By Eddah Waithaka Hon. Mwaniki Kwenya, the Nairobi Central Business MCA, today strongly criticized the county government’s abrupt crackdown on street hawkers, calling it unjust and inhumane. Speaking after a chaotic morning operation in the city center, Kwenya condemned county enforcement officers for confiscating goods and harassing traders without prior notice. “These hawkers are not […]
By Eddah Waithaka African governments must prioritize training more scientists in applied sciences and engineering to bridge critical skills gaps and accelerate innovation, Dr. Julius Ecuru, Head of Policy & Enabling Environment at ICIPE, said in a recent interview. Ecuru, who leads the BioInnovate Africa Programme and the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif), emphasized […]
By Eddah Waithaka Human rights defenders from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have issued a stark warning over the rapidly deteriorating state of civic freedoms in East Africa. Following a three-day regional gathering in Nairobi, activists condemned the systematic crackdown on dissent, enforced disappearances, and unlawful deportations plaguing the region. State-Sanctioned Repression on the Rise Activists […]
By Eddah Waithaka Civil society organizations (CSOs) have raised the alarm over a dangerous trend of normalized corruption in county governments following repeated adverse audit reports. In Kiambu County, the Auditor General has flagged financial mismanagement every year since the current administration took office. The latest audit report warns that failure to punish graft has […]
By Eddah Waithaka TCL Electronics, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s second-largest TV brand, has launched its 2025 television and audio lineup in Kenya, introducing groundbreaking home entertainment technology. The new range includes the 115-inch C7K QD-Mini LED TVthe largest TCL TV ever released in Kenya—alongside the C6K, V6C, and T6C TV […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has opened the doors of its newly completed Nairobi Kenya Temple for public tours, marking the first LDS temple in the region. Open House Details From Thursday, April 17, to Saturday, May 3, 2025, the public can explore the sacred temple during daily open […]
By Eddah Waithaka The civil society group Bunge La Mwananchi has escalated its demands, giving the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) a three-day ultimatum to arrest former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his “reckless” remarks on Kenya’s alleged role in Sudan’s conflict—or face nationwide hunger demonstrations. Why Gachagua Faces Arrest Demand In a press statement, […]
By Reporter The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have deployed troops to protect civilians and humanitarian workers in Zamzam Camp, North Darfur, after liberating the area from the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied militants. The RSF confirms it has fully secured the camp, ending its use as a military base by SAF and affiliated terrorist […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a move to address the escalating crisis of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) across the Great Lakes region. Kenya has spearheaded a landmark three-day training workshop bringing together government officials, judicial officers, and civil society leaders from twelve nations. The event, held in Nairobi today, unveiled an innovative Integrated Model for […]
By Eddah Waithaka Morocco is reinforcing its role as a key driver of Africa’s digital transformation as it prepares to host the third edition of GITEX AFRICA Morocco in Marrakech from 14-16 April 2025. Under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the event will spotlight Africa’s growing influence in global technology, with […]
