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The Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, 2026 (formerly the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026) was signed into law by President William Ruto on July 8, 2026, at State House, Nairobi. This new law establishes the Kenya Sovereign Wealth Fund (KSWF) as a public fund owned by the National Treasury and held in trust for Kenyan citizens. Its main goals are to manage and invest revenues from natural resources (primarily petroleum and mining), promote long-term fiscal sustainability, cushion the economy against shocks, fund strategic infrastructure, and ensure intergenerational equity. Key Components of the Fund The Fund has three distinct components: Stabilisation Component — Cushions the national government and economy from revenue volatility, commodity price shocks, and extraordinary events (like pandemics, global supply disruptions or financial crises). It acts as a short-term buffer. 1. Strategic Infrastructure Investment Component — Finances key national and county development priority ...

A confidential ("secret") police dossier or technical working group report was recently handed to President William Ruto, primarily highlighting issues with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja's ability to effectively run the National Police Service (NPS). It does not appear to directly label Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen as unfit (or even focus on him centrally).  The report centers on internal power struggles affecting police operations ahead of the 2027 elections. Key Details from the Dossier/Report (as reported June 29, 2026) Main Concern : A protracted supremacy battle between IG Douglas Kanja and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), chaired by Dr. Yuda Komora (Amani Yuda Komora). This has frozen promotions, delayed filling vacancies (from retirements, deaths, etc.), and created confusion over authority. Implications : Risks to operational effectiveness, command stability, leadership continuity, and national security prepar...

Kenya’s 2027 Presidential election is very likely to go to a runoff because of how the Constitution sets the bar to win in round 1. It’s a high threshold, and Kenya’s politics are too fragmented right now for anyone to clear it easily. Here’s why: 1. The 50% + 1 + County rule is tough to hit as guided under Article 138, Constitution of Kenya. To win on the first ballot a candidate must get: a) 50% + 1 of all valid votes cast nationally, and b) At least 25% of votes in a majority of the 47 counties = 24+ counties. That second part is the real filter. You can’t just rack up votes in 2-3 regions and win. You need a true national spread. 2. Kenya’s politics is currently multi-polar, not two-horse 2013, 2017 were mostly Uhuru vs Raila duels. In 2022 was Ruto vs Raila battle. Even then, Raila only hit 48.8% in 2022. For 2027, the field looks more split: 1. Incumbency factor: President Ruto will run, but he has lost parts of his 2022 coalition. Mt. Kenya bloc, Western, and parts o...

There’s no real secret to win Kenya’s presidency - but there are patterns that every successful candidate since 2002 has followed.  The Constitution of Kenya 2010 sets the rules, and the math/politics around them shapes strategy. The constitutional math you must hit based on Article 138(4) To win outright in Round 1, a candidate needs: 1. More than 50% of all votes cast - the “50% + 1” rule 2. At least 25% of votes in 24+ counties - half of Kenya’s 47 counties Miss either one of the aforementioned constitutional threshold prompts a runoff between top 2 candidates. So far, no one has needed a runoff yet, but 2013 and 2017 were close. So the “secret” is really logistics and coalition building to clear both hurdles. What actually decides Kenyan presidential elections 1. Regional bloc alliances: You can’t get 25% in 24 counties without multiple ethnic/regional bases. Kenya’s voting is still heavily regional.  2013: Uhuru + Ruto = Mt. Kenya + Rift Valley. 2022: Ruto + M...

Here are side hustles you can actually work on and earn real cash: 1. Skills-based, low startup cost 1. Freelance writing / copywriting Verify: Upwork, Fiverr, Contra show real jobs + payouts. Search “blog post writer Kenya” on Upwork and you’ll see 50+ active listings. - Earn: KES 2,000–15,000 per 1000 words depending on niche. Tech/finance pays more. - Start: Make a profile, write 3 samples, pitch 5 jobs/day. 2. Virtual assistant / admin support - Verify: PeoplePerHour, http://OnlineJobs.ph list VAs at $3–$8/hr. Kenyan VAs are in high demand for timezone overlap with UK/EU. - Earn: KES 25,000–80,000/month part-time - Start: Offer email management, calendar booking, data entry. 3. Canva design / social media content - Verify: Check Fiverr “Instagram post design” — top sellers have 10k+ reviews. - Earn: KES 500–3,000 per post pack - Start: Canva is free. Make 5 mock posts for a local café in Nairobi as your portfolio. 2. Product/local hustles 4. Resell on Jumia / Facebook Marketplace /...

The advent of social media has disrupted the natural social fabric that have existed for eons.  Individuals tend to know about other people's lifestyles more than their own.  Facebook, X(formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Instagram, Tik Tok are some of the commonly used social media sites.  Users often post images showing the world about their life progression.  In modern world reality, humanity is separate, only to be connected in the virtual space. Individuals are separate from their physical neighbours, but closely knighted to those who are far away through online linkages. Natural social life is fast losing its original lustre under the guise of modern influence. Neighborhood is fading at an alarming rate as humans are blinded under the illusion of being concerned about those who are far than those closer to them. In the current era, people prefer marrying through social media sites and dating apps. Individuals who rarely know each other physically, are formi...