michael in April 2026 feels like the inevitable culmination of Hollywood's biopic wave. After Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) turned Freddie Mercury's story into a billion... Read More


Rise of men's chamas as savings discipline tightens

Nairobi, April 27 -- Raymond Kageni had always assumed that chamas were women's affairs and had never imagined joining one. However, his elder brother, John, enrolled him in a group that he chaired. ... Read More


Financial resilience is the defining story of Kenya's credit access

Nairobi, April 27 -- There was a time when access to financial services in Kenya meant long queues and limited options. Today, financial inclusion has expanded at an unprecedented pace, powered by mob... Read More


How non-existent firm is set for Sh10bn Kenya pay

Nairobi, April 27 -- A Supreme Court award of Sh10 billion for a botched electricity contract is being claimed by three Spanish firms, including one that has been declared bankrupt and dissolved, putt... Read More