By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Devolution Civil Society Working Group (KDCWG) today sounded the alarm over what it termed “a coordinated assault on devolution”, accusing the national government of deliberately stalling critical functions while reinforcing political patronage through State House-controlled funding. Speaking at a press conference at Act Change Transform in Nairobi, the coalition of […]
By Eddah Waithaka Senator Gloria Orwoba has declared she will not back down from her battle against sexual harassment in Kenya’s Senate, despite facing suspension, legal battles, and a KSh 10 million defamation ruling. In a fiery press conference, Orwoba accused Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye of sabotaging her legislative work after she rejected his sexual […]
By Eddah Waithaka PAVRISK and the Pubs, Entertainment, and Restaurants Association of Kenya (PERAK) have announced a new collaboration to streamline royalty collections for musicians, actors, and performers. The partnership aims to ensure artists receive fair compensation when their work is played in public spaces. Ending Confusion and Fraud in Collections PAVRISK Chairman Mr. Waigwa […]
By Eddah Waithaka Hennessy, the world’s leading cognac, brings its exclusive Hennessy Limited Editions by LeBron James to Kenya. The brand now stocks the V.S. and V.S.O.P bottles at select e-retail stores, offering fans a chance to own a piece of this bold collaboration. LeBron James and Hennessy crafted the limited-edition bottles to reflect his […]
By Eddah Waithaka Airtel Kenya has surpassed 24 million subscribers, driven by its aggressive network campaign and ongoing expansion efforts. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) confirmed the milestone in its latest sector statistics report, showcasing rising consumer confidence in Airtel’s nationwide coverage from cities to remote regions. During the launch of its ‘Na Bado […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenya faces a critical deficit of healthcare workers, with only 7,650 new professionals entering the workforce annually, far below the 70,000 needed to meet demand, according to a WHO assessment. Without urgent action, this gap could exceed 114,000 by 2030 and 170,000 by 2035. To address this crisis, WHX Nairobi and WHX […]
By Eddah Waithaka Standard Chartered unveiled its Global Market Outlook for the second half of 2025 today, forecasting a constructive but volatile environment for investors worldwide. The Bank expects emerging markets, including Africa, to benefit from a softer US dollar, resilient global equities, and improving prospects for emerging-market assets. Mixed Global Macro Conditions The report […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Embassy of France hosted a special cocktail reception at the Residence of France in Peponi Gardens on Thursday, 3 July, at 6 PM, to celebrate a transformative education initiative in Mathare. The event highlighted the construction of a permanent school building for the Roots Institute Centre, a grassroots organization providing free […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is taking bold steps to secure the future of Kenya’s wildlife by proposing the first major review of park entry fees in 18 years. The move aims to close a KSh 12 billion annual funding gap that has hampered anti-poaching efforts, habitat restoration, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation. […]
By Eddah Waithaka This past Saturday, MultiChoice brought football fans in Nairobi an unforgettable evening with an exclusive live screening of the high-stakes clash between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Bayern Munich. The event, held at the newly opened 1824 Club in Madaraka, turned the thrilling match into a vibrant social spectacle. From the 7:00 PM […]
