Agriculture Women empowerment

‘Women Cultivate Opportunity’: Forum Calls for Urgent Action to Unlock Kenya’s Female Farmers’ Potential

  • March 12, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka They constitute 70 to 80 percent of Kenya’s agricultural labor force, yet women receive less than 10 percent of agricultural credit and hold only one-third of formal wage employment in the sector. These stark statistics took center stage as stakeholders from academia, research institutions, media, and civil society convened to mark International […]

Health

Game-Changing ‘Ambulensi’ App Unites Kenya’s Emergency Services, Set for National Rollout

  • March 12, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka A revolutionary free mobile application now connects ambulance systems across 12 Kenyan counties, enabling seamless coordination that promises to dramatically cut emergency response times and save thousands of lives when fully adopted nationwide. The Ambulensi App developed by the Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation, integrates county ambulance fleets through a single platform featuring […]

Entertainment Sports

DStv and GOtv Bring 2026 WRC Safari Rally Live to Kenyan Fans

  • March 12, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka Kenyan motorsport fans will experience every adrenaline-filled moment of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally live as DStv and GOtv deliver comprehensive coverage of the iconic event. MultiChoice Kenya enters its third consecutive year as the official broadcaster, bringing viewers closer to the action as world-class drivers navigate the country’s legendary rugged terrain. […]

Kenya Youth

Kenya Launches Game-Changing Private Sector-Led Apprenticeship Model to Slash Youth Unemployment

  • March 6, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka Kenya today unveiled a new training curriculum that hands the reins to the private sector, placing employers at the centre of skills development in a radical push to bridge the gap between education and employment. Officials launched the Dual Apprenticeship Curriculum for Plumbing and Electrical trades at the inaugural Youth Skills Development […]

Kenya Politics

Opposition rejects Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund, accuses CS Mbadi of misleading Parliament

  • March 5, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka The United Alternative Government coalition has vehemently opposed the proposed National Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2026, warning that the plan undermines public finance accountability and weakens parliamentary oversight. Speaking during a media briefing on Thursday, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka declared that Kenya’s infrastructure challenges stem from governance failures rather than a lack […]

Business

Mars Wrigley Kenya Expands Sugar-Free Gum Operations, Boosting Exports Across Africa and Middle East

  • March 5, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka Mars Wrigley Kenya today announced the continued scale-up of its sugar-free gum operations at its Athi River facility, driving a significant increase in exports across Africa and the Middle East following the formal launch of a dedicated production line in November 2025. The Athi River facility stands as Mars Wrigley’s only sugar-free […]

Technology

Truecaller Partners with 365 Digital to Expand Advertising Footprint in South Africa and Kenya

  • March 3, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka Truecaller, the leading global communications platform, has announced a strategic reseller partnership with 365 Digital, one of Africa’s foremost digital marketing and commerce media specialists, to strengthen its advertising and monetization ecosystem across South Africa and Kenya. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Truecaller’s Africa expansion strategy, reinforcing its direct sales […]