Author: Journalist Benedict

Main Points to Remember If you’re thinking about how to pay for a coding bootcamp, two of the most common choices are income share agreements (ISAs) and bootcamp-specific loans. Both can help cover tuition and offer flexibility in how you repay the money. However, your best option depends on how much it will cost over time. Before borrowing, take advantage of free funding sources, such as: Only turn to borrowing once those options have been exhausted. An important difference to note is that income share agreements aren’t based on your credit score, unlike most bootcamp loans. So if your credit…

I. What Is Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending? Peer-to-peer lending, often called P2P lending, is a major innovation in the world of financial technology (Fintech). It connects borrowers directly with individual lenders, eliminating the need for banks or other traditional financial institutions. This direct connection streamlines the lending process and makes borrowing money more accessible and often more affordable. The global P2P lending market is growing rapidly. It’s projected to reach around $621.3 billion by 2032, a significant jump from $130.3 billion in 2023. This growth reflects how much individuals and businesses are embracing the convenience, transparency, and flexibility of P2P platforms.…

CECAFA Condemns Kenya for Pulling Out of Four Nations Tournament at Last Minute The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) has strongly criticised Kenya after the national football team, Harambee Stars, abruptly pulled out of the Four Nations Tournament just hours before kick-off. The tournament was scheduled to begin on Monday, July 21, with Kenya already in Tanzania preparing to face Uganda in the opening match. In an official statement released on Tuesday, CECAFA—an affiliate of the Confederation of African Football (CAF)—expressed disappointment over Kenya’s late withdrawal. The organisation described the move as both disappointing and unfair,…

A group of women leaders aligned with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have expressed outrage over remarks made by National Assembly Majority Leader and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah. They are now calling on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to arrest the MP, accusing him of being disrespectful toward Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, the wife of the former Deputy President. During a press briefing held on Tuesday, July 22, the women—under the DCP (Democratic Coalition Party)—publicly condemned Ichung’wah’s statements, which have since gone viral on social media. In the clip, Ichung’wah is heard ridiculing Gachagua’s “Wantam” slogan, brushing it off as…

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has officially summoned the heads of three major government road agencies — Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), and Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) — to appear for questioning in a major corruption investigation tied to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi. As the probe deepens, the EACC has also taken a firm step by freezing bank accounts belonging to five companies suspected of participating in questionable financial dealings connected to the scandal. The summons came shortly after Governor Wamatangi filed a court petition seeking legal protection against any arrest or prosecution…

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to undergo a major leadership shakeup as it re-advertises 13 senior positions, including top commissioner and deputy commissioner roles. In a public notice published via MyGov on Tuesday, July 22, KRA confirmed that it had reopened applications for these positions after withdrawing an earlier advert that was published on June 17, 2025. “The Kenya Revenue Authority wishes to inform the general public that the job vacancy advertisement that appeared in MyGov on June 17, 2025, seeking applicants for the roles of Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, has been re-advertised. Please note: individuals who already…

The boda boda (motorcycle taxi) industry in Kenya has been dealt a significant blow after Parliament announced that it will move forward with the proposed Public Transport Motorcycle Regulation Bill, 2025. This bill is designed to bring new rules and structure to how the boda boda sector operates nationwide. Despite efforts to halt the bill, Parliament confirmed it will continue with the legislative process. Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale had written a formal letter asking for the bill to be withdrawn, citing heavy criticism and widespread opposition from both the public and boda boda stakeholders. The Senate Speaker, Amason Kingi, forwarded…

Over 58 Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) across Kenya are staring at a possible auction of their properties after defaulting on loans totaling Ksh1.36 billion borrowed from the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSSCO). These SACCOs had secured the loans using their members’ deposits, which currently stand at only Ksh368.39 million — leaving a huge funding gap of about Ksh987.86 million. This shortfall means that KUSSCO is unable to recover the full amount from the available collateral, prompting serious recovery actions. To recover the funds, KUSSCO has now issued formal demand letters to all defaulting SACCOs. These…

NCCK Seeks Amendments to Children and Basic Education Laws The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) is calling for important changes to the Children Act and the Basic Education Act. Their main goal is to help reduce the growing number of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among children across the country. Speaking during a consultative session with the National Assembly’s Education Committee and officials from the Ministry of Health, NCCK Chairperson Rev. Dr. Elias Ogolla proposed a new addition to the Children Act (Cap. 141), to be known as section 16A. This new section would give every child the legal right…

A major traffic disruption was witnessed along Nairobi’s busy Waiyaki Way on Tuesday afternoon after a lorry overturned near the Brookside Drive junction, just before reaching the Westlands roundabout, close to The Mall. The overturned truck completely blocked several lanes on the city-bound side of the road, bringing traffic to a standstill in that section. The incident caused a severe traffic jam that stretched for several kilometres, leaving many motorists stranded. Drivers were left with no choice but to seek alternative routes to escape the gridlock. Many diverted through Muthangari Drive, Brookside Drive, and Karuna Close in an attempt to…