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“Socialism or Neo-Colonial Servitude”: CPMK Chair Declares African Liberation Day a Call to Revolutionary Action

By Eddah Waithaka CPMK National Chairperson Mwaivu Kaluka today delivered a blistering address marking African Liberation Day, exposing the “62-year betrayal” of neocolonial regimes and demanding continent-wide socialist revolution. “The AU’s banquet halls reek of imperialist compromise,” Kaluka told a packed press briefing at Nairobi’s Revolutionary Memorial Grounds. “True liberation demands we resurrect the armed […]

Health

Africa CDC and KMTC Partner to Revolutionize Mental Health Training Across Africa

By Eddah Waithaka The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched a mental health leadership initiative, collaborating with top institutions across the continent to strengthen integrated healthcare systems. The program, part of Africa CDC’s second strategic plan, targets high-burden diseases, including HIV, TB, malaria, non-communicable diseases, and mental health. Indigenous Institutions […]

Health

Kenya to Host Major Pan-African Youth Reproductive Health Conference Amid Rising Challenges

By Eddah Waithaka Kenya will host the 8th Pan-African Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (AYSRHR) Conference next month, bringing together policymakers, health experts, and youth advocates to tackle pressing challenges and leverage new opportunities in reproductive healthcare. At a media breakfast meeting in Nairobi today, Dr. Mohamed Sheikh, Director General of […]

Africa, Entertainment

Major Wins in the War on Content Theft in Africa

By Eddah Waithaka Governments, law enforcement agencies, cybersecurity experts, and civil-society NGOs are scoring major victories against content piracy across Africa. Their coordinated efforts are dismantling international crime syndicates, shutting down illegal streaming networks, and bringing offenders to justice. Weekly raids and arrests across the continent are disrupting piracy operations, with advanced digital tools tracing […]

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Qualcomm Announces 2025 Make in Africa Startup Cohort

By Eddah Waithaka Qualcomm Incorporated today revealed the 10 startups selected for its 2025 Make in Africa program, an equity-free initiative designed to accelerate Africa’s deep-tech ecosystem. Now in its third year, the Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform provides mentorship, technical training, and business development support to early-stage startups leveraging 5G, Edge-AI/ML, Compute, and IoT technologies. […]

Business

Government Launches Major Reforms to Strengthen SACCO Governance

By Eddah Waithaka The government has introduced two key reforms to tighten oversight of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) following recent financial scandals. Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, who heads the Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, announced the measures on Wednesday. The ministry has formed a five-member Committee of Experts […]

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Nairobi to Host Major International Automotive Trade Expo in May 2025

By Eddah Waithaka Nairobi will welcome global automotive industry leaders at the International Trade Exhibition on Automotive, Spare Parts, and Accessories (AUTOEXPO KENYA 2025) from 28th to 30th May at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). As the largest automotive exhibition in East Africa, the event will showcase the latest innovations and foster key industry […]

Kenya

NCIC Demands Independent Probe into Enforced Disappearances, Calls for Justice for Victims

By Eddah Waithaka The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is pushing for a multi-sectoral investigation into Kenya’s unresolved cases of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. NCIC Chairman Reverend Dr. Samuel Kobia insists that human rights groups and civil society organizations must actively participate in the independent inquiry. The commission also demands that the government […]

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New Report Highlights Critical Role of Women in Peacebuilding Amid Climate-Induced Conflict

By Eddah Waithaka The Africa Centre for Sustainable and Inclusive Development (Africa CSID) launched a report today at Heron Hotel in Nairobi, shedding light on the overlooked role of women in peacebuilding during climate-driven conflicts. The report, titled “Women’s Agency in Peacebuilding Amid Climate-Induced Conflict,” reveals how women in indigenous and marginalized communities actively mediate […]