Author: Lema Mwangi

Ndindi Nyoro is a prominent businessman and politician, currently serving his second term as the Member of Parliament for Kiharu Constituency in Murang’a. He is also the Chairman of the Budget and Appropriations Committee in the National Assembly. When the Kenya Kwanza administration came into power in August 2022, many expected Ndindi Nyoro to be among the cabinet nominees. While he did not make it to the list, Ndindi remains a senior-ranking politician and a member of President Ruto’s inner circle. Ndindi is an ambitious politician, and he has openly expressed his intentions to rise to the position of President…

Martyrs’ Day in Uganda is a significant national holiday observed every year on the 3rd of June. It is a day set aside to honor the memory of 45 Ugandan Christian converts (Catholic and Anglican), who were executed between 1885 and 1887 on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga II, who was then the king of Buganda. The martyrs’ crime was the refusal to renounce Christianity and loyalty to their newfound faith. For pilgrims, the day marks a time of reflection, remembrance, and celebration of the resilience and faith of these early Christians. Some activities marking this event include pilgrimages and…

A strong currency is good for the economy, and it helps countries increase their purchasing power, lower the cost of imports, and also attract investments from foreign companies. In Africa, some countries have more valuable currencies than others, with strong currencies being tied to minerals and political stability. Here is a list of the African countries with the strongest currencies: Tunisian Dinar $1=3.12 TND The Tunisian Dinar is the official currency of Tunisia, a North African country on the Mediterranean coast. The Tunisian Dinar is the most stable currency in Africa against foreign inflation rates, exhibiting low volatility compared to…

If you want to create a passive income in Kenya, a money market fund is a good investment to consider. There are various money market funds in Kenya, each offering a different rate of return. A money market fund (MMF) is a type of mutual fund that invests in short-term, highly liquid, and low-risk securities. This investment provides investors with a safe place to invest easily accessible, cash-equivalent assets. Money market funds are ideal for investors looking for a low-risk investment with stable income and capital preservation. Key Features of Money Market Funds in Kenya Short-Term Investments Money market funds…

The United States recently designated Kenya as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) during President Ruto’s state visit to the United States. This designation makes Kenya the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to receive this status. But what does being a Major Non-NATO Ally mean, and what does it entail for Kenya and its cooperation with the United States? What is a Major Non-NATO Ally? A “Major Non-NATO Ally” (MNNA) is a designation given by the United States to countries that have strategic working relationships with the U.S. military but are not members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). MNNA…

President Ruto has defended his decision to charter a private jet for his United States State Visit, insisting it was cheaper than using KQ, the national carrier. While the President did not disclose the actual cost incurred to hire the Boeing 737-700 jet operated by Royal Jet of Dubai, it is estimated that the trip cost upwards of Ksh. 200M (approximately $1.5M). “Fellow Kenyans, I have noted concerns about my mode of transport to the USA. As a responsible steward of public resources, and in keeping with my determination for us to live within our means, the cost was less…

The trust between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi is at its lowest in the past five years. Their rivalry centers on issues of security, regional stability, and mutual accusations of supporting armed groups. Tshisekedi accuses Kagame of supporting the M23 militia to exploit minerals in Eastern Congo, while Kagame accuses Tshisekedi of collaborating with FDLR rebels, composed of remnants of the 1994 Rwandan genocide warlords. When Tshisekedi was first elected President in 2019, he promised to eliminate all armed groups involved in the decade-long conflict in Eastern Congo. He entrusted this task to Congo’s neighbors, Rwanda…

Cheruiyot Kirui, a 40-year-old Kenyan climber and banker, was an experienced mountaineer known for his numerous ascents of the highest mountains in Africa, and across the world. He recently lost his life while attempting to climb Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. Kirui and his Sherpa guide, Nawang, went missing in the “death zone” above 8,000 meters, a perilous area where many climbers have perished due to harsh conditions and lack of oxygen. Photo: Cheruiyot AK. Source: Facebook Mount Manaslu Fete He had previously scaled Mount Manaslu, the world’s eighth highest peak, without supplemental oxygen, making him the first African to…

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is one of the most prominent figures of the Kenya Kwanza administration, and he never misses key public events attended by President Ruto. However, Gachagua’s absence from recent state events, including the arrival of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on May 15, raised eyebrows. Museveni was in Kenya for a three-day state visit at the invitation of President Ruto. Gachagua was also a no-show at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport when President Ruto returned from Rwanda. The Deputy President is often at hand to receive President Ruto when he is returning from public duty abroad. Gachagua Resurfaces…

A video surfaced on Wednesday, May 22, showing a lioness wandering in a residential estate at night. The footage, seen by The Nairobi Tribune, was captured on CCTV on Pasha Drive, Ongata Rongai. The trending 1.15-minute video, dated May 21, 2024, shows a lioness seamlessly scaling a wall, briefly stopping on the perimeter to survey the home for potential prey. The lioness then jumps into the home and disappears into the darkness. A few moments later, the lioness emerges from the darkness with a black dog tightly grasped by the neck. It attempts to find a spot to devour the…