From NHIF to SHIF: The challenges and controversies
The Kenya Kwanza administration is set to transition millions of citizens from the current National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to
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Author: Dredan Njau
What is Coltan? Kenya’s latest mineral discovery
This week, Kenyans have been treated to yet another groundbreaking revelation – the discovery of deposits of Coltan – a
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Alarm as TB cases in Kenya increase to over 90,000
A total of 90,841 cases of tuberculosis (TB) were reported in 2022, a notable surge from the preceding year’s 77,854
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Are Kenyan women drinking more alcohol than men?
In Kenya’s ever-evolving landscape of social norms, a notable shift has emerged, challenging the traditional perceptions surrounding alcohol consumption. For
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The puzzle of duty free sugar and election cycles in Kenya
Kenya has imported duty-free sugars in almost all periods surrounding elections over the last decade, highlighting political decision-making that is
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Pitfalls, frauds, and how to drive safe
Navigating Kenya’s realm of car dealerships unveils a playground for cunning local tricksters seeking an undeserved livelihood. “Watu wanakapitia huku
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Kenya inches closer to full-scale dollarization
The gradual shift towards dollar payments in Kenya, observed across various sectors, has raised concerns about the intensifying trend toward the dollarization of the country’s economy. This movement has been fueled by the persistent weakening of the Kenyan shilling against the US dollar over the past year, showing little to no signs of improvement. Dollarization typically involves the need for a reserve of readily available US dollars to replace the existing monetary base and establish a liquidity cushion denominated in US currency. This cushion often amounts to approximately 20 percent of total bank deposits and serves as a safeguard against potential banking system crises or…
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Kenyan chef Maliha’s solo cooking spree sets New Guinness World Record
Kenyan Chef Maliha Mohammed has won the title for the longest individual cooking marathon, achieving an impressive 150 hours and
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Black Friday deals end 14 months of price hikes
If we are to believe the large billboards advertising goods at half price ahead of Black Friday, Kenyan businesses will cut product prices for the first time this year, having consistently raised prices every month due to increasing input costs and passing on new taxes to consumers. According to the Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers Index, companies have been hiking prices each month, reaching a 14-month high in August before beginning to taper down ahead of the Black Friday shopping spree. For over a year now, prices of consumer goods have been soaring, forcing families to budget with their dwindling incomes and cut back on discretionary spending…
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Digital screens lead the race in advertising evolution
Digital screens are taking over the advertising space as the fastest-growing out-of-home advertising segment, according to the media marketing firm ReelAnalytics. Outdoor advertising is dominated by billboards, which command a 60 percent share of the market. However, digital screens, which currently occupy just 1 percent of marketing space, are increasing at an incredible rate. With the increasing use of smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs, consumers are more connected than ever, providing advertisers with multiple touchpoints to reach their target audience throughout the day. Digital screens in public spaces These digital screens are mostly found in museums, public spaces, stadiums, transportation systems, restaurants, hotels, retail stores,…
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