Kenya

How Kenya’s Safari Rally fuels small business boom in Naivasha

  • March 16, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka As the 2026 WRC Safari Rally roared through Naivasha’s rugged terrain this weekend, the lakeside town came alive with more than just the sound of engines. Thousands of rally enthusiasts descended on the area, creating a wave of economic activity for small business vendors who travel from across the country to seize […]

Kenya

Konza Technopolis flips switch on internal smart power grid, boosting reliability for Africa’s Silicon Savannah

  • March 16, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has commenced electricity distribution through its own smart power network, enabling the flagship Smart City to manage and distribute energy internally across Phase One of the development. The new Konza Smart Energy platform powers the next generation of digital infrastructure, innovation ecosystems, and industrial development within […]

Kenya

Limuru Country Club unveils winning design for new clubhouse, marking new chapter after devastating fire

  • March 16, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka Limuru Country Club unveiled the winning design for its new Clubhouse on Saturday, naming the architect whose vision will define one of Kenya’s oldest private members’ clubs for the next century. The announcement, which took place before members, built environment professionals and invited guests at the Club’s XYZ Area, represents the most […]

Politics

UDA Holds Repeat Grassroots Elections in 18 Counties, Attracts Over 500,000 Candidates

  • March 15, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has successfully conducted repeat grassroots elections across 18 counties, with party members selecting representatives in approximately 9,000 polling stations. More than 500,000 candidates vied for various party positions at the polling station level, demonstrating strong grassroots engagement in the exercise. Deputy party leader and Deputy President Kithure […]

Health Kenya

Nairobi Hospital Trains Over 50 Boda Boda Riders in Lifesaving Emergency Response Skills

  • March 14, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka The Nairobi Hospital has successfully trained and certified more than 50 boda boda riders and officials in basic emergency care, equipping Kenya’s first responders with critical skills to save lives at accident scenes. The hospital conducted the training in partnership with the Cicely McDonnell College of Health Sciences. Participants included riders from […]

Kenya Technology

Kenya Launches Major Crackdown on Digital Piracy as Industry Loses KES 92 Billion Annually

  • March 14, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka The government brings together regulators, broadcasters, and telcos to combat illegal streaming and protect the creative economy. The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy today convened a national multi-stakeholder forum in Nairobi, bringing together regulators, industry leaders, broadcasters, telecommunications companies, and creative sector representatives to develop coordinated measures against the […]

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 […]