By Eddah Waithaka Thousands of fans, performers, and dignitaries packed Wang’uru International Stadium in Mwea this past Sunday as the Hon. Mary Maingi Super Cup Football Tournament wrapped up its second season in spectacular fashion. The tournament, now a cornerstone of grassroots sports in the region, showcased fierce competition, electrifying performances, and a powerful message […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has strongly condemned the death of Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody at Central Police Station, Nairobi, in what appears to be a blatant violation of due process and human rights. Ojwang, arrested in Homa Bay on allegations of “false publication” related to a […]
By Eddah Waithaka Nairobi Hospital today launched its ‘Home Blood Collection Service’, bringing laboratory testing directly to patients’ homes or offices. The new service allows trained phlebotomists to collect blood and body fluid samples for analysis, eliminating the need for hospital visits. The hospital designed the service for acute and chronically ill patients, individuals with […]
By Eddah Waithaka Government officials and security experts from across the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa gathered in Nairobi this week as the Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) celebrated two decades of combating illegal arms proliferation. Kenya’s Interior Principal Secretary, Dr. Raymond Omollo, opened the RECSA@20 conference with a call for urgent action, […]
By George Asamani The US has slashed development assistance to Africa, dealing a major blow to the continent’s infrastructure ambitions. According to the Centre for Global Development, the African Development Fund (ADF)—a key source of concessional financing—could see a 37% drop in donor contributions, with the US potentially pulling out entirely. This follows Washington’s March […]
By Eddah Waithaka Vivo Energy Kenya, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has launched Shell’s next-generation fuels, designed to transform the driving experience for Kenyan motorists. The new and improved fuels—Shell V-Power Unleaded, Shell FuelSave Unleaded, and Shell FuelSave Diesel—leverage cutting-edge cleaning agents and performance-boosting technology to deliver greater mileage, enhanced […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) convened a high-level parliamentary panel on Thursday, pushing for evidence-based policymaking to advance inclusive development in health, technology, and economic sectors. Lawmakers, policy experts, and civil society leaders gathered to discuss how data-driven decisions can uphold constitutional principles like equity, democracy, and social justice. MP Millie […]
By Eddah Waithaka Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja Kirocho challenged senior commanders to lead by example, uphold integrity, and drive transformative reforms during the National Police Service Senior Commanders’ Conference held at the National Police Leadership Academy. Speaking to regional police commanders, formation heads, and directorate leaders, Kirocho emphasized the critical role of accountability, community-centered […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenya’s 2025/26 budget risks deepening inequality as the government plans to spend KSh 4.24 trillion against projected revenues of KSh 3.32 trillion, leaving a KSh 876.1 billion deficit to be financed through more borrowing. With public debt already exceeding KSh 11.35 trillion, experts warn that unchecked spending, misplaced priorities, and excessive taxation […]
By Eddah Waithaka Advocates demand transparency as capitation slashed by KSh 900 million while children push for more resources. Kenya’s 2024-2025 budget has sparked outcry after revelations that officials reduced primary school capitation funds, which are critical for free education, by KSh 900 million. Meanwhile, children nationwide are calling for increased investments in their rights. […]
