Opposition Chiefs Demand Say In Final IEBC Commissioners’ Picks

Opposition leaders have made it unequivocally clear that the government must engage with them and seek consensus on the final list of appointments for commissioners to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). They expressed serious concerns regarding the selection process, asserting that the panel led by Dr. Nelson Makanda failed to meet the necessary…

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How Unemployed Journalists Are Building Digital News Platforms And Creating Jobs

Some people enter journalism for the bylines. My friend stepped into the newsroom looking for something much deeper. He believed storytelling could transform lives and uplift communities. Let’s call him the Nomad, a journalist who turned vision into action in the digital news space. The Nomad did not follow the crowd. While most reporters scrambled…

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Kibuye Market Upgrades Underway, No-Entry Order To End Soon

A major overhaul at the recently closed expansive Kibuye Market has begun aimed at improving its sanitation and sewerage systems. The week-long renovation before it’s reopening, will involve unblocking poor drainage systems and repairing sanitary facilities, including toilets. Illegally erected structures that are obstructing sewer flow and access to pathways will be removed. Additionally, a…

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How Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital Will Benefit As A State Corporation

The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is poised to enhance its healthcare service provisions as it transitions to national management by 30th June. The transition move was kickstarted as per Article 187 of Kenyan Constitution (2010) following the Cabinet’s approval on 11th March.  JOOTRH has subsequently been categorized as a Level 6A…

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From Trade to Tech: Kenya and China Signs 20 Strategic Deals

Kenya has inked 20 pacts with China to bolster their diplomatic and development ties. The agreement establishes substantial investments in transformative projects across infrastructure, green energy, health, education, culture, ICT, the job market, and the Blue Economy. President William Ruto, alongside his counterpart, President Xi Jinping, witnessed the signing ceremony held at the Great Hall…

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Researchers And Kisumu Environmentalists Are Tackling Disposable Diapers Menace

In 2021, the United Nations reported that disposable diapers are one of the biggest contributors to plastic waste globally. According to the report, every minute around the world, over 300,000 disposable nappies/diapers enter landfills, incinerate or pollute the environment, including our oceans. In the EU alone, it is estimated that 33 billion single-use nappies/diapers are…

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