Kenya Politics

CAF Swears In New Members, But Audit Concerns Cast Shadow Over Financial Transparency!

By Eddah Waithaka The County Assembly Forum (CAF) swore in new members today despite unresolved audit queries raising concerns over the forum’s financial transparency. The ceremony, held at Eka Hotel in Nairobi, brought together newly elected Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) representing all 47 counties. CAF’s newly sworn-in chairperson, Seth Kamanza, urged members to uphold […]

Health Interview

Nairobi Celebrates Successful Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries for Tiaty Infants

By Eddah Waithaka Save a Life Community Organisation, Help A Child Face Tomorrow (HCFT), and The Nairobi Hospital celebrated a major milestone yesterday after successfully completing cleft lip and palate surgeries for two infants from Tiaty Constituency in Baringo County. Dr. Joseph Murimi, President of Save a Life Community Organisation, urged Kenyans to unite in […]

Health

Senate Delays to Tobacco Bill Fuel Misinformation, Stifle Harm Reduction Efforts, Warns Harm Reduction Society

By Eddah Waithaka Delays to the Senate’s Tobacco Control Amendment Bill 2024 are fueling regulatory uncertainty around smokeless nicotine products and spreading misinformation about their potential to reduce tobacco-related harm, the Harm Reduction Society warns on World Vape Day. The bill, first published in July 2024, aims to establish a legal framework for smokeless nicotine […]

Kenya

Okoa Uchumi Blasts Ruto’s “If” Apologies, Demands Full Accountability in Fiery

By Eddah Waithaka Civil society coalition Okoa Uchumi delivered a scathing rebuke of President William Ruto’s government on Wednesday, rejecting conditional apologies and demanding immediate accountability for extrajudicial killings, economic mismanagement, and human rights abuses. Speaking at SEO Hotel in Machakos, the group condemned the administration’s empty rhetoric, declaring, “Kenya deserves justice, not hollow ‘ifs’ […]

Climate

Just Transition Platform Launches Continental Framework to Redefine Africa’s Climate Pathway

By Eddah Waithaka The Just Transition Platform (JTP) today unveiled a groundbreaking continental framework at the Sarova Panafric Hotel in Nairobi, setting a new agenda for Africa’s shift toward a fair and equitable climate future. The high-level dialogue brought together key stakeholders in energy, labor, trade, land use, and gender justice, marking a critical step […]

Kenya News

Correctional Services PS Calls for Stronger Partnerships to Drive Reforms

By Eddah Waithaka The State Department for Correctional Services is pushing for enhanced collaboration, policy alignment, and resource mobilization to accelerate correctional reforms in Kenya. Principal Secretary Dr. Salome Beacco emphasized the importance of partnerships during a stakeholders’ meeting at a Nairobi hotel, stating that collective effort is key to transforming the correctional system. “Real, […]

Kenya News

Police Question Juja MP’s Abduction Claim, Tie It to Land Fraud Probe

By Eddah Waithaka The National Police Service (NPS) has cast doubt on Juja MP George Koimburi’s reported abduction, suggesting it may be tied to an active land fraud investigation targeting the lawmaker. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja addressed reporters at Jogoo House, outlining key findings in the case. He confirmed that police began investigating […]

Sports

Kenya Confirms Commitment to Host CHAN 2025 as CAF Delegation Inspects Progress

By Eddah Waithaka Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Hon. Salim Mvurya, EGH, today assured the nation that Kenya remains on track to co-host the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) alongside Uganda and Tanzania. Speaking at Talanta Plaza after a high-level inspection tour by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Mvurya dismissed […]

Entertainment

DStv Crowned #1 Most Admired African Media Brand in 2025

By Eddah Waithaka DStv, Africa’s leading entertainment platform, has claimed the top spot as the #1 Most Admired African Media Brand in the Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands 2025 rankings. The prestigious recognition also secures DStv’s induction into the Brand Africa Hall of Fame, an honor reserved for iconic African brands that have […]