Refrigeration is one of the most common methods to preserve food and slow the growth of harmful bacteria. However, many people underestimate the importance of covering food before placing it in the fridge. Leaving food uncovered might seem harmless, but it can have significant consequences for both food safety and quality. 1. Contamination Risk One […]
The High Court has declined to issue conservatory orders stopping the planned privatisation of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), dealing an early setback to a petition filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. In a ruling delivered by Justice Lawrence Mugambi, the court held that it would be improper to grant substantive interim relief at this […]
By now, it feels like everyone — and their aunty — owns a backless dera. I do too. No shame in my game. And honestly, it earned its moment. It is cute without trying, feminine without fuss — the kind of throw-on piece that quietly says, “I woke up like this” even when you absolutely […]
Smart home tech isn’t just a future trend — it’s rapidly shaping how homes are built, marketed, and lived in across Kenya. From energy efficiency to security, tech-driven homes are becoming more accessible and valuable. 1. What Is Smart Home Technology? Smart home technology refers to devices and systems that automate tasks, improve comfort, enhance […]
By any measure, Edwin Sifuna has become one of the most recognisable opposition voices in the country. As Senator for Nairobi City County, his messaging is sharp, legally grounded and politically confident. But the real question is not whether Sifuna is talented.It is whether there exists a credible coalition vehicle that could realistically carry him […]
For much of the past decade, Kenya — and especially Nairobi — has been regarded as East Africa’s commercial nerve centre. Recent investment, trade and startup data now suggest that this position is not only stabilising, but strengthening again — pointing to a renewed case for Kenya as a regional business hub. Instead of broad […]
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has publicly responded after being removed from his post as Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Shortly after the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) voted to relieve him of his duties at a meeting in Mombasa on 11 February 2026, Sifuna took to social media to thank supporters and […]
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has instructed all employers to begin applying the new Year 4 contribution rates under the NSSF Act, Cap 258, with effect from February 2026. In a public notice issued by NSSF Managing Trustee and Chief Executive Officer David Koross, the Fund confirmed that the Year 3 contribution rates expired […]
