Business

Tropikal Brands Afrika Launches ALO, a New Line of Natural Personal Care Products

By Eddah Waithaka Tropikal Brands Afrika Ltd, a leading local consumer products manufacturer and distributor, has launched a new range of natural personal care products under the ALO brand. The company invested USD 3 million to develop the line, which includes Body Lotions, Shower Gels, Body Sprays, and Roll-Ons, all infused with high-quality, natural ingredients. […]

Kenya

Dr. Mohamed Sheikh Calls for Policy Interventions to Address Evolving Family Structures

By Eddah Waithaka Dr. Mohamed Sheikh, Director General of the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD), delivered a keynote speech on Thursday, at the Chandaria Auditorium, University of Nairobi, during a panel discussion on ‘Marriage and Changing Family Structures’. The event marked the final day of a conference addressing the evolving landscape of family […]

Education

Bata Shoe Kenya and World Vision Kenya Partner to Empower Local Students with 355 Pairs of New School Shoes

By Eddah Waithaka Bata Shoe Kenya PLC has donated 355 pairs of school shoes to students at Chepseon and Belbur Primary Schools in Salgaa, Nakuru County. The donation, made through World Vision Kenya’s Gifts-in-Kind (GIK) initiative, marks a critical step in supporting vulnerable children in the region. Founded in 2013 to combat rising child fatalities […]

Kenya Politics

Senator Hezena Calls for Action as Increased Gang Attacks Plunge Samburu County into Crisis

By Eddah Waithaka Samburu County is grappling with a surge in violent gang attacks, as criminal groups masquerading as bandits terrorize residents and businesses. In response, Nominated Senator Hezena Lemaletian has urgently called on the Ministry of Interior to intervene and restore peace and stability across the region. Speaking during a press briefing today, Nominated […]

Finance

NTA Demands Accountability Amid Allegations of $28 Million Tax Discrepancy by British American Tobacco Kenya

By Eddah Waithaka National Taxpayers Association (NTA) and a coalition of tobacco control advocates and taxpayer watchdogs has called for urgent action following revelations of a potential $28 million tax discrepancy involving British American Tobacco Kenya (BAT Kenya). The allegations stem from a report published by the University of Bath’s Tobacco Control Research Group in […]

Education Gender

Coalition against Sexual Violence Launches Groundbreaking Report on Gender-Based Violence in Higher Institutions of Learning

By Eddah Waithaka Coalition against sexual violence today launched the ‘Assessment of the Prevalence of Gender-Based Violence in Higher Institutions of Learning Report’ at Amref International University. The study across Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, and Kakamega highlights alarming rates of sexual and gender-based violence (GBV) in universities and calls for urgent action to create safer learning […]

Kenya

PS Mbugua Highlights Road Infrastructure’s Role in Shaping Kenya’s Population and Development at 2025 Conference

By Eddah Waithaka Eng. Joseph Mbugua, Principal Secretary of the State Department for Roads, delivered a compelling address at the Kenya Population and Development Conference 2025, held at the Chandaria Auditorium, University of Nairobi. Speaking under the theme “Mobility, Migration, and Urbanization,” Eng. Mbugua emphasized the critical role of road infrastructure in driving Kenya’s economic […]

Business

Bellazuri Cosmetics Opens First Experiential Store in Nairobi

By Eddah Waithaka Bellazuri Cosmetics, Uganda’s leading luxury beauty brand, has officially launched its first experiential store in Nairobi, Kenya. Situated on the Lower Ground Floor of Sarit Centre, next to Carrefour, the store introduces a premium range of skincare and makeup products specifically designed for African skin. The grand opening marks a significant step […]

Sports

Lewa Safari Marathon Celebrates 25 Years of Conservation and Community Impact

By Eddah Waithaka The Lewa Safari Marathon, one of the world’s most iconic conservation-focused sporting events, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, continuing its legacy as a driving force for wildlife protection and community development across Kenya and beyond. Organized by international conservation organization Tusk and Kenya’s Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, the marathon has raised over […]