Month: April 2026

Daudi Anguka on Mizani, organ trafficking and why the Coast is finally taking centre stage in the film industry

Daudi Anguka on Mizani, organ trafficking and why the Coast is finally taking centre stage in the film industry

By Editorial Team From award-winning films to bold, socially charged storytelling, Daudi Anguka has built his career on telling Coast-rooted stories that refuse to be ignored. With Mizani, his first Showmax-commissioned project shot and set in Mombasa, the filmmaker dives headfirst into the dark underbelly of organ trafficking—blending research, lived realities, and gripping drama to…

EACC Defends Gains, Urges Media to Sustain Pressure in Fight Against Graft

EACC Defends Gains, Urges Media to Sustain Pressure in Fight Against Graft

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission CEO Abdi A. Mohamud speaking during the Anti-Corruption Workshop for Media in Nairobi, April 14, 2026. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, April 14 — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has defended its record in tackling corruption, pointing to stronger conviction rates and rising recovery of stolen public funds, even as it warned…

Leaders, Community Laud Progress at Njabini Health Centre as Infrastructure Improves

Leaders, Community Laud Progress at Njabini Health Centre as Infrastructure Improves By Editorial Team Residents and leaders in Njabini have expressed gratitude for the significant improvements at Njabini Health Centre, with area Member of Parliament Hon. Kwenya Thuku receiving praise for his role in supporting key development projects in the area. Speaking on behalf of…

Rachel Ruto Calls for Stronger Partnerships as PBO Week Shines Light on Grassroots Impact

Rachel Ruto Calls for Stronger Partnerships as PBO Week Shines Light on Grassroots Impact

First Lady Rachel Ruto (centre) pose for photo with stakeholders during the opening of PBO Week 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, April 14, 2026 — Across Kenya, in quiet villages, crowded informal settlements, and overstretched health centres, countless lives are being changed every day often without recognition….

UASU Demands Urgent Action as Leadership Crisis, Debt Burden Weigh Down UoN

UASU Demands Urgent Action as Leadership Crisis, Debt Burden Weigh Down UoN

UASU Demands Urgent Action as Leadership Crisis, Debt Burden Weigh Down UoN By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, April 13, 2026 — The Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU) Nairobi Chapter has raised fresh alarm over the worsening crisis at the University of Nairobi, warning that the institution faces possible collapse without immediate intervention. While reading a press…

Civil Society Pushes for Stronger Voice at Africa Urban Forum

Civil Society Pushes for Stronger Voice at Africa Urban Forum

Ramil Iskandarli, Chairman of the Azerbaijan National NGO Forum and Acting Secretary General of the Global South NGO Platform during an exclusive interview at the African Urban Forum in Nairobi. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, April 10, 2026 — Civil society leaders have called for greater inclusion of grassroots voices in shaping Africa’s urban future, as…

Kenya Hosts Urban Forum as Ruto, Mudavadi Demand Action on Housing Crisis

Kenya Hosts Urban Forum as Ruto, Mudavadi Demand Action on Housing Crisis

Kenya Hosts Urban Forum as Ruto, Mudavadi Demand Action on Housing Crisis By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, April 10, 2026 — Kenya has stepped forward as a key driver of Africa’s urban agenda, hosting the Second Africa Urban Forum amid renewed calls for urgent, practical action to tackle the continent’s housing crisis. The three-day forum at…

Activists Head to Court After Attack on Francis Awino Escalates Fuel Waiver Scandal Fallout

Activists Head to Court After Attack on Francis Awino Escalates Fuel Waiver Scandal Fallout

By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, April 10, 2026 — A grassroots justice movement has escalated its push for accountability in the ongoing fuel waiver scandal after its National Convenor was violently attacked during a press briefing in Nairobi. The Mtetezi Grassroots Economic Justice Movement has strongly condemned the assault on its National Convenor, activist Francis Awino,…

Heineken Rolls Out Fan Experience to Bring Football Lovers Together

Heineken Rolls Out Fan Experience to Bring Football Lovers Together

By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, April 7, 2026 — Beer brand Heineken®, through Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), has launched a new campaign aimed at turning football fandom into meaningful social connections across Kenya. Dubbed Fans Have More Friends, the campaign will feature a series of UEFA Champions League viewing experiences in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and…

Gachagua Estate Defends Wealth Distribution Amid Public Scrutiny

Gachagua Estate Defends Wealth Distribution Amid Public Scrutiny

Former Nyeri Governor James Nderitu Gachagua NAIROBI, April 8, 2026 — The estate of former Nyeri Governor James Nderitu Gachagua has moved to counter claims of disinheritance and asset mismanagement, insisting all beneficiaries received their rightful share in line with the deceased’s will. In a detailed statement, the Executors said the estate, valued at billions…

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