By Eddah Waithaka The civil society group Bunge La Mwananchi has escalated its demands, giving the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) a three-day ultimatum to arrest former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his “reckless” remarks on Kenya’s alleged role in Sudan’s conflict—or face nationwide hunger demonstrations. Why Gachagua Faces Arrest Demand In a press statement, […]
By Reporter The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have deployed troops to protect civilians and humanitarian workers in Zamzam Camp, North Darfur, after liberating the area from the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied militants. The RSF confirms it has fully secured the camp, ending its use as a military base by SAF and affiliated terrorist […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a move to address the escalating crisis of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) across the Great Lakes region. Kenya has spearheaded a landmark three-day training workshop bringing together government officials, judicial officers, and civil society leaders from twelve nations. The event, held in Nairobi today, unveiled an innovative Integrated Model for […]
By Eddah Waithaka Morocco is reinforcing its role as a key driver of Africa’s digital transformation as it prepares to host the third edition of GITEX AFRICA Morocco in Marrakech from 14-16 April 2025. Under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the event will spotlight Africa’s growing influence in global technology, with […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+) brought together more than 30 HIV network leaders from around the world to strengthen local advocacy and secure global access to treatment and quality care for all people living with and affected by HIV. The PLHIV Leadership Summit 2025 aimed to build consensus […]
By Eddah Waithaka Water and Sanitation for Urban Populations (WSUP) has unveiled a new 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, to combat climate change and urban inequality by transforming water and sanitation systems in cities across Africa and Asia. The announcement marks the organization’s 20th anniversary and signals a renewed push to secure resilient, inclusive services for low-income […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenyan actress Amalie Chopetta has won the 2025 Hermes Award in Entertainment Localisation Excellence for her standout Kiswahili dubbing performance in Showmax’s hit original series Outlaws. The award recognizes her exceptional work in adapting the show from its original Sesotho and isiZulu dialogue. In a highly competitive category, Amalie defeated global heavyweights […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Network Against Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants (NAHUSOM) has today, raised alarm over the escalating cases of human trafficking for forced criminality in Kenya, urging the government to take immediate action. Recent reports confirm that rebel groups in Myanmar have trafficked Kenyans and other foreign nationals and forced them into […]
By Eddah Waithaka KICTANet, in collaboration with the British High Commission, has today hosted a one-day workshop to review the Strengthening Digital Communities (SDC) project. The event brought together over 150 stakeholders to discuss the project’s achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and opportunities for expansion. Kenya’s digital divide continues to hinder socio-economic growth, particularly in marginalized […]
By Eddah Waithaka Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading authority for project professionals, has signed an agreement to establish a new joint venture with Green Project Management (GPM), a pioneer in sustainable and regenerative project management. Under the terms of the agreement, GPM will transfer its assets that support sustainable project management to the […]
