UDA Secretary General Sen. Hassan Omar addressing the press in Nairobi on February 27, 2026 The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has hailed its clean sweep in the just-concluded by-elections as a clear endorsement of its reform agenda and a rejection of what it termed “empty rhetoric” from the opposition. Speaking to the press on Friday…
International Commission of Jurist (ICJ) Kenya and Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has Convene a Citizen Assembly on Elections and Freedom of Expression with an aim of Exploring them Ahead of Polls. As the country approaches the next electoral cycle, stakeholders are intensifying conversations around the balance between free expression and responsible civic engagement, with…
NAIROBI, 24 February 2026 — YouVersion, the creator of one of the world’s most widely used Bible platforms, has established a new regional hub in Nairobi to support the rapid growth of digital Scripture engagement across Kenya and the wider continent. The hub, officially opened on 23 February, builds on years of collaboration with African…
Dorcas Aloo a Communication Specialist on Energy Matters. When Esther’s phone buzzes with a “low gas” alert from the small sensor on her kitchen regulator, it is a reassurance. The message, generated by a digital system tied to her LPG cylinder, informs her that the gas in her cylinder is at 10 percent, allowing her…
Kenya has moved to streamline how it plans, invests in, and delivers energy services following the implementation of the Energy (Integrated National Energy Plan) Regulations, 2025, a policy framework designed to unify national and county energy planning while strengthening transparency and long-term energy security. The regulations signal a major shift away from fragmented decision-making toward…
Wajir East, February 21, 2026 — Efforts to expand digital inclusion in marginalised areas received a major boost after 200 young people in Wajir East graduated from an intensive digital skills training programme delivered through Huawei Kenya’s DigiTruck initiative. The graduation ceremony was presided over by Ummi Bashir, Principal Secretary in the State Department for…
Nairobi, February 20, 2026 — Johnnie Walker has unveiled a limited-edition design of its flagship blend to celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year and usher in the Year of the Horse, partnering with acclaimed fashion designer Robert Wun on the exclusive release. The collaboration brings together whisky craftsmanship and high fashion, with Wun a Hong…
Defending champions Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) edged neighbours Maseno University 12-10 in a thrilling women’s rugby sevens clash at the ongoing Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) play-offs at the Kabarak University Grounds in Nakuru County. Mary Nasimiyu scored the decisive try as MMUST stunned Maseno in a tightly contested encounter. With…
A reflection and strategy day led by Internet Sans Frontières brought together stakeholders under the KenSafeSpace Coalition member including BakeKenya, ,TribelessYouth, WatotowatchNet , KICTANet, MzalendoTrust , trustlub, and Code for africa to strengthen collaboration, deepen shared understanding, and align strategic priorities. The meeting focused on reinforcing collective efforts to promote a safe, rights-respecting, and inclusive…
Participants and Facilitators from ODPP and Huawei pose for a photo during the training. Wajir, February 16, 2026 — More than 200 young people in Wajir County have been equipped with critical digital safety and data protection skills following a four-day training programme led by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner in partnership with…
