Nairobi is one of Africa’s most active ride-hailing cities. Every morning, thousands of Kenyans open the Uber app and request a ride to work, to a…
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Steven is a writer and editor at CityNews.He holds Bachelor of Arts In Economics and Political Science from University of Nairobi. He is passionate about narrative communication and multimedia expression, with additional expertise in political science, business management and data analysis.
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One of the biggest myths in Kenyan banking is that you need a payslip to get a car loan. Banks created this impression over decades of…
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If you have been thinking about joining a SACCO but do not know which one is right for you, you are not alone. Millions of Kenyans…
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Retirement planning is one of those topics that most people know they should care about but find it easy to put off—especially when it feels abstract…
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Cancer patients seeking treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital are facing a growing crisis after a critical radiotherapy machine broke down more than three months ago, leaving…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has responded to President William Ruto’s accusations that he impregnated university students and later caused their deaths. President William Ruto, speaking…
President William Ruto on Monday stunned the public after making explosive allegations against his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of being involved in the killing…
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