The Democratic and National Alliance (DNA) has issued a strong call for far-reaching reforms in Kenya’s governance, political culture, and institutional accountability. In its 2025 statement, the party voiced deep concern over what it described as a widening gap between the leadership and the people, driven by economic hardship, democratic regression, and growing inequality. Reading…
Vikas Mehta, Regional CEO of Ogilvy Africa Network (center), and Raphael Beecham, Creative Director at Ogilvy Tanzania (left), receive the Africa Company of the Year Award for Advertising Agency of the Year from Salim Baabde, Managing Director of Camel Oil and Chairman of the Tanzanite CEO Roundtable, Dar es Salaam Chapter, during the award ceremony…
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) has voluntarily stepped aside from his duties pending the outcome of ongoing investigations into the death of Mr. Albert Ojwang signaling accountability and transparency within the National Police Service. In a statement released Monday, the DIG acknowledged the gravity of the matter and expressed a deep sense of responsibility…
Founded in 2021, the GOTAAB Kalenjin Association (G.K.A.) is fast emerging as a model for inclusive community empowerment in Kenya. Registered under the Societies Act, G.K.A. is a nonprofit, nonpolitical welfare association driven by a mission to uplift individuals through leadership development, economic empowerment, and grassroots social outreach. Rooted in the Kalenjin word “GOTAAB”, meaning…
The Java Foundation and Craft Silicon Foundation have unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at empowering underserved communities through school feeding and digital literacy programs. The two organisations formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that signals a shared commitment to improving educational outcomes in Kenya. The initiative will see the Java Foundation provide…
Aga Khan University’s (AKU) groundbreaking AI-driven platform Afya Gemma has been selected to join the highly competitive 2025 Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI. Chosen from nearly 3,000 global applicants, the platform will receive funding and support aimed at advancing socially impactful applications of generative AI. Developed by AKU’s Data Innovation Office, Afya Gemma is designed to…
Superior Homes Kenya (SHK) and HFC Kenya, a subsidiary of HF Group, have signed a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding access to affordable homeownership in Kenya. The partnership combines SHK’s strength in quality real estate development with HFC’s accessible mortgage solutions, marking a pivotal moment for Kenya’s property sector. Under the agreement,…
The Kenya Devolution Civil Society Organizations Working Group (KDCWG) has submitted a memorandum to the National Assembly opposing proposed constitutional amendments seeking to entrench the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), the Senate Oversight Fund, and the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF). The CSO umbrella body, comprising networks from all 47 counties, strongly objects…
