Bank Al-Habib (BAHL) has officially exited the Kenyan market after operating in the country for seven years. In a statement released on Monday, June 30, 2025, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) confirmed the closure of the Pakistan-based bank’s operations in Kenya. The CBK said BAHL voluntarily ceased its activities in Kenya on May 15, […]
If you’re new to trading or trading with commodities, then you’re in the right place. We will start by exploring the commodities market in general, and then move forward to specifically examine the commodities you can trade as a beginner trader. We will also explore what the futures are and how the futures markets have […]
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i dismissed claims that he is a political project of former President Uhuru Kenyatta in his quest for presidency in 2027. He added he is yet to align himself with any political party as he continues to consult across the political spectrum. Speaking during an exclusive interview on Citizen […]
The Congolese government says it targeted an aircraft which rebels claim was delivering food aid before it was blown up in the district of Minembwe, close to the country’s borders with Rwanda and Burundi. It is the latest violent incident in the region since a ceasefire deal was signed in Washington last Friday. The army […]
One of Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen, Aminu Dantata, was buried in Saudi Arabia after he died on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates. Business mogul Dantata, 94, an uncle of Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, leaves three wives, 21 children and 121 grandchildren. His body was transferred from Abu Dhabi, where he died, to the holy […]
President Donald Trump on Tuesday visited the new Florida detention centre dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz”, where around 1,000 migrants are expected to be held as soon as next month, surveying the next step in his crackdown on illegal immigration. While touring the facility in the Florida Everglades, Trump said it will soon house the most “menacing […]
After hours of stalemate, Republicans in the US Senate have narrowly passed Donald Trump’s mega-bill on tax and spending, meaning the proposed legislation has cleared one of its key hurdles. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed with Vice-President JD Vance casting a tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of debate. It now heads […]
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose multimillion-dollar ministry and huge audience dwindled following his prostitution scandals, has died. He was 90. Swaggart death was announced Tuesday on his public Facebook page. A cause wasn’t immediately given, though Swaggart had been in ill health. The Louisiana native was best known for being a captivating Pentecostal preacher with a […]
Making a gift box by hand is a thoughtful and creative way to present a present. Whether for a birthday, holiday, or special surprise, a handmade box adds a personal touch and can be made using simple materials found at home. Here’s how to make one easily and neatly. Here is how to make a […]
Making a girl miss you isn’t about manipulation or games—it’s about creating a lasting impression and genuine connection that makes your presence valued even when you’re not around. Whether you’re in a relationship, dating, or simply interested in someone, the goal is to make her feel your absence in a meaningful and respectful way. This […]
In the corridors of power in Kenya, few names have oscillated between privilege and peril as dramatically as Humphrey Kariuki Ndegwa. The billionaire businessman, once a regular host to presidents and cabinet ministers at his luxury Mt. Kenya Safari Club, has witnessed his empire crumble under the weight of a protracted battle with Kenya’s tax […]
Access Bank Kenya is embroiled in a high-stakes legal battle with a longtime client, Shipside and General Services Ltd, a Mombasa-based clearing and forwarding firm, over what the company alleges is a damaging and erroneous listing with a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB). The dispute, now before the High Court in Mombasa, has escalated into a […]