What it means for you
15 explainers in plain language, each dated and linked to its sources.
Is this World War III? What is really happening, and what it means for Kenya
"World War III" is trending again. Here are the facts behind the fear: three real conflicts, what experts actually say, and how it reaches Kenyan pockets.
Kenyans in the Gulf: what the Middle East conflict means for workers and their families
About half a million Kenyans live and work in the Middle East. Here is what is happening, and practical steps for them and their families at home.
Inflation hits 7.3%: what rising fuel and food prices mean for your pocket
Prices in October 2026 were 7.3% higher than a year earlier, driven by fuel, transport and food. Here is what changed and why.
Bayern Munich vs Ajax in Nairobi: what the new stadium's opening match means
Two of Europe's biggest clubs will open Kenya's new 60,000-seat national stadium on 5 January 2027, months before AFCON.
The 60 km Nairobi–Thika Expressway: what we know, and what we don't
The government plans a new expressway from Museum Hill to Thika to ease one of Nairobi's worst traffic corridors. Here are the facts so far.
NSSF Twin Towers: inside the plan for East Africa's tallest building
A Ksh30 billion, 60-storey tower is planned for the heart of Nairobi, built with workers' pension money. Here is what is planned, and the questions worth asking.
AFCON 2027: is East Africa ready to host Africa's biggest football tournament?
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will co-host the Africa Cup of Nations in June and July 2027. Here is where the stadiums stand.
SHA explained: what replaced NHIF, what you pay, and why only some members pay
The Social Health Authority was one of Kenya's most-searched topics of 2025. Here is how it works, in plain language.
Seven golds in Tokyo: Kenya's record run at the 2025 World Athletics Championships
Kenya finished second on the medal table in Tokyo, and women won six of its seven gold medals.
Google, YouTube, ChatGPT and the taxman: what Kenyans actually do online
Two government websites sit among Kenya's 20 most-visited sites. Here is what the traffic data reveals.
Kenya online in 2026: 23.4 million connected, and most of the country still to come
Kenya has more smartphones and mobile-money accounts than ever, yet fewer than half of Kenyans use the internet. Here is what the numbers say.
YouTube, WhatsApp and TikTok: how Kenyans get their news in 2026
Video platforms and creators have become main news sources for many Kenyans, and trust in news remains high.
The Finance Bill 'land rent' rumour: what happened, and how to check a bill yourself
In May 2026, Parliament had to deny a viral claim about the Finance Bill. Here is how to check what a bill really says.
Kenya's online ad market is set to nearly double. Why creators still earn less per view
Advertisers are pouring money into Kenya's internet, but a view from Nairobi earns a fraction of a view from New York.
Election 2027: the dates every Kenyan voter should know
Kenya votes on 10 August 2027. Here is the official timeline from resignations to election day, in plain language.
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