Ruto, Mandela, Uhuru: Why most powerful leaders opt for silk over suits Power dressing, the exclusive domain of political elites and prominent figures, has a powerful ripple effect that extends far beyond boardrooms, statehouses, and international stages. In many societies, Kenya included, the middle class views refined attire, think silk textures, impeccable tailoring, subtle luxury signals, as more than fashion. It becomes a tool for signalling competence, restraint, and alignment with elite standards. Before 1994, South African parliamentary sessions might have struck observers as little more than a sombre parade of the darkest suits and broadest hats, a quiet competition…
Author: Esther Dianah
Why wine costs up to six times more in Kenya than in South Africa It is cheaper to drink wine in South Africa, and elsewhere in the world, but Kenya. Sector players have pegged this on the high taxation of wine imports into the country. “The challenges that we face, not just in Kenya, but in Africa generally, are the high levels of import tax,” Greg Guy, the International Director of DGB, a South African premium wine and spirits producer and exporter, said. “You know, a bottle of wine here is costing you five or six times more than it…
Minty business: Local farmer mints cash from fragrant crop Published Date: 2025-04-23 06:46:46 Author: Esther Dianah Source: The Standard