Maisha Ni Mbaya: Civil Groups Sound Alarm Over Economic Pain and Shrinking Democracy
Representatives of civil society organisations address the media in Lukenya, Athi River, on March 18, 2026, after a joint meeting calling for urgent reforms to address economic hardship and protect democratic space ahead of the 2027 elections. By Peace Muthoka Athi River, March 18 — Civil society groups have warned that Kenya is facing a…
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P2P Privacy Boost as Safaricom Masks M-Pesa Transaction Details
Dr. Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom PLC, addresses the media on data minimization measures on March 18, 2026. By Peace Muthoka. Customers using M-Pesa will soon enjoy enhanced privacy after Safaricom PLC announced a new person-to-person (P2P) data minimization feature that will limit the personal information shared during transactions. From March 24, users sending money…
Inside the Kenyan Startup Helping Small Businesses Run Smarter
Kenyan entrepreneur Ken Gitonga. By Editorial Team Across Kenya, small businesses keep daily life moving. Yet many still rely on instinct to operate. Records sit in notebooks, stock is tracked mentally, and sales are remembered instead of recorded. As a result, decisions are often made without a clear picture of what is happening. For Kenyan…
TelPosta Pension Scheme Charts New Path to Boost Pensions and Restore Trust
TelPosta Pension Scheme Administrator and Trust Secretary Peter Rotich addresses members during a forum in Nairobi on March 17, 2026, outlining plans to exit property investments and improve pension payouts. By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, March 17, 2026 – The TelPosta Pension Scheme has unveiled a bold transformation plan that promises higher pension payouts, greater transparency,…
Siaya Gets First AI-Powered BPO Hub
By Editorial Team Bondo, Siaya County – March 8, 2026 -Siaya County has marked a major digital milestone after Huawei partnered with the Konza Technopolis Development Authority to launch an AI-powered contact centre at the Siaya Community Digital Hub. The unveiling took place during the Siaya Digital Summit 2026 at Bondo Township Primary School Grounds….
Mongabay Launches Swahili Platform to Expand Conservation Reporting
Mongabay Launches Swahili Platform to Expand Conservation Reporting By Peace Muthoka Mongabay, an international conservation news outlet, has officially launched its Swahili platform targeting more than 200 million speakers across East Africa and millions more around the world. The hybrid event themed “Truth in the Age of Noise: Conservation Journalism, Disinformation and the Promise of…
Sakaja-Led Committee Prepares 48-Hour Flood Response Plan
Nairobi Governor, Johnson Sakaja speaks to the media in Nairobi on March 16, 2026, after a meeting of the Implementation Committee on the Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County, announcing a 48-hour action plan to address flooding, damaged roads and drainage hotspots across the city. By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, March 16,…
The Nairobi Hospital Offers Basic Emergency Course Training to Boda Boda Riders and Officials
Boda Boda Riders Trained on Life-Saving Emergency Skills By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, 13 March 2026 – The Nairobi Hospital has trained and certified more than 50 boda boda riders and officials in a basic emergency response course aimed at improving road accident survival rates. The participants were drawn from the boda boda riders association, National…
UDA Grassroots Polls to Elect Local Leaders in 18 Counties
UDA Grassroots Polls to Elect Local Leaders in 18 Counties By Peace Muthoka The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will hold grassroots elections in 18 counties on Saturday, March 14, in a move aimed at strengthening the party’s internal leadership structures. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the exercise will allow party members to elect officials at…
Kidney Day Spurs Free Screenings as Doctors Warn of Silent Disease
Kidney Day Spurs Free Screenings as Doctors Warn of Silent Disease By Peace Muthoka Health experts used World Kidney Day 2026 to urge Kenyans to prioritise early screening as cases of kidney disease continue to rise. World Kidney Day was marked at The Nairobi Hospital with a public awareness event and free health screenings aimed…