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File image of National Super Alliance (NASA) coalition leaders Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka, Musalia Mudavadia ...

OPINION: The whining from former NASA co-principals is tasteless

812, February 22, 2021 (EAT)

By Edwin Sifuna It is becoming rather tasteless lately, having to consume the whining from the former NASA co-principals, in their greedy desire to...

Uyghur activists seek international community support to build pressure on China

2014, February 23, 2021 (EAT)

By Juan Carlos Global pop icons and celebrities are increasingly voicing support for human right violations, pro-democracy protests in Honk Kong, f...

A polling agent from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party celebrates the victory of Uganda's ...

Prominent Ugandan news websites implicated in gov’t-aligned social media campaign

1342, February 21, 2021 (EAT)

By Tessa Knight and Alyssa Kann Seven Ugandan news websites were implicated in the January 8 Facebook takedown that involved government employees ...

A Pokot girl cries after being circumcised in a village about 80 kilometers from the town ...

OPINION: FGM is a serious cultural, health problem that must be stopped

1307, February 21, 2021 (EAT)

By Alvin Mwangi Girls and women should be protected from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a horrific practice that results in mental and physical p...

KCB Group CEO Joshua Oigara during the release of the bank's half year financial results ...

OPINION: Reflecting on COVID-19 learnings and angling for recovery

1514, February 19, 2021 (EAT)

By Joshua Oigara It has been an exceptionally tough year behind us. The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered the strongest economic contraction in...

OPINION: Ability to store insulin without refrigeration a game-changer in refugee camps

1506, February 19, 2021 (EAT)

By Sharon Kiburi Management of diabetes, a condition requiring daily injection of insulin, is much easier with development of drugs that can be sto...

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

1043, February 18, 2021 (EAT)

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

OPINION: Crisis pregnancy centres not the solution for rape survivors

702, February 18, 2021 (EAT)

The emergence of crisis pregnancy centres in Kenya is a problematic solution to survivors of sexual violence who are pregnant as a result of rape or e...

OPINION: Use a condom, safer is fun and sexy!

1215, February 12, 2021 (EAT)

By Alvin Mwangi According to the Kenya HIV Estimates Report of 2018 by National AIDS Control Council (NACC), there were approximately 52,800 new in...

MANAMIKE: He packed his bags and left! So what was it all for?

951, February 12, 2021 (EAT)

By Tariro Manamike “I’m done, I’m leaving!” He roars at me. The hurt, confusion and disbelief that I feel are overwhelming. How can this...

PROFILE: Nerima Wako taking the leap for youth to take part in politics, governance

1300, February 11, 2021 (EAT)

By Patience Nyange Nerima Wako is the Executive Director of Siasa Place, an organisation she founded in 2015 to create an enabling environment for ...

OPINION: Kibos evictions by Kenya Railways barbaric, crime against humanity

924, February 11, 2021 (EAT)

By Eliud Owalo The on-going demolition of homes, business premises, churches and mosques by Kenya Railways in Kibos, Kisumu County constitutes a fl...

President Uhuru Kenyatta holds bilateral talks with Somaliland President Musa Bihi Abdi at State House, ...

OMAR: Kenya key to Somaliland growth and push for international recognition

2052, February 10, 2021 (EAT)

Bashe Omar Awil Last December, Somaliland President Muse Bihi visited Kenya on invitation from President Uhuru Kenyatta eliciting varied reaction fro...

Supporters of Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement party drive around Kampala on boda bodas (...

Facebook removes inauthentic assets linked to Ugandan government

954, February 10, 2021 (EAT)

By Tessa Knight On January 8, 2020, Facebook removed 32 pages, 220 user accounts, 59 groups, and 139 Instagram profiles working to promote Ugandan ...

PROFILE: Jane Mutinda, career coach pulling down barriers that hinder women from leadership

1115, February 6, 2021 (EAT)

By Patience Nyange I first met Jane Mutinda in 2012. She was the Human Resource Manager as I signed my employment contract to join the British Broa...

Education CS George Magoha at AIC Boarding Primary school in Kajiado County.

OPINION: Sanitary pads will encourage girls to stay in school

1100, February 6, 2021 (EAT)

By Alvin Mwangi According to the World Bank, At least 500 million women and girls globally lack adequate facilities for menstrual hygiene managemen...

BWIRE: Men involvement in campaign FGM vital

1644, February 3, 2021 (EAT)

By Victor Bwire Efforts against some traditional harmful practices in Kenya including female genital mutilation (FGM) require not only the politica...

OPINION: Trolling Kanze Dena shows how disturbed we are as a society

919, February 1, 2021 (EAT)

By Patience Nyange On Sunday morning, I read a compelling tweet from Antonio Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General. Also Read: More mus...

OPINION: How to take care of your vulva

1323, February 1, 2021 (EAT)

By Dr. Rahel Odonde There are a lot of recommendations out there on how to take care of your vulva and vagina. We asked Dr. Odonde who is specia...

President Uhuru Kenyatta with United Kingdom Prime Minister, Theresa May at 10 Downing street in London

OPINION: U.K. can do more to strengthen security relations with Kenya

1434, January 30, 2021 (EAT)

Kenya and the United Kingdom continue to partner in key security cooperation programs exhibiting the two countries’ commitment in strengthening long...