By John Kariuki During the Third General Assembly of World Farmers Markets Coalition in Rome, Italy, the international farmers markets community came together to celebrate the WorldFMC Awards 2025, a tribute to the people, places, and initiatives that are driving a fairer, more sustainable, and more inclusive food system. The awards were created to shine […]
By Eddah Waithaka Senator Crystal Asige this week unveiled the comprehensive details of the new Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, a landmark piece of legislation she sponsored that promises to transform the social and economic landscape for millions of Kenyans. The new law, which replaces a 2003 statute, introduces sweeping reforms designed to dismantle systemic […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is rolling out a nationwide awareness campaign for its new Standards Levy Order 2025, launching the initiative with a high-level stakeholder forum in Nairobi Yesterday. The event at the Jacaranda Hotel brought together manufacturers, trade associations, regulatory agencies, and the public to review the proposed levy, […]
By Eddah Waithaka Education advocates and human rights defenders are demanding the government halt the growing privatization of Kenya’s education system, warning it sells out children’s futures and deepens inequality. The East African Centre for Human Rights (EachRights) spearheaded the call during a press conference in Nairobi, uniting teachers, parents, and policy experts who argue […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Floodlit Rugby Tournament wrapped up this weekend at Impala Grounds, with the Menengai Oilers becoming the champions after a thrilling series of matches across all categories. Safaricom, which has sponsored the tournament for over 10 consecutive years, allocated KES 1 million, underscoring its continued commitment to the growth of Kenyan rugby […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Nairobi Hospital is leading a corporate charge to reposition employee wellness from a peripheral benefit to a central driver of business success and human capital sustainability. The hospital convened a strategic engagement with Human Resource Directors from top-tier organizations, framing the critical discussion around the theme, “Strategic Workforce Wellness as The […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenya announced it is fully prepared to host the World Under-21 Taekwondo Championships, with more than 80 countries set to descend on Nairobi for the global event later this year. The Kenya Taekwondo Federation (KTF) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports made the announcement today, simultaneously unveiling the […]
By Eddah Waithaka As the UN Climate Conference (COP30) opens with a sharp focus on implementation, the agricultural alliance AGRA is pushing governments and partners to replace rhetoric with real-world finance and policies that protect Africa’s smallholder farmers from climate shocks. Dubbing it the “COP of Truth,” AGRA leaders are calling for a decisive shift […]
By Eddah Waithaka From a humble chorus girl to a scene-stealing powerhouse, veteran actor Helen Keli dominates Kenyan screens with two riveting, back-to-back roles that showcase her formidable range. Keli currently delivers a masterclass in duality for viewers. On Single Kiasi Season 4 (Showmax), she plays Delilah, a scandalous cougar determined to force her younger […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan are accelerating plans to construct the next vital links of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), aiming to break ground on the lines to Kisumu and Malaba “in the shortest possible time.” The announcement came during a joint press briefing in Nairobi where Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Roads […]
