Doubts about the USA's readiness to handle the spotlight of hosting the 2026 World Cup vanished within just 45 spectacular minutes against Paraguay on Saturday.With a dazzling pre-game atmosphere featuring a performance by Katy Perry and Hollywood stars like Tom Cruise cheering from the stands, it would have been easy
Author: Chris Omondi
World Bank Warns of Rising Fuel & Living Costs in Kenya
Kenyan households may soon face rising living costs if global oil prices stay high, as the World Bank warns of potential energy disruptions pushing commodity prices up in 2026.According to the latest Global Economic Prospects report, oil prices could reach Ksh12,000 per barrel in 2026 due to geopolitical tensions and
Kenya’s AI Dilemma: Boom or Crisis in the 2030s?
The World Bank highlights that artificial intelligence (AI) could transform global growth, potentially turning the 2030s into a booming decade. However, it warns that countries lacking digital infrastructure, AI skills, and a supportive regulatory framework risk missing out and falling behind.With a billion young Africans entering the job market just
Three Red Cards Spark Debate at 2026 World Cup Opener
Police Probe Murang’a Ex-Convict Murder and Vihiga Mob Justice Death
Detectives in Murang’a County are actively investigating the murder of 42-year-old Lawrence Maina Irungu, whose body was discovered in a maize plantation shortly after he returned home from prison. The body was found on Wednesday in Kirembu Village, about 500 meters from his home. Preliminary reports show he suffered multiple
Kenya Allocates Ksh386.1 Billion to BETA in 2026/27 Budget
The Kenyan government is investing Ksh386.1 billion in the 2026/27 budget to boost the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). During the budget presentation on June 11, 2026, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi highlighted that this funding will follow a value-chain approach, focusing on key sectors outlined in the government's economic
Kenya’s Tea, Coffee, Sugar and Edible Oil Sectors Record Strong Growth
The Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi highlighted impressive growth in Kenya’s tea, coffee, edible oil, and sugar sectors over the last three years, thanks to government efforts to boost agricultural productivity and farmer incomes.In his 2026/27 Budget Statement presented on June 11, 2026, Mbadi shared that tea production soared to
International Day of Yoga 2026: Free Nairobi Event at Visa Oshwal Grounds
Join us at the High Commission of India in Nairobi for the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21 at the Visa Oshwal Grounds! This exciting global wellness event will attract thousands and celebrate the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," focusing on wellness for all ages—from students to seniors.Yoga
Kenya Rolls Out Smart Boards to 10,000+ Junior Secondary Schools
For nearly two decades, Kenya has been on a mission to create digitally empowered classrooms. From early laptop programs to the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, technology has been seen as the key to transforming learning and readying our youth for a fast-changing world.Recently, the government kicked off the distribution of
CS Mbadi: Finance Bill 2026 Protests are Politically Motivated
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi confidently stated that any protests linked to the Finance Bill 2026 would stem from political motivations, not his performance.In a recent chat on political analyst Herman Manyora’s YouTube podcast, just before the budget reading on June 10, 2026, Mbadi expressed that he wouldn’t see demonstrations