Topic: Kenya
Why Your Social Media Is Now Part of Your US Visa Interview
05 Aug, 2025 03:39 PM
PROFILE REVIEW
Visa officers will now check your social media accounts for the past five years before deciding whether to grant you entry. Yes, your tweets, Instagram captions, and those late-night Facebook rants could make or break your American dream.
Visa officers will now check your social media accounts for the past five years before deciding whether to grant you entry. Yes, your tweets, Instagram captions, and those late-night Facebook rants could make or break your American dream.
Surface Wins Won’t Solve Kenya’s Drug Problem
04 Aug, 2025 01:00 PM
CRIMINAL NETWORKS
Drug trafficking is not a victimless crime. It destroys lives, undermines communities, and erodes the moral fabric of society. We must shift from reactive measures to preventive strategies, starting in schools, families, and local institutions.
Drug trafficking is not a victimless crime. It destroys lives, undermines communities, and erodes the moral fabric of society. We must shift from reactive measures to preventive strategies, starting in schools, families, and local institutions.
The UN Is Coming to Kenya: What Does It Really Mean for Us?
31 Jul, 2025 11:50 AM
NOT ENTIRELY ROSY
Kenya is no stranger to rising to the occasion. But in welcoming the world, we must ensure we are not just a venue, but a voice. One that shapes the future of global governance—not from the sidelines, but from the center.
Kenya is no stranger to rising to the occasion. But in welcoming the world, we must ensure we are not just a venue, but a voice. One that shapes the future of global governance—not from the sidelines, but from the center.
KenGen Powers Up Data Center With Its First Battery Energy Storage System
30 Jul, 2025 08:00 PM
SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY
The successful introduction of this pilot system is anticipated to open the door for comparable initiatives across the country, particularly in vital industries where data dependability is crucial, like healthcare, finance, and telecommunications.
The successful introduction of this pilot system is anticipated to open the door for comparable initiatives across the country, particularly in vital industries where data dependability is crucial, like healthcare, finance, and telecommunications.
A New Chapter for Journalism: 2025 Media Code in Action
29 Jul, 2025 12:49 PM
BOLD REFORM
The overhaul follows a High Court ruling which nullified the previous Broadcasting Code, instructing the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) to implement more appropriate protections—particularly for children and vulnerable groups.
The overhaul follows a High Court ruling which nullified the previous Broadcasting Code, instructing the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) to implement more appropriate protections—particularly for children and vulnerable groups.
Still Waiting: How Hope Shapes Political Choices in Kenya
28 Jul, 2025 12:30 PM
BELIEF SYSTEM
Dr. Ndonye paints a portrait of a voter base addicted to deception. He explains that truth rarely survives in the Kenyan political market. Those who speak honestly about systemic problems or advocate for slow, realistic reform are often dismissed.
Dr. Ndonye paints a portrait of a voter base addicted to deception. He explains that truth rarely survives in the Kenyan political market. Those who speak honestly about systemic problems or advocate for slow, realistic reform are often dismissed.
Maraga: If Ruto Gets a Second Term, Kenya Will Disintegrate
16 Jul, 2025 02:32 PM
MARAGA’S BOLD STAND
Criticizing the culture of lawlessness in Kenya in the interview, Maraga highlighted that impunity had reached the highest level it has ever been in the country.
Criticizing the culture of lawlessness in Kenya in the interview, Maraga highlighted that impunity had reached the highest level it has ever been in the country.
Tensions Rise as East Africa’s Power Trio Risks a Youth Uprising
05 Jun, 2025 09:48 AM
AXIS OF ANXIETY?
These countries are in what Dr Barrack Muluka has termed “paranoia.” And they are right to be paranoid because the youth, particularly Gen Z, are no longer restricted by proximity. Social media is now their ironclad defence, and unity is their cadence.
These countries are in what Dr Barrack Muluka has termed “paranoia.” And they are right to be paranoid because the youth, particularly Gen Z, are no longer restricted by proximity. Social media is now their ironclad defence, and unity is their cadence.
Stubb's Kenya Visit: Strengthening Ties through Talks, Advocacy
15 May, 2025 02:48 PM
IMPACTFUL VISIT
He toured Kawangware to learn about Poa Internet, a programme funded by the EU and Finnfund aimed at improving digital infrastructure and expanding access to digital services in underserved urban communities.
He toured Kawangware to learn about Poa Internet, a programme funded by the EU and Finnfund aimed at improving digital infrastructure and expanding access to digital services in underserved urban communities.
Safe Travels Await: Embrace Global Road Safety Week
15 May, 2025 10:52 AM
SAFE ROADS
The United Nations (UN), in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO), has been campaigning for road safety during the Global Road Safety Week, which began on Monday, May 12, 2025, to Friday, May 14, 2025.
The United Nations (UN), in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO), has been campaigning for road safety during the Global Road Safety Week, which began on Monday, May 12, 2025, to Friday, May 14, 2025.
The Erosion of Respect in Kenya’s Political Landscape
16 Dec, 2024 12:00 PM
POLITICAL DECORUM
As political dynamics evolve, Gachagua's assertions that leaders must heed the voices of their constituents is becoming increasingly relevant. The current environment calls for a shift from divisive rhetoric to inclusive dialogue. Leaders must remember
As political dynamics evolve, Gachagua's assertions that leaders must heed the voices of their constituents is becoming increasingly relevant. The current environment calls for a shift from divisive rhetoric to inclusive dialogue. Leaders must remember
USA Ambassador to Kenya Resigns Days After Elections
14 Nov, 2024 09:00 PM
Her resignation from office comes after a publicized fallout over policy disagreements related to Trump’s election victory, highlighting a sharp divide within American political circles.
Her resignation from office comes after a publicized fallout over policy disagreements related to Trump’s election victory, highlighting a sharp divide within American political circles.
Morara Kebaso Slams Government for Unfulfilled Projects
23 Aug, 2024 12:03 PM
NO PEACE
The Okoa Uchumi Assembly has provided a platform for him to advocate for accountability and illustrate the supposed heinous corrupt projects that have been a channel of feeding from public funds.
The Okoa Uchumi Assembly has provided a platform for him to advocate for accountability and illustrate the supposed heinous corrupt projects that have been a channel of feeding from public funds.
Mind the Gen Zs Before the Autumn Turns to an Ugly Winter
11 Jul, 2024 11:30 AM
LISTEN!
Obasanjo has played his role as a brother’s keeper by urging the Kenyan Government to give Gen Zs a sincere listening ear before the ticking time bomb blows and hits Africa as a whole.
Obasanjo has played his role as a brother’s keeper by urging the Kenyan Government to give Gen Zs a sincere listening ear before the ticking time bomb blows and hits Africa as a whole.
Essential Words Kenya Needs to Hear at This Moment
01 Jul, 2024 03:00 PM
MUST-LISTEN
It is safe to say that the country needs some advice from political veterans who spoke words of merit and consequently accompanied them with noble actions, all in efforts to bring their splendid promises to the doorsteps of citizens.
It is safe to say that the country needs some advice from political veterans who spoke words of merit and consequently accompanied them with noble actions, all in efforts to bring their splendid promises to the doorsteps of citizens.
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Is the Parliament Still Competent? What’s the Game Plan?
28 Jun, 2024 05:00 PM
NOT PURE
This house’s decency was recently maimed following destruction caused by the public's invasion during the anti-tax protests on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
This house’s decency was recently maimed following destruction caused by the public's invasion during the anti-tax protests on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
Scrap Taxation Off the Money-Makers' List, What’s Left?
22 Jun, 2024 11:50 AM
NOT TAXATION
He has aligned his critique with Robert Kiyosaki’s book, ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’, saying that the narrative would classify the country as one which lacks financial literacy.
He has aligned his critique with Robert Kiyosaki’s book, ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’, saying that the narrative would classify the country as one which lacks financial literacy.
Clap! Clap! Clap! Leaders Cheer Gen Z’s Protests Against Finance Bill 2024
20 Jun, 2024 02:49 PM
YOUTHQUAKE
Gen Zs seem to have come of age as they have expressed an understanding of the bill's impact on them, should it be passed. They have demonstrated their discontent through hashtags like #RejectFinanceBill2024, #RevolutionKe, and #OccupyParliament.
Gen Zs seem to have come of age as they have expressed an understanding of the bill's impact on them, should it be passed. They have demonstrated their discontent through hashtags like #RejectFinanceBill2024, #RevolutionKe, and #OccupyParliament.
The Untapped Potential of Youths on the Country’s Fate
13 Jun, 2024 05:00 PM
REDTAPE RIP
Kenya is a youthful country, with a demographic graph (illustrating its population) assuming a pyramid shape where the young people are represented by the broad base and elderly represented by the narrowing tip.
Kenya is a youthful country, with a demographic graph (illustrating its population) assuming a pyramid shape where the young people are represented by the broad base and elderly represented by the narrowing tip.
O-Negative, A Rare Gem in the Blood Types Treasure Chest
12 Jun, 2024 04:00 PM
RARE GEM
O-negative blood group is like gold dust as it is regarded a universal donor but a particular recipient. This blood type is only found in 7% of the population. A treasure maintains its status when it is scarce in nature.
O-negative blood group is like gold dust as it is regarded a universal donor but a particular recipient. This blood type is only found in 7% of the population. A treasure maintains its status when it is scarce in nature.
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