Economy & Politics

Kenya data breach reveals Kes300,000 a night First Lady AirBnB

This extremely lavish apartment owned by President William Ruto’s wife and daughter, is probably one of the World’s most expensive short-stay accommodations, widely known as Airbnb.

February 2, 2025

Economy & Politics

End of Pax-Americana; grim days ahead

I grew up in USAID estate in Kisumu. When I was my son’s age, we used to call it ‘You-Said’ or rather Uuusssaid with all the Luo accent you can imagine into the sss, and for a time that is what I

January 26, 2026

Economy & Politics

Rise welfare associations for social capital

Kenya is witnessing a resurgence of local village and clan ties as communities turn to welfare associations to form groups for resilience to weather the multi-year economic slump. The number of welfare associations being formed is rising as communities form welfare groups

January 19, 2026

Economy & Politics

Tanzania crisis shows old power across EAC has lost youth imaginings

At the risk of sounding sexist in this sensitive era where gender issues easily raise hackles; in the ornate palaces of the Middle East and the Orient, during the Middle Ages, when the Arabic culture was taking shape, one of the most

October 31, 2025

Economy & Politics

Enforcing Railamania in Kondele; when you could not like bananas

The first time I became conscious of the impact of Raila Amollo Odinga was back in 2005 when my cousin made me choose between an orange and a banana. Back then, I thought these were just fruits. I vividly remember the day,

October 24, 2025

Economy & Politics

Min Piny: the King piece in the chessboard

I watched Raila Odinga- the Enigma’s funeral, and I couldn’t help wondering who among his family might step into his shoes. Those are big shoes, carved by history, burdened by expectation, burnished by pain. I know it’s not time to think of

October 19, 2025

Economy & Politics·Videos

Agric Outlook; The comedy of governement sugar

The only constant thing in the world is change, yet there is nothing new under the sun, a paradox that eats slowly away at our shared desire to keep the old god, Time, waiting. To study change, this regularly occurring cycle in

August 11, 2025

Economy & Politics

August Outlook; Can Kenya kick its troubles down the football

When football comes knocking, the surge of fanatical crowds follow. Their numbers will dwarf Matatu Launches or the live concerts that are pulling crowds and moving money to entertainment. The African Nations Championship (Chan) may gift Kenya with a burst of glory,

August 4, 2025

Economy & Politics·Videos

Tech Outlook; How can a Dunga fisherman use AI

In a space dominated by lifestyle and political podcasts, In The Zone Podcast stands out due to the compelling narratives it weaves across each episode while attempting to simplify the world of tech. Produced at Seamless Frames and hosted by software developers

July 15, 2025

Economy & Politics

July Outlook: Can Kenya bear the cost of annual insurgence

July 2025 will be a pivotal month for Kenya’s economic trajectory, balancing social stability against fiscal consolidation. The government is facing waves of unrest from the unemployed youth, buldging the ranks of Gen Z protests as well as from civil service over

July 8, 2025

Economy & Politics

Resilience in Kenya’s economy seen in sectoral shift as agriculture dips

In what he calls a sectoral shift, Mr Phumelele predicts the construction sector is making a speedy recovery fast enough to cover for agriculture with a slush of money on its tailwinds as the Central Bank of Kenya moves to make money

March 19, 2025

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Economy & Politics

Kenya data breach reveals Kes300,000 a night First Lady AirBnB

End of Pax-Americana; grim days ahead

Rise welfare associations for social capital

Tanzania crisis shows old power across EAC has lost youth imaginings

Enforcing Railamania in Kondele; when you could not like bananas

Min Piny: the King piece in the chessboard

Agric Outlook; The comedy of governement sugar

August Outlook; Can Kenya kick its troubles down the football

Tech Outlook; How can a Dunga fisherman use AI

July Outlook: Can Kenya bear the cost of annual insurgence

Resilience in Kenya’s economy seen in sectoral shift as agriculture dips

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