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…
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…
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…
The Rise of Multiplier-Based Games Crash games have taken the digital entertainment landscape by storm, offering fast-paced action and instant decision-making directly on smartphone screens. Among these titles, Aviator stands out as a prime example of how modern game mechanics are reshaping interactive mobile entertainment. Unlike traditional casino titles, crash games rely on real-time multipliers…
BAHLITA representative led by the secretary general, Bonface Gachoka(center) addressing the media today. A proposed overhaul of Kenya’s tobacco control laws could have the opposite effect of what Parliament intends, with traders warning that additional licences and compliance requirements could drive legitimate businesses underground and fuel the illicit market. The Bar, Hotels and Restaurants Association…
FEICCK chairman Archbishop Dr Samuel Njiriri (centre) addressing the media alongside other church leaders during a press briefing on the state of the nation on August 23, 2026. The Federation of Evangelical and Indigenous Christian Churches of Kenya (FEICCK) has urged political leaders to focus on governance and development rather than early mobilisation ahead of…
Hagasata Rakotoson, founder, Madagascar guarantee fund Photo/ Courtesy For many entrepreneurs, the search for business financing can be as difficult as building the business itself. Without collateral or guarantees, even a promising idea can remain trapped on paper, unable to secure the credit needed to grow. For Madagascar entrepreneur Hagasata Rakotoson, that struggle was not…
Nigerian technology entrepreneur Kelvin Umechukwu is seeking to expand the footprint of BUMPA in Kenya, targeting businesses with a digital platform designed to bring multiple business management functions under one system. Umechukwu, the co-founder and CEO of BUMPA, is in Nairobi for the Africa Business Heroes semi-finals after emerging among the Top 20 entrepreneurs selected…
More than 2,000 candidates began sitting the Certified Human Resource Professionals (CHRP), Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) and Diploma examinations on Wednesday as the Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB) recorded a surge in enrolment driven by government policy, digital transformation and expanded partnerships with technical institutions. The examinations, which started on August 5,…
Village elders will receive a monthly stipend starting today, President William Ruto has announced. “Starting today, every village elder will be paid a monthly stipend of Sh3,000,” the President announced. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during an engagement with village elders drawn from across Kenya, President Ruto said elders would also undergo digital literacy…
