Agriculture Health Livestock

New Global Food Report Sparks Call for Africa-Specific Livestock Strategies

  • November 4, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka A landmark global report on food systems is driving a new, nuanced conversation in Africa, where experts are championing livestock as a vital part of the solution to malnutrition and economic hardship, rather than a problem to be solved. The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission report, released in early October, delivered a comprehensive global […]

Health

Why a Multi-Stakeholder Approach Is Key to Making Oral Health a National Priority

  • November 3, 2025
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By Victoria Macharia A look at oral health reports from Kenya reveals statistics that show the need for collective action from a wide range of stakeholders. These include the government, private sector, professional associations and communities. If we are to address oral health issues sustainably, these stakeholders need to work together. In 2015, Mars Wrigley […]

Kenya Wildlife

New Park Ticketing System Imposes Ksh370 Million “Hidden Tax” on Kenya’s Tourism Industry, Warns Federation

  • November 3, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka A controversial new park ticketing platform threatens to siphon an estimated Ksh370 million annually from Kenya’s tourism sector through hidden “gateway fees,” the Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) warned today. The Federation accuses the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) of rolling out the system without consultation, disrupting payments, inflating costs, and flouting a court […]

News Politics

ODM Founder Members Demand Postponement of 20th Anniversary to Mourn Raila Odinga

  • November 1, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka A faction of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) founder members and Nairobi leaders publicly broke ranks with the party on Saturday, demanding the immediate postponement of its planned 20th-anniversary celebrations to honor the legacy of the late Raila Odinga. Former Makadara lawmaker Reuben Ndolo led the group and read a statement that framed […]

Kenya

KenGen Powers Up: Record Profits and Clean Energy Expansion Fuel Kenya’s Growth

  • October 31, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) surged to a Ksh.10.48 billion profit after tax for the year ended June 30, 2025, marking a powerful 54% leap and underscoring its critical role in driving the nation’s economy with clean energy. The NSE-listed firm powered its impressive growth by boosting operational efficiency, optimizing […]

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African Storytellers Harness Personal Narratives to Drive Social Change

  • October 31, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka Storytellers, journalists, and advocates from across Africa gathered in Nairobi on Tuesday, championing the power of personal narrative to shatter stereotypes, influence policy, and build empathy in a digitally saturated world. The media roundtable, themed “Daring to Hope,” highlighted how authentic African stories are forging tangible change. Participants shared powerful examples, including […]

Health

AXA, Old Mutual, and EHS Launch Major Partnership to Drive International Health Insurance Access in Kenya

  • October 30, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka AXA Global Healthcare is charging into Kenya’s booming international private medical insurance (IPMI) market, announcing an exclusive partnership with Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya and Executive Healthcare Solutions (EHS) to expand access to world-class health coverage. This powerful trio is aligning to capture opportunities in a Kenyan IPMI market projected to grow […]