Topic: Features
Raila's Final Journey: Funeral Dates, Public Viewing, and Burial Details
16 Oct, 2025 05:35 AM
FINAL FAREWELL
On Friday, October 17, a state funeral service will be held at Nyayo National Stadium beginning at 8:00 AM. Following the service, the body will be transported to Raila’s Karen residence, where an overnight vigil will be held in his memory.
On Friday, October 17, a state funeral service will be held at Nyayo National Stadium beginning at 8:00 AM. Following the service, the body will be transported to Raila’s Karen residence, where an overnight vigil will be held in his memory.
Kabarak University Ascends Global Rankings as Kenya’s Leading Private Institution
14 Oct, 2025 11:41 AM
LEADING BOLDLY
Kabarak University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kiplangat, was recently honoured by the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) for his pioneering role in embedding student-led innovation into the university’s academic structure. His integration of innovatio
Kabarak University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kiplangat, was recently honoured by the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) for his pioneering role in embedding student-led innovation into the university’s academic structure. His integration of innovatio
20 Years of ODM: Tracing Kenya’s Opposition Through Time
12 Oct, 2025 10:00 AM
OPPOSITION LEGACY
So, as ODM celebrates their 20th anniversary, we as Kenyans celebrate with them while walking down memory lane to their importance and growth, while reflecting on the development of opposition over the years in Kenya.
So, as ODM celebrates their 20th anniversary, we as Kenyans celebrate with them while walking down memory lane to their importance and growth, while reflecting on the development of opposition over the years in Kenya.
Touching Grass: Why The Ground Beneath Our Feet Still Heals
11 Oct, 2025 10:00 AM
GROUNDED LIVING
Touching grass is not about abandoning technology. It is about remembering that the world exists beyond it and that life still hums softly outside the scroll.
Touching grass is not about abandoning technology. It is about remembering that the world exists beyond it and that life still hums softly outside the scroll.
Ruto Positions COMESA as Africa’s Digital Trade Engine
10 Oct, 2025 07:12 AM
RUTO RALLY
Ruto has urged African leaders to work together to raise intra-African trade from the current 14% to 50%, aligning with other regions that trade internally at rates of 60–70%. He emphasizes that unlocking trade across the continent’s 1.4 billion people wo
Ruto has urged African leaders to work together to raise intra-African trade from the current 14% to 50%, aligning with other regions that trade internally at rates of 60–70%. He emphasizes that unlocking trade across the continent’s 1.4 billion people wo
When Silence Speaks: Raila’s Absence and the Online Storm
09 Oct, 2025 07:00 PM
RUMOR REBUTTAL
According to Onyango, the rumors amplified by bloggers and certain media outlets are part of a familiar strategy previously used to derail Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission chairmanship earlier this year. The statement specifically named impea
According to Onyango, the rumors amplified by bloggers and certain media outlets are part of a familiar strategy previously used to derail Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission chairmanship earlier this year. The statement specifically named impea
Captain Morgan Teams Up with Iyanii for Flavor Showdown
09 Oct, 2025 05:58 PM
SPICY DROP
The event introduced the first Muck Pit product: Captain Morgan Muck Pit Melon Splash, a fresh and zesty flavor designed to liven up parties and cocktails. The traditional method has been updated to create a modern drink that combines Captain Morgan's fam
The event introduced the first Muck Pit product: Captain Morgan Muck Pit Melon Splash, a fresh and zesty flavor designed to liven up parties and cocktails. The traditional method has been updated to create a modern drink that combines Captain Morgan's fam
This Simple Habit Could Save Your Vision, Are You Doing It?
09 Oct, 2025 11:06 AM
WORLD SIGHT DAY
Today, October 9, 2025, we mark World Sight Day 2025, and this year’s theme says it all: “Love Your Eyes.” This is not just a slogan, but reminder to prioritize eye health, raise awareness about preventable vision loss, and push for equal access to eye ca
Today, October 9, 2025, we mark World Sight Day 2025, and this year’s theme says it all: “Love Your Eyes.” This is not just a slogan, but reminder to prioritize eye health, raise awareness about preventable vision loss, and push for equal access to eye ca
Think You Know Rural Life? Discover the New Face of African Progress
08 Oct, 2025 03:44 PM
RURAL RISE
Since July 2025, Kenya has launched at least 29 rural electrification projects, averaging one village per day. Counties like Kwale, Uasin Gishu, Kisii, Embu, and Kajiado have seen rapid rollouts of grid extensions and off-grid solutions.
Since July 2025, Kenya has launched at least 29 rural electrification projects, averaging one village per day. Counties like Kwale, Uasin Gishu, Kisii, Embu, and Kajiado have seen rapid rollouts of grid extensions and off-grid solutions.
Esther Passaris Calls Out Reckless Drivers After Accident
08 Oct, 2025 10:39 AM
SAFETY CRISIS
Her words echo loudly in the aftermath of the Waruku bus accident, where a 33-seater bus veered off Musa Gitau Road in Dagoretti North on October 7, 2025, plunging into a river and injuring over 30 people. The crash happened during rush hour, turning what
Her words echo loudly in the aftermath of the Waruku bus accident, where a 33-seater bus veered off Musa Gitau Road in Dagoretti North on October 7, 2025, plunging into a river and injuring over 30 people. The crash happened during rush hour, turning what
Why 2.8 Billion People Still Lack Adequate Shelter in 2025
06 Oct, 2025 05:00 PM
WORLD HABITAT DAY
The UN’s Strategic Plan for 2026–2029 prioritizes adequate housing, secure land tenure, access to basic services, and the transformation of informal settlements into climate-resilient, inclusive cities. Secretary-General António Guterres reminds us that c
The UN’s Strategic Plan for 2026–2029 prioritizes adequate housing, secure land tenure, access to basic services, and the transformation of informal settlements into climate-resilient, inclusive cities. Secretary-General António Guterres reminds us that c
Here’s What the World Marked Over the Weekend
06 Oct, 2025 10:31 AM
DID YOU KNOW?
In Kenya, notable figures joined in the celebration, sharing affirmations on social media. David Maraga posted, “Teachers play a key role in imparting knowledge, nurturing generations and growing our economy. Happy Teachers’ Day.”
In Kenya, notable figures joined in the celebration, sharing affirmations on social media. David Maraga posted, “Teachers play a key role in imparting knowledge, nurturing generations and growing our economy. Happy Teachers’ Day.”
Fahad’s Coastal Crusade: Gen Z’s Bold Bid to Reclaim Mombasa Politics
05 Oct, 2025 10:00 AM
NEW WAVE
In the interview, Fahad did not shy away from controversial topics. He strongly disagreed with a panelist's claim that people living along the coast are lazy, saying, "We are not lazy, we are intelligent, but we lack experience." His statement resonated w
In the interview, Fahad did not shy away from controversial topics. He strongly disagreed with a panelist's claim that people living along the coast are lazy, saying, "We are not lazy, we are intelligent, but we lack experience." His statement resonated w
Modern Love: How Situationships Took Over Dating Culture
04 Oct, 2025 04:00 PM
ALMOST RELATIONSHIPS
That ambiguity is not just trivia; it is widespread. Research suggests roughly half of people aged 18 to 29 report having been involved in a situationship at some point.
That ambiguity is not just trivia; it is widespread. Research suggests roughly half of people aged 18 to 29 report having been involved in a situationship at some point.
Inside the Education Legacy Kalonzo Wants to Revive
01 Oct, 2025 01:00 PM
EDUCATION ECHO
Hosting over 700 student leaders, representing 224 institutions across the country, Musyoka shared his vision to unseat the Ruto regime by championing the core agenda of the Gen Z movement. The gathering, which included party officials and parliamentarian
Hosting over 700 student leaders, representing 224 institutions across the country, Musyoka shared his vision to unseat the Ruto regime by championing the core agenda of the Gen Z movement. The gathering, which included party officials and parliamentarian
Digital Voting Could Boost Youth Turnout in Kenya’s 2027 Polls
30 Sep, 2025 12:29 PM
DIGITAL DEMOCRACY
The Commission has set an ambitious target: to enroll approximately 6.3 million new voters as it resumes its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise—a critical step in preparing the Principal Register of Voters ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Commission has set an ambitious target: to enroll approximately 6.3 million new voters as it resumes its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise—a critical step in preparing the Principal Register of Voters ahead of the 2027 elections.
Ministry Prioritizes Lifesaving Action in 13 High-Risk Counties
29 Sep, 2025 11:30 AM
SAFE DELIVERY
On September 28, 2025, the Ministry joined forces with partners at the 2nd International EndPPH Run, held at Ulinzi Sports Ground. The event, graced by Dr. Patrick Amoth, Director General for Health, rallied Kenyans especially healthcare workers to keep t
On September 28, 2025, the Ministry joined forces with partners at the 2nd International EndPPH Run, held at Ulinzi Sports Ground. The event, graced by Dr. Patrick Amoth, Director General for Health, rallied Kenyans especially healthcare workers to keep t
PS Omollo: How Tot Market Is Rewriting Kerio Valley’s Story
28 Sep, 2025 01:13 PM
TOT TRANSFORMATION
Once infamous as a death trap,scarred by conflict and lawlessness, the Kerio Valley is now rewriting its story. The region is rapidly evolving into a thriving hub of agriculture and industrial growth, with Tot market at the heart of this resurgence.
Once infamous as a death trap,scarred by conflict and lawlessness, the Kerio Valley is now rewriting its story. The region is rapidly evolving into a thriving hub of agriculture and industrial growth, with Tot market at the heart of this resurgence.
Analyst: Ruto May Be Walking Kibaki’s Path
27 Sep, 2025 04:00 PM
RUTO REIMAGINED
“Kibaki’s style was technocratic, his speech sparse, and his war on inefficiency was misread as indifference. But beneath the surface, he was laying foundations, roads, institutions, and fiscal policies that would later be hailed as visionary. He was not
“Kibaki’s style was technocratic, his speech sparse, and his war on inefficiency was misread as indifference. But beneath the surface, he was laying foundations, roads, institutions, and fiscal policies that would later be hailed as visionary. He was not
Stripped of Dignity: The Migrant Trap We Refuse to Fix
27 Sep, 2025 01:00 PM
MIGRANT PERIL
Globally, the conversation around migrant rights intersects with broader struggles for gender equality. UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently acknowledged that progress remains slow and uneven.
Globally, the conversation around migrant rights intersects with broader struggles for gender equality. UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently acknowledged that progress remains slow and uneven.