By James Mutua The Nairobi Hospital has reiterated its financial stability, operational resilience, and continued delivery of quality healthcare services, dismissing recent claims that the institution is on the verge of collapse or in need of external intervention. Speaking during a press briefing, Board Chairman Dr Barcley Onyambu and Chief Executive Officer Felix Osano presented…
By James Mutua A coalition of civil society organizations, faith groups, labour unions, and governance actors has issued a stark warning on the state of Kenya’s democracy, declaring the country is at a “critical moment” marked by economic hardship, shrinking civic space, and eroding public trust. In a joint press statement issued under the banner…
By Jameson Safaricom PLC has announced a major data privacy enhancement within the M-PESA platform, set to take effect on March 24, 2026, following regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya. The update introduces data minimization in person-to-person (P2P) transactions, where recipients will only see two names and a masked phone number instead of…
By James Mutua The TelPosta Pension Scheme (TPS) has rolled out a refreshed brand identity alongside a nationwide Member Education initiative, marking a broader transformation aimed at enhancing transparency, improving service delivery, and strengthening engagement with its members. The initiative was officially launched in Nairobi, where Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Julius Cheptiony, said…
By Editor Huawei, in partnership with the Konza Technopolis Development Authority, has launched a state-of-the-art contact centre platform to support Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services at the Siaya Community Digital Hub. The unveiling took place during the Siaya Digital Summit 2026 at Bondo Township Primary School Grounds. The hub becomes the first in Kenya to…
By Jameson Voting in the repeat Phase III grassroots elections of the United Democratic Alliance began earlier today in several parts of the country, with party officials reporting largely smooth operations despite minor logistical challenges. Speaking during an update, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, the Deputy Party Leader of the UDA Party, said polling opened successfully across…
By James Mutua The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will on Saturday conduct the repeat Phase III grassroots elections across 18 counties as the party continues to strengthen its internal leadership structures ahead of future political activities. According to the party’s Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan, the elections will take place in Kiambu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Nyeri,…
By James Mutua The Nairobi Hospital commemorated World Kidney Day 2026 with a public awareness and community engagement event aimed at promoting early detection and prevention of kidney disease. Held under the theme Kidney Health for All Caring for People, Protecting the Planet, the event brought together healthcare professionals and members of the public to…
By Jameson The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has begun electricity distribution within Konza Technopolis through its own smart power distribution network, marking a major milestone in strengthening reliable, future ready infrastructure at Kenya’s flagship smart city. The new distribution capability allows Konza Technopolis to manage and distribute electricity internally across Phase One of the…
By Jameson Residents of Kenya’s coastal region will soon benefit from a more affordable and reliable water supply as the Baricho Solarization Project in Kilifi County nears completion. Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Murithi said the project is about 90 percent complete and is expected to significantly lower the high electricity costs currently required to pump…
