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…
By Jameson Award-winning artist and cultural powerhouse Mejja on Thursday evening hosted an exclusive private listening party at EABL’s Microbrewery, giving invited guests a first experience of his long-awaited upcoming album. The intimate event brought together media personalities, industry stakeholders, creative collaborators and select fans for a curated preview of what promises to be one…
By East Africa Journal Reporter In celebration of International Women’s Day, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has shared insights from a recent panel discussion featuring accomplished female medical practitioners. Hosted by the SGU School of Medicine Alumni Association, the discussion brought together Sasha Lake, Assistant Professor at SGU; Kumkum…
By James Mutua Ushiriki Wema Foundation chair Tessie Musalia has called on legislators to consider extending maternity leave for mothers of preterm babies, saying the current 90 day period is insufficient for mothers whose newborns require prolonged medical care. Speaking on Saturday during International Women’s Day celebrations and the handover of neonatal incubators under the…
By James Mutua The United Alternative Government has opposed two key proposals currently before Parliament, warning that they could undermine Kenya’s constitutional framework for public finance management and threaten the integrity of strategic national assets. Addressing the press on Thursday, the coalition led by Wiper Patriotic Front party leader Hon Stephen Kalonzo, Democracy for the…
By Jameson Mutua Huawei has connected 170 million people in remote and underserved communities across more than 80 countries, surpassing its commitment under the International Telecommunication Union Partner2Connect Digital Coalition. The milestone was announced by Yang Chaobin, CEO of Huawei ICT Business Group, during the company’s TECH Cares Forum in Barcelona. Huawei had pledged in…
