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UDA Aspirant for Malava Constituency Dies After Collapsing at Event Former Bungoma High School principal and UDA aspirant for the Malava Constituency Enock Andanje has tragically passed away. Andanje died on Friday morning in Kakamega County after collapsing while attending a widows’ empowerment forum led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. According to reports, he collapsed shortly after arriving at the event and was rushed to hospital, but attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. Eyewitnesses said he had just alighted from his car when he began experiencing difficulty, causing nearby individuals to quickly come to his aid. Prime CS Mudavadi…

July was a huge month in the Artificial Intelligence industry, with major milestones that are expected to drive AI stocks even higher in the coming months. One of the biggest breakthroughs was the launch of OpenAI’s new ChatGPT agent — a much more powerful AI tool that can perform multi-step tasks independently. This agent can browse the internet, analyze data, and even create professional documents like PowerPoint presentations without human help. This innovation signals the beginning of true autonomous AI systems, which could completely change how many office and digital jobs are done in the future. Meanwhile, on the global…

Decentralized Finance, commonly called DeFi, is a fast-growing financial system that allows people to carry out financial transactions directly with each other using blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. It eliminates the need for traditional middlemen like banks, brokers, and other financial institutions. In many countries like the U.S., financial rules are made and controlled by organizations like the Federal Reserve and the SEC to manage centralized financial service providers like banks. DeFi is different because it gives power to individuals to interact directly without relying on these traditional systems. Key Points About DeFi How DeFi Works DeFi operates through peer-to-peer networks…

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has grown rapidly, but most of its applications remain retail-focused and often operate in regulatory grey areas. For large institutions and enterprises, compliance, transparency, and security are non-negotiable. This has led to a new model: Enterprise DeFi Lending built on Layer-1 blockchains that are specifically designed for compliance. These are known as Compliance Chains. What Are Compliance Chains? Compliance Chains are Layer-1 blockchains built with regulatory frameworks in mind. Unlike traditional blockchains that allow fully anonymous transactions, these chains integrate features like: Examples include networks like Polymesh, XDC Network, and enterprise-grade forks of Ethereum (e.g., Hyperledger Besu…

Many Kenyans today are searching for opportunities that can help them earn both active and passive income. While money market funds remain popular, mortgage investments have become a strong alternative for building long-term wealth. In Kenya, investing in mortgages means putting your money into home loans and earning a return from the interest borrowers pay over time. This can be done either directly or through financial institutions that specialize in mortgage lending. What Mortgage Investing Means A mortgage is a loan taken by someone who wants to buy a home or property. The property itself is used as security for…

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has released its latest rankings of the most popular Money Market Funds (MMFs) in Kenya, highlighting a strong shift among Kenyan investors toward safer and flexible investment options. Money Market Funds are widely known as low-risk investment avenues where individuals can save their money, earn reliable interest, and still access their funds whenever needed. Because of this flexibility and safety, many Kenyans now consider MMFs a secure way to grow their savings without locking in their money for too long. According to the CMA’s Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) report for the second quarter of this…

A former high-ranking government official has been convicted and sentenced after being found guilty of fraudulently receiving a salary and allowances using fake academic documents. According to an announcement made by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) on Thursday, August 14, the former employee was involved in a scheme where he illegally collected Ksh1,455,066.05 between April 1 and August 31, 2022. This money was paid as salary and benefits while he was employed at the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC). The court heard that the individual had secured his job position using a forged Master…

Gachagua Set to Return on August 21 as DCP Claims Plot to Divert and Harm Him The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has officially confirmed that its leader, Rigathi Gachagua, will be returning to Kenya on Thursday, August 21. The announcement was made through a strongly worded press release issued on Thursday, August 14. However, the party has raised serious concerns about what it describes as a dangerous plan to interfere with Gachagua’s return. According to the DCP statement, intelligence gathered by the party indicates that there is a plot to divert the former Deputy President’s flight and possibly eliminate…

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has officially released the new fuel prices that will apply across the country from August 15 to September 14, 2025. In its monthly price review issued on Thursday, August 14, EPRA confirmed that the prices of super petrol and kerosene have each dropped by Ksh1 per litre, while the price of diesel has remained the same. The authority clarified that the changes were made in line with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of 2022. According to EPRA, these new prices will stay in force for the…

Decentralized oracle networks (DONs) are an essential part of blockchain technology because they act as a bridge between smart contracts and real-world information. Without them, blockchains would remain isolated systems unable to access external data like market prices, weather conditions, sports results, or supply chain records. These networks make it possible for blockchain applications to securely and reliably use off-chain data. By doing so, they power use cases across decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, insurance, supply chain management, prediction markets, and more. Below is a detailed look at some of the most popular decentralized oracle networks, their main features, strengths, use…