Tension between US President Donald Trump and Iran greatly affected the global oil prices during the week ending on February 6, 2026. Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) said the prices of murban oil increased from $68.46 (Ksh 8831.65) per barrel on January 29 to $68.50 (Ksh 8836.82) per barrel. “International oil prices increased marginally ahead
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced its highest-ever return, achieving a 17% return for its members for the 2024–2025 financial year. In a press release dated Friday, February 6, 2026, the NSSF stated that this achievement comes as total member contributions rose to Ksh 84 billion, reflecting a 35% increase from the previous
Rising unemployment in Kenya is increasingly pushing young people to seek job opportunities abroad, a desperation that human traffickers and rogue recruiters are exploiting, with deadly consequences. From illegal online scam compounds in Myanmar to the battlefields of eastern Ukraine, where Russian forces are engaged, dozens of Kenyans have found themselves trapped in situations far