By Eddah Waithaka Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, today launched the 8th Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Scientific Conference with a bold declaration, “Universal Health Coverage is no longer a dream, it’s a funded, actionable plan.” Speaking before 1,200 attendees at the Nursing Assembly Hall, Duale positioned KMTC as the linchpin of […]
By Eddah Waithaka Conservation organizations and wildlife experts are urging the Kenyan government to halt the legislative process for the proposed Wildlife Conservation and Management Bill, 2025, citing critical gaps and potential risks to biodiversity. The groups, representing a coalition of conservation practitioners and community advocates, acknowledge the government’s intent to modernize wildlife governance but […]
By Eddah Waithaka Showmax brought together Nairobi’s media and entertainment elite for an exclusive pre-screening of its latest original reality series, ‘The Mommy Club NBO’, at Aspire Centre Westlands. The event showcased the show’s fifth installment, offering guests a first look at the dynamic lives of its star cast. Attendees watched the premiere episode, which […]
By Eddah Waithaka Safaricom today launched the M-PESA Sokoni Festival, a nationwide campaign offering customers exclusive deals and entertainment as part of its 25th-anniversary celebrations. The festival will feature over 150 local and national businesses providing massive discounts on electronics, household items, fashion, travel, and more. Safaricom CEO Dr. Peter Ndegwa said, “M-PESA Sokoni is […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) unveiled two publications during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Panari Sky Hotel in Nairobi on Friday. The event, graced by key industry stakeholders, marked a significant step toward advancing professionalism and efficiency in Kenya’s construction sector. Key Publications Launched 2025/2026 Construction Costs […]
By Nyambura Waithaka Bunge la mwanachi today have petitioned Parliament to investigate Karen Hospital for allegedly blocking security agencies from accessing the facility during probes into the abduction of Juja MP Hon. Koimburi. The civil society group, filed the petition with the National Assembly’s Committee on National Security, accusing the hospital’s management of obstructing justice […]
By Eddah Waithaka Coca-Cola Kenya brought smiles to hundreds of travelers this Madaraka Day weekend by reviving its iconic “Share a Coke” campaign with a special twist. Early this morning at the Easy Coach offices in Railways, passengers boarding long-distance buses to Western Kenya and Kampala received an unexpected delight—personalized Coke cans bearing their names. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
