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When President William Ruto took office in September 2022, he pledged to transform Kenya’s infrastructure as part of his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. Three years on, roads remain at the heart of his presidency. The government…
When President William Ruto assumed office in September 2022, he inherited an economy weighed down by surging inflation, a weakening shilling, high debt and widespread public discontent. Nearly three years later, the question persists: has…
New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 saw a surge of independent designers leveraging unconventional venues and provocative themes to challenge the dominance of legacy fashion houses. From burlesque clubs to cemeteries, these emerging…
Operations at Karura Forest remain ongoing despite rising tensions between the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) over the management of the urban green space. In a statement, KFS assured the public that…
Reuben Odanga, the producer behind the popular Kenyan telenovela Selina, is set to debut his new series, Lazizi, on Maisha Magic Plus this October. Starring seasoned actors Jackie “Wilbroda” Nyaminde and Mwaniki Mageria, the new production…
When the Kenyan government launched the eCitizen platform in 2014, the promise seemed simple: bring services closer to the people through one digital window. Ten years later, the portal has evolved into the country’s primary revenue…
Karura Forest, once a battleground for Kenya’s green revolution, is now at the centre of a fresh storm. The state department of Forestry under Gitonga Mugambi has officially taken over management of the forest from the local CFA Friends of…
In the shimmering landscape of Nairobi’s high society, the city’s most beloved trio of single women are set to make their dramatic return. Showmax has officially announced the fourth season of its celebrated hit series, Single Kiasi, and…
When did people begin writing and singing protest songs? Probably about five minutes after the first person in the history of the world felt wronged, cheated, or treated unfairly. Protest songs aren’t often the sort of thing one…
As viewership and attendance for women’s sports surge, major brands are investing to capture a rapidly growing audience. Rihanna’s multi-billion-dollar brand, Fenty, is a prime example. In May, the company signed its first beauty and skin…
The African Film Press (AFP), a new alliance of independent film platforms, has announced a new award for filmmakers to be launched at Nigeria’s Surreal16 Film Festival in December. The AFP Critics Prize, modeled after the FIPRESCI Prize,…
Dwayne Johnson, known for his onscreen fare in action tentpoles like Netflix’s Red Notice and Jumanji reboot films, posited he wasn’t getting the opportunity for more “raw and gritty” roles as he was “too scared” to explore more vulnerable…
In this age of insane technological advancements, by the age of two, almost every child has access to a smartphone or tablet—and for nearly half of them, YouTube is their go to app for entertainment and educational needs, often under the…
As the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 heats up, turning Nairobi into a vibrant football hub, the city’s residents are demonstrating remarkable adaptability in navigating the inevitable match-day gridlock. With the Harambee…
Nairobi and Mombasa are set to host one of the world’s fastest-growing entertainment brands this week, as Old School R&B Brunch, popularly known as OSR, brings its signature experience to Kenya. The four-day series promises a unique mix of…
The Harambee Stars are delivering on the promise of CHAN 2024, historic victories, resilient performances, and a surge of national pride. But while the football has been thrilling, recent incidents of crowd trouble risk undoing the…
Rugby fans have a reason to celebrate as the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has confirmed that the popular Safari 7s tournament will be back at the iconic Nyayo National Stadium later this year. The 2025 edition of the tournament is scheduled to…
Social media satirist Gabriel Oguda is among five individuals appointed to a newly formed committee that will oversee the implementation of the NADCO Report and a ten-point national agenda aimed at strengthening Kenya’s unity and…
Mohamed Riadha, a former student at Mount Kenya University (MKU), is set to begin an exciting international journey after securing a position aboard the MSC Seashore cruise ship as cruise staff. Riadha, who completed his academic studies…
Equity Bank Kenya and Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have signed a new partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to roll out the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women online course to promote entrepreneurship.
Every year on July 7, Kenyans mark Saba Saba—a date etched in the country’s political conscience as a symbol of people power, defiance, and the pursuit of justice. What began in 1990 as a brave demand for multiparty democracy has over the…
In 2024, Kenya witnessed a political awakening of generational proportions. What began as opposition to the Finance Bill morphed into a full-blown, youth-driven protest movement that dominated national discourse, disrupted the economy, and…
On June 19, 2025, Parliament passed the Finance Bill 2025 after intense debate and massive public interest. The Bill, now awaiting President William Ruto’s signature to become law, carries amendments to key pieces of tax legislation,…
he Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a financing package of up to $184.1 million to support the development of the Obelisk 1-gigawatt solar photovoltaic project and 200MWh battery energy storage system…
