Kenya News

National Police Service Commission Seeks Public Input on New Recruitment Regulations

By Eddah Waithaka The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has launched nationwide public forums to gather feedback on its newly drafted Recruitment and Appointment Regulations (2025), marking a crucial step toward reforming police hiring processes. Why These Regulations Matter Kenya’s National Police Service Commission (NPSC) is revolutionizing police recruitment through new draft regulations that enhance […]

Health News

Nairobi Hospital Denies Fraudulent Letter, Confirms Leadership Amid Corruption Allegations

By Eddah Waithaka The Nairobi Hospital has disowned a fake letter circulating online under the name of “Herman Manyora, Chairman, Board of Management,” calling it a malicious attempt to mislead stakeholders. In a media statement on Saturday, the hospital clarified that Manyora has never held the position and accused him of corruption. “The document is […]

Kenya

VOCAL AFRICA DEMANDS POLICE DISBANDMENT AFTER EACC EXPOSES KILLINGS, CORRUPTION

By Eddah Waithaka “You can’t kill us and steal from us too” Activists issue ultimatum to gov’t Civil society groups led by VOCAL Africa have declared war on Kenya’s police service after a damning EACC report confirmed officers as the nation’s most corrupt public servants and its deadliest predators. “This isn’t reform, it’s revolution,” declared […]

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IEBC and Media Forge Stronger Ties Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Eddah Waithaka The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and Kenya’s media stakeholders have pledged deeper collaboration to ensure transparent, accurate, and secure coverage of the 2027 general elections. During a high-level consultative meeting in Nairobi on Wednesday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethicon emphasized the media’s critical role in safeguarding democracy. “You are not just […]

Kenya

Kenya to Host Prestigious 9th Pacesetters International Awards in Nairobi

By Eddah Waithaka Kenya will take center stage in the innovation and entrepreneurship world as it hosts the 9th Pacesetters International Awards on September 12, 2025, at a top hotel in Nairobi. The globally acclaimed event will honor exceptional SMEs and startups from across Africa, recognizing their groundbreaking contributions to leadership, sustainability, and societal development. […]

Entertainment

Showmax Delivers Must-Watch Holiday Entertainment for Kids

By Eddah Waithaka As school holidays kick off, Showmax brings families a powerhouse lineup of hit shows and movies to keep kids entertained. From Oscar-nominated blockbusters to beloved animated adventures, the streaming platform offers seven standout titles, one for each day of the week. Wicked Breaks Streaming Records Wicked, the highest-grossing musical film adaptation of […]

Wildlife

Two Burundian Nationals Face Charges in Mombasa Over Illegal Elephant Ivory Trade

By Eddah Waithaka Authorities today charged two Burundian nationals in a Mombasa court for illegally possessing and trading in wildlife trophies, violating Kenya’s strict wildlife conservation laws. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers arrested Gakiza Sulemani and Nkunubumwe Celecius on August 3, 2025, in Miritini after an intelligence-led operation uncovered their involvement in the illegal ivory […]

Technology

Xtelify Launches AI-Driven Telecom Platform, Partners with Airtel Africa in Multi-Million Dollar Deal

By Eddah Waithaka Xtelify, Bharti Airtel’s digital subsidiary, today launched an AI-powered software platform to help telecom operators worldwide cut complexity, boost customer experience, and increase revenue. The platform integrates a converged data engine for AI-driven insights, a real-time workforce optimization tool, and a customer experience management system all designed to reduce churn and raise […]

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“Duty-Free Rice Imports Will Kill Kenyan Farmers!” Prof. Ogolla Leads Outcry Against Govt’s “Economic Sabotage

By Eddah Waithaka Professor Fred Ogolla has launched a scathing attack on the Kenyan government’s decision to allow 500,000 metric tonnes of duty-free rice imports, warning the move will “annihilate” local farmers, enrich cartels, and push Kenya deeper into food insecurity. Speaking at a press conference at the Kenya National Theatre, the agricultural economist accused […]