NCIC Warns Against Hate Speech and Political Intolerance Ahead of 2027
NCIC Officials, Government Representatives and Stakeholders pose for a group photo during the NCIC sensitisation forum on the Roadmap to a Violence-Free 2027 General Election and Beyond in Nairobi on October 6, 2026. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has taken its campaign for a violence-free 2027 General…
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Kenya, Azerbaijan Deepen Partnership as Energy, Trade and Innovation Take Centre Stage
President of Kenya H.E William Samoei Ruto with President of Azerbaijan H.E Ilham Aliyev at the 80th UN General Assembly in New York By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — From energy and housing to education, technology and agriculture, Kenya and Azerbaijan are steadily turning their diplomatic relationship into a partnership built around practical areas that…
Unilever Invests KSh70 Million in Solar Power at Nairobi Factory to Cut Energy Costs
(L-R ) Richard Bogita, Supply Chain Director, Unilever East & West Africa; Luck Ochieng, Managing Director, Unilever East Africa; and João F. Ribeiro, Unilever’s 1UL Supply Chain Head, unveil the company’s new 800kW solar installation at its Nairobi factory. The facility is expected to provide approximately 30% of the plant’s electricity needs and deliver annual…
Four Young Kenyan Women Win GirlCode Hackathon with AI-Powered Transport Payments Solution
Absa Bank Kenya Chief Information Officer Moses Okundi, GirlCode CEO Zandile Mkwanazi, Technopolis Development Authority Chief Manager Business Development & Innovation Josephine Ndambuki (Right) with Mary Wangui, Mugwanja Linet, Aisha Barasa and Cynthia Chepkorir, winners of the best overall in Kenya during the GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon for their solution dubbed “Nauli SaKo.” By Peace Muthoka…
Inside Zedekiah Mukoya’s Three-Year Journey Building Wave 360 Africa
Zedekiah Mukoya Reflects on Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Building for Impact By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — Turning 30 has given entrepreneur and Wave 360 Africa founder and CEO Zedekiah Mukoya an opportunity to reflect on a journey that has combined entrepreneurship, leadership and the growth of a business with an expanding footprint in East Africa….
Maasai Musician Leshao Leshao Uses Traditional Songs to Amplify Indigenous Voices in Climate Fight
Maasai Musician Leshao Leshao Uses Traditional Songs to Amplify Indigenous Voices in Climate Fight By Peace Muthoka From the rhythms of traditional Maasai music to the international climate stage, Leshao Sopia Leshao is using his talent to tell a story that reaches far beyond entertainment. Popularly known as Leshao Leshao, the musician has turned Maa…
IDOP: Suqoon Founder Pushes for Greater Support for Caregivers and Older Persons
IDOP: Suqoon Founder Pushes for Greater Support for Caregivers and Older Persons By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI — Suqoon Kenya founder Shakira has called for a dedicated Older Persons Act to strengthen caregiver support, promote dignified care and ensure older people play a central role in decisions affecting their lives. Speaking during the International Day of…
JKUAT TVET Offers Alternative Route to Skills, Careers and Higher Education
JKUAT TVET Offers Alternative Route to Skills, Careers and Higher Education By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI — Learners seeking practical skills and a route to further education are being encouraged to consider technical and vocational training as an alternative pathway to building careers and progressing to higher education. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)…
University Academic Staff Launch Strike Over Delayed CBA, Unpaid Dues and Sh13 Billion Funding Shortfall
University Academic Staff Launch Strike Over Delayed CBA, Unpaid Dues and Sh13 Billion Funding Shortfall By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI — University academic staff have officially launched a nationwide strike, demanding that the government honour a return-to-work agreement, address outstanding financial obligations and implement a collective bargaining agreement covering the 2025–2029 period. The striking staff, represented…
Kenya Steps Up Investment in Older Persons as Ageing Population Set to Triple by 2050
Suqoon Founder Shakira Khawaja during the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) conference at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) in Nairobi. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Thursday, October 1, 2026 — Kenya is strengthening efforts to promote the welfare of older persons through expanded social protection, improved healthcare and stronger partnerships as the country’s…