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 Makini Schools has invested KSh150 million in a classroom technology overhaul as the institution positions itself as an internationally benchmarked learning hub, regional managing director Horace Mpanza said during a media roundtable yesterday. Every classroom across all Makini campuses now features a projector, screen and sound bar, while each teacher has received […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Kalasha-winning actor opens up about fame, his return to TV in crime drama Mizani, and his mission to tell Kenya’s untold stories. Many Kenyans first met Dennis Humphrey as Kaka in Rashid Abdalla’s popular drama Sultana, a role that launched the young Mombasa-born actor into national fame. Fans still call him […]
By Eddah Waithaka 200 students receive data protection training as Kenya bridges digital divide in frontier counties The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), in partnership with Huawei Kenya and the Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy, empowered 200 students in Wajir County with practical online safety skills during a four-day training programme […]
By Eddah Waithaka State Department for Public Service pledges full support to professionalise HR sector and mandates CHRP certification for all practitioners Principal Secretary Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya has declared that every human resource professional in Kenya shares ownership of her appointment and must partner with her to transform the public service. “I cannot achieve […]
By Eddah Waithaka Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi hosts Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Nairobi, signalling deepening cooperation between the two nations Kenya and Egypt have taken significant steps to operationalise their Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership, with Cairo pledging USD 7 million toward high-impact development projects and both nations moving to implement 12 bilateral […]
By Eddah Waithaka MultiChoice Talent Factory bridges skills gap as demand for African films and television soars In a sunlit studio in Nairobi, a young filmmaker adjusts lighting for a scene that will soon reach millions of screens across Africa. She is one of 60 graduates entering the creative economy this year through an ambitious […]
By Eddah Waithaka Nationwide access to Kenya Pipeline Company’s public offering opens doors for millions of investors The Kenyan government has removed a major barrier to investing, enabling citizens across the country and in the diaspora to open Central Depository System (CDS) accounts digitally and apply for shares in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenyan researchers are making global strides in HIV cure research while transforming sickle cell care, proving that Africa holds the key to solving its own health challenges. At a media briefing in the KASH conference, scientists from KEMRI, the Walter Reed Project, and the Henry Jackson Foundation shared groundbreaking work that positions […]
By Eddah Waithaka Uber slashes ride fares by 70 percent as thousands of rugby and golf fans prepare to flood Nairobi for two major international sporting events. The ride-hailing giant launches the promotional blitz to help spectators navigate the expected travel chaos during the HSBC SVNS tournament and the Magical Kenya Open over the coming […]
By Eddah Waithaka She vanished from screens at the peak of her fame. Now Celestine Gachuhi is back, not just as an actress, but as a woman transformed.The Kalasha nominee, who spent years as one of Kenya’s most beloved TV heroines in Selina, makes her long-awaited Showmax debut this month. In Adam to Eve, she […]
