Entertainment

Guchi Arrives in Kenya for Fan Connection and Cultural Exchange

By Eddah Waithaka In a vibrant press conference held today, Bony Nyaga, CEO of Mawahida and Mawahida Africa, alongside Anita Amambo of BG Records, officially welcomed international music sensation Ugochi Lydia Onuoha AKA Guchi. The event, dubbed *Guchi’s Karibu Kenya*, marked the beginning of a highly anticipated visit aimed at strengthening ties between the artist, […]

Business

Glass House PR Unveils Groundbreaking Report on State of Africa’s PR Landscape

By Eddah Waithaka Glass House PR, a leading Pan-African public relations firm, has unveiled ‘The Glass House PR Report’, a first-of-its-kind study on the state of public relations across Africa. The report, which engaged over 28 PR agencies from 15 countries spanning North, South, East, and West Africa, offers a comprehensive, data-driven perspective on the […]

Business

Absa Bank Kenya Champions Athletes with New Financial and Nutrition Program Ahead of Sirikwa Classic

By Eddah Waithaka Absa Bank Kenya has ramped up its support for athletes by launching a comprehensive financial management and nutrition program for 105 athletes preparing for the Absa Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour. The event, set to take place on Saturday, February 22, at Lobo Village in Eldoret, will see athletes competing on […]

Africa, Politics

Sudan’s RSF Sign a Landmark Charter in Nairobi to Bring Hope for Unity

By Eddah Waithaka Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied political and armed groups signed a landmark charter late Saturday in Nairobi, aiming to establish a government of peace and unity, signatories al-Hadi Idris and Ibrahim al-Mirghani announced at a press conference. The agreement, reached after months of delays, marks a significant step toward ending […]

Kenya

EU Election Follow-up Mission Assesses Kenya’s Electoral Reform Progress, Calls for Urgent Action

By Eddah Waithaka The European Union has deployed an Election Follow-up Mission (EU EFM) to Kenya to evaluate the country’s progress in implementing electoral reforms and addressing recommendations from the 2022 EU Election Observation Mission (EOM). The mission, led by former European Parliament member Ivan Štefanec, began on February 2 and will conclude on March […]

Culture

SIL Global Honors International Mother Language Day by Advocating for Indigenous Languages

By Eddah Waithaka Today, SIL Global joined the world in celebrating the 25th anniversary of International Mother Language Day (IMLD), a day dedicated to promoting linguistic and cultural diversity worldwide. The event, held in Nairobi, brought together government officials, educators, language experts, and community leaders to highlight the critical role of indigenous languages in preserving […]

Business

Diamond Trust Bank Forecasts Surge in Lending as Kenya’s Economy Stabilizes

By Eddah Waithaka Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has projected a significant increase in lending to individuals and small businesses, citing Kenya’s stabilizing economy and steady growth following a challenging year. DTB Kenya Chief Executive Officer Murali Natarajan announced that the banking sector’s credit could double in the next decade from the current $32 billion if […]

Kenya

BAK Slams New Senate Bodaboda Bill as Threat to Operators’ Livelihoods

By Eddah Waithaka The Bodaboda Safety Association of Kenya (BAK) has strongly condemned the recently introduced Senate Bodaboda Bill, calling it a punitive and exclusionary move that threatens the livelihoods of millions of operators across the country. The association has criticized the government for drafting and tabling the bill without meaningful public participation from the […]