Month: May 2025

IQSK Launches Landmark Construction Handbooks to Revolutionize Industry.

IQSK Launches Landmark Construction Handbooks to Revolutionize Industry.

Nairobi, Kenya – The Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) has unveiled two pivotal publications during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Panari Sky Hotel on Friday, 30th May 2025. Principal Secretary for Public Works Joel Arumoyang was unable to attend, his speech delivered by a representative highlighted the significance of the new resources:…

Naivas Grand Opening of Lucky Summer Branch in Nairobi’s Baba Dogo Area.

Naivas Grand Opening of Lucky Summer Branch in Nairobi’s Baba Dogo Area.

Naivas Powers Strategic Growth with Opening of Lucky Summer Branch in Nairobi’s Baba Dogo AreaA milestone expansion reinforcing its 35-year commitment to powering Kenya’s progress through community-centered retail excellenceNAIROBI, Kenya – May 30, 2025. Naivas Supermarkets, Kenya’s premier and homegrown retail brand, has today unveiled its newest branch, Naivas Lucky Summer, in the dynamic Baba…

KCPF Warns of Budget Gaps, Rampant Borrowing, and Hidden Corruption.

KCPF Warns of Budget Gaps, Rampant Borrowing, and Hidden Corruption.

The Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) has sounded the alarm over glaring irregularities in Kenya’s draft 2025/2026 budget, calling for urgent public scrutiny to curb mismanagement and potential corruption. Speaking at a Nairobi press briefing, KCPF Chair Charles Kanjama, SC, stressed that flawed budgeting undermines national progress. “The foundation of good governance is proper financial…

Okoa Uchumi Rejects Ruto’s Apology And Calls For Justice.

Okoa Uchumi Rejects Ruto’s Apology And Calls For Justice.

Kenya is bleeding, and no conditional apology will heal its wounds. The Okoa Uchumi Campaign has fiercely rejected President William Ruto’s vague regrets, demanding real accountability for lives lost, rights trampled, and public funds looted. The government’s recent apology “To our children, if there is any misstep, we apologize” fell far short of justice. With…

Coca-Cola’s “Share a Coke” Surprise Delights Travelers Ahead of Madaraka Day.

Coca-Cola’s “Share a Coke” Surprise Delights Travelers Ahead of Madaraka Day.

Passengers at Easy Coach and Jambojet terminals received an unforgettable Madaraka Day surprise this morning as Coca-Cola handed out personalized soda cans bearing their names. The heartwarming gesture, part of the brand’s iconic Share a Coke campaign, turned routine travel into a celebration of personal connections. The campaign, which first launched in Kenya in 2011,…

Just Transition Platform Unveils Landmark Framework for Equitable Climate Future.

Just Transition Platform Unveils Landmark Framework for Equitable Climate Future.

The Just Transition Platform (JTP) has launched a comprehensive set of principles aimed at ensuring the continent’s shift to sustainability is fair, inclusive, and rooted in local realities. Unveiled today in Nairobi, the framework challenges top-down approaches and instead presents adaptable, sector-specific strategies that prioritize African sovereignty, economic justice, and innovation. At the core of…

The State Department For Devolution Launches KDSP II To Boost Devolution and Service Delivery.

The State Department For Devolution Launches KDSP II To Boost Devolution and Service Delivery.

The State Department For Devolution has officially launched the second phase of the Kenya Devolution Support Programme (KDSP II), marking a significant step in enhancing cooperation between national and county governments. The program, supported by development partners including the World Bank, aims to improve service delivery, financial management, and citizen engagement across all 47 counties….

DStv Inducted into Brand Africa Hall of Fame and Named #1 Most Admired African Media Brand

DStv Inducted into Brand Africa Hall of Fame and Named #1 Most Admired African Media Brand

DStv, Africa’s leading entertainment platform, has been officially recognised as the #1 Most Admired African Media Brand in the Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands 2025 rankings. This recognition also sees DStv inducted into the prestigious Brand Africa Hall of Fame, a distinction reserved for iconic African brands that have significantly shaped the continent’s…

Important stories to tell: How local content drives local culture

Important stories to tell: How local content drives local culture

As the continent celebrates Africa Month in May, attention is drawn to the African narrative and the essential need to share our stories from our unique perspective. These narratives ought to reflect the richness of African culture, prompting the question: how does culture evolve? Much of what we now recognize as “our culture” originated as…

Africa Unites for Stronger Mental Health Leadership as Landmark Training Concludes.

Africa Unites for Stronger Mental Health Leadership as Landmark Training Concludes.

Mental health leaders from across Africa gathered at the Kenya Medical Training College for the closing ceremony of a groundbreaking two-week workshop. The event marked the culmination of intensive training designed to revolutionize mental healthcare systems in 11 nations, from Kenya to Nigeria, Uganda to Zimbabwe. Dr. Mohammed Abdulaziz from Africa CDC set the tone,…