By Editor The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is racing towards a full house, attracting over 16,000 participants in just one month of open registration. The strong early sign-up pace puts the event well on track to hit its target of 30,000 runners before the September 30, 2025, deadline. The marathon, set for Sunday, October 26, […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Education, Hon. Julius Migos Ogamba, led a high-level delegation to the Duduville Campus of the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) on Wednesday, championing science and innovation as critical drivers for national and continental progress. The visit spotlighted icipe’s groundbreaking scientific work and its pivotal role […]
By Editor Veteran radio powerhouse Cess Mutungi will helm the highly anticipated two-part reunion for the hit reality show The Mommy Club NBO, streaming on 29 August and 5 September 2025 exclusively on Showmax. The announcement follows the show’s blockbuster 11-week run, which saw it consistently top Kenyan streaming charts and dominate social media conversations. […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenyan farmers could be planting a genetically modified potato resistant to the devastating late blight disease as early as next year, a move scientists say will slash production costs, boost yields, and reduce harmful pesticide use. The new variety, developed by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), is currently awaiting […]
By Eddah Waithaka A coalition of top Kenyan medical experts is launching a nationwide offensive against the country’s number one killer of new mothers, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). The “Run for Her” initiative, led by the University of Nairobi and the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society, is sprinting to close critical gaps in awareness, training, and […]
By Eddah Waithaka The government is mobilizing a massive KSh 50 billion offensive to reclaim the Nairobi River from decades of pollution and neglect. The Nairobi River Regeneration Program, launched by President William Ruto, targets a 27.2-kilometer stretch of the river and its tributaries, aiming to transform the toxic waterway into a clean, green spine […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has deployed a new, high-tech patrol boat to combat illegal activities and boost security on the vast waters of Lake Turkana, a move that follows the tragic loss of three rangers in the region in the last two years. KWS Director General Prof. Erustus Kanga commissioned the […]
By Eddah Waithaka Family Bank Group posted a massive 38.7% jump in half-year profits, driven by aggressive lending and strategic investments that significantly expanded its balance sheet. The bank announced a Profit After Tax of KES 2.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025, a sharp increase from the KES 1.6 billion recorded […]
By Eddah Waithaka A new digital platform is positioning itself to organize and dominate Africa’s fragmented but rapidly growing Halal economy. The Halal Hub App soft-launched this week, aiming to connect millions of Muslims and businesses to verified products, services, and opportunities. The pioneering app offers a one-stop digital destination for everything from Halal dining […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenya’s media industry launched a decisive counterattack against sexual harassment as top editors and journalists pledged to transform toxic newsrooms into safe workplaces by 2025. The emergency summit at Aga Khan University produced concrete action plans to combat what participants termed an “epidemic of abuse” in news organizations across the country. The […]
