By Eddah Waithaka The second round of the Shell Autocross championship roared to life in a spectacle of pomp and color at the 300-acre Twisty 2 Track Circuit in Kiambu County. Hundreds of motorsport fans gathered to watch 40 drivers compete for top honors in a thrilling display of speed and skill. Amid the action, […]
By Eddah Waithaka Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied political and armed groups signed a landmark charter late Saturday in Nairobi, aiming to establish a government of peace and unity, signatories al-Hadi Idris and Ibrahim al-Mirghani announced at a press conference. The agreement, reached after months of delays, marks a significant step toward ending […]
By Eddah Waithaka The European Union has deployed an Election Follow-up Mission (EU EFM) to Kenya to evaluate the country’s progress in implementing electoral reforms and addressing recommendations from the 2022 EU Election Observation Mission (EOM). The mission, led by former European Parliament member Ivan Štefanec, began on February 2 and will conclude on March […]
By Eddah Waithaka Today, SIL Global joined the world in celebrating the 25th anniversary of International Mother Language Day (IMLD), a day dedicated to promoting linguistic and cultural diversity worldwide. The event, held in Nairobi, brought together government officials, educators, language experts, and community leaders to highlight the critical role of indigenous languages in preserving […]
By Eddah Waithaka Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has projected a significant increase in lending to individuals and small businesses, citing Kenya’s stabilizing economy and steady growth following a challenging year. DTB Kenya Chief Executive Officer Murali Natarajan announced that the banking sector’s credit could double in the next decade from the current $32 billion if […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Jubilee Party has kicked off a series of branch meetings aimed at strengthening its grassroots structures and expanding its presence across the country. The first meeting, held earlier this week, marked the beginning of a renewed push to bolster party infrastructure, recruit new members, and open offices in all 24 counties. […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Bodaboda Safety Association of Kenya (BAK) has strongly condemned the recently introduced Senate Bodaboda Bill, calling it a punitive and exclusionary move that threatens the livelihoods of millions of operators across the country. The association has criticized the government for drafting and tabling the bill without meaningful public participation from the […]
By Eddah Waithaka Maisha Magic Plus will launch Sarabi, a gripping new drama series exploring love, betrayal, and redemption, on Monday, 24 February 2025. The show will air at 7:30 PM on DStv channel 163 and GOtv channel 3, with new episodes releasing every Monday to Wednesday. Set against the stunning backdrop of the fictional […]
By Eddah Waithaka Amref Health Africa convened a pivotal meeting today to discuss the transition of the Strategic Africa Resource Center (SPARC) project and explore Amref’s continued role in strengthening healthcare financing across the continent. Funded by the Gates Foundation, SPARC has been a cornerstone initiative aimed at improving resource allocation and evidence-based decision-making in […]
By Eddah Waithaka The University of Nairobi (UoN), one of Kenya’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning, is on the brink of collapse, according to the University Academic Staff Union (UASU). In a press conference held earlier today, UASU issued a rallying call to President William Ruto, the Public Service Commission (PSC), the Ministry of […]
