A Kenyan mother of two says she was conned out of KSh 430,000 she had saved to start a business after a man allegedly manipulated her into a relationship. According to her account reported by Tuko, the ex-boyfriend took the money and left her unable to pay her bills. She further claims that after speaking out, other women came forward alleging they had been similarly defrauded by the same man.

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has issued a 30-day statutory notice to Nakumatt Investments Limited demanding settlement of more than Sh1.9 billion in outstanding loans. According to the notice, if the debt is not paid, the lender will appoint a receiver to collect rental income from four properties linked to the collapsed retail chain. The move is part of the bank's effort to recover funds owed by the defunct supermarket operator.

Tuko reports that a Burundian man who has lived in Kenya for 10 years broke down after his shop was allegedly looted overnight, wiping out stock he said took a decade to build. In a video cited by the outlet, he says “Mmeniharibia maisha,” expressing that his life has been destroyed. The blurb does not provide the shop’s location, the value of losses, possible suspects, or details of any police investigation.

A proposed tertiary education funding bill in Kenya could replace university scholarships with student loans, according to Bernard Mokamba, who has warned against the change. Mokamba cautions that shifting from scholarships to loans would saddle vulnerable students with heavy debt, raising concerns about their ability to repay. The warning highlights fears that the new funding model could limit access to higher education for learners from low-income backgrounds who currently depend on scholarship support.

The Kenya Defence Forces has launched a mortgage scheme aimed at improving home ownership among military personnel. According to Tuko, Lieutenant General David Ketter led a briefing on the KDF Mortgage Scheme at Kahawa Garrison, where he guided Kenya Army personnel on eligibility requirements, funding arrangements and the application process for the new housing initiative.

A Kenyan man named Kelvin was overcome with emotion after his wife, who is based in the United States, arranged a surprise delivery for him. According to Tuko, the package included KSh 200,000 in cash along with other gifts and a heartfelt card. The gesture reportedly moved him to hold back tears, highlighting the couple's long-distance relationship and the wife's effort to show appreciation from abroad.