By Eddah Waithaka Salome Posho walked into Carrefour supermarket late last year doing what millions of Kenyan parents do each term: restocking pens and essentials for her daughter. Two weeks later, a call came. She almost dismissed it as a mistake. She had won KSh 100,000 in school fees. “I didn’t believe it,” said Posho, […]
By Eddah Waithaka At a major health conference this week, Kenyan officials and international researchers outlined a dual offensive against two of the world’s deadliest health threats: antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and vaccine-preventable diseases. The government announced concrete steps toward regional vaccine manufacturing leadership while scientists presented evidence that clean water and immunization form a critical […]
By Eddah Waithaka M-Net joins a massive global content push this week, premiering the sweeping historical series King & Conqueror on 12 February at 21:00 CAT. This launch marks a first for CANAL+, which licenses the series, as it rolls out the show simultaneously in over 40 countries across Europe and Africa. The eight-part British […]
By Eddah Waithaka The INUKA Vocational Youth Empowerment Program launches, offering hands-on training in welding, electrical work, and industrial attachments to bridge the skills gap and champion gender inclusion. The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation has launched a new vocational wing of its flagship INUKA initiative, directly targeting youth from communities near its installations with […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Kenyan government has successfully rescued and repatriated 27 citizens who found themselves on the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war after falling victim to illicit recruitment networks. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, confirmed the operation this week. He credited Kenya’s mission in Moscow with […]
By Mathew Mwanzilo An official intelligence document, attributed to Sudan’s General Intelligence Service, has revealed that the convoy targeted in the Al-Rahad area of South Kordofan was not a purely humanitarian aid convoy as officially announced by the Sudanese army. Instead, it was carrying shipments of weapons and advanced ammunition destined for Sudanese Armed Forces […]
By Eddah Waithaka At the 16th KEMRI Annual Conference, leaders unite to transform local research into made-in-Africa vaccines, aiming to end import dependency and secure health sovereignty. Kenya’s top scientists, health officials, and global partners today launched a decisive national strategy for vaccine self-reliance, marking a pivotal shift from planning to action. Cabinet Secretary for […]
By Eddah Waithaka Safaricom’s M-PESA brand injected KSh 10 million into the upcoming HSBC SVNS2 Rugby Sevens tournament, boosting Kenya’s hosting of the global event this weekend at Nyayo National Stadium. As the tournament’s official technology partner, the telecom giant will power operations with a fully equipped, world-class media centre. It will also provide robust […]
By Eddah Waithaka World Vision Kenya today launched a powerful new national strategy and water access plan, charting an ambitious course to dramatically improve child well-being and water security across the country over the next five years. The organization’s 2026-2030 National Strategy sets a bold target: improving outcomes for 13.3 million children, families, and community […]
By Eddah Waithaka Lower-division side Pwani Oil FC tested its mettle against Premier League opposition on Saturday, facing Kariobangi Sharks in a Mozzart Bet FKF Cup Round of 64 fixture at KPA Mbaraki Stadium. The match offered the regional league team a rare chance to compete against top-tier talent. Though they exited the tournament, Coach […]
