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 Kenya’s largest electricity producer is rewriting its rulebook and turbocharging its expansion plans, with shareholders approving sweeping governance reforms designed to power the country through the next decade of growth. Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) Managing Director and CEO Eng. Peter Njenga announced the landmark changes at a press conference in […]
By Eddah Waithaka Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna fired back at his own party on Thursday, declaring that he remains the validly elected Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement and challenging his accusers to meet him in court. Speaking at a press briefing in Nairobi on February 12, a day after the party’s National Executive Committee […]
By Eddah Waithaka Salome Posho walked into Carrefour supermarket late last year doing what millions of Kenyan parents do each term: restocking pens and essentials for her daughter. Two weeks later, a call came. She almost dismissed it as a mistake. She had won KSh 100,000 in school fees. “I didn’t believe it,” said Posho, […]
By Eddah Waithaka At a major health conference this week, Kenyan officials and international researchers outlined a dual offensive against two of the world’s deadliest health threats: antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and vaccine-preventable diseases. The government announced concrete steps toward regional vaccine manufacturing leadership while scientists presented evidence that clean water and immunization form a critical […]
By Eddah Waithaka M-Net joins a massive global content push this week, premiering the sweeping historical series King & Conqueror on 12 February at 21:00 CAT. This launch marks a first for CANAL+, which licenses the series, as it rolls out the show simultaneously in over 40 countries across Europe and Africa. The eight-part British […]
By Eddah Waithaka The INUKA Vocational Youth Empowerment Program launches, offering hands-on training in welding, electrical work, and industrial attachments to bridge the skills gap and champion gender inclusion. The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation has launched a new vocational wing of its flagship INUKA initiative, directly targeting youth from communities near its installations with […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Kenyan government has successfully rescued and repatriated 27 citizens who found themselves on the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war after falling victim to illicit recruitment networks. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, confirmed the operation this week. He credited Kenya’s mission in Moscow with […]
By Mathew Mwanzilo An official intelligence document, attributed to Sudan’s General Intelligence Service, has revealed that the convoy targeted in the Al-Rahad area of South Kordofan was not a purely humanitarian aid convoy as officially announced by the Sudanese army. Instead, it was carrying shipments of weapons and advanced ammunition destined for Sudanese Armed Forces […]
By Eddah Waithaka At the 16th KEMRI Annual Conference, leaders unite to transform local research into made-in-Africa vaccines, aiming to end import dependency and secure health sovereignty. Kenya’s top scientists, health officials, and global partners today launched a decisive national strategy for vaccine self-reliance, marking a pivotal shift from planning to action. Cabinet Secretary for […]
By Eddah Waithaka Safaricom’s M-PESA brand injected KSh 10 million into the upcoming HSBC SVNS2 Rugby Sevens tournament, boosting Kenya’s hosting of the global event this weekend at Nyayo National Stadium. As the tournament’s official technology partner, the telecom giant will power operations with a fully equipped, world-class media centre. It will also provide robust […]
