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ODM Founder Members Demand Postponement of 20th Anniversary to Mourn Raila Odinga

  • November 1, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka A faction of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) founder members and Nairobi leaders publicly broke ranks with the party on Saturday, demanding the immediate postponement of its planned 20th-anniversary celebrations to honor the legacy of the late Raila Odinga. Former Makadara lawmaker Reuben Ndolo led the group and read a statement that framed […]

Kenya

KenGen Powers Up: Record Profits and Clean Energy Expansion Fuel Kenya’s Growth

  • October 31, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) surged to a Ksh.10.48 billion profit after tax for the year ended June 30, 2025, marking a powerful 54% leap and underscoring its critical role in driving the nation’s economy with clean energy. The NSE-listed firm powered its impressive growth by boosting operational efficiency, optimizing […]

Africa,

African Storytellers Harness Personal Narratives to Drive Social Change

  • October 31, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka Storytellers, journalists, and advocates from across Africa gathered in Nairobi on Tuesday, championing the power of personal narrative to shatter stereotypes, influence policy, and build empathy in a digitally saturated world. The media roundtable, themed “Daring to Hope,” highlighted how authentic African stories are forging tangible change. Participants shared powerful examples, including […]

Health

AXA, Old Mutual, and EHS Launch Major Partnership to Drive International Health Insurance Access in Kenya

  • October 30, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka AXA Global Healthcare is charging into Kenya’s booming international private medical insurance (IPMI) market, announcing an exclusive partnership with Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya and Executive Healthcare Solutions (EHS) to expand access to world-class health coverage. This powerful trio is aligning to capture opportunities in a Kenyan IPMI market projected to grow […]

Nairobi

Flydubai Touches Down in Nairobi, Solidifying Its African Expansion

  • October 30, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka Dubai’s flydubai cemented its growing footprint in Africa on 16th October, as its inaugural flight to Nairobi touched down, connecting the East African hub to the UAE and expanding the carrier’s network on the continent to 12 destinations. The arrival of flight FZ 1581 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, greeted by a […]

Climate

Kenya’s Climate Summit Champions Justice and Devolution as Key to a Green Future

  • October 30, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka Day Two of the 2025 Climate Action Summit propelled Kenya’s climate dialogue forward, with top judicial, legislative, and community leaders declaring strong institutions and local action the non-negotiable pillars of a just transition. The summit, convening at the Kenya School of Government, framed coordinated, well-financed, and inclusive action as the nation’s most […]

Kenya

ARISE IIP Launches Major Industrial Push in Kenya, Set to Create Over 100,000 Jobs

  • October 29, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP) has officially launched its integrated network of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and industrial parks across Kenya, marking a transformative leap for the country’s manufacturing sector. The company is developing flagship industrial zones in Kilifi, Mombasa, Naivasha, and Eldoret, a move that positions Kenya as a premier […]

Environment Kenya

Kenya Lifts Logging Ban, Sparking Hope and Calls for Sustainable Management

  • October 29, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka The Forestry Society of Kenya (FSK) is applauding President William Ruto’s decision to lift the ban on logging in public plantations, a move they hail as a critical step toward resolving a chronic timber shortage and boosting the economy. The society, which promotes sustainable forest management, called the long-awaited move a necessary […]