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 Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation and the M-PESA Foundation will expand their Daktari Smart telemedicine programme to reach more than 50,000 children with specialised paediatric healthcare and train 800 healthcare workers and 1,150 community health promoters across 10 underserved counties by August 2027. The programme enters its second phase anchored on the theme “Daktari […]
By Eddah Waithaka The 2026 Berlin Marathon arrives on 27 September with African distance runners once again poised to dominate both races and one athlete stands on the brink of history. Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa headlines the women’s field, returning to the course where she delivered a stunning 2:11:53 world record in 2023. The former world-record […]
By Contributor KHARTOUM — Sudan and Saudi Arabia are moving to revive talks on delimiting their maritime border, even as war continues to devastate Sudan. Sudan has been at war since April 2023, when fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), […]
By Eddah Waithaka Borehole, solar-powered system and 24m tank to serve school and households in Narok North The KBL Foundation has commissioned a community water project in Oloserian Mao, OloKurto, Narok North Constituency, giving more than 8,000 residents access to clean and safe water. The foundation implemented the project with Ja Gedo Innovations and Frisco […]
By Correspondent The UEFA Nations League returns this week, and five global stars stand ready to turn tight matches in an instant. From Harry Kane’s ruthless finishing to Lamine Yamal’s fearless improvisation, these players headline the key fixtures on SuperSport. Harry Kane: England v Spain Kane gives England a focal point and an extra creative […]
By Correspondent SuperSport brings viewers another packed week of world-class action across DStv and GOtv, headlined by the UEFA Nations League kick-off, the Presidents Cup, the United Rugby Championship’s return, the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, and the 52nd Berlin Marathon. Nations League Returns with Heavyweight Clashes The UEFA Nations League opens with a fortnight […]
By Eddah Waithaka MultiChoice Talent Factory alumni show how tight budgets can fuel stronger stories, strategic spending and global festival runs. Independent filmmakers across Africa can turn tight budgets into powerful stories. They just need to make smart creative and practical choices. The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) has trained 512 filmmakers across Africa over the […]
By Eddah Waithaka Africa’s most loved storyteller promises more choice, more value and more control as it rolls out new products and channels. DStv has reinvented itself from the ground up. The broadcaster has launched a new brand ethos: DStv Expect More. DStv calls the move the next evolution for Africa’s most loved storyteller. It […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB) has officially released the results of the first-ever Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) examinations conducted through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway. The landmark announcement, made during a ceremony in Nairobi, marks the culmination of a rigorous year-long assessment process that ran from […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Human Resource Management Professionals Examination Board (HRMPEB) has officially released the August 2026 CHRP, CBET Diploma, and Craft Certificate examination results, recording the highest number of candidates in a single examination series since the Board’s inception. Speaking at the results release ceremony, the HRMPEB Chairperson Abdiwahab Abdi announced that 2,143 candidates […]
