Topic: Interest Story
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
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.
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.
COMESA: Let Digital Trade Work for Farmers, Not Just CEOs
03 Oct, 2025 10:00 AM
DIGITAL DIVIDE
Kenya, a founding member of COMESA, will assume the rotating chairmanship from Burundi during the summit. President William Ruto is expected to lead conversations on trade, innovation, and regional cooperation. The summit will take place at the Kenyatta I
Kenya, a founding member of COMESA, will assume the rotating chairmanship from Burundi during the summit. President William Ruto is expected to lead conversations on trade, innovation, and regional cooperation. The summit will take place at the Kenyatta I
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
Translation Day Honors the Art Machines Can’t Master
30 Sep, 2025 02:00 PM
HUMAN TRUST
On this September 30th, as the world celebrates, we are reminded that translation is not a technical task of swapping one word for another. It is an act of human empathy, a deep dive into another’s world, and a powerful, enduring force for global unity.
On this September 30th, as the world celebrates, we are reminded that translation is not a technical task of swapping one word for another. It is an act of human empathy, a deep dive into another’s world, and a powerful, enduring force for global unity.
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.
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
UN: Ruto Wants Africa In, But Where’s the Roadmap?
26 Sep, 2025 11:19 AM
DIPLOMATIC GRIDLOCK
President Ruto’s UNGA speech channeled history with bold ambition to echo a call for a fairer, more responsive United Nations. But here’s the rub: some of his claims clash with the very architecture of the institution he seeks to reform. The past he invok
President Ruto’s UNGA speech channeled history with bold ambition to echo a call for a fairer, more responsive United Nations. But here’s the rub: some of his claims clash with the very architecture of the institution he seeks to reform. The past he invok
Beyond the Border: Murkomen’s Push to Fortify Mandera
23 Sep, 2025 04:57 AM
SECURITY GAINS
Mandera’s challenges are not limited to external threats. Inter-clan conflicts over grazing and watering rights flare up occasionally, threatening the fragile peace.
Mandera’s challenges are not limited to external threats. Inter-clan conflicts over grazing and watering rights flare up occasionally, threatening the fragile peace.
What You Need to Know About the UN’s 80th Anniversary Summit
18 Sep, 2025 12:30 PM
GLOBAL WEEK
The High-Level Week is the UN’s annual summit where all 193 Member States take the podium during the General Debate. Brazil traditionally opens the session, followed by the United States.
The High-Level Week is the UN’s annual summit where all 193 Member States take the podium during the General Debate. Brazil traditionally opens the session, followed by the United States.
Safina Returns to Bomas, Declares Third Liberation
18 Sep, 2025 11:36 AM
THIRD LIBERATION
Safina’s story began in May 1995, born out of frustration, reformist zeal, and a defiant desire to challenge the status quo. Its name Safina, Kiswahili for “Ark” symbolized a vessel to rescue Kenya from corruption, authoritarianism, and tribal politics.
Safina’s story began in May 1995, born out of frustration, reformist zeal, and a defiant desire to challenge the status quo. Its name Safina, Kiswahili for “Ark” symbolized a vessel to rescue Kenya from corruption, authoritarianism, and tribal politics.