AU Deputy Chairperson Urges Leaders to Rebuild Trust in Global Institutions
African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Selma Malika Haddadi Speaking at the opening of the Trust Summit in Nairobi on Thursday By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya, October 22, 2026 — African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson Selma Malika Haddadi has urged African and global leaders to rebuild trust in international institutions and honour their commitments, warning that…
Peace MuthokaACA Steps Up Crackdown on Counterfeit Alcohol, Fake Fertiliser and School Supplies
ACA Steps Up Crackdown on Counterfeit Alcohol, Fake Fertiliser and School Supplies By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on counterfeit alcohol, tobacco products, agricultural inputs and school supplies, following recent operations that resulted in dozens of arrests and seizures of goods worth millions of shillings. The…
Nairobi Marathon 2026: 30,000 Runners Expected as Southern Bypass Faces Overnight Closure
L-R Joyce Kibe, Standard Chartered Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing, Kenya and Africa, David Mwindi, Standard Chartered Chairperson and Local Organizing Committee, alongside CP Mr. Joseph Chirchir, In-charge Nairobi County Traffic, SSP Mr. Pius Mwanthi, Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD) Lang’ata, and ASP Mr. Peter Machuma, General Service Unit (GSU) Sub-unit, Headquarters, pose…
Ambata Launches Kenyan Digital Platform to Simplify Online Shopping and Deliveries
Ambata Launches Kenyan Digital Platform to Simplify Online Shopping and Deliveries By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan-developed digital platform Ambata is seeking to transform online shopping and delivery services by bringing merchants, customers and transport providers together in one ecosystem, as local innovators look for ways to make digital commerce more accessible and reliable….
Kenyan Leaders Demand Accountability as Nairobi Trust Summit Challenges Institutions to Deliver
Kenyan Leaders Demand Accountability as Nairobi Trust Summit Challenges Institutions to Deliver By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya, October 21, 2026 — Kenyan leaders, public officials and civil society representatives have called for stronger accountability, meaningful public participation and improved service delivery, saying public trust depends on institutions fulfilling their promises and responding to citizens’ concerns….
Jubba Airways Plans Direct Nairobi-Khartoum Flights to Revive Kenya-Sudan Air Link
Jubba Airways Plans Direct Nairobi-Khartoum Flights to Revive Kenya-Sudan Air Link By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya, October 19, 2026 — Jubba Airways is targeting December 2026 to launch direct flights between Nairobi and Khartoum, Sudan, in a move aimed at cutting travel time and improving air connectivity between the two countries. The proposed service was…
African Podcasts Generate Strong Engagement but Lose Out on $1.4 Million in Advertising Value, Report Finds
African Podcasts Generate Strong Engagement but Lose Out on $1.4 Million in Advertising Value, Report Finds By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya, October 20, 2026 — African podcasts are attracting stronger audience engagement than comparable content in higher-paying international markets but earning significantly less from advertising, with a new report estimating a $1.4 million gap in…
Sudanese Embassy in Nairobi Honours Outgoing Major Majdi Abdel Basit
Major General Majdi Abdel Basit speaking during farewell and appreciation ceremony held in Nairobi on Sunday By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya October 18, 2026— The Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Kenya has honoured its outgoing Major General Majdi Abdel Basit Abdel Qadir, during a farewell and appreciation ceremony held in Nairobi on Sunday….
Dettol, Nairobi County Promote Handwashing Among More Than 1,200 Learners
Dettol, Nairobi County Promote Handwashing Among More Than 1,200 Learners By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — Dettol has partnered with Nairobi City County to promote proper handwashing among learners, providing hygiene education, soap and handwashing stations at Moi Avenue Primary School as part of activities to mark Global Handwashing Day. The event, held at the…
Konza City Wins Global Smart Gigacity Award in Vienna
Konza City Wins Global Smart Gigacity Award in Vienna By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s Konza Technopolis has won the 2026 Smart Gigacity Excellence Award at the World Broadband Association (WBBA) Broadband Excellence Awards in Vienna, Austria, in recognition of its use of digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and cloud computing in urban development. The…