Kenya

ELOG Raises Concerns Over IEBC Voter Register, Calls for Urgent Reforms Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Eddah Waithaka The Election Observation Group (ELOG) has sparked a critical national conversation about the credibility of Kenya’s Register of Voters (RoV) maintained by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). In a statement released on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, ELOG highlighted persistent errors and anomalies in the voter register, raising concerns about its […]

Kenya

Kenya Coalition on Youth Peace and Security Co-Chairs Lead Groundbreaking Policy Initiative to Empower Young People

By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Coalition on Youth Peace and Security (KCYPS) is spearheading a collaborative effort to develop a comprehensive national policy focused on youth peace and security. Co-chaired by Felix Oruwaka and Christine, the coalition is bringing together youth organizations, government agencies, and civil society actors to co-create solutions that directly address the […]

Business Women empowerment

DTB Empowers Over 100 Women Entrepreneurs with Digital and Financial Literacy Training

By Eddah Waithaka More than 100 women running micro-enterprises under the ROSE Women’s Foundation Programme have benefited from free digital and financial literacy training organized by Diamond Trust Bank (DTB). The event, held at the bank’s headquarters in Nairobi, marked DTB’s celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) and aimed to equip women entrepreneurs from informal […]

Business Sports

Shell Powers Kenya’s Rally Stars as Vivo Energy Kenya Announces Major Sponsorship for 2025 WRC Safari Rally

By Eddah Waithaka Vivo Energy Kenya, the distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has unveiled a landmark motorsport sponsorship for five crews competing in the 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally. The partnership reinforces Shell’s enduring legacy in motorsport and its dedication to nurturing local talent in Kenya’s thriving rally scene. The […]

Business Sports

Safaricom Urges Parents to Teach Children Financial Literacy from Early Age

By Eddah Waithaka Safaricom has called on parents to instill a culture of saving and investment in their children from an early age, stressing the pivotal role of financial literacy in shaping a financially responsible generation. The appeal came during the M-PESA Jr.NBA Tournament in Eldoret, where Safaricom’s M-PESA Go team conducted a financial literacy […]

Business

Tropikal Brands Afrika Launches ALO, a New Line of Natural Personal Care Products

By Eddah Waithaka Tropikal Brands Afrika Ltd, a leading local consumer products manufacturer and distributor, has launched a new range of natural personal care products under the ALO brand. The company invested USD 3 million to develop the line, which includes Body Lotions, Shower Gels, Body Sprays, and Roll-Ons, all infused with high-quality, natural ingredients. […]

Kenya

Dr. Mohamed Sheikh Calls for Policy Interventions to Address Evolving Family Structures

By Eddah Waithaka Dr. Mohamed Sheikh, Director General of the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD), delivered a keynote speech on Thursday, at the Chandaria Auditorium, University of Nairobi, during a panel discussion on ‘Marriage and Changing Family Structures’. The event marked the final day of a conference addressing the evolving landscape of family […]

Education

Bata Shoe Kenya and World Vision Kenya Partner to Empower Local Students with 355 Pairs of New School Shoes

By Eddah Waithaka Bata Shoe Kenya PLC has donated 355 pairs of school shoes to students at Chepseon and Belbur Primary Schools in Salgaa, Nakuru County. The donation, made through World Vision Kenya’s Gifts-in-Kind (GIK) initiative, marks a critical step in supporting vulnerable children in the region. Founded in 2013 to combat rising child fatalities […]

Kenya Politics

Senator Hezena Calls for Action as Increased Gang Attacks Plunge Samburu County into Crisis

By Eddah Waithaka Samburu County is grappling with a surge in violent gang attacks, as criminal groups masquerading as bandits terrorize residents and businesses. In response, Nominated Senator Hezena Lemaletian has urgently called on the Ministry of Interior to intervene and restore peace and stability across the region. Speaking during a press briefing today, Nominated […]