By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has condemned the government’s drastic slashing of education funding, warning that the move will cripple public schools. For the third consecutive year, the Treasury has significantly reduced allocations to the education sector, leaving critical programs unfunded. The 2025/2026 budget estimates before the National Assembly […]
By Eddah Waithaka The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has promoted at least 132 senior police officers to higher ranks following successful interviews this week. The ongoing interviews, which began on Tuesday and will conclude on Thursday, will elevate officers from Chief Inspector to Assistant Superintendent of Police. NPSC Chief Executive Officer Peter Leley confirmed […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Showmax Original Untying Kantai dominated the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs), clinching the Best Writing TV Series award and solidifying East Africa’s rising influence in African storytelling. The prestigious ceremony, hosted at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, celebrated the continent’s finest film and television talent, with Untying Kantai […]
By James Nyabola Nairobi’s fashion scene welcomed two iconic European brands as Jack & Jones and Vero Moda launched their first Sub-Saharan Africa store at Sarit Centre in Westlands over the weekend. MB Collection and RAMA Group introduced the Danish labels to Kenya, offering a one-stop destination for style-savvy shoppers. The newly opened store dedicates […]
By Eddah Waithaka Momentum is growing behind the Kilindini Campaign, a groundbreaking initiative driving sustainable marine tourism and ocean governance in East Africa. Governments, local communities, and private stakeholders are joining forces to implement Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and protect vital coastal ecosystems. Kenya and Tanzania are spearheading regional efforts, integrating MSP into national and […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) has called on Kenyans to remain hopeful amid national challenges and has outlined key concerns ahead of the 2027 elections. During a meeting in Nairobi on May 9, EAK leaders from all 47 counties reaffirmed their commitment to fostering unity and addressing pressing national issues. Citing […]
By Eddah Waithaka Young leaders from across Kenya’s political divide declared a bold new movement on Friday, vowing to dismantle the country’s entrenched corruption and replace what they called a “prison” of failed leadership with a generational revolution. In a fiery gathering in Nairobi today, representatives from parties including Jubilee, ODM, UDA, and the newly […]
By Eddah Waithaka Safaricom PLC (NSE: SCOM) reported an 11.2% surge in total revenue to KES 388.7 billion ($3 billion) for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. Net income climbed 10.8% to KES 69.8 billion, driven by sustained innovation, Ethiopian expansion, and strategic investments in digital transformation. The company announced a KES 48.08 billion […]
By Eddah Waithaka PRINTAN, the authorized dealer of SINOTRUK HOWO, today launched the HOWO MAX Truck in Kenya, setting a new benchmark for power, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in Africa’s commercial transport sector. Engineered to tackle tough terrains while maximizing profitability, the HOWO MAX empowers logistics operators in construction, cross-border haulage, and supply chain industries. At […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has reinforced its dedication to revolutionizing African agriculture, calling for increased investment in smallholder farmers as global instability reshapes development funding. Recent changes in global development policy have disrupted long-standing financing frameworks, with the Institute for Security Studies warning that these shifts could […]
