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04/05/2026

“Any country can never develop without manufacturing.”

KENYA: Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has said he will join and support a political party or formation that heavily supports and actualises manufacturing expansion, gives priority to education, particularly free day school education, and provides an insurance policy for the poor.

“I have seen an attempt by the current government to boost manufacturing, but the scale and depth are not sufficient. I have seen countries like Mauritius, which pivoted strongly toward manufacturing.”

“China has now done away with tariffs on African countries, meaning we are at an advantageous position to attract investments from the Chinese who intend to manufacture and send goods back to China,” Kang’ata visualised.

Kenya's next general election will be held on August 8, 2027.

Photo: Irungu Kang’ata
Source: Facebook

04/05/2026

"It is possible for us to give free day school education in this country."

KENYA: As President William Ruto continue to push for the construction of modern markets across the country, Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata believes the money can fully fund day secondary education.

The governor suspects there will be a mismatch in the number of traders in those modern markets and the amount pumped into the projects.

"We have 2.7 million students in secondary day schools. The average out-of-pocket expenditure per student is KES 13,000. If you multiply that by 2.7 million, that is about KES 35 billion. I suspect that money would be enough to fund free secondary day schools."

"When Uhuru Kenyatta was president, Githurai market was constructed at a budget of KSh 800 million. No one trades there. Another market is in Kieni, a huge market. When you enter it, you find very few traders. I suspect there will be a mismatch in the number of traders in those markets vis-à-vis the amount pumped into the projects," the governor indicated.

Photo: Irungu Kang'ata
Source: Facebook

22/04/2026

Pope Leo XIV had a long maiden visit to the African continent between April 13 and April 23, 2026, visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.

Which condemning top world leaders for propagating war through arrogance, the pontiff said peace and justice will prevail when chains of corruption and armed conflicts are broken.

Pope Leo XIV had a long maiden visit to the African continent between April 13 and April 23, 2026

20/04/2026

Kenyan musician and entrepreneur Esther Akoth, popularly known as Akothee, has shared top lessons that she has learned in life and in business.

Photo: Akothee
Source: Facebook

12/04/2026

Eddie Butita, the CEO and Founder of SPM Africa, says businesses should know when to stop expanding and focus on growth.

Butita, who is also a popular comedian from Kenya, believes expansion comes with financial liability and should be pursued from a lean perspective until growth is achieved.

Photo: Eddie Butita
Source: Facebook

19/02/2026

Kenya’s President William Ruto says it is possible to change Kenya, vows to make every difficult decision to transform the country.

“You will be called names. You must accept to be unpopular, but we must make the right decisions for Kenya. Good people, I am asking for your partnership for us to change Kenya,” President Ruto indicated.

Photo: William Ruto
Source: Facebook

28/01/2026

“My concern is that the voice of the young people is not being amplified or is being completely squeezed out.” - Winnie Odinga, daughter of Kenya’s former Prime Minister, the late Raila Odinga

Winnie is a Member of Parliament for the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).

Photo: Winnie Odinga
Source: Facebook

19/01/2026

David Hayward, a pastor, opened up on leaving the church and the flock he was leading.

David explained that it was devastating for him and his family to leave the church because they had invested in more than his ministry; they had many other connections and networks in the church.

Some online users have openly come out to share why they left the churches they were attending. It is a story that the world is yet to digest, but as time goes by, more experiences are coming out on why people leave the church.

13/01/2026

Investment banker Rina Hicks has urged people to consider diversification of their investments.

"An emergency fund or an extra course to give you a higher pay or another job is putting something in your security basket. If my salary doesn't come through or a pandemic happens, your basic needs are taken care of. Your assets must do that.

"Have a Money Market Fund (MFF) because you must have liquidity so that when an opportunity arises, you can deploy. You can invest in MMF, but you need to do more."

"Put your money into these boring things. You will be happy for it later," she added.

Photo: Rina Hicks
Source Facebook

08/01/2026

Entrepreneur and digital content creator Ivy Wanjiru said she picked an important lesson on 'Living within your means' came from American rapper and business executive Jay-Z’s intriguing statement, “If you can’t buy it twice, you can’t afford it.”

She replicated the idea behind the statement in the different financial decisions that anyone would face in their lives.

'Living within your own means' is a topic that has had numerous discussions, dissections and interpretations from economists and lifestyle specialists. Eventually, people live within their means as they wish and according to the interpretation that is music to their ears

05/12/2025

Nigeria: Nollywood actor and director Yul Edochie has urged President Bola Tinubu to take action and put an end to the spreading activities of bandits and kidnappers harming Nigerians.

Photos: Yul Echochie and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Source: Facebook and Instagram