By Nyang’au Araka Kenya now has a revised Code of Conduct for Media Practice. The launch of the document the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is a pivotal step to strengthen ethical standards in the nation’s evolving media landscape. Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo, unveiled the document at the […]

By Nyang’au Araka A ten-year plan to save the world’s rarest tortoise, the Pancake Tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri), whose population is under severe threat in its last remaining strongholds will be launched on Friday. The National Recovery and Conservation Action Plan (2025-2035) will be launched in Chiakariga, Tharaka-Nithi County, to also mark the World Endangered Species […]

By Dennis Kirwa The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) President, Dr Erick Rutto, has called for urgent reforms to make the country more business-friendly. Dr. Rutto is particularly focused on removing barriers that hinder entrepreneurship and stifle innovation. During an interview on Spice FM, he warned that the current regulatory and tax […]

By Nyang’au Araka Many migrant Kenyan women hired as domestic workers in Saudi Arabia endure gruelling, abusive and discriminatory working conditions, a new report by Amnesty International (AI) report. AI describes the unfolding situation as a classic example of forced labour and human trafficking.  “The women are subjected to extreme exploitation in private homes, often […]

By Victor Bwire It’s always been time—but now, more than ever, media employers, editors, and journalists must wake up and smell the coffee. It’s no longer business as usual, and we’ve pushed ourselves to this point. We cannot continue abdicating our responsibility to ensure professionalism, ethics, and accountability in our newsrooms. The primary responsibility for […]

By Dr. Ezekiel Mutua The media in Kenya is widely seen as one of the most corrupt institutions. The reason they often unite against me is because I confront them directly and expose the corruption within. As a trained journalist, I worked at the Nation Media Group (NMG) for nine years between1994-2002. NMG was then […]

“Here’s to strong women. May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.” -Author unknown

By Kurian Musa Having covered court proceedings as a journalist, I wish to wade my street thoughts into the corridors of justice over the recent ruling that Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ) Philomena Mwilu erred in empanelling a three-judge bench to hear the impeachment process of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. As per Article 163(1) of the […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Public schools within West Mugirango Constituency are currently undergoing notable and commendable infrastructural face-lift and expansion, mainly through the National Government Constituency Fund (NG-CDF). This includes the building of administration blocks, washrooms, classrooms, science laboratories, dormitories and repair of existing facilities. Nyamira School is the latest beneficiary of a Water, Sanitation, and […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Former Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Interior, Dr. Fred Matiang’i is lately making strategic political inroads across the country as he eyes the presidency in 2027. On Friday, Dr Matiang’i was in Narok County, where he was welcomed and hosted by area politician Richard Moitalel Ole Kenta. The visit reflected Dr. Matiang’i’s growing […]