Election 2027: Stakeholders Sound Alarm Over Institutional Trust and IEBC Preparedness
Religious leaders and human rights organisations have warned that political interference and declining public trust in Kenya’s independent institutions could undermine the credibility of the 2027 General Election, urging urgent action to address the concerns before campaigns begin. At the centre of the concerns was the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), with stakeholders questioning…
Beyond the Ballot: Religious Leaders Challenge Kenyans to Protect Peace Ahead of 2027
As Kenya heads towards the 2027 General Election, religious leaders have challenged citizens to reject the politics of division and protect the country’s peace, warning that the responsibility for credible polls cannot be left to electoral institutions alone. Speaking during the closing session of a National Stakeholders’ Convention, Itaka Momwe, representing the Kenya Conference of…
Smart glasses to give Kenya’s visually impaired a new pair of ‘eyes’
Victoria Mwaura second right receiving the winners award NAIROBI — A Kenyan innovation seeking to give visually impaired people greater independence has won an award at the just-concluded Women in STEM Summit held in Nairobi, opening the door for wider production and testing of smart glasses designed to “see” and describe the world to their…
Ruto Challenges New AP Officers on Integrity
Ruto told the officers that their primary duty would be to maintain peace, enforce the law and protect the dignity and rights of citizens.
CFAO Mobility injects Ksh2million into Nairobi Marathon
(L–R) David Mwindi, Local Organising Committee Chairman of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, and Joshua Anya, Deputy Managing Director, CFAO Mobility, formalise a partnership that sees CFAO Mobility come on board as the race’s Official Mobility Partner, committing KES 2 million and providing vehicles and motorcycles to support the smooth running of the annual event….
BAKE calls for probe into abduction of Standard editor Alex Kiprotich
The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has called for an immediate and independent investigation into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, saying the incident raises serious concerns over the safety of journalists in the country. Kiprotich was intercepted by armed men along the Gilgil-Nakuru highway on the night of September 1 before…
Health bodies urge urgent end to nurses’ impasse over service disruption
Professional health associations have called on the national and county governments, unions and other stakeholders to urgently resolve the ongoing impasse affecting nurses, warning that prolonged disruption could undermine healthcare delivery and patient safety. The associations said coordinated healthcare teams remain particularly critical in maternal, newborn and child health, where uninterrupted services are essential to…
Women in STEM Urged to Lead Africa’s Technology and Innovation Drive
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, accompanied by Principal Secretary for Higher Education and Research Beatrice Inyangala and Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA) Founder and Chair Eunice Pohlmann cut the ribbon during the Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi, marking the official opening of the two-day summit Women and girls in Africa…
Muslim Leaders Back SACCO as Government Takes Economic Dialogue to Western Kenya
Principal Secretary for Economic planning Dr. Boniface Makokha(Centre) and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa during the Gumzo la Mashinani forum at Bukhungu stadium on September 03, 2026 Muslim leaders from five Western Kenya counties have welcomed the establishment of a regional Muslim SACCO as part of efforts to expand economic opportunities while urging the government to…
Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon Targets Safer, Greener Experience as 30,000 Runners Prepare for October Race
Organisers said they will also host warm-up runs across the country in the coming weeks as participants make their final preparations for the main race.
