Entertainment

MultiChoice Kenya Celebrates Stellar Wins at 2025 Women in Film Awards

By Eddah Waithaka MultiChoice Kenya has clinched multiple accolades at the 2025 Women in Film Awards (WIFA), solidifying its position as a powerhouse in African storytelling. The company’s productions, aired on Maisha Magic and Showmax, swept key categories at the prestigious event, which honors exceptional contributions by women in the film and television industry. Now […]

Kenya

Civil Society Organizations Defend Judicial Independence Amid Rising Attacks

By Eddah Waithaka Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Kenya have issued a strong call to protect judicial independence and accountability, warning that sustained attacks on the Judiciary threaten the foundations of Kenya’s constitutional democracy. The organizations made the declaration during a press briefing held today at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi, addressing growing concerns […]

Kenya

Kenya Takes Bold Steps Towards Population-Centred Development at 2025 Population and Development Conference

By Eddah Waithaka Key stakeholders gathered today at the Kenya Population and Development Conference held at the University of Nairobi’s Chandaria Auditorium. The PS State Department for Economic Planning James Muhati officially launching the Kenya Population and Development Conference 2025 on behalf of the CS John Mbadi. The PS noted that the conference came at […]

Politics

Gusii Leaders Condemn Heckling of Raila incident at Gusii Stadium

By Eddah Waithaka Leaders from the Gusii community have strongly condemned the heckling incident that occurred on Sunday, March 9, 2025, during a football event at Gusii Stadium, attended by His Excellency the Right Honourable Raila Odinga. In a joint press statement, the leaders described the incident as “unfortunate” and blamed it on intolerant politicians […]

Business

Absa Bank Kenya Hosts 2025 Economic Forum, Unveils Key Insights to Drive Growth and Resilience

By Eddah Waithaka Absa Bank Kenya PLC brought together customers, industry peers, and financial market stakeholders for a weeklong ‘2025 Economic Forum’, delivering in-depth macroeconomic analysis and exploring innovative financing opportunities. The forum, held in Nairobi, focused on yield-enhancing strategies and building resilience amid evolving market dynamics. Speaking during the unveiling, Absa Bank Kenya PLC […]

Kenya Politics

UDA Party to Conduct Grassroots Elections in 22 Counties

By Eddah Waithaka The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party has announced plans to hold grassroots elections on April 11th and 12th, 2025, in 22 counties across the nation. The National Steering Committee and the National Elections Board convened today to finalize preparations for Phase 2 of the UDA Grassroots elections. This follows the successful completion […]

Kenya

Gusii and Kuria Leaders Launch Multi-Sectoral Consultative Forum to Drive Regional Development

By Eddah Waithaka Leaders from the Gusii and Kuria region have today launched a groundbreaking Multi-Sectoral Consultative Forum aimed at aligning the region’s development with the national government’s agenda. The inaugural meeting, held under the theme “Strengthening Regional Synergy for Development,” brought together key stakeholders to chart a collaborative path toward sustainable growth and prosperity. […]

Business

SBM Bank Kenya Launches Three SME Business Hubs

By Eddah Waithaka SBM Bank Kenya has launched three SME business hubs today, marking a significant step in strengthening financial and non-financial advisory support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The bank has strategically positioned the hubs in Nairobi’s Central Business District, Kilimani, and Karen to create a balanced ecosystem for business […]

Business Education

Aga Khan Academy and Umoja Junior School Crowned Champions at M-PESA Jr. NBA Coast Regional Finals

By Eddah Waithaka The Aga Khan Academy from Mombasa and Umoja Junior School from Changamwe emerged as the new champions of the M-PESA Jr. NBA Coast Regional finals, held yesterday at the prestigious Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa County. The thrilling event showcased exceptional talent and fierce competition, culminating in two electrifying finals. In the […]

Business

More than 400 Juniors Boost Financial Skills at M-PESA Jr. NBA Tournament

By Eddah Waithaka Over 400 juniors from the Coast region today participated in a financial literacy session organized by M-PESA Go during the M-PESA Jr. NBA tournament at Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa. The event combined sports and education, empowering young participants with essential financial management skills. Kawira Mugambi, M-PESA Go Growth Manager, emphasized the […]