By Eddah Waithaka This International Women’s Day, the film and television industry stands out as a catalyst for gender transformation across Africa. Women are boldly stepping into leadership roles, reshaping narratives, and inspiring a new generation of filmmakers, proving that their voices and visions are essential to the future of storytelling. The MultiChoice Talent Factory […]
By Editor Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, alongside the Digital Development Agency (ADD) and KAOUN International, has unveiled the third edition of GITEX Africa Morocco, Africa’s premier tech and startup event. From April 14 to 16, 2025, innovators, investors, and policymakers will […]
By Eddah Waithaka Mogo, East Africa’s top asset financier, is shaking up Kenya’s logbook loan market with its new ‘Best Price Guarantee’ campaign, promising borrowers better rates and faster service than competitors. The move cements Mogo’s reputation as a customer-first lender, challenging rivals known for hidden fees and punishing interest rates. As a Central Bank […]
By Eddah Waithaka On World TB Day, under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver,” people living with HIV and TB demand justice as the judiciary lets the government off the hook. The High Court of Kenya in Kisumu has dismissed a crucial petition challenging the government’s failure to address persistent shortages […]
By Eddah Waithaka The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) welcomed 21 new PhD scholars to the PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) during a week-long orientation held from March 17–21 at its Duduville campus. As the Regional Coordination Unit for Rsif, icipe prepared the scholars—the program’s sixth cohort since 2018—for their […]
By Eddah Waithaka On Saturday, World Vision Kenya (WVK), through the Inuka Angaza Fund, hosted the ‘Less Steps for Water Run’ at its National Office in Karen, Nairobi. The event brought together colleagues, partners, families, children, and supporters to address water scarcity in Salgaa, Nakuru County. The initiative aims to expand clean water access to […]
By George Asamani Africa the cradle of humanity, is once again shaping the future, this time, as the cradle of skills. The continent is home to the youngest population in the world, a demographic trend that stands in stark contrast to the aging and shrinking workforces in regions such as Europe, North America, and parts […]
By Eddah Waithaka Since its triumphant return to Kenya in 2021, the iconic WRC Safari Rally has transformed Naivasha into a global hub for motorsport enthusiasts. Over the past five years, thousands of fans have descended upon this picturesque lakeside town to witness rally cars conquer its rugged, dusty terrains. The event offers a unique […]
By Eddah Waithaka Mulika Campaign, a basketball tournament aimed at raising awareness and combating sexual violence, has launched in Nairobi. This campaign comes after a shocking surge in rape and defilement cases. According to the National Syndemic Disease Control Council recently revealed that in 2023, an alarming 696 adolescent girls were impregnated daily, leading to […]
By Eddah Waithaka The State Department of Investment Promotion (SDIP) and the Netherlands Business Hub Kenya (NLBH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The aim of the memorandum is to strengthen their commitment to supporting the Dutch business community in Kenya and promoting investment opportunities in the country. The signing ceremony took place during […]
