JKUAT Breaks Ground for Wafula Wabuge TVET Institute in Kakamega
JKUAT Vice Chancellor Prof Victoria Ngumi (left) , PS Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala ( 2nd right) , JKUAT Council Chair, Dr. James Onsando (2nd left) and Hon. Innocent Mugabe at the Wafula Wabuke JKUAT TVET Institute grounds. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has broken ground…
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PASET Charter: A framework for stronger African-led science and innovation
Participants pose for photo during the PASET Governing Council (GC) meeting in Kigali. Photo/PASET By Peace Muthoka. Kigali, Rwanda— The Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) has launched its Charter, strengthening efforts to secure the long-term sustainability of African investment in postgraduate training, research and innovation. The Charter was signed during…
Africa’s AI Rules Under Scrutiny as New Council Calls for Public Interest to Take Centre Stage
Charlette N’Guessan, Lead Data Solutions, AI Ecosystem and Government Partnerships at Amini and Founder of Afrokwary By Editorial Team NAIROBI, Kenya, October 14, 2026 — As African governments race to develop artificial intelligence policies, a new independent council is calling for greater public participation and accountability in decisions that will shape how the technology affects…
Onyango Oloo Unveils Freedom and Opportunity Party, Eyes 2027 Presidential Race
From left :National Chairman Anthony Kaara, Party Leader Onyango Oloo, Deputy Party Leader Joe Mathai, Treasurer Magdalene Nzuma, Executive Director Dean Anindo and Secretary-General George Oketch. Oloo said FOP would field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — Former The National Alliance (TNA) Secretary-General Onyango Oloo has declared…
Kenya Records 11.12 Billion Cyber Threats as Safaricom Summit Calls for Stronger AI Security
From left: Nicholas Mulila, Group Chief Risk Officer, Safaricom PLC; William Kabogo, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy; and Peter Ndegwa, Group Chief Executive Officer, Safaricom PLC, during the 4th Annual Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit at JW Marriott, Nairobi. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya, October 14, 2026 — Kenya recorded 11.12 billion cyber…
MTF Graduates Bring Kibera Shoemaker’s Story to the Screen in New Film, Becoming Madiba
MTF Graduates Bring Kibera Shoemaker’s Story to the Screen in New Film, Becoming Madiba By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — A young shoemaker from Kibera finds his life transformed when his handmade footwear attracts unexpected attention in Becoming Madiba, a new feature film produced by graduates of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa Academy….
Kenyan investors explore UK real estate opportunities as demand for cross-border investments grows
Kenyan investors explore UK real estate opportunities as demand for cross-border investments grows By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, 14th October, 2026 – Kenyan investors are increasingly exploring opportunities to diversify their portfolios beyond domestic markets, as a UK residential real estate investment offering access from approximately US$27,000 (about KSh3.5 million) draws attention to the growing range…
Wiper Picks Mwangangi for Migwani By-Election as Political Contest Intensifies
Wiper Picks Mwangangi for Migwani By-Election as Political Contest Intensifies By Peace Muthoka Kenya — Wiper Party has picked Munyoki Mwangangi, popularly known as Bookshop, to contest the Migwani Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) by-election scheduled for November 17, 2026, as the party moves to consolidate its support ahead of the 2027 General Election….
CSOs and Religious Leaders Question Sh1.61bn Judges’ Car Grant, Call for Accountability
CSOs and Religious Leaders Question Sh1.61bn Judges’ Car Grant, Call for Accountability By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — Religious leaders and civil society organisations have questioned a disputed car grant for judges, warning that the estimated Sh1.61 billion cost to taxpayers every four years after tax raises concerns about public spending, fairness and accountability as…
Octagon Umbrella Retirement Fund Grows to Sh3.2 Billion After 19.1pc Investment Return
Octagon Umbrella Retirement Fund Grows to Sh3.2 Billion After 19.1pc Investment Return By Peace Muthoka NAROK, Kenya — The Octagon Umbrella Retirement Benefits Scheme has grown its assets to Sh3.2 billion after its aggressive investment portfolio delivered a 19.1 per cent return in 2025, outperforming the umbrella fund market average of 12.37 per cent. The…