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 Industry leaders, government officials, and nutrition experts will converge this September to tackle one of Kenya’s most persistent health challenges, ‘micronutrient deficiencies’. The forum, hosted by the Millers for Nutrition (M4N) coalition, will celebrate top performers in food fortification and drive new strategies to expand the reach of life-enhancing nutrients in staple […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Mass Mobility Operators Association (MMOA) today issued a stern warning to the government, demanding immediate action to stop a wave of vehicle torchings by rogue boda boda operators or face the consequences of operators providing their own security. MMOA Chairman Nelson Mwangi and Secretary General Wilfred Bosire led more than 30 […]
By Jim Mwanda On Sunday, Nairobi paused for five minutes to breathe. As motorists at Kencom, Moi Avenue, and Kenyatta Avenue turned off their engines during the symbolic “Stop the Engines” campaign, the silence carried a powerful message. Clean air is not just an environmental issue, but a matter of life and death. The city’s […]
By Eddah Waithaka Ethiopia has completed the monumental Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) after 14 years of construction, with officials heralding the infrastructure project as a “generational victory” for the nation and the continent. The government celebrated the dam as a testament to the country’s unity and collective effort. Officials stated that the construction was […]
By Editor Kenyan innovators captured top honors at the 2025 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) in Dakar on Tuesday, as the event spotlighted a powerful wave of female-led agricultural transformation sweeping across Africa. The awards, a flagship initiative of AGRA’s VALUE4HER program, recognized nearly a dozen entrepreneurs from across the continent. From nearly […]
By Editor AGRA named the winners of the 2025 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) today at the Africa Food Systems Forum, celebrating a powerful cohort of female innovators who are reshaping Africa’s agricultural future. The awards recognize six exceptional women who triumphed over nearly 2,000 applicants from across the continent. Their enterprises tackle […]
By Editor AGRA launched a powerful suite of partnerships this morning at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF), targeting private investment, climate resilience, and youth empowerment to overhaul the continent’s agricultural landscape. The announcements respond directly to the Africa Food Systems Report 2025, which reveals a stark paradox, while agricultural output has grown faster in […]
By Editor Nairobi’s most beloved girl trio storms back onto screens this September, and this season promises to be their most intense yet. Season 4 of the hit Showmax original Single Kiasi picks up directly from last season’s cliffhanger, plunging Sintamei (Gathoni Mutua) into chaos. A night of questionable choices with Nick (Lenana Kariba) leaves […]
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By Eddah Waithaka Kenya’s private sector and government leaders launched the East Africa Halal Expo and Forum 2026 today, positioning Nairobi as the future gateway to the booming global halal market. The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) joined the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs and the Future Growth Forum to officially inaugurate the event, […]
