By Eddah Waithaka Dr. Jennifer Riria, the Group CEO of Echo Network Africa, today issued a powerful collective statement from Kenya’s women, condemning rising violence and education system failures while urging national unity and leadership. Speaking on behalf of the Echo Network Africa Foundation, the African Women Leadership Network (Kenya Chapter), and The Democracy Trust […]
By Eddah Waithaka The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) on Wednesday unveiled a pioneering digital vault to protect the nation’s indigenous knowledge and announced Africa’s first international investment conference for heritage-based enterprises. The launch of the Heritage-Based Enterprises Initiative sets the stage for the 1st International Investment Conference and Trade Fair on Indigenous Knowledge Intellectual […]
By Eddah Waithaka The United States and Kenya pledged to deepen their security partnership, positioning stability as the non-negotiable foundation for driving economic growth and attracting foreign investment. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Laundau, speaking at a joint press briefing with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, framed security and economic prosperity […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Matatu Owners Association (MOA) today declared an indefinite nationwide strike, shutting down all public service vehicles starting Monday. The association issued the ultimatum alongside allied transport bodies during an urgent press briefing in Nairobi, decrying government inaction over a surge in vigilante-style arson attacks on vehicles. MOA President Albert Karagacha led […]
By Eddah Waithaka Huawei today officially opened the Huawei ICT Competition 2025/2026 Regional Final Bootcamp Training, selecting 21 exceptional students from nearly 3,000 applicants nationwide. The rigorous national process identified top talent from universities including Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), the University of Nairobi, and Moi University. For the first time, the […]
By Eddah Waithaka Principal Secretary for Industry Dr. Juma Mukhwana pressed Kenyatta University students to aggressively pursue new skills and manufacturing careers on Tuesday, officially opening the 2026 Career Week with an optimistic report on Kenya’s industrial sector. Speaking to a hall of students, academics, and industry partners, Dr. Mukhwana framed the event as a […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry kicked off a major review of the National Environment Policy this week, aiming to replace the 2013 framework with a modern, action-oriented 2025 blueprint. Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa launched the stakeholder process in Nairobi, declaring the review a critical step for Kenya’s economic […]
By Eddah Waithaka Award-winning filmmaker Daudi Anguka brings the criminal underbelly of Mombasa to Showmax next month with his highly anticipated drama thriller, Mizani. The series premieres exclusively on the streaming platform on February 5, 2026.Anguka, one of the coastal region’s most prominent directors, helms the project under his AR Film Productions banner. He built […]
By Eddah Waithaka The GEMA Watho Association is demanding immediate police accountability and threatening private prosecution after officers reportedly raided a church service in Othaya. The national platform, comprising advocates from the Gikuyu, Embu, Meru, and Kamba communities, issued a blistering statement condemning the incident at Witima ACK Church. Chairman Wambugu Wanjohi described the scene, […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday launched a new, high-tech interview facility, marking a major upgrade in its investigative arsenal against corruption. The Commission developed the modern facility with technical and financial support from key United States partners: the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Embassy in Kenya, and […]
