Beyond the News

August 3, 2026

Beyond the pitch: How kenyans cashed in on the 2026 FIFA World Cup

From merchandise vendors and sports bars to ride-hailing drivers, food vendors, content creators, and betting firms, the 2026 FIFA World Cup became more than a football spectacle; it became a chance to earn. While the players battled for football’s biggest prize in North America, Kenyans found their own way to profit from the beautiful game.  But exactly how did they do it?    

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Alice Wairimu: A microbiologist’s journey to stunning cake designs

Alice, a trained microbiologist, enjoyed baking so much that she got training in this craft. She the...

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Kenya’s KSh80 billion unclaimed assets and how to claim yours

A significant portion of Kenyans remains unaware of the existence of unclaimed assets or how to recl...

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NCBA allocates KSh12 million for annual scholarships, empowering over 150 students

The Scholarships have been distributed among the Group`s various education partners to bridge existi...

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Safaricom to expand solar power for base stations to cut carbon footprint

The migration to solar power will reduce Safaricom’s operational costs and enable it to provide cu...

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Supplementary budget boosts funding for education, security, and roads

Water & Sanitation, Housing budgets cut by KSh21.9 billion and Ksh11.5 billion respectively...

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DTB forecasts loan surge for Kenyan SMEs and individuals as economy recovers

Individuals and small businesses will feel the immediate impact of the recovery of the economy....

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Diaspora remittances: Australia and the Gulf grow as Europe Declines

UAE and Qatar are emerging as key contributors, reflecting the increasing number of Kenyans working ...

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How to get the most out of your medical insurance

It is important to have a thorough understanding of your plan in order to make informed decisions ab...

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2025/26 Budget: Experts outline options for CS Mbadi to lift Kenyan economy

Parliamentary Budget Office outlines key strategies to stimulate job creation, enhance productivity,...

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Chocolate price hike dampens Valentine’s Day

This is not the only bitter news for chocolate lovers; disappointing harvests in Ghana, Ivory Coast,...

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Super Bowl Ad rates hit $8 million – How does Kenyan advertising compare?

While some organisations use radio and billboards to reach their target audience, newspaper advertis...

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CBK wins Global Banknote Award

The award recognised CBK’s release of a new banknote series in August 2024...

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