Nairobi, often known as the ‘Green City Under the Sun,’ has achieved global recognition as the world’s leading city destination, according to travel guide publisher Lonely Planet. Kenyan President William Ruto expressed his delight at this acknowledgment, citing the government’s endeavors to boost Kenya’s global profile and highlighting the city’s vibrant blend of cultural heritage…
Machakos University students staged a protest on the Machakos-Wote Road, seeking the immediate release of Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) funds. The delay in disbursing these funds has left students struggling to cover school fees and living expenses. Police used tear gas to disperse the demonstrators and prevent potential property damage in Machakos town. Machakos…
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called upon the Senate to approve an external borrowing plan amounting to almost $8 billion. These funds are intended to support vital sectors like infrastructure, health, education, and security. Nigeria, grappling with economic challenges due to decreased tax revenue and oil exports, is looking to bridge the financial gap and…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has strongly criticized the deployment of General Service Unit (GSU) personnel at the offices of Kisii County Governor Simba Arati, emphasizing that security forces shouldn’t be misused for political purposes. ODM condemned this apparent harassment, asserting that leaders like Governor Arati should be allowed to serve their counties without fear….
Healthcare leaders in Kenya are advocating for the prompt enforcement of newly passed Universal Health Care (UHC) laws. The African Institute of Development Policy (AFIDEP) commended President William Ruto for signing these bills into law and emphasized the need for tangible action in the country’s healthcare sector. The new laws aim to make healthcare more…
Back in 2012, I was participating in a competition of young startups and entrepreneurs who were presenting their ideas before a panel. There was this very enthusiastic and smart guy amongst us who seemed very excited and confident about his product. He had made a shoe which could charge your mobile battery. It produced electricity…
The EU has signed a deal with Kenya to support its development in environmental sustainability, good governance, and peace and stability. The funds will be used to implement the Global Gateway, a partnership that aims to foster sustainable development, security and prosperity. Kenya has secured a grant of over Ksh.11.4 billion (72 million Euros) from…
Rapper and singer Drake rang in his 37th birthday with a star-studded party at Miami’s Casadonna, hosted by Groot Hospitality and Tao Group Hospitality. The event featured a surprise appearance from “Breaking Bad” stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, who served their own Dos Hombres Mezcal. Drake, known for his hit “For All The Dogs”…
Officials from the Aimi Ma Lukenya Society, Julius Mutua, Pascal Kiseli, and Alex Kyalo Mutemi, have been remanded in custody as investigations into their alleged conspiracy to defraud and obtain money by false pretenses continue in a Mavoko land dispute case. The prosecution cited the preliminary stage of the investigation, while the defense argued that…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced the prohibition of hawking along lanes connecting to Moi Avenue in the Nairobi Central Business District as part of a revitalization plan. He stressed the need for a level playing field for all businesses in the CBD and proposed alternative spaces for affected hawkers. In a move to revamp…
