By Eddah Waithaka Homa Bay County will host the 2025 Madaraka Day celebrations, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo revealed on Thursday, February 27. The announcement came during his visit to the county, where he confirmed that the event will take place at the Raila Odinga Stadium. Omollo, who chairs the National Celebrations Steering Committee, explained […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Sudan Founding Alliance has strongly criticized a recent statement by the UN Personal Envoy to Sudan, accusing him of undermining impartial mediation and legitimate peace efforts in the country. The controversy stems from a post on Twitter in which the envoy claimed that UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed a “roadmap” announced […]
By Eddah Waithaka Absa Bank Kenya recently hosted an open day at Maisha Developments in Tilisi, Limuru, engaging homeowners and real estate investors in a dynamic showcase of mortgage opportunities. The event, held against the backdrop of falling interest rates, highlighted the growing potential for mortgage growth and provided customers with insights into the benefits […]
By Eddah Waithaka This past weekend, football fans experienced a surge of excitement as Safaricom and Multichoice hosted the “It’s Your Stadium On The Move” 5X5 Football Tournament. Celebrated as part of the Showmax Premier League initiative, the vibrant event brought together dedicated players and spirited supporters, creating a thrilling atmosphere brimming with fast-paced action, […]
By Eddah Waithaka The International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) is hosting a two-day training workshop on February 27-28, 2025, at its Duduville Campus in Nairobi, uniting participants from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya. The workshop aims to enhance awareness and drive action on gender integration, One Health principles, safeguarding, and human rights […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), with key enforcement agencies, successfully raided Nairobi’s Kariokor area, seizing about 190,000 counterfeit fertilizer bags. The operation, initiated by complaints from legitimate fertilizer manufacturers and trademark owners, targeted the spread of fake agricultural inputs that threaten Kenya’s farming sector. The raid comes at a critical time as Kenya […]
By Stella Mambo As countries worldwide grapple with sluggish economic growth exacerbated by high inflation and rising interest rates, governments are rapidly reshaping economic policies to stimulate recovery. This transformation is unfolding against a backdrop of shifting geopolitical dynamics, potential U.S.-China trade conflicts, and disruptive internal reforms. Amid these global changes, African nations are emerging […]
By Eddah Waithaka Safaricom’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Cynthia Kropac, encouraged Savings and Credit Cooperatives (Saccos) to adopt digital solutions to streamline operations, improve service delivery, and meet the evolving needs of their members during an interview with journalists in Mombasa. Kropac emphasized the importance of digital transformation in the Sacco sector, highlighting platforms like […]
By Eddah Waithaka Nairobi County Government and Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) have finally resolved a years-long financial dispute that had strained relations between the two entities. The breakthrough came after a high-level meeting involving Nairobi County officials, Kenya Power leadership, and the Ministry of Energy, led by Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi. The meeting, […]
By Eddah Waithaka Over 100 African climate experts, negotiators, and civil society representatives gathered at the Pullman Hotel in Nairobi this week for the Pre-SB 62 AGNES Strategy Meeting. The four-day event aimed at bolstering Africa’s negotiation strategies ahead of the 62nd Session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) in June 2025. Organized by the African […]
