Fuel Pain Deepens as UDA, Opposition Clash Over Rising Prices
UDA leadership addressing the media at UDA Headquarters. Nairobi, April 16, 2026 — Rising fuel prices have triggered a sharp political showdown, as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) accuses the opposition of turning a global energy crisis into a political tool while Kenyans grapple with the mounting cost of living. In a hard-hitting statement, UDA…
Peace MuthokaSweden-Funded IMARA Program Restores 23,000 Hectares, Lifts Incomes Across Kenya’s Drylands
Officials and partners pose for a group photo during the close-out of the IMARA programme in Nairobi, marking seven years of collaboration that restored over 23,000 hectares of land and improved livelihoods across nine ASAL counties. By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, April 15, 2026 — A seven-year climate resilience programme funded by the Government of Sweden…
FIFA Series Lifts Kenya’s Football Ambitions as Nairobi Takes Centre Stage
Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi. By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, April 15, 2026 — Kenya is gaining fresh momentum in its bid to grow football and attract global attention, as top African football leaders gather in Nairobi for the FIFA Series. Speaking during…
Pare Community Push for Official Recognition Gains Momentum in Taita Taveta
Josphat Lowoi Lodeya, (Centre) OGW, Secretary and Head of the Minorities and Marginalized Affairs Unit at the Executive Office of the President. By Joy Neema April 15, 2026 – The Pare community in Taita Taveta County is edging closer to official recognition as an ethnic group in Kenya following a landmark engagement that has reignited…
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
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
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 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
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…