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 Democracy Trust Fund (DTF), women peace actors, and women leaders and aspirants from across Kenya, together with the Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF), have raised alarm over three critical developments shaping Kenya’s preparations for the 2027 General Elections. In a joint press statement issued in Nairobi, the groups called for credible, […]
By Eddah Waithaka Mabati Rolling Mills Limited (MRM) hosted its first Fundi Connect event in Nairobi last week, bringing together local artisans (fundis) who install its roofing solutions. The event gave MRM an opportunity to recognise, reward and engage fundis for their craftsmanship, continued support and contribution to delivering quality roofing to customers. Fundi Connect […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Affordable Housing Board (AHB) today kicked off a 21-day Boma Yangu roadshow spanning Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, and Kajiado counties, aiming to bring housing information and on-site registration assistance directly to residents. The initiative enables account activation with a minimum contribution of KES 200 and provides access to various housing typologies and […]
By Eddah Waithaka MultiChoice Group, a Canal+ Company, today launches its most significant product update in years, introducing four redesigned DStv packages that bring more of Africa’s greatest entertainment to subscribers starting November 5, 2026. The new line-up DStv Starter at KES 750, DStv Select at KES 1,500, DStv Sports at KES 3,000, and DStv […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB) has certified a record 1,464 human resource professionals, including 25 pioneering candidates who qualified through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway, at its 7th Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) Certification Ceremony. The board hosted the historic event at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre […]
By Eddah Waithaka Tatu City, Kenya, 23 October 2026 – One of the UK’s leading educators, Parker-Jones, will join Wellington Kenya as Founding Master a year ahead of the school’s official opening, in September 2028. He will be joined by his wife, Amanda Parker-Jones, who has been appointed Head of Teacher Development for the school. […]
By Catherine Kilelu, Christine Ndiritu, and Pauline Soy (African Centre for Technology Studies(ACTS) As the world commemorates World Food Day, following the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, attention turns to one of Kenya’s persistent food security challenges: the loss of food between harvest and consumption. More than KES 72 billion (USD […]
By Staff Writer A medium-range oil and chemical products tanker, M.T. Bellatrix, has delivered more than 21,000 metric tonnes of Shell V-Power petroleum product to the Mombasa port, leading a wave of seven merchant shipping tankers scheduled to discharge petroleum products this week. The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) shipping schedule shows M.T. Bellatrix discharged its […]
By Eddah Waithaka MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) graduates have produced a new feature film, Becoming Madiba, set to premiere on GOtv and DStv’s Maisha Magic channels across East Africa. The MTF East Africa Academy Class of 2025/6 created the film, which introduces fresh faces and a new story to audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) launched its official Charter this week, transforming the initiative into a formal intergovernmental organisation. Rwanda’s Minister of Education, Hon. Joseph Nsengimana, chaired the PASET Governing Council meeting in Kigali where Rwanda, Senegal, and Nigeria signed the Charter. The agreement will now […]
