By Eddah Waithaka In a major showcase of Kenya’s growing digital landscape, the Ministry of ICT, Google, and key stakeholders have launched “The Digital Opportunity of Kenya,” an independent report by Public First. This comprehensive study highlights the profound impact of digital technology on the nation’s economy, revealing that Google’s products and services generated approximately […]
By Eddah Waithaka A recent series of compliance checks conducted by the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) on five prominent public institutions revealed shocking findings. Among them, the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) had 12 officers, The Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya had 4, and the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) with one were […]
By Eddah Waithaka and Peace Muthoka The British High Commission and a delegation of key officials, including Cabinet Secretary of Investments, Trade and Industry, Salim Mvurya and three Principal Secretaries from the Kenyan Government, met to strengthen the enduring partnership between Kenya and the United Kingdom. The meeting focused on accelerating investment, reviewing joint projects […]
By Eddah Waithaka Africa for Haiti, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Directorate of Cultural Diplomacy and other members of the diplomatic community, as well as partners and sponsors, unveils the Harmony for Haiti Concert, a transformative global initiative designed to inspire hope, raise awareness and mobilize support for Haiti’s recovery and […]
By Eddah Waithaka African nations have called on developed countries to fulfill their commitments to the Loss and Damage Fund meant for supporting communities bearing the brunt of the negative impacts of climate change. In a statement following the Third African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage in Lilongwe, Malawi, African states said pledges and […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a joint effort to boost food security and agricultural sustainability in Africa, the African Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) have announced a groundbreaking partnership. The two organizations have joined forces to launch the Resilient African Feed and Fodder Systems (RAFFS) project, which […]
By Eddah Waithaka The frequency and severity of femicide are deeply concerning. seems like not a goes by without hearing another tragic case. According to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) over 40 percent of women have experienced physical or sexual intimate partner violence in their lifetime. There is no safe place for women and […]
The Programmes Committee of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has held a meeting at Jumuia Conference and Country Home in Limuru to reflect on the state of the nation. The Committee was joined by the Chairpersons of the NCCK County Coordinating Committees and the Regional Committees. The meeting took nite of the […]
A wave of early 2027 campaigns is gaining pace in the country with former President Mwai Kibaki’s PNU party vowing to mount aggressive grassroots programmes in the coming days. The Party of National Unity which is currently under the leadership of ex-Meru Governor Peter Munya announced on Wednesday that the road to 2027 has just […]
By Eddah Waithaka The national government, in partnership with the World Bank, is rolling out a major economic project directly to farmers’ doorsteps, targeting youth unemployment and boosting Kenya’s export potential. Principal Secretary for MSME Development, Hon. Susan Auma Mang’eni, announced the groundbreaking initiative during a visit to the Ndumberi Farmers Cooperative Society in Kiambu […]
By Eddah Waithaka The government cemented its push to position Kenya as Africa’s creative powerhouse on Wednesday, graduating a new cohort of filmmakers and announcing sweeping reforms to energize the entire sector. Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, presided over the Kenya Film School (KFS) graduation ceremony in Kasarani, declaring […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Water Resources Authority (WRA) announced an immediate suspension of all water disconnections nationwide on Wednesday, granting Kenyans a holiday reprieve until mid-January amid a crackdown on non-compliance. WRA Chairman led a press briefing in Nairobi, framing water as a critical but finite economic resource. “You pay for electricity. You pay for […]
By Eddah Waithaka Elegant, outspoken, and unapologetically fierce, Dr. Catherine “Dr. C” Masitsa never shrinks from the spotlight. Now, the commanding star of The Real Housewives of Nairobi flies the Kenyan flag onto a continental stage in The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa, Showmax’s new reality crossover. The series jets some of Africa’s most […]
By Eddah Waithaka Hon. Beatrice Elachi, Member of Parliament for Dagoretti North, today launched the Huawei DigiTruck Digital Literacy Programme at Lavington Girls Secondary School, firing the starting gun on a major youth empowerment drive. Top Huawei executives Eng. Maureen Mwaniki, Government Relations Director, and Ms. Khadija Mohammed, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, joined […]
By Eddah Waithaka The vibrant heart of the city’s creative district just got brighter. Youngblood Gallery on Bree Street unveiled Emotions of the Sun yesterday, transforming into a beacon of Veuve Clicquot’s iconic yellow and bathing the street in a warm, creative glow. This major international exhibition, a partnership between the celebrated Maison and the […]
By Eddah Waithaka Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has seized a major political lifeline. The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) formally approved and handed him the certificate for his National Economic Development Party (NEDP) on Tuesday. The move signals a sharp revival for Sonko’s stalled political career. He accepted the certificate at […]
By Eddah Waithaka A Kenyan artist based in Swansea, Wales, is gaining recognition for innovative work that is transforming how refugee and diaspora communities tell their stories through photography. Sharon Chepchirchir, who hails from Kericho County and moved to the UK in 2022 for postgraduate studies, has quickly established herself as an emerging force in […]
By Eddah Waithaka London-based actor Lenana Kariba jets back into Kenyan living rooms this month, reprising his role as the perpetually conflicted Nick in the highly anticipated fourth season of Single Kiasi. The return follows Season 3’s scandalous cliffhanger, which left Nick literally and figuratively in bed with Sintamei (Gathoni Mutua), shattering his relationship with […]
By Eddah Waithaka The first-ever China-Kenya Friendship Games energized Nyayo National Stadium this weekend, bringing together more than 700 Kenyan and Chinese employees from 19 corporate teams for a day of athletic competition and cultural exchange. The Kenya–China Economic and Trade Association (KCETA) hosted the event with support from the Embassy of the People’s Republic […]
