Kenya has overtaken Ethiopia as East Africa’s largest economy, with GDP of Sh17.6 trillion against Sh16.4 trillion, according to the IMF.
The shift was driven by currency movements, not faster economic growth.
South Africans are laughing at the size of a Kenyan police station, so I went to look at what those skyscraper police stations are achieving.
40,475 reported rapes in one year. That is about 3,373 a month, 778 a week, 111 every day and nearly five every hour.
Basically, one reported rape every 13 minutes.
Maybe we should compare results, not buildings.
Banks and Saccos will soon allow customers to send money using mobile phone numbers instead of long bank account numbers through a new PesaLink system.
Customers will link their phone numbers to their accounts, making transfers as simple as sending money through M-Pesa or Airtel Money.
I survived two years of very bad debt through Gods grace and it changed my perception heavily. I have drawn the conclusion that it is his Grace that keeps me alive & purposeful . Not hard work, tonnes of money, or a successful business. Grace ya Mungu pekee is enough.
Kenya is celebrating today as President William Ruto embarks on a transformative eight‑day Coast tour, delivering nearly 200,000 title deeds, launching roads, schools, student hostels, affordable housing and the groundbreaking of a $16 billion Lamu oil refinery poised to create over half a million jobs—showing strong leadership and unlocking coastal opportunities. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s drive to clear Sh179 billion of contractor arrears shows commitment to fast‑tracking infrastru...
Kenya’s future is looking brighter: President Ruto’s Coast tour (Sept 26–Oct 3) is delivering real impact—from issuing nearly 200,000 title deeds and launching infrastructure, education, energy, and housing projects to laying the groundwork for a major oil refinery in Lamu expected to create over half a million jobs. Deputy President Kindiki is a driving force behind key road developments via the National Infrastructure Fund, boosting connectivity and commerce.