Ekaterina Handa Leads Women’s Petition Over Delayed Transmission of Two-Thirds Gender Court Order
Ekaterina Handa Leads Women’s Petition Over Delayed Transmission of Two-Thirds Gender Court Order By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI — A group of women lawyers, students and advocates has petitioned the Commission on Administrative Justice, commonly known as the Ombudsman, over the alleged failure to transmit a 2017 High Court order directing Parliament to enact legislation to…
Peace MuthokaFoodies Choice Awards Brings Together Food and Agriculture Leaders from Five African Countries
Damaris Maweu (left) alongside Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe (second left) and other stakeholders during the Foodies Choice Awards held at Sankara Hotel, Westlands, Nairobi, on Thursday, October 1, 2026. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Thursday, October 1, 2026 — Leaders and stakeholders from across Africa’s food and agriculture sectors gathered at…
JKUAT Showcases Commercial Potential of Snail Farming at Nairobi Trade Fair
Snails displayed at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) stand during the Nairobi International Trade Fair as the university showcases their potential for use in food, cosmetics and livestock feed. By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, Thursday, October 1, 2026 — Farmers are being encouraged to explore snail farming as an alternative source of…
The Moth Returns to Nairobi with Five Personal Stories of Courage and Life-Changing Choices
The Moth Returns to Nairobi with Five Personal Stories of Courage and Life-Changing Choices By Staff Reporter Five storytellers from across Africa will take to the stage in Nairobi on November 7 to share deeply personal accounts of survival, family, health and unexpected turning points, as The Moth returns to the city for its seventh…
Lavington Residents, Students Raise Alarm Over Late-Night Noise from Entertainment Joints
Lavington Residents, Students Raise Alarm Over Late-Night Noise from Entertainment Joints By Staff Reporter Nairobi, September 30, 2026 – Residents and students living in Lavington have called on authorities to take action against entertainment joints accused of generating excessive noise and disrupting the peace of the neighbourhood, with complaints that the disturbances often continue beyond…
JKUAT Showcases Tissue Culture Innovations to Boost Farmers’ Yields
JKUAT Council Chair Dr James Micah Onsando (centre) speaking during an interview at the Nairobi International Trade Fair. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Wednesday, September 30, 2026 — Farmers seeking higher yields and faster-growing crops are getting a glimpse of what science can offer at the Nairobi International Trade Fair, where researchers from Jomo Kenyatta University…
Safaricom and M-Pesa Foundations fete inaugural impact storytelling winners
Capture the Good Challenge sees six creators showcase transformation stories in education, health and economic empowerment By Staff Reporter Nairobi, September 28, 2026… Six Kenyan photographers and videographers have emerged as the inaugural winners of the Safaricom and M-Pesa Foundations Capture the Good Challenge, taking home a combined KES 4.5 million for their compelling stories of transformation from communities across the country. In the photography category, Mathew Meli from Uasin Gishu emerged the overall winner for his work capturing improvements in school infrastructure under the education pillar. Charles Muia from Embu was named first runner-up for his story on the provision of laboratory equipment, while Lameck Ododo from Kericho took second runner-up for his work highlighting kitting Kapkatet Football Club. In the videography category, Kennedy Kamau from West Pokot took the top prize for The Dream of Poriot, a story on the place of proper school infrastructure in education. David Mutuku from Kajiado was named first runner-up for A Clinic in Kajiado is Helping Bring New Life, which highlights the impact of access to medical care, while Phillip Otieno from Nairobi was named second runner-up for What These Hands Built, which captures a ball-making project, an economic empowerment initiative in Nairobi. The overall winners in both categories received KES 1 million each, with the first runners-up taking home KES 750,000 each and the second runners-up KES 500,000 each. The awards ceremony held at Mövenpick Hotel in Nairobi, marked the conclusion of the five-month nationwide Capture the Good Challenge, which sought to spotlight everyday stories of change in Kenyan communities, as told by any Kenyan with a lens. “Capture the Good is a showcase of extraordinary talent in Kenya’s creative community and the power of storytelling to bring impact to life. By giving photographers and videographers a platform to showcase their craft, sharpen their skills and tell authentic Kenyan stories, we are not only investing in the growth of our creative economy but also enabling communities to tell their stories of transformation, their own way. We are proud to see these creators use their talent to inspire, connect and shine a light on the good happening across our country,” said Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa. The nationwide challenge, launched in May 2026 by Safaricom and M-Pesa Foundations, invited storytellers to document stories of transformation through photos and videos, themed under education, health and economic empowerment. The challenge attracted 6,014 applications, with 2,185 participants selected to proceed to the fieldwork stage. A total of 1,155 entries were submitted for judging, from which 360 entries advanced to the regional stage. The regional phase produced 90 winners, comprising 45 photographers and 45 videographers. The finalists subsequently participated in a two-day masterclass led by industry professionals, including photographers, creatives and storytellers Grace Kahaki, Enos Olik, Mbithi Masya and Mutua Matheka, among others. Following the masterclass, the 90 participants resubmitted their work for the national phase, with 18 finalists shortlisted for public voting. Voting closed on August 30, 2026, before the winners were unveiled at the awards ceremony. Beyond the national prizes, the challenge also recognised regional talent, with 30 Gold winners receiving KES 100,000 each, 30 Silver winners receiving KES 75,000 each and 30 Bronze winners receiving KES 50,000 each. Capture the Good was delivered in partnership with the Photographers Association of Kenya (PAK) and the Photojournalists Association of Kenya (PJAK), and with vivo as the mobile photography partner.
Mogo, BAK Train 800 Boda Boda Riders on Financial Management in Narok
Mogo, BAK Train 800 Boda Boda Riders on Financial Management in Narok By Editorial Team More than 800 boda boda riders in Narok County are receiving financial literacy training to help them manage their earnings, meet loan obligations and safeguard their livelihoods as they navigate the financial demands of running their businesses. The training, organised…