By Editor The Tujiamini Cheza Dimba tournament ignites the South Rift this Saturday, 15th November, transforming the William Ole Ntimama stadium into a hub of football, culture, and community passion. Six men’s teams and two women’s sides from across the region will battle for glory and a chance to advance in the national tournament. The […]
By Eddah Waithaka Greenpeace Africa is challenging the Kenyan government to set bold national targets that will slash single-use plastics and ignite a shift toward refillable and reusable packaging systems. The call to action launched the inaugural Refill and Reuse Festival at the National Museums of Kenya on Thursday. Advocates championed the move as a […]
By Victoria Goro OGWWalk into a film set in Lagos, a music studio in Nairobi, or an editing suite in Johannesburg, and you’ll witness something extraordinary: Africa is bursting with creativity. Young people across the continent are telling stories, producing films, animating worlds, and composing music that resonates far beyond our borders. The question is […]
By John Kariuki Hon. Patrick Koki Musau, widely recognised as Kuvasila, has emerged as a central figure in an online straw poll that has ignited early political debate in Mwingi West as the constituency gears up for the 2027 General Election. The poll, circulated through a link shared by the Mt. Kenya Times, invited the […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a landmark legal action, two members have filed a Constitutional Petition against the Kenya Bankers SACCO Society Ltd, accusing its leadership of orchestrating a decade-long regime of systemic fraud, insider abuse, and gross regulatory negligence that eroded over Ksh 2.9 billion in member equity. Petitioners Davies Mbaabu Kajogu and Joakim Simiyu […]
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 […]
