Month: October 2025

Godfrey Odhiambo on Reckless, His Journey, and the Rise of Kenyan Film.

Godfrey Odhiambo on Reckless, His Journey, and the Rise of Kenyan Film.

Godfrey Odhiambo on Reckless, His Journey, and the Rise of Kenyan Film. By Peace Muthoka. Back in 2007, Kenyan cinema reached a turning point with Bob Nyanja’s bold romantic drama Malooned!. At its heart was a young Godfrey Odhiambo, whose unforgettable performance as a man trapped in a washroom with a fiery stranger captured audiences’…

Kenya Feels the Vibe: Safaricom’s Vybz Call Turns Every Ring Into a Moment of Expression.

Kenya Feels the Vibe: Safaricom’s Vybz Call Turns Every Ring Into a Moment of Expression.

Kenya Feels the Vibe: Safaricom’s Vybz Call Turns Every Ring Into a Moment of Expression. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, October 8, 2025 — Picture this: you call a friend, and instead of the familiar ring, a short video lights up your screen your favorite artist dancing, a funny clip, or a breathtaking Kenyan sunset. It’s…

Planting Hope, Growing Tomorrow: Kenya Gears Up for Mazingira Day 2025.

Planting Hope, Growing Tomorrow: Kenya Gears Up for Mazingira Day 2025.

Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, October 8, 2025 – The spirit of environmental renewal filled the air this morning as government officials, environmental leaders, and members of the media gathered in Nairobi for a special breakfast meeting ahead of this year’s Mazingira Day celebrations. The event,…

Safaricom’s Sustainability Impact Soars to Ksh 1.1 Trillion as PS Festus Lauds Green Partnership.

Safaricom’s Sustainability Impact Soars to Ksh 1.1 Trillion as PS Festus Lauds Green Partnership.

Safaricom’s Sustainability Impact Soars to Ksh 1.1 Trillion as PS Festus Lauds Green Partnership. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, October 7, 2025 – Safaricom’s contribution to Kenya’s economy and environment has reached new heights, with its total economic, social, and environmental impact hitting Ksh 1.1 trillion in the 2025 financial year. The milestone, which is 16…

Teachers’ Medical Scheme Reaffirms Support After Successful Mandera Evacuation.

Teachers’ Medical Scheme Reaffirms Support After Successful Mandera Evacuation.

       The Kenya Teachers’ Medical Scheme consortium responded swiftly to a Mandera teacher’s critical injuries, coordinating an emergency air evacuation to Nairobi after the teacher sustained life-threatening wounds in a Saturday evening explosion.        Reaffirming its commitment to educators’ welfare, the Scheme emphasized its dedication to providing timely, life-saving care to teachers across the country. NAIROBI, Kenya, October 7, 2025 — The Kenya Teachers’ Medical Scheme consortium, has reaffirmed its commitment…

Tapping into Africa’s 230-million AI-powered job opportunities.

Tapping into Africa’s 230-million AI-powered job opportunities.

By Winnie Karanu By 2030, AI is projected to unlock 230 million digital jobs across Africa – a transformation comparable to South Korea’s post-war rise or India’s IT boom in the 1990s. Realizing this potential requires bold investment in digital skills across every corner of the economy.Despite widespread ambition, with governments, donors, and private sector…

Rosemary Okuta Urges Youths and Women to Register and Vote.

Rosemary Okuta Urges Youths and Women to Register and Vote.

Rosemary Okuta Urges Youths and Women to Register and Vote. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, October 7, 2025 – Incoming ODM Chairlady Rosemary Okuta has urged Kenyan youths and women to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise and register in large numbers ahead of the upcoming elections. Speaking during a media interview yesterday,…

Ruto Launches Nationwide Sensitization on NYOTA Youth Empowerment Project

Ruto Launches Nationwide Sensitization on NYOTA Youth Empowerment Project

Ruto Launches Nationwide Sensitization on NYOTA Youth Empowerment Project. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, October 5, 2025 — President William Ruto has directed all Principal Secretaries to lead a nationwide grassroots sensitization programme for the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project, set to begin across all 47 counties on Monday, October 6. The NYOTA project,…

Kenya Power Launches Revamped Digital Platforms and Unveils AI Chatbot “Nuru”.

Kenya Power Launches Revamped Digital Platforms and Unveils AI Chatbot “Nuru”.

Kenya Power Launches Revamped Digital Platforms and Unveils AI Chatbot “Nuru”. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, Monday, October 6, 2025 — Kenya Power has unveiled a new generation of digital service platforms designed to transform customer experience for over 10 million electricity users across the country. The launch includes an upgraded MyPower App and an enhanced…

Kenyan businesses set to benefit from faster, more secure cross-border B2B payments as Verto enters UAE.

Kenyan businesses set to benefit from faster, more secure cross-border B2B payments as Verto enters UAE.

Kenyan businesses set to benefit from faster, more secure cross-border B2B payments as Verto enters UAE. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi 6 October 2025 – Verto, a leading global B2B payments platform, has officially launched operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), opening up new opportunities for Kenyan and African businesses engaging in trade with the Gulf…