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VIRAL POWER
In Kenya, memes unite cultures and eras. Since around 2010, they have infiltrated business and advertising. Popular phrases migrate into songs and speeches, transforming into memes...
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Kenyans Debate, Courts Weigh NTSA’s Instant Fines Rollout
11 Mar, 2026 01:02 PM
FINES DEBATE
The Instant Traffic Fines Management System uses roadside cameras to detect offenses such as speeding. It was activated following a directive from President William Ruto aimed at e...
The Instant Traffic Fines Management System uses roadside cameras to detect offenses such as speeding. It was activated following a directive from President William Ruto aimed at e...
Why We Must Strip Science of Racial Slurs and Dictators’ Names
11 Mar, 2026 12:06 PM
NAMING REFORM
A few years ago, the famous "Acacia" trees of the African savanna had their names changed to Vachellia and Senegalia because of technical rules that favoured Australian trees. The...
A few years ago, the famous "Acacia" trees of the African savanna had their names changed to Vachellia and Senegalia because of technical rules that favoured Australian trees. The...
63 Years a Squatter: Why Kenya Must Settle Indigenous Land Rights
11 Mar, 2026 11:25 AM
LAND JUSTICE
The African Court has made it clear that conservation cannot be used as a convenient excuse to dispossess indigenous people who have acted as the forest’s natural stewards for cent...
The African Court has made it clear that conservation cannot be used as a convenient excuse to dispossess indigenous people who have acted as the forest’s natural stewards for cent...
Fanikisha Banking Solution Boosts Growth for Women-Led Businesses Across Kenya
11 Mar, 2026 10:41 AM
WOMEN RISING
Speaking during the celebrations in Kwale County, beneficiary Priscah Wambui shared her journey from unemployment to entrepreneurship. She began with short-stay rental apartments i...
Speaking during the celebrations in Kwale County, beneficiary Priscah Wambui shared her journey from unemployment to entrepreneurship. She began with short-stay rental apartments i...
Women Leaders Drive Kenya’s Politics Forward
10 Mar, 2026 07:00 PM
GENDER GAINS
The nation is still striving to achieve the constitutional two‑thirds gender rule, but the numbers have risen compared to a decade ago. Notably, the number of women elected as gove...
The nation is still striving to achieve the constitutional two‑thirds gender rule, but the numbers have risen compared to a decade ago. Notably, the number of women elected as gove...
Safari Rally Flags Off March 12 as Kenya Eyes Five‑Year Extension
10 Mar, 2026 05:00 PM
EXTENSION HOPE
The 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally Kenya is scheduled for March 12–15, 2026 in Naivasha. The event will run entirely in Naivasha, dropping the traditional Nairobi...
The 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally Kenya is scheduled for March 12–15, 2026 in Naivasha. The event will run entirely in Naivasha, dropping the traditional Nairobi...
Ruto Dismisses Claims of Sh50 Billion Loss in Health Fund
10 Mar, 2026 03:16 PM
FUNDS DEBATE
“Forget the propaganda that we lost Ksh. 50 billion. This week alone we are paying Ksh. 16.2 billion for SHIF. We are paying the highest amounts of money to any hospital that has e...
“Forget the propaganda that we lost Ksh. 50 billion. This week alone we are paying Ksh. 16.2 billion for SHIF. We are paying the highest amounts of money to any hospital that has e...
Nakuru County Drives Skills Training for Youth, Persons with Disabilities
10 Mar, 2026 02:00 PM
OPPORTUNITY HUB
The training program begins in mid‑March and runs until December, offering free courses in e‑waste and plastic waste collection as well as repair of phones, laptops, and household...
The training program begins in mid‑March and runs until December, offering free courses in e‑waste and plastic waste collection as well as repair of phones, laptops, and household...
Pipeline Listing Unlocks KSh 106 Billion, Ruto Pledges KSh 1.2 Trillion Growth
10 Mar, 2026 12:27 PM
FUTURE FINANCING
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) was oversubscribed by 105.7 percent, raising KSh 106.3 billion in seed capital for the newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF).
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) was oversubscribed by 105.7 percent, raising KSh 106.3 billion in seed capital for the newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF).
Azimio Council Expels Members, Appoints New Leaders
10 Mar, 2026 11:12 AM
POWER SHIFT
The meeting terminated Suna East Member of Parliament (MP) Junet Mohamed’s appointment as Leader of the Azimio Coalition Parliamentary Group in the National Assembly. Members immed...
The meeting terminated Suna East Member of Parliament (MP) Junet Mohamed’s appointment as Leader of the Azimio Coalition Parliamentary Group in the National Assembly. Members immed...
7 Days to Pay: Road Safety Authority Enforces Instant Fines
10 Mar, 2026 10:19 AM
SMART POLICING
Once a violation occurs, the system automatically sends an SMS notification to the registered vehicle owner. The message details the offense, the location, and the fine amount. Mot...
Once a violation occurs, the system automatically sends an SMS notification to the registered vehicle owner. The message details the offense, the location, and the fine amount. Mot...
Weather Bureau Warns of Isolated Heavy Rains Despite Overall Decline
10 Mar, 2026 06:00 AM
RAINFALL OUTLOOK
“Despite the general reduction, isolated heavy rainfall events may still occur in parts of Western Kenya, the Central Highlands (including Nairobi), Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valle...
“Despite the general reduction, isolated heavy rainfall events may still occur in parts of Western Kenya, the Central Highlands (including Nairobi), Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valle...
Nakuru Marks Women’s Day With Digital Abuse Reporting System
09 Mar, 2026 04:52 PM
DIGITAL SHIELD
The County Government notes that the Integrated Gender‑Based Violence Information System, launched on March 8, allows survivors to report abuse in real time, strengthening document...
The County Government notes that the Integrated Gender‑Based Violence Information System, launched on March 8, allows survivors to report abuse in real time, strengthening document...
Nakuru Hosts Darts Finals, Champions Emerge
09 Mar, 2026 04:11 PM
NAKURU WINNERS
The finals brought together officials, fans, and players, underscoring darts’ growing appeal in Kenya. Once a niche pastime in Nairobi pubs and clubs, darts is steadily evolving in...
The finals brought together officials, fans, and players, underscoring darts’ growing appeal in Kenya. Once a niche pastime in Nairobi pubs and clubs, darts is steadily evolving in...
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Kenya Reclaims Its Commonwealth Legacy at London Summit
09 Mar, 2026 03:26 PM
DIPLOMATIC LEGACY
Chaired by Samoa’s Finance Minister Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioʻo, the summit focused on repositioning the Commonwealth amid global economic shifts and rising geopolitical fragmenta...
Chaired by Samoa’s Finance Minister Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioʻo, the summit focused on repositioning the Commonwealth amid global economic shifts and rising geopolitical fragmenta...
Nation Media Group Sets AI Precedent, Media Council Applauds
09 Mar, 2026 02:46 PM
RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION
On March 6, NMG unveiled its AI framework, a comprehensive policy guiding how artificial intelligence will be used across its print, digital, and broadcast platforms. The framework...
On March 6, NMG unveiled its AI framework, a comprehensive policy guiding how artificial intelligence will be used across its print, digital, and broadcast platforms. The framework...
Independents Aspire, but Parties Decide Kenya’s Presidency
09 Mar, 2026 12:42 PM
PARTY POWER
Independent runs may symbolize freedom, but in practice, parties remain the engines of legitimacy, mobilization, and governance. Future aspirants must move away from ethnic mobiliz...
Independent runs may symbolize freedom, but in practice, parties remain the engines of legitimacy, mobilization, and governance. Future aspirants must move away from ethnic mobiliz...
Power, Not Piety: Why Global Conflicts Are Driven by Interests
09 Mar, 2026 10:39 AM
GEOPOLITOCAL REALITY
The roots of modern conflict stretch further back. After World War I, Western powers carved artificial borders from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire, forcing diverse ethnic and reli...
The roots of modern conflict stretch further back. After World War I, Western powers carved artificial borders from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire, forcing diverse ethnic and reli...
Women Lead by Embracing Authentic Strength
09 Mar, 2026 09:44 AM
FEMININE POWER
Yet amid the celebrations, the deeper question remains: what does empowerment truly mean? Too often, feminism is framed through external power, economic independence, political inf...
Yet amid the celebrations, the deeper question remains: what does empowerment truly mean? Too often, feminism is framed through external power, economic independence, political inf...
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Airport Panic, Highway Tragedy Test Kenya’s Emergency Response
09 Mar, 2026 09:00 AM
TWIN CRISES
“The motorcade of the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, today stopped at the scene of a road traffic accident at Otonglo, near the Molasses Plant in Kisumu, where the Cabin...
“The motorcade of the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, today stopped at the scene of a road traffic accident at Otonglo, near the Molasses Plant in Kisumu, where the Cabin...
