Nairobi

Tulivu Co-Working Space Launches, Reimagining Nairobi’s Professional Workspace from Historic Hilton Building

  • November 4, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka Dr. Anastacia Nyalita, Nairobi County’s Executive Committee Member for Business and Hustler Opportunities, officially opened the Tulivu Co-Working Space today, launching a state-of-the-art, hospitality-led workspace in the heart of the city’s Central Business District. The grand opening of the iconic former Hilton Hotel building on Mama Ngina Street ushered in a new […]

Africa,

Africa Champions Its Own Electrotechnical Future at Landmark Nairobi Summit

  • November 4, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka Leaders from across Africa and the global electrotechnical community gathered in Nairobi this week to launch a new era of African influence in shaping the standards that power modern life, from clean energy to digital trade. The event marks the 10th anniversary of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Africa Regional Centre (IEC-AFRC), […]

Environment Kenya

Kenya Launches Ambitious 10-Year Plan to Restore Critical Mount Elgon Ecosystem

  • November 4, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka The Kenyan government is mobilizing a nationwide effort to rescue and restore the vital Mount Elgon water tower, launching a new annual observance and a dedicated 10-year restoration program to address severe degradation. Dr. Deborah M. Barasa, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, announced the inaugural Mt. […]

Agriculture Health Livestock

New Global Food Report Sparks Call for Africa-Specific Livestock Strategies

  • November 4, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka A landmark global report on food systems is driving a new, nuanced conversation in Africa, where experts are championing livestock as a vital part of the solution to malnutrition and economic hardship, rather than a problem to be solved. The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission report, released in early October, delivered a comprehensive global […]

Health

Why a Multi-Stakeholder Approach Is Key to Making Oral Health a National Priority

  • November 3, 2025
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By Victoria Macharia A look at oral health reports from Kenya reveals statistics that show the need for collective action from a wide range of stakeholders. These include the government, private sector, professional associations and communities. If we are to address oral health issues sustainably, these stakeholders need to work together. In 2015, Mars Wrigley […]

Kenya Wildlife

New Park Ticketing System Imposes Ksh370 Million “Hidden Tax” on Kenya’s Tourism Industry, Warns Federation

  • November 3, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka A controversial new park ticketing platform threatens to siphon an estimated Ksh370 million annually from Kenya’s tourism sector through hidden “gateway fees,” the Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) warned today. The Federation accuses the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) of rolling out the system without consultation, disrupting payments, inflating costs, and flouting a court […]

News Politics

ODM Founder Members Demand Postponement of 20th Anniversary to Mourn Raila Odinga

  • November 1, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka A faction of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) founder members and Nairobi leaders publicly broke ranks with the party on Saturday, demanding the immediate postponement of its planned 20th-anniversary celebrations to honor the legacy of the late Raila Odinga. Former Makadara lawmaker Reuben Ndolo led the group and read a statement that framed […]

Kenya

KenGen Powers Up: Record Profits and Clean Energy Expansion Fuel Kenya’s Growth

  • October 31, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) surged to a Ksh.10.48 billion profit after tax for the year ended June 30, 2025, marking a powerful 54% leap and underscoring its critical role in driving the nation’s economy with clean energy. The NSE-listed firm powered its impressive growth by boosting operational efficiency, optimizing […]