Five hundred beneficiaries from Kibiku and surrounding communities in Kiambu County received free medical care, disability support and preventive health services earlier this month during a community outreach led by autism non-profit, Gifted Gems, and supported by Pwani Oil Products Limited (Pwani Oil). The Medical and Autism Awareness Outreach 2026 aimed to address persistent gaps in Kenya’s…
By Karimi Kiogora McKinsey & Company’s research on organizational health has consistently shown that companies with strong people-centric practices dramatically outperform their peers. Organisations in the top quartile of organisational health have been found to be nearly three times more likely to deliver long-term financial outperformance than those at the bottom. Given such findings, culture…
LG Electronics (LG) will, starting this month, roll out its 2026 QNED evo Mini LED lineup, led by a new 115‑inch model. The fresh lineup combines ultra-large screen sizes with AI-based picture and sound technologies to support sports viewing, gaming and home entertainment on a larger scale. This year, QNED’s picture quality is advanced by…
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has opened its new Specialty and Executive Clinic in Gigiri as part of its strategy to expand access to specialized care and bring services closer to their point of need, The Gigiri Specialty and Executive Clinic is designed to serve residents and the working population in Gigiri, Nyari, Runda,…
The sudden upward review of fuel prices on April 15, 2026, has created a “perfect storm” for the common mwananchi. When fuel prices cross the Ksh 200 threshold, they stop being just a motorist’s problem and become a survival issue for every household. The link between fuel, inflation, and poverty in Kenya is direct and…
The Crime Journalists Association of Kenya has announced plans to launch a Crime Reporting Excellence Award aimed at recognising storytellers and state and non-state actors championing the fight against corruption. Speaking during an anti-corruption workshop for media practitioners convened by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission in Nairobi, CJAK Chairperson Joseph Muraya underscored the critical…
Africa’s smartphone market is slipping back into a familiar trap: the “Megapixel Myth.” With devices like the Redmi Note 15 pushing massive 200MP cameras, the big number certainly sounds impressive on a billboard. But in reality, it often delivers slower performance, inconsistent image quality, and unnecessary strain on storage for the everyday user. “We…
Githunguri township descended into chaos today as Kikuyu elders performed a rare and dreaded “calabash-smashing” ritual, leveling a traditional curse against President William Ruto and area MP Gathoni Wamuchomba. The spiritual escalation followed a direct confrontation where police officers lobbed teargas to disperse the elders from a site they consider a sacred shrine. The confrontation…
Human rights activist Francis Awino has moved to the High Court seeking the removal of Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over alleged irregularities in the importation of petroleum products. In a petition filed before the High Court, Francis has accused the CS of violating constitutional provisions on leadership, integrity, and public accountability. He cites what…
In a move aimed at easing the growing financial strain associated with funerals, Britam Connect, the micro-insurance arm of Britam Holdings, has partnered with Montezuma Funeral Home to introduce the Heshima Farewell Plan, a last-expense policy designed to support Kenyan families during times of loss. The launch comes against the backdrop of steadily rising funeral…
