By Eddah Waithaka Education advocates and human rights defenders are demanding the government halt the growing privatization of Kenya’s education system, warning it sells out children’s futures and deepens inequality. The East African Centre for Human Rights (EachRights) spearheaded the call during a press conference in Nairobi, uniting teachers, parents, and policy experts who argue […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Floodlit Rugby Tournament wrapped up this weekend at Impala Grounds, with the Menengai Oilers becoming the champions after a thrilling series of matches across all categories. Safaricom, which has sponsored the tournament for over 10 consecutive years, allocated KES 1 million, underscoring its continued commitment to the growth of Kenyan rugby […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Nairobi Hospital is leading a corporate charge to reposition employee wellness from a peripheral benefit to a central driver of business success and human capital sustainability. The hospital convened a strategic engagement with Human Resource Directors from top-tier organizations, framing the critical discussion around the theme, “Strategic Workforce Wellness as The […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenya announced it is fully prepared to host the World Under-21 Taekwondo Championships, with more than 80 countries set to descend on Nairobi for the global event later this year. The Kenya Taekwondo Federation (KTF) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports made the announcement today, simultaneously unveiling the […]
By Eddah Waithaka As the UN Climate Conference (COP30) opens with a sharp focus on implementation, the agricultural alliance AGRA is pushing governments and partners to replace rhetoric with real-world finance and policies that protect Africa’s smallholder farmers from climate shocks. Dubbing it the “COP of Truth,” AGRA leaders are calling for a decisive shift […]
By Eddah Waithaka From a humble chorus girl to a scene-stealing powerhouse, veteran actor Helen Keli dominates Kenyan screens with two riveting, back-to-back roles that showcase her formidable range. Keli currently delivers a masterclass in duality for viewers. On Single Kiasi Season 4 (Showmax), she plays Delilah, a scandalous cougar determined to force her younger […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan are accelerating plans to construct the next vital links of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), aiming to break ground on the lines to Kisumu and Malaba “in the shortest possible time.” The announcement came during a joint press briefing in Nairobi where Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Roads […]
By Editor Tusker Oktobafest brings its nationwide tour to a spectacular close this Saturday, as Kenya’s ultimate beer and culture festival takes over the stunning Attela Beach Resort for a grand finale. The festival promises an unforgettable celebration, capping off a successful tour that energized fans in Nairobi, Eldoret, Mombasa, and Nanyuki. The lakeside city […]
By Editor Top finance professionals from across Africa will converge in Mombasa this December to tackle the continent’s most pressing challenges, placing artificial intelligence, ethics, and the race to net zero at the heart of their agenda. The fifth ACCA Africa Members Convention (AMC2025) will host hundreds of members and leaders under the theme ‘Leading […]
By Eddah Waithaka Tour and travel agents took their grievances to the streets and directly to the government on Thursday, staging protests against the newly introduced 8.5% ‘Gateway Fee’ for park entries and demanding its immediate abolition. The agents gathered outside the Tourism Fund building, presenting a petition to Wildlife Principal Secretary Silvia Museiya. They […]
