By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and Blue Focus Africa Limited today launched the inaugural African Champions of Trees (ACT) Awards, a major new initiative designed to recognize and accelerate the country’s ambitious drive to plant 15 billion trees. Chief Conservator of Forests, Mr. Alex Lemarkoko, EBS, ‘NDC’ (K), unveiled the annual awards […]
By Eddah Waithaka Leading gaming firm SportPesa unveiled ten new millionaires on Tuesday, paying out a combined KSh 103.9 million from its various jackpot products and reinforcing its reputation as Kenya’s “factory of millionaires.” The celebration, which doubled as a viewing party for the Harambee Stars’ African Nations Championship match, took place in Ongata Rongai. […]
By Editor The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is racing towards a full house, attracting over 16,000 participants in just one month of open registration. The strong early sign-up pace puts the event well on track to hit its target of 30,000 runners before the September 30, 2025, deadline. The marathon, set for Sunday, October 26, […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Education, Hon. Julius Migos Ogamba, led a high-level delegation to the Duduville Campus of the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) on Wednesday, championing science and innovation as critical drivers for national and continental progress. The visit spotlighted icipe’s groundbreaking scientific work and its pivotal role […]
By Editor Veteran radio powerhouse Cess Mutungi will helm the highly anticipated two-part reunion for the hit reality show The Mommy Club NBO, streaming on 29 August and 5 September 2025 exclusively on Showmax. The announcement follows the show’s blockbuster 11-week run, which saw it consistently top Kenyan streaming charts and dominate social media conversations. […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenyan farmers could be planting a genetically modified potato resistant to the devastating late blight disease as early as next year, a move scientists say will slash production costs, boost yields, and reduce harmful pesticide use. The new variety, developed by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), is currently awaiting […]
By Eddah Waithaka A coalition of top Kenyan medical experts is launching a nationwide offensive against the country’s number one killer of new mothers, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). The “Run for Her” initiative, led by the University of Nairobi and the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society, is sprinting to close critical gaps in awareness, training, and […]
By Eddah Waithaka The government is mobilizing a massive KSh 50 billion offensive to reclaim the Nairobi River from decades of pollution and neglect. The Nairobi River Regeneration Program, launched by President William Ruto, targets a 27.2-kilometer stretch of the river and its tributaries, aiming to transform the toxic waterway into a clean, green spine […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has deployed a new, high-tech patrol boat to combat illegal activities and boost security on the vast waters of Lake Turkana, a move that follows the tragic loss of three rangers in the region in the last two years. KWS Director General Prof. Erustus Kanga commissioned the […]
By Eddah Waithaka Family Bank Group posted a massive 38.7% jump in half-year profits, driven by aggressive lending and strategic investments that significantly expanded its balance sheet. The bank announced a Profit After Tax of KES 2.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025, a sharp increase from the KES 1.6 billion recorded […]
