By Eddah Waithaka Bolt, Kenya’s top ride-hailing platform, has today introduced Bolt Comfort, a new premium ride category designed for Nairobi’s expanding middle class and professionals seeking high-quality transport. The company projects that Bolt Comfort could make up 10% of total rides by 2025, driven by demand from passengers willing to pay slightly more for […]
By Eddah Waithaka Hundreds of children with disabilities and their caregivers gathered at Dagoretti Special School today to mark the second edition of International Day of Play, an event emphasizing the critical role of play in child development, particularly for children with special needs. Organized by Action Foundation in partnership with the Nairobi County Government […]
By Editor General Counsel (GCs) across Africa now balance core legal duties with strategic oversight of risk, compliance, ESG, and governance, according to a groundbreaking new report. A 2025 African GC Perspective, the first continent-wide survey of in-house legal leaders, reveals mounting pressures on legal teams as they navigate regulatory complexity with constrained budgets and […]
By Eddah Waithaka Maurice Muendo never planned to become a filmmaker. Yet, against all odds, his debut feature, BOBO, is set to premiere at the Joburg Film Festival before streaming on Showmax—a milestone he calls “a dream come true.” In an exclusive interview, Muendo opens up about his unconventional journey, the making of *BOBO*, and […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenya Railways celebrated eight years of the Madaraka Express service today, highlighting its transformative impact on the nation’s economy, trade, and mobility. Since its launch in 2017, the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has revolutionized transport, offering faster, safer, and more efficient movement of goods and passengers across the country. Freight Service Boosts […]
By Eddah Waithaka Thousands of fans, performers, and dignitaries packed Wang’uru International Stadium in Mwea this past Sunday as the Hon. Mary Maingi Super Cup Football Tournament wrapped up its second season in spectacular fashion. The tournament, now a cornerstone of grassroots sports in the region, showcased fierce competition, electrifying performances, and a powerful message […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has strongly condemned the death of Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody at Central Police Station, Nairobi, in what appears to be a blatant violation of due process and human rights. Ojwang, arrested in Homa Bay on allegations of “false publication” related to a […]
By Eddah Waithaka Nairobi Hospital today launched its ‘Home Blood Collection Service’, bringing laboratory testing directly to patients’ homes or offices. The new service allows trained phlebotomists to collect blood and body fluid samples for analysis, eliminating the need for hospital visits. The hospital designed the service for acute and chronically ill patients, individuals with […]
By Eddah Waithaka Government officials and security experts from across the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa gathered in Nairobi this week as the Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) celebrated two decades of combating illegal arms proliferation. Kenya’s Interior Principal Secretary, Dr. Raymond Omollo, opened the RECSA@20 conference with a call for urgent action, […]
By George Asamani The US has slashed development assistance to Africa, dealing a major blow to the continent’s infrastructure ambitions. According to the Centre for Global Development, the African Development Fund (ADF)—a key source of concessional financing—could see a 37% drop in donor contributions, with the US potentially pulling out entirely. This follows Washington’s March […]
