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Kenya

HR Certification Board Releases 2025 Results, Announces Record Growth and New Career Paths

  • January 13, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka The Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB) today released the December 2025 examination results for its flagship Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), Diploma, and Certificate programs, marking a period of record growth and groundbreaking inclusivity initiatives. Chief Executive Officer Margaret Nguu presided over the release, announcing that a transformative shift to […]

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Kenya

Law Society Declares War on Judicial Overreach, Condemns “Growing Trend of Impunity”

  • January 13, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has launched a scathing attack on the Judiciary, accusing judges of a “blatant act of judicial overreach” and a “rising trend of impunity” that now threatens the livelihoods of private legal practitioners nationwide. LSK President Faith Odhiambo, in a hard-hitting statement today, directly challenged the High […]

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Kenya News

Built Environment Professionals Declare War on Impunity After South C Tragedy

  • January 8, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka The leading professional associations of Kenya’s construction industry have issued a blistering joint statement, demanding an immediate end to the culture of negligence and impunity that leads to fatal building collapses. This unified call to action follows the recent collapse of a building under construction in South C, Nairobi. The groups, representing […]

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Entertainment

From Stage Jitters to Showmax Stardom: How Mathew Ngugi Found His Voice as TV’s New ‘Office Menace’

  • January 8, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka In just a few years, Mathew Ngugi has rocketed from university drama clubs to the must-watch lists of Kenyan streaming fans. With scene-stealing turns in Mo-Faya and Big Girl Small World, and a star-making splash in MTV Shuga Mashariki, the Kenyatta University-trained actor now commands attention as the unfiltered heart of Showmax’s […]

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Education Kenya

Nairobi Students Begin New Year in New Passaris-Built Classrooms

  • January 5, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka Students at Bidii Comprehensive School in Nairobi started the 2026 academic year in a transformed environment, walking into six brand new classrooms unveiled on Monday. The modern facility, named the Passaris Block, resulted from a collaborative effort between President William Ruto’s office, the Chinese Embassy, and the Passaris Foundation. The project directly […]

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News Politics

ODM MPs Decry Violence, Warn 2027 Elections at Risk

  • January 5, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka A bloc of senior ODM lawmakers has issued a stark warning that Kenya is on a dangerous path toward political violence and that their own party is crumbling from within, demanding urgent intervention from its leadership. In a powerful statement signed by eight elected members of Parliament, including Rarieda’s Otiende Amollo and […]

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Environment

betPawa Champions Short, Snappy Games to Win Player Loyalty

  • January 3, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka betPawa is leveraging quick-play “Spinner” games, developed with Black Lagoon, to redefine engagement in the digital entertainment space. The strategy prioritizes frequent, brief interactions over long sessions to build lasting player relationships.In a market where attention is scarce, betPawa is betting on brevity. The gaming platform is harnessing the power of short […]

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Technology

TECNO Hosts Star-Studded Glory Night Awards in Morocco, Honoring Africa’s Top Digital Creators

  • January 2, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka TECNO Mobile celebrated Africa’s most powerful digital voices at the inaugural TECNO Glory Night Awards in Morocco, fusing football passion with creative excellence under the banner of its new “Power Your Moment” spirit. The landmark event coincided with TECNO elevating its long-standing CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) partnership to become the […]

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