The world’s biggest producer is running out of COVID-19 vaccines

By CNN,

In India, the world's biggest vaccine producer, millions of people are waiting for Covid-19 vaccines amid a devastating second wave of infections. ...

AstraZeneca , coronavirus , COVID-19 , vaccine

Somalia’s President Farmajo signs controversial measure extending term by 2 years

By VOA,

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has signed a controversial measure extending his term in office by two years. Opposition lawmakers have spo...

Antony Blinken , parliament , President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed , somalia

OPINION: No emotive approach to FGM, medicalization still rife

By Guest Writer,

By Maria Wanza  There was jubilation when a petitioner, Dr Tatu Kamau, had her case thrown out of court. She had petitioned the court in 2017, cha...

FGM , Tatu Kamau

OPINION: GBV survivors and those at risk should be considered when setting up policies for social protection

By Rachel Ombaka,

The third wave of COVID-19 has hit Kenyans hard with the effects of the pandemic getting worse by the day. Ministry of Health officials recently so...

coronavirus , Danida , GBV , Oxfam

Google offered a professor Ksh.6.5M but he turned it down. Here’s why

By CNN,

When Luke Stark, an assistant professor, sought money from Google in November he had no idea he'd be turning down $60,000 (Ksh.6,582,000) from the tec...

Actress Shailene Woodley arrested at North Dakota pipeline protest , Google , professor

Google offered a professor Ksh.6 million, but he turned it down. Here’s why

By CNN,

When Luke Stark sought money from Google in November he had no idea he'd be turning down $60,000 from the tech giant in March. Stark, an assistant ...

Remembering Lorna Irungu-Macharia, through the eyes of her loved ones

By Guest Writer,

By Edwin Macharia Lorna Irungu-Macharia was the loving wife of Edwin Macharia and mother of Nancy Mumbi Macharia. Daughter of the late Festus G Iru...

coronavirus , COVID-19 , Edwin MachariaLupus , Lorna Irungu-Macharia

Equity Group Holdings plans Trans-Africa expansion with Ksh.11B loan

By Citizen Reporter,

Equity Group Holdings (EGH) has signed a USD $100 million loan (Ksh 11 Billion) facility to support its expansion across Eastern and Central Africa, e...

AfDB , equity bank

Nobel laureate urges more action on debt for African growth to rebound

By Citizen Reporter,

Nobel laureate Joseph E. Stiglitz has called for a comprehensive global plan to help countries cope with mounting debt that has been compounded by the...

Stiglitz

China’s fleet now larger than US Navy

By CNN,

In 2018, Chinese President Xi Jinping donned military fatigues and boarded a People's Liberation Army Navy destroyer in the South China Sea. Spread...

china

OPINION: Leveraging the power of the digital economy to achieve Kenya Vision 2030

By Guest Writer,

By Will Meng UN Secretary-General Guterres stated: "The COVID-19 pandemic is the worst global crisis since the Second World War”. The year...

Digital Economy , Huawei

PROFILE: Meet ‘Miss Fix-it’ Patricia Ndede. She gets the job done even in a crisis

By Guest Writer,

By Patience Nyange and Esther Kiragu Patricia Ndede is innovator and seasoned communications consultant who has a wealth of experience and expertis...

huduma , Kazi Mtaani , Mbao Pension Plan , Patricia Ndede

EU in Ksh. 15.8B deal with Equity Bank to support Kenyan business

By Citizen Reporter,

The European Union and the European Investment Bank, working together as Team Europe, are providing €120 million (Ksh. 15.8 billion) of new support ...

coronavirus , Equity , EU

Leader of Tigray’s forces accuses Ethiopian and Eritrean gov’ts of genocide

By CNN,

The ousted leader of Ethiopia's Tigray region has accused the federal government and its Eritrean allies of genocide and other crimes against humanity...

Eritrea , Ethiopia , GENOCIDE , tigray

President Kenyatta congratulates new IFC boss Makhtar Diop

By PSCU,

President Uhuru Kenyatta has congratulated Mr Makhtar Diop on his appointment as the new CEO of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member ...

IFC , Makhtar Diop

PROFILE: Meet Ruth Musembi, public relations guru with a knack for spotting talent

By Guest Writer,

Ruth Musembi is an accomplished Corporate Communication Expert, a proficient educator, and a certified coach. She has been an adjunct faculty at Da...

Ruth Musembi

IGAD and EU hand over of PPEs, lab test kits to Kenyan Gov’t

By Citizen Reporter,

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the delegation of the European Union to Kenya and the United Nations Office for Project Service...

coronavirus , IGAD , PPE

Google parent Alphabet shutting down internet-beaming balloon project Loon

By Reuters,

By Reuters and Kepha Muiruri Google parent Alphabet Inc is shutting down its internet balloon business, Loon, which aimed to provide a less expensi...

Alastair Westgarth , Alphabet , Google , Loon , Uhuru kenyatta

China says its ready to help Kenya deal with its debt challenges

By Reuters,

China stands ready to help Kenya deal with its debt challenges and both sides are holding “smooth” talks over the issues, the Chinese embassy in N...

china , debt , Xi Jinping

How the U.S. helped Museveni stay in power for over 3 decades

By CNN,

Ugandans go to the polls on January 14, with Bobi Wine and nine other candidates challenging incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in powe...

bobi , Museveni , uganda