By Eddah Waithaka Thousands of Kenyan students are embarking on a pivotal moment in the nation’s education journey as they begin a series of national Competency-Based Assessments (CBA). This exam period marks a critical test for the country’s shift away from a purely academic focus toward a skills-based model. Grade 6 learners are sitting for […]
By Eddah Waithaka Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah M. Barasa, today launched the historic Kenya National Bamboo Development Strategy and Action Plan (2025–2035), declaring a new era for the crop as a central driver of the nation’s green economy. Dr. Barasa unveiled the ambitious framework during World […]
By Eddah Waithaka Nairobi’s public health services are facing severe disruption as thousands of healthcare workers are slowing down or refusing to report to work after the county government again failed to pay their salaries on time. The Health Unions Caucus, which represents the workers, today directed its members to take action because the Nairobi […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Kenyan government has launched two powerful new tools to accelerate its ambitious environmental goals. A national plan to integrate trees into farming and a first-of-its-kind system to track restoration progress across the country. Presiding over the launch, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah M. Barasa, declared the […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a move to secure Kenya’s environmental and economic future, the government has launched an ambitious 10-year programme to restore the vital Mau Forest Complex. The initiative, dubbed the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme (MFC-ICLIP), aims to plant millions of trees and improve community livelihoods. Dr. Eng. Festus […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenyan football is kicking off a new era of growth after the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) secured a landmark KSh 1.2 billion sponsorship deal with gaming giant SportPesa. The 10-year partnership rebrands the top flight as the SportPesa League and promises clubs unprecedented financial stability starting with the 2025/26 season on September […]
By Jim Mwanda At the 8th East Africa Pharma Expo opening in Nairobi today, Alcohols Ltd, one of the United Kingdom’s longest-standing family-owned distillers and chemical suppliers, is highlighting a dual strength that has kept it competitive for over two centuries. Technical excellence in neutral alcohol production and reliability as a chemical distribution partner across […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenya’s food processors are leading a quiet revolution to combat malnutrition, with industry giants and smaller millers uniting to fortify staple foods with essential vitamins and minerals. Their commitment took center stage at the 2nd Annual Kenya Food Processing and Nutrition Leadership Forum and the Kenya Miller Fortification Index (KMFI) Awards, graced […]
By Eddah Waithaka Showmax is unleashing a massive lineup of must-see TV this September, headlined by the return of a superhero hit and a slate of gripping new dramas. Leading the charge is The Peacemaker S2, which continues to drop new episodes every Monday, express from the US. John Cena reprises his role as the […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenya has dramatically upgraded its capacity to fight polio and other infectious diseases with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art genomic sequencing laboratory at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). The expanded facility, officially opened by Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale on Tuesday, eliminates the need to send poliovirus samples abroad for […]
