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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has unveiled a plan to introduce maximum retail prices for cooking gas starting October 2025. This move is expected to shield Kenyans from unpredictable and often high market prices that have made cooking gas costly for households. EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo said the authority has already put in place the necessary legal and regulatory framework to roll out the plan. He noted that discussions with key industry stakeholders are ongoing, especially around the Open Tender System (OTS), which will be used for importing large quantities of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). “The framework…

The government of Tanzania has strongly dismissed claims that Kenyan football fans bought up all the tickets for the Taifa Stars’ upcoming clash against Morocco at the African Nations Championship (CHAN). The rumours had suggested that Kenyans wanted to deny Tanzanians the chance to cheer for their team inside the stadium. Speaking to the press on Thursday, August 21, President Samia Suluhu’s administration described the claims as false and misleading, insisting that they were only meant to create fear among Tanzanian supporters. Government spokesperson Gerson Musigwa said the rumours were being spread by Kenyans who, according to him, were worried…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday failed to address the much-publicised political rally at Nairobi’s Kamukunji Grounds, despite days of anticipation from his supporters. His absence has sparked speculation, with his party, the Democratic Change Party (DCP), claiming there were plans to arrest him if he appeared at the event. According to DCP’s deputy leader Cleophas Malala, police officers had been strategically deployed to block the former deputy president’s procession and prevent the gathering at Kamukunji. Malala insisted that the move was part of a wider plan to frustrate their political activities. “We were ready to receive our party…

In recent years, tokenization has become one of the most exciting applications of blockchain technology. Beyond digital assets like cryptocurrencies and NFTs, tokenization is now expanding into real-world finance, including the way businesses manage invoices and access loans. One of the most promising trends is real-world invoicing tokenization, where companies convert their outstanding invoices into digital tokens that can be used as collateral for crypto-backed loans. What Is Invoicing Tokenization? Invoicing tokenization is the process of converting a company’s unpaid invoices into blockchain-based tokens. These tokens represent the value of the receivable and can be stored, traded, or used as…

Meme coins have shifted from being funny internet jokes to becoming multi-billion-dollar assets. Today, they attract not only casual traders but also big financial institutions and even top political leaders, including the current U.S. President. What started as playful parodies of cryptocurrencies have quickly turned into highly volatile and risky investments. According to Anwar Sheluchin, a doctoral researcher at McMaster University who studies financial governance and digital currencies, meme coins are “highly speculative and unpredictable.” Speaking to Investopedia, Sheluchin explained that while meme coins are still rooted in online culture, trends, and hype, the pace of their popularity is changing.…

What Is Decentralized Finance (DeFi)? Decentralized Finance, commonly known as DeFi, is a new type of financial system that allows people, businesses, and organizations to trade, borrow, lend, or invest directly with one another using blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. The main goal of DeFi is to remove middlemen like banks, brokers, or other financial institutions, which usually slow down transactions and charge extra fees. In traditional finance, institutions such as banks operate under rules set by regulators like the Federal Reserve or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States. These institutions control how people access loans, savings,…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has announced that it will not proceed with the planned county delegate elections in Busia, which were initially set to take place next week. In a statement released on Thursday, August 21, the chairperson of the National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC), Emily Awita, confirmed that the elections, which had been scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2025, have been postponed until further notice. Awita explained that the committee had made the decision after reviewing the preparations, and she appealed to ODM members and residents of Busia to remain calm and patient. She assured the public…

Chaos broke out on Thursday afternoon along Mombasa Road after rival groups of youths engaged in violent clashes during the homecoming of Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader, Rigathi Gachagua. The tension started around the Cabanas area, close to the Airport North Road junction, where two groups of youths began hurling stones at each other. The violence quickly spilled onto the busy highway, disrupting both traffic and the convoy of Gachagua, who was on his way to Kamukunji for a rally. Videos and photos seen by Newshub.co.ke captured shocking scenes of the youths pelting stones at vehicles within Gachagua’s entourage.…

The Secretary General of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), Cleophas Malala, has claimed that his party has already started the process of petitioning the United Nations (UN) to stop President William Ruto from making a speech at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Thursday, August 21, Malala argued that President Ruto does not deserve to speak to the world about human rights because of the way his government has been handling the issue in Kenya. According to the former Kakamega Senator, the petition accuses President Ruto’s administration of being responsible…

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has explained why he skipped the joint Parliamentary Group meeting between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). According to him, the main reason was that he was not consulted before the meeting was held, despite being a loyal member of ODM. The meeting, which took place on Monday, August 18, was convened by President William Ruto together with ODM leader Raila Odinga. Many ODM lawmakers were in attendance, but Babu’s absence stood out, raising questions about his loyalty and current position within the party. On Thursday, August 21,…