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What is a CFD? CFD stands for Contract for Difference. A CFD is a financial contract between a buyer and a seller that pays the difference in the value of an asset between the time the contract opens and when it closes. CFDs mirror the price movements of real financial assets like currencies, stocks, or commodities — but you don’t actually own the asset. In simple terms, you’re betting on whether the price will go up or down. How Do CFDs Work? If the price of the asset moves in your favor, you make a profit. If it moves against…

Have you ever entered a forex trade thinking you had everything under control—only to be caught off guard by something you didn’t expect? If that’s happened to you, then you’ve experienced a classic market ambush. With global news and events constantly shifting investor sentiment, sudden market surprises have become more common than ever. These surprises can cause sharp movements in price that catch traders off guard, even if they’ve done their homework. Caught Off Guard by the Market Don’t stress—this happens to all traders at some point, even the pros. The truth is, getting ambushed by unexpected market events is…

Crypto lending has become a popular way for people to earn interest on their digital assets or borrow against them without needing a bank. However, one of the biggest problems with crypto lending, especially on Ethereum, has been the high transaction fees. These fees often discourage small investors and make the whole process more expensive than it should be. Fortunately, Layer-2 solutions are now changing that. What Are Layer-2 Solutions? Layer-2 solutions are technologies built on top of existing blockchains like Ethereum. They are designed to handle transactions off the main blockchain (Layer-1) and only report the final results back.…

Blockchain technology is transforming industries across the globe, but one of its biggest problems is scalability—the ability to handle more users and transactions smoothly. As more people and apps use blockchain networks, the systems often become slow and expensive to use due to network congestion and high transaction fees. To solve this issue, Layer 2 solutions have been introduced. These technologies work on top of the main blockchain and help make transactions faster, cheaper, and more efficient—without compromising the network’s security. This article breaks down the concept of blockchain scalability, explains how Layer 2 solutions work, highlights their types and…

In today’s digital world, remote work is becoming more common, especially among freelancers, digital nomads, and gig economy workers. While the freedom to work from anywhere is great, accessing traditional loans can be a challenge. Many banks and lenders prefer regular paychecks and stable employment. That’s where crypto loans and income-backed borrowing models come in—offering new opportunities for remote workers to access funds using their income and digital assets. What Are Crypto Loans? Crypto loans are a type of lending that uses cryptocurrency as collateral. Instead of relying on a credit score or a stable job, borrowers can use their…

Kenya Secures Ksh77 Billion Loan to Fund Key Road Projects Kenya is about to receive a major financial boost to support its road infrastructure projects. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has confirmed that the government is finalizing a Ksh77 billion loan (equivalent to USD 600 million), which will go towards improving and maintaining roads across the country. This new funding is backed by the road maintenance levy, a charge collected from motorists each time they purchase fuel. Currently, the levy is set at Ksh18 (approximately USD 0.139) per litre. The funds collected are managed by the Kenya Roads Board, which…

On Wednesday, April 16, Nairobi Chief Officer for Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, uncovered a disturbing practice involving hawkers at Green Park in Nairobi. Mosiria revealed that several hawkers had been using public toilets within the park to hide and store their food items, raising serious concerns over public health and hygiene. According to Mosiria, the hawkers were not only stashing food in the washrooms but were also openly cooking within the park — a practice that goes against the city’s environmental and safety regulations. This behavior, he warned, poses a high risk of contamination and disease transmission, especially in a city…

UDA Members Urge President Ruto to Intervene Over ODM’s Alleged Interference in Grassroots Elections Members of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) from the Tana Delta region have made a heartfelt appeal to President William Ruto, asking him to step in and take action after accusing the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), led by Raila Odinga, of deliberately sabotaging their grassroots elections. Speaking out strongly, the UDA leaders claimed there were numerous irregularities during the just-concluded party elections at the grassroots level. They alleged that some ODM leaders, who hold elected positions in the Tana River area, actively interfered with the process…

A day after Nyali MP Mohammed Ali, popularly known as Moha Jicho Pevu, announced his intentions to quit the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the party’s Mombasa County Secretary General, Mutisya Wambua, has responded by saying his departure will not affect the party in any significant way. Speaking at a press briefing held in Mombasa on Wednesday, April 16, Wambua said the party has no plans to block Ali from leaving, but made it clear that if he chooses to stay, the party is still ready to support and work with him. Wambua went on to describe Ali as a “political…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that the government is planning to invest over Ksh600 million in purchasing deep-sea fishing boats, a move aimed at improving fishing activities along the Kenyan coast. Speaking during his visit to Mombasa, Kindiki explained that the government is working to empower local fishermen by providing them with modern, well-equipped fishing boats. According to the Deputy President, the new boats will allow fishermen to venture deep into the ocean and stay there for up to a week or more. Each boat will be capable of accommodating about seven to ten fishermen, giving them the opportunity…