By Eddah Waithaka A damning new study reveals an epidemic of violence against Nairobi’s young women, with 1 in 5 experiencing physical abuse and over 20% surviving sexual violence most often by trusted partners. Researchers warn these alarming rates haven’t improved since 2019, demanding immediate intervention. The PMA Agile 2024 survey conducted by the International […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Kenyan government’s decision to fund the Talanta Sports Stadium through a Ksh.44.7 billion bond has drawn fierce criticism, with former National Assembly Budget Chair Ndindi Nyoro warning that the move could plunge taxpayers into a costly debt trap. The 60,000-seater Talanta Sports Complex, set to host the 2027 Africa Cup of […]
By Eddah Waithaka More than 20 African countries have gathered in Nairobi for the STEMtastic Adventures Africa 2025 symposium, a high-level forum aimed at reshaping science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education across the continent. The four-day event, hosted at the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) in Karen, brings together […]
By Eddah Waithaka Britam has unveiled four professional golfers it will sponsor in the second leg of the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) Equator Tour, which tees off tomorrow at Limuru Country Club. The athletes Hesbon Kutwa (Royal Nairobi Golf Club), Kopan Timbe (Sigona Golf Club), Simon Ngige (Kiambu Golf Club), and Simon Njogu (Great […]
By Eddah Waithaka The 24th edition of the SportPesa National 7s Circuit officially launched today, setting the stage for six thrilling legs of high-octane rugby across Kenya. Top sponsors SportPesa and KBL reaffirmed their commitment to growing the sport, while host clubs and Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) officials outlined their vision for an electrifying tournament. […]
By Eddah Waithaka She breaks barriers. She defies expectations. And at 43, Pierra Makena continues to dominate Kenya’s entertainment scene with unmatched boldness. From Pediatrician Dreams to DJ Decks In 2015, Pierra stormed into the male-dominated DJ industry, without formal training. She taught herself, proving that raw talent and grit outshine tradition. But music was […]
By Eddah Waithaka SGA Security and Isuzu East Africa have sealed a strategic partnership to enhance operational efficiency, expand fleet capacity, and improve secure logistics services across East Africa. A $3 Million Investment in Security & Efficiency Under the deal, Isuzu will supply customized Isuzu NMR 85H trucks, fitted for Cash-in-Transit (CIT) and courier services, […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and international partners in the BioRescue consortium are racing against time to save the northern white rhino (NWR) from extinction. With only two females left, Najin and her daughter Fatu, living at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, scientists are pushing the boundaries of reproductive technology to revive […]
By Eddah Waithaka Dr. Christopher Onyango, Director for Trade and Customs at the Commercial Secretariat, outlined key measures to enhance regional trade and mitigate external economic pressures during the 41st Trade and Customs Committee meeting. The high-level technical committee, which advises the Commercial Council of Ministers, reviewed critical trade policies, including capacity-building initiatives with the […]
By Eddah Waithaka Doctors in Kiambu County have now been on strike for 55 days, demanding better working conditions, unpaid salaries, and the implementation of a court-ordered return-to-work agreement. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has vowed to continue the strike until the county government addresses their grievances. Doctors Demand Justice Amid […]
