Ndindi Nyoro Breaks Ranks With UDA, Joins Opposition Ahead of 2027 Elections
Ndindi Nyoro Breaks Ranks With UDA, Joins Opposition Ahead of 2027 Elections NAIROBI, Kenya — August 17, 2026 — Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has broken ranks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and joined the opposition, marking a major shift in his political career ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyoro announced…
Peace MuthokaWomen Must Claim Their Space in Politics, Karua Tells Aspirants at KEWOPA Convention
Former Justice Minister Martha Karua speaking during a women’s political leadership convention convened by the Kenya Women Parliamentarians Association (KEWOPA) on Monday, August 17, 2026. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — August 17, 2026 — Former Justice Minister Martha Karua has challenged women aspiring for political office to believe in themselves, build strong networks and…
Spiro Expands Nairobi Battery-Swapping Network with New Westlands Mega Station
Spiro Expands Nairobi Battery-Swapping Network with New Westlands Mega Station NAIROBI, Kenya — August 2026 — Electric mobility company Spiro has expanded its battery-swapping network in Nairobi with the launch of a new Mega Station in Westlands, increasing its capacity from about 40–50 motorcycles to as many as 200 bikes at a time. The expansion…
NTA CEO Patrick Nyangweso Warns Rising Debt Could Undermine Kenya’s Revenue Efforts
By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — National Taxpayers Association (NTA) Chief Executive Officer Patrick Nyangweso has warned that Kenya’s rising public debt and the growing cost of debt service could undermine efforts to raise domestic revenue unless the government strengthens expenditure controls, improves accountability and ensures borrowed funds deliver measurable public value. Speaking during a…
Kenya, Huawei Deepen Partnership to Accelerate Smart and Renewable Energy Transition
(L-R) Sean Lixiang, Director Huawei digital Power Department, Eng. Maureen Mwaniki Director public Affairs Huawei Kenya, Alex Wachira, CBS Principal Secretary State Department of Energy, Eng Mary Njau representative from KPLC and Eng. Peter Njenga CEO of KenGen during the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi. By Peace…
Beyond SPF: Climate and Health Experts Urge Africans to Take UV Protection Seriously
By Staff Reporter NAIROBI, Kenya — As millions of people across Africa go about their daily routines under intense sunlight, health experts are warning that the biggest danger may not always be the heat people can feel, but the ultraviolet (UV) radiation they cannot see. UV exposure can occur during ordinary activities such as commuting,…
CS Duale Unveils Progress on Health Reforms Ahead of National Health Summit
CS Duale Unveils Progress on Health Reforms Ahead of National Health Summit during a meeting with editors and journalists at Nairobi hotel. By Peace Muthoka. NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s health sector is undergoing major reforms aimed at expanding access to healthcare, strengthening primary care and improving the country’s ability to respond to emergencies, Health Cabinet…
Climate Week 2026: Kenyatta University Calls for Stronger Partnerships to Build Africa’s Resilience
Kenyatta University Calls for Stronger Partnerships to Build Africa’s Resilience By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, Kenya — Universities, communities, governments and other stakeholders have been urged to strengthen partnerships and turn scientific research and indigenous knowledge into practical solutions to Africa’s growing climate challenges. The call was made during the opening of the second annual Health…
Kalonzo Unveils New Wiper Leadership as Party Gears Up for 2027
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has unveiled a new leadership team as the party steps up preparations for the 2027 General Election, appointing former Cabinet Minister Jamleck Irungu Kamau as chairman, Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as Deputy Party Leader Designate…
121 Equity Leaders Scholars Secure Places at Top Global Universities
The Equity Group leadership led by Equity Group Foundation Executive Chairman, Dr. James Mwangi (centre) together with a section of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) scholars who will be joining 63 global universities in 16 Countries. By Peace Muthoka Scholarships worth Sh3 billion awarded as scholars from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and DRC gain admission to…