By Nyambura Waithaka Bunge la mwanachi today have petitioned Parliament to investigate Karen Hospital for allegedly blocking security agencies from accessing the facility during probes into the abduction of Juja MP Hon. Koimburi. The civil society group, filed the petition with the National Assembly’s Committee on National Security, accusing the hospital’s management of obstructing justice […]
By Eddah Waithaka Coca-Cola Kenya brought smiles to hundreds of travelers this Madaraka Day weekend by reviving its iconic “Share a Coke” campaign with a special twist. Early this morning at the Easy Coach offices in Railways, passengers boarding long-distance buses to Western Kenya and Kampala received an unexpected delight—personalized Coke cans bearing their names. […]
By Eddah Waithaka The County Assembly Forum (CAF) swore in new members today despite unresolved audit queries raising concerns over the forum’s financial transparency. The ceremony, held at Eka Hotel in Nairobi, brought together newly elected Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) representing all 47 counties. CAF’s newly sworn-in chairperson, Seth Kamanza, urged members to uphold […]
By Eddah Waithaka Save a Life Community Organisation, Help A Child Face Tomorrow (HCFT), and The Nairobi Hospital celebrated a major milestone yesterday after successfully completing cleft lip and palate surgeries for two infants from Tiaty Constituency in Baringo County. Dr. Joseph Murimi, President of Save a Life Community Organisation, urged Kenyans to unite in […]
By Eddah Waithaka Delays to the Senate’s Tobacco Control Amendment Bill 2024 are fueling regulatory uncertainty around smokeless nicotine products and spreading misinformation about their potential to reduce tobacco-related harm, the Harm Reduction Society warns on World Vape Day. The bill, first published in July 2024, aims to establish a legal framework for smokeless nicotine […]
By Eddah Waithaka Civil society coalition Okoa Uchumi delivered a scathing rebuke of President William Ruto’s government on Wednesday, rejecting conditional apologies and demanding immediate accountability for extrajudicial killings, economic mismanagement, and human rights abuses. Speaking at SEO Hotel in Machakos, the group condemned the administration’s empty rhetoric, declaring, “Kenya deserves justice, not hollow ‘ifs’ […]
By Eddah Waithaka Football fans across Kenya can now celebrate as DStv, GOtv, and Showmax prepare to deliver all 63 matches of the 21st edition of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 live from the United States. From 15 June to 13 July, viewers will enjoy uninterrupted access to the tournament on their TVs, mobile […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Just Transition Platform (JTP) today unveiled a groundbreaking continental framework at the Sarova Panafric Hotel in Nairobi, setting a new agenda for Africa’s shift toward a fair and equitable climate future. The high-level dialogue brought together key stakeholders in energy, labor, trade, land use, and gender justice, marking a critical step […]
By Eddah Waithaka The State Department for Correctional Services is pushing for enhanced collaboration, policy alignment, and resource mobilization to accelerate correctional reforms in Kenya. Principal Secretary Dr. Salome Beacco emphasized the importance of partnerships during a stakeholders’ meeting at a Nairobi hotel, stating that collective effort is key to transforming the correctional system. “Real, […]
By Eddah Waithaka The National Police Service (NPS) has cast doubt on Juja MP George Koimburi’s reported abduction, suggesting it may be tied to an active land fraud investigation targeting the lawmaker. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja addressed reporters at Jogoo House, outlining key findings in the case. He confirmed that police began investigating […]
