Topic: Features
Analyst Frames ODM Money Row as Symbol of 2022 Campaign Chaos
08 Jan, 2026 07:00 PM
ODM MONEY WARS
The background to this dispute centers on a contested KSh 500 million meant for paying Azimio election agents in 2022. Sifuna accuses Junet of failing to disburse the funds, claimi...
The background to this dispute centers on a contested KSh 500 million meant for paying Azimio election agents in 2022. Sifuna accuses Junet of failing to disburse the funds, claimi...
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...
Hugging Hope: How 79 Hours Sparked a National Dialogue on Cancer
08 Jan, 2026 04:10 PM
CANCER CONVERSATION
Though he collapsed just one hour and 36 minutes short of his 80‑hour target, Irungu’s endurance stunt has already broken a different kind of record. For the first time this year,...
Though he collapsed just one hour and 36 minutes short of his 80‑hour target, Irungu’s endurance stunt has already broken a different kind of record. For the first time this year,...
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...
Tree Hugging Moves Beyond Conservation as Murang’a Man Endures for Cancer Awareness
07 Jan, 2026 11:43 AM
CANCER AWARENESS
Irungu, who hails from Kahuro village, wrapped his arms around a tree in Murang’a town at exactly 9:27 p.m. on Sunday. He intends to hold on until 5:27 a.m. on Thursday, completing...
Irungu, who hails from Kahuro village, wrapped his arms around a tree in Murang’a town at exactly 9:27 p.m. on Sunday. He intends to hold on until 5:27 a.m. on Thursday, completing...
The Story of Gaigai Hardware: How a Young Entrepreneur Built a Plaza from a Kiosk
07 Jan, 2026 10:56 AM
BUSINESS LEGACY
In 1987, a young entrepreneur in Litein, Kericho, opened a modest kiosk. It was nothing more than a small wooden structure, but it carried the weight of big dreams. A year later, w...
In 1987, a young entrepreneur in Litein, Kericho, opened a modest kiosk. It was nothing more than a small wooden structure, but it carried the weight of big dreams. A year later, w...
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...
Mercy Njeri: A Ten-year Old Girl who Left a Legacy and a Name in Nakuru
06 Jan, 2026 11:23 AM
MERCY'S MARK
This is the story of Mercy Njeri, a girl born in Nakuru in 1975, in Kiamunyi estate. Like any child, she was playful, full of dreams, and eager to learn. But at six years old, her...
This is the story of Mercy Njeri, a girl born in Nakuru in 1975, in Kiamunyi estate. Like any child, she was playful, full of dreams, and eager to learn. But at six years old, her...
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...
Analyst Defends Ruto’s Singapore Dream as Transformative
05 Jan, 2026 01:06 PM
DREAM COMPASS
The lesson from Singapore is not that Kenya can—or should—replicate its exact path. Contexts differ. But the principle remains universal: without dreams, there can be no outcomes....
The lesson from Singapore is not that Kenya can—or should—replicate its exact path. Contexts differ. But the principle remains universal: without dreams, there can be no outcomes....
Men Only, No Women: Egerton University’s Bitter Love Legacy
04 Jan, 2026 09:06 AM
CASTLE ORIGINS
Egerton University’s origins are inseparable from the eccentric life of its founder. The castle stands as a monument to rejection, while the university reflects his bitterness towa...
Egerton University’s origins are inseparable from the eccentric life of its founder. The castle stands as a monument to rejection, while the university reflects his bitterness towa...
Government Channels Ksh. 44 Billion to Schools for Term One
03 Jan, 2026 10:19 AM
CAPITATION RELEASE
According to the Ministry of Education, the release of funds is meant to ensure seamless school operations as the new term begins on January 5, 2026. Grade 10 learners are expected...
According to the Ministry of Education, the release of funds is meant to ensure seamless school operations as the new term begins on January 5, 2026. Grade 10 learners are expected...
Prophet Dr. David Owuor: Nakuru’s Spiritual Spectacle
03 Jan, 2026 09:29 AM
SPIRITUAL CAPITAL
For Nakuru, Owuor’s ministry is both a spiritual and cultural phenomenon. His crusades bring national attention, his convoys create spectacle, and his followers reshape the city’s...
For Nakuru, Owuor’s ministry is both a spiritual and cultural phenomenon. His crusades bring national attention, his convoys create spectacle, and his followers reshape the city’s...
Discover Why January Matters in Cervical Cancer Awareness
02 Jan, 2026 09:53 AM
AWARENESS MONTH
In 2025 alone, countries such as Bhutan, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Nigeria, Tajikistan, Pakistan, and Rwanda expanded HPV vaccination and screening programs. Each step brings the w...
In 2025 alone, countries such as Bhutan, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Nigeria, Tajikistan, Pakistan, and Rwanda expanded HPV vaccination and screening programs. Each step brings the w...
MCK Condemns Arrest of Journalist Peter Mwita, Warns Against Intimidation of Media
02 Jan, 2026 08:49 AM
JOURNALIST SAFETY
According to the Council, Mwita’s detention on December 31 amounts to harassment for journalistic work that is squarely in the public interest. MCK insists that police should not m...
According to the Council, Mwita’s detention on December 31 amounts to harassment for journalistic work that is squarely in the public interest. MCK insists that police should not m...
Resolutions Collapse Under Bad Eating Habits
31 Dec, 2025 01:07 PM
EATING SMARTER
Healthy eating should be part of New Year’s resolutions because it boosts energy, prevents disease, and supports long‑term wellbeing. It is one of the most practical, sustainable c...
Healthy eating should be part of New Year’s resolutions because it boosts energy, prevents disease, and supports long‑term wellbeing. It is one of the most practical, sustainable c...
2025 Ends with Landmark Health Progress Across Nations
29 Dec, 2025 01:22 PM
HEALTH REPORT
TB remains the leading cause of death among people living with HIV, especially in Africa, where the two diseases overlap heavily. Because TB mostly affects adults in their working...
TB remains the leading cause of death among people living with HIV, especially in Africa, where the two diseases overlap heavily. Because TB mostly affects adults in their working...
What You Need to Know About Nakuru's Emergency Response Systems
28 Dec, 2025 11:54 AM
SAFETY NETWORK
Since 2013, the county has made significant strides in strengthening its infrastructure. In 2015, the county procured two fire engines then added another in 2019. Furthermore, it a...
Since 2013, the county has made significant strides in strengthening its infrastructure. In 2015, the county procured two fire engines then added another in 2019. Furthermore, it a...
Why Nakuru County Emerges as a Decisive Vote Bank
27 Dec, 2025 10:55 AM
VOTE BANK
Nakuru is the third most populous county nationally, with an estimated 2.35 million residents in 2023 according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) in its 2022 Econom...
Nakuru is the third most populous county nationally, with an estimated 2.35 million residents in 2023 according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) in its 2022 Econom...
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...
