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 Murang’a, Nakuru, and Kiambu top the rankings in job creation, automation, and e-government services, according to a new report from the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat. The report, titled “Ranking of Counties by Service Delivery and Automation,” places Murang’a at the forefront with an impressive 98.3 per cent score. Nakuru follows at 87.3 […]
By Eddah Waithaka Nairobi is hosting the 2026 International Symposium on Streptococcus agalactiae Disease (ISSAD) this week, focusing global attention on the fight against Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a leading killer of newborns worldwide. For the first time, the high-level conference takes place in East Africa, a move experts describe as both “historic” and strategic. […]
By Eddah Waithaka Johnnie Walker has launched a striking limited-edition design for its Blue Label whisky to celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse, partnering with Hong Kong-born couturier Robert Wun to reimagine the zodiac symbol through contemporary artistic expression. The world’s leading Scotch whisky brings together two icons […]
By Eddah Waithaka Wawira Njiru still remembers the day she started feeding 25 children in Ruiru. Fourteen years later, her organisation Food 4 Education now serves 600,000 children daily across 13 counties and she’s not stopping until millions more have access to nutritious school meals. The founder and CEO spoke passionately at the inaugural 6,685 […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved a three-day extension of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offering (IPO), moving the closing date to 24th February 2026 to accommodate retail investors who requested additional time to participate. The offer, originally scheduled to close today at 5 p.m., will now remain open […]
By Eddah Waithaka Huawei Kenya equipped 200 young people from Wajir East with critical digital skills yesterday, graduating the latest cohort from its flagship DigiTruck programme at the ICT Hall in a ceremony that underscored the transformative power of technology access in underserved communities. Principal Secretary for the State Department for Culture, the Arts & […]
By Eddah Waithaka Selina co-stars Pascal Tokodi and Azziad Nasenya step into the high-stakes world of Maisha Magic Plus’ hit telenovela Lazizi at a moment where power, fear, and ambition hang on a knife’s edge. Award-winning filmmaker Reuben Odanga produces the series, which follows a powerful sugar factory mogul (Mwaniki Mageria) whose pursuit of the […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Nairobi Hospital has secured two prestigious international certifications, reaffirming its position as a leader in sustainable and safe healthcare delivery in Kenya. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) awarded the hospital the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certification following a successful sixth-cycle recertification, alongside the inaugural ISO 45001:2018 certification for Occupational […]
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 […]
