April 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged stakeholders in the justice sector to build a justice system that serves families with compassion, fairness, and integrity. Speaking during the Milimani Chief Magistrate Family Court Open Day themed “Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Access to Justice through Collaboration,” Koome said stakeholders in the justice system must work […]

NYERI, Kenya, April 5 – Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has urged residents not to heckle legislators allied with President William Ruto during his scheduled tour of development projects on Saturday. The President, who has been on a five-day tour of the Mt. Kenya region, is expected to inspect the Affordable Housing Project at Ruringu, as […]

April 5 – Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is scheduled to visit India next week in a move that underscores the deepening ties between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), driven by growing political and economic convergence. The 42-year-old Crown Prince, who also serves as the UAE’s Defence […]

CHUKA, Kenya April 5 – President William Ruto has dismissed claims that his development tour of the Mt Kenya region was politically motivated, insisting that public engagement on development is a constitutional obligation. “The Constitution makes it mandatory that in everything we do, we must engage the public,” he said. Speaking during his tour of […]

By Tobias Alando Picture this. You are a Kenyan manufacturer, producing high-quality products for export. After months of sourcing raw materials, investing in machinery, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, your first shipment is finally ready. The buyer, whether in Europe, Asia, America, or even within Eastern Africa, is eager to receive the consignment. Your […]

At the 38th African Union Summit in February, one theme resonated strongly: the need for global cooperation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to ensure that the Global South, particularly Africa, is not left behind. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned, many nations in this region still lag in technological development, widening the global digital divide. Ethiopian […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 4 – Jotham Njogu didn’t plan to become a chef. He studied hard at Chuka University, picturing himself in a smart suit, analyzing policies or managing accounts in a glass office somewhere in Nairobi. But life had other ideas.After graduation, doors didn’t swing open as expected. The job market felt more like […]

Jomo Kenyatta’s Biologocal Father Muigai and the Name Kamau In the tapestry of Kenya’s history, few figures stand out like Jomo Kenyatta, the nation’s founding father. Yet, behind his legacy lies a rich ancestry that traces back to his father, Muigai, and the significance of the name Kamau. This exploration unveils the lesser-known aspects of […]

Kenyan Professor Jerono Rotich selected for ACE Fellows Program Professor Jerono P. Rotich, Associate Dean for Organizational Climate and Inclusion and founder of Kenyan Students in Diaspora (KESID), has been selected for the 2025-2026 Cohort of the American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows Program. She joins an elite group of 26 Fellows chosen through a rigorous nomination […]

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 4 — Kenya’s High Court will proceed to hear a lawsuit against Meta, the social media giant that owns Facebook, over rights violations committed in Ethiopia after the court affirmed its reach on trans-jurisdictional matters on Thursday. Justice Lawrence Mugambi determined, in a ruling on Thursday, that Kenyan courts have jurisdiction over […]