Kenyans abroad sent home about Sh931.8b in a year, but most went to food, fees and hospital bills, with just 2.2 percent invested. Lifeline or missed chance to build wealth? https://nichapie.com/blog/diaspora-billions-go-mostly-to-food-school-fees-and-hospital-bills-knbs-finds
For You
Two senior state officials are openly fighting over a plan to split the Mt Kenya region into east and west blocs. Sharper voice, or divide and rule? Where do you stand? https://nichapie.com/blog/ruku-and-wachira-clash-over-plan-to-split-the-mt-kenya-region-in-two
A gold deposit worth hundreds of billions sits under Kakamega, and the Senate is now probing how the project is handled. Jobs and revenue, or displacement? Whose interests come first? https://nichapie.com/blog/senate-digs-into-kakamega-gold-dispute-as-community-fears-displacement
Just 49 slots, strict doping tests and a Sh10m sponsorship boost. Kenya's Commonwealth Games trials kick off at Nyayo. Which athletes do you most want to see make the team? https://nichapie.com/blog/athletes-report-to-nyayo-as-trials-for-the-commonwealth-games-heat-up
Nadia Mukami has a new partner on board for her 10 year anniversary concert in August. From a 20 year old newcomer to a headliner in her own name. What is your favourite Nadia track? https://nichapie.com/blog/nadia-mukami-lands-major-partnership-as-she-gears-up-for-her-decade-concert
British commandos boarded and seized a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Channel, a first for the UK. A real blow to Moscow's war chest, or mostly symbolic? What do you think? https://nichapie.com/blog/british-forces-seize-a-russian-shadow-fleet-tanker-in-the-channel
Noah Lyles just ran a 150m world best of 14.67 in Ostrava, with teen sensation Gout Gout back in third. Is Lyles untouchable in the short sprints right now? Make your case. https://nichapie.com/blog/noah-lyles-clocks-a-150m-world-best-as-gout-gout-watches-from-third
The Fed is expected to hold rates today, but all eyes are on new Chair Kevin Warsh's first press conference and the updated dot plot. Hold steady, or hint at cuts? What are you watching for? https://nichapie.com/blog/all-eyes-on-the-fed-as-warsh-prepares-for-his-first-big-rate-call
NVIDIA and SK hynix are teaming up to build the memory that feeds the AI boom, from supercomputers to robots. Smart supply chain move, or more concentration in a few hands? Your take? https://nichapie.com/blog/nvidia-and-sk-hynix-join-forces-to-build-the-memory-behind-the-ai-boom
Cardi B leads the BET Awards 2026 with six nominations, ahead of Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist, with Druski hosting. Who do you think takes the top prizes? https://nichapie.com/blog/cardi-b-leads-the-pack-as-the-bet-awards-2026-gear-up-for-a-druski-hosted-night