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Nakuru’s Towering Silos: A failed Multimillion Project turned Recreational Hub
09 Jan, 2026 09:54 AM
SILO REVIVAL
Inside the silos, you’ll now find: a massage parlor tucked into one silo, a conference hall in another, adjacent facilities including a gym, theatre, and family-friendly recreation...
Inside the silos, you’ll now find: a massage parlor tucked into one silo, a conference hall in another, adjacent facilities including a gym, theatre, and family-friendly recreation...
What Microsoft Publisher Phase‑Out Means for Kenyans
08 Jan, 2026 04:54 PM
DESIGN TRANSITION
Publisher’s retirement marks the end of an era. For many Kenyans, it was the quiet workhorse of desktop publishing. But technology evolves, and Microsoft’s decision reflects a broa...
Publisher’s retirement marks the end of an era. For many Kenyans, it was the quiet workhorse of desktop publishing. But technology evolves, and Microsoft’s decision reflects a broa...
St. Andrew’s Turi, Nakuru: The Elite School of Helicopters and Custom Menus
08 Jan, 2026 09:44 AM
ST ANDREW'S TURI
St. Andrew’s Turi is among the most expensive schools in Kenya, with annual fees ranging from KES 1.5 million to over KES 3 million, depending on the year group and boarding arrang...
St. Andrew’s Turi is among the most expensive schools in Kenya, with annual fees ranging from KES 1.5 million to over KES 3 million, depending on the year group and boarding arrang...
Court Confronts Boundaries of Online Speech in First Cybercrime Case
06 Jan, 2026 02:42 PM
CYBER LAW
For many observers, the proceedings marked the moment the Cybercrimes Act moved from paper to practice. Supporters saw the case as proof that Kenya was serious about tackling misin...
For many observers, the proceedings marked the moment the Cybercrimes Act moved from paper to practice. Supporters saw the case as proof that Kenya was serious about tackling misin...
Naka Estate: Between Army Roots and Community Legacy
06 Jan, 2026 10:47 AM
NAKA ORIGINS
Naka Estate has grown into a vibrant suburb that combines safety, accessibility, and modern living. Just minutes from Nakuru town, it offers residents secure gated communities, tar...
Naka Estate has grown into a vibrant suburb that combines safety, accessibility, and modern living. Just minutes from Nakuru town, it offers residents secure gated communities, tar...
Kenya’s Record-Breaking Athletes Rewrite History in 2025
26 Dec, 2025 10:00 AM
KENYA BREAKS RECORDS
2025 will be remembered as a golden year for Kenyan athletics, as runners shattered world and championship records across track, road races, and the Deaflympics, redefining global...
2025 will be remembered as a golden year for Kenyan athletics, as runners shattered world and championship records across track, road races, and the Deaflympics, redefining global...
How Drugs, Alcohol Abuse Shadow Kenya’s Festive Season
25 Dec, 2025 10:00 AM
FESTIVE SEASON IN KENYA
Alcohol and drug abuse spike during the December holidays, turning what should be happy moments into stories of sorrow. The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and...
Alcohol and drug abuse spike during the December holidays, turning what should be happy moments into stories of sorrow. The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and...
Why Traditional Medicine Could Transform Health Systems
24 Dec, 2025 01:00 PM
TRADITION TRANSFORMED
In 2022, WHO opened the Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, India for purposes of evidence, research, and innovation. And in 2025, Kenya stepped forward at the New Delh...
In 2022, WHO opened the Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, India for purposes of evidence, research, and innovation. And in 2025, Kenya stepped forward at the New Delh...
CBC Pathways: Careers Your Child Can Pursue After Grade 12
24 Dec, 2025 10:00 AM
CAREER MAP
Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) for senior secondary schools launches in 2026, offering STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts pathways to align education with careers.
Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) for senior secondary schools launches in 2026, offering STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts pathways to align education with careers.
Did You Know Avril and Mugithi Legends Come from Nakuru?
23 Dec, 2025 10:00 AM
MUGITHI ROOTS
Nakuru County’s musical identity extends beyond secular performances. Sammy Irungu represents this evolution, showing how Kikuyu music comfortably crosses into gospel expression wi...
Nakuru County’s musical identity extends beyond secular performances. Sammy Irungu represents this evolution, showing how Kikuyu music comfortably crosses into gospel expression wi...
Explorers Named It Hell’s Gate, Visitors Find Beauty
20 Dec, 2025 11:05 AM
WILD WONDER
For the Maasai communities living around the park, Hell’s Gate is heritage. The cliffs and valleys hold cultural meaning, while the land serves as pasture for cattle. Their ability...
For the Maasai communities living around the park, Hell’s Gate is heritage. The cliffs and valleys hold cultural meaning, while the land serves as pasture for cattle. Their ability...
Discover How Nakuru Rose From Agricultural Hub to Creative Capital
18 Dec, 2025 11:03 AM
CREATIVE POWERHOUSE
Although it does not have the bustle of Nairobi or the ambience of Mombasa, Nakuru is a melting pot.Almost every tribe in Kenya lives here and this is one of the central sources of...
Although it does not have the bustle of Nairobi or the ambience of Mombasa, Nakuru is a melting pot.Almost every tribe in Kenya lives here and this is one of the central sources of...
Modern Exploitation Shows Slavery Is Not Yet Over
06 Dec, 2025 10:00 AM
COLONIAL CHAINS
The colonial legacy lingers. Labourers once forced to work farms, plantations, and construction sites to pay compulsory taxes now face a modern version: recruitment debt. Young Ken...
The colonial legacy lingers. Labourers once forced to work farms, plantations, and construction sites to pay compulsory taxes now face a modern version: recruitment debt. Young Ken...
International Volunteer Day Reveals the Hidden Strength of Volunteers
05 Dec, 2025 11:20 AM
COURAGE UNSEEN
International Volunteer Day (IVD), established by the UN General Assembly in 1985, is more than a date on the calendar. It is a call to celebrate the power of volunteerism, the uns...
International Volunteer Day (IVD), established by the UN General Assembly in 1985, is more than a date on the calendar. It is a call to celebrate the power of volunteerism, the uns...
Shirika Plan Turns Camps Into Engines of Self-Reliance
01 Dec, 2025 10:33 AM
POLICY PIVOT
During the official launch of the Shirika Plan, President William Ruto emphasized Kenya’s longstanding commitment to hosting refugees despite ongoing crises in neighboring countrie...
During the official launch of the Shirika Plan, President William Ruto emphasized Kenya’s longstanding commitment to hosting refugees despite ongoing crises in neighboring countrie...
Beryl Odinga Broke Barriers, Nation Mourns Her Loss
27 Nov, 2025 07:25 PM
QUIET LEGACY
President William Ruto praised her as a trailblazer and intellectual, commending her professional journey across Africa and her leadership at NWSC. “We mourn the loss of a great in...
President William Ruto praised her as a trailblazer and intellectual, commending her professional journey across Africa and her leadership at NWSC. “We mourn the loss of a great in...
How Omena and Sardines Shape Human Survival
24 Nov, 2025 05:59 PM
SILVER COMPARISON
The Atlantic sardine is famous globally for its rich content of Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA and DHA), critical for brain health, cardiovascular function, and reducing inflammation.
The Atlantic sardine is famous globally for its rich content of Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA and DHA), critical for brain health, cardiovascular function, and reducing inflammation.
How Gendered Expectations Crush Boys Before They Become Men
24 Nov, 2025 12:13 PM
BEYOND TOUGHNESS
The “be a man” culture teaches emotional suppression as a survival skill, it has proven to have quite the opposite effect. It either leads to anger issues, substance abuse, violenc...
The “be a man” culture teaches emotional suppression as a survival skill, it has proven to have quite the opposite effect. It either leads to anger issues, substance abuse, violenc...
President Rejects Small Thinking, But Discontent Speaks Louder
23 Nov, 2025 10:00 AM
RUTO’S POLITICAL HURDLE
Economic displeasure remains President Ruto’s significant hurdle. A May 2025 TIFA survey revealed that 75% of Kenyans believe the nation is headed in the wrong direction, 45% cited...
Economic displeasure remains President Ruto’s significant hurdle. A May 2025 TIFA survey revealed that 75% of Kenyans believe the nation is headed in the wrong direction, 45% cited...
Graduation Season: When Sacrifice Finally Meets Success
22 Nov, 2025 01:00 PM
EARNED, NOT GIVEN
It’s always a great feeling to achieve something you have worked so hard for. As the year draws to a close, that feeling is shared across the country. From universities to vocatio...
It’s always a great feeling to achieve something you have worked so hard for. As the year draws to a close, that feeling is shared across the country. From universities to vocatio...
How Circumcision Shifted from Communal Spirit to Clinical Safety
20 Nov, 2025 07:02 PM
RITE COMMERCIALIZED
The cost of safe circumcision packages, which in some private facilities can go up to tens of thousands of Kenyan Shillings, is for many families, especially during school holidays...
The cost of safe circumcision packages, which in some private facilities can go up to tens of thousands of Kenyan Shillings, is for many families, especially during school holidays...
The Memories That Made Us: Celebrating Children’s Day 2025
20 Nov, 2025 12:21 PM
WORLD CHILDREN'S DAY
This year’s theme, “My Day, My Rights,” reminds us of the urgent responsibility we share. Kenya’s First Lady Rachel Ruto affirms the national commitment to creating a nurturing env...
This year’s theme, “My Day, My Rights,” reminds us of the urgent responsibility we share. Kenya’s First Lady Rachel Ruto affirms the national commitment to creating a nurturing env...
Nairobi Confronts a Growing Suicide Crisis Among Its Youth
19 Nov, 2025 10:16 AM
YOUTH IN DISTRESS
The impact of suicide is felt most acutely in urban centers such as Nairobi, where young people face mounting pressures from unemployment, economic insecurity, relationship struggl...
The impact of suicide is felt most acutely in urban centers such as Nairobi, where young people face mounting pressures from unemployment, economic insecurity, relationship struggl...
How Men Are Reshaping Kenya’s Gender Based Violence Response
14 Nov, 2025 01:06 PM
NORMS SHIFTING
The movement of men from the periphery to the center of the intervention in Kenya's fight against GBV gives us hope. After being considered only as perpetrators or silent bystander...
The movement of men from the periphery to the center of the intervention in Kenya's fight against GBV gives us hope. After being considered only as perpetrators or silent bystander...
World Pneumonia Day Sparks Action to Save Young Lives
12 Nov, 2025 06:30 PM
WORLD PNEUMONIA DAY
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), pneumonia kills more children under the age of five than any other infectious disease, which is heartbreaking because most of thes...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), pneumonia kills more children under the age of five than any other infectious disease, which is heartbreaking because most of thes...
New UNESCO Report Calls for Urgent Action in Education
07 Nov, 2025 10:00 AM
GENDER EQUALITY
The situation of gender discrimination can be seen everywhere; however, apart from just promoting the concept of gender equality through advocacy, the Kenyan government is actively...
The situation of gender discrimination can be seen everywhere; however, apart from just promoting the concept of gender equality through advocacy, the Kenyan government is actively...
Before the Screens: When Connection Lived in Everyday Moments
06 Nov, 2025 03:05 PM
LOUD WORLD, LONELY HEARTS
Life has become efficient, but in that efficiency, the texture of human contact has thinned. We trade convenience for closeness. We gain speed but lose the warmth that came from un...
Life has become efficient, but in that efficiency, the texture of human contact has thinned. We trade convenience for closeness. We gain speed but lose the warmth that came from un...
