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Kenyan Innovator Eugene Awimbo Builds Rockets to Advance Space Education
The Next 54

Kenyan Innovator Eugene Awimbo Builds Rockets to Advance Space Education

In a modest apartment workshop in Rongai, on the outskirts of Nairobi, Eugene Awimbo is quietly working on a vision that...

By James A. Abi 4 weeks ago
Why Many Women Are Diagnosed Late with Endometriosis
Healthcare

Why Many Women Are Diagnosed Late with Endometriosis

Many women accept severe period pain as a normal aspect of menstruation, often missing work, school, or social activitie...

By Rodah Muchembi 4 weeks ago
Raila The Enigma Is Gone. Kenya's Political Rules Have Changed.
Opinions

Raila The Enigma Is Gone. Kenya's Political Rules Have Changed.

There are political deaths that remove a politician. And then there are political deaths that remove a system of relati...

By Wambua Kiseli 4 weeks ago
Kenya's 2027 Election: A Perfect Storm of Uncertainty and Political Realignment
Explainers

Kenya's 2027 Election: A Perfect Storm of Uncertainty and Political Realignment

What makes the coming election unusual is that the controversy is no longer confined to who will win. It now encompasses...

By Wambua Kiseli 4 weeks ago
Parliamentary Oversight in Education: Legislatures Across Africa Strengthen Accountability and Financing for Foundational Learning
Education Policy

Parliamentary Oversight in Education: Legislatures Across Africa Strengthen Accountability and Financing for Foundational Learning

Parliaments across Africa are assuming a more active role in education governance, conducting landmark inquiries into fo...

By James A. Abi 4 weeks ago
Nzambani Rock: The Mysterious Stone That Has Captivated Kenya for Generations
Features

Nzambani Rock: The Mysterious Stone That Has Captivated Kenya for Generations

Rising dramatically from the dry plains of Kitui County, a massive rock formation stands as one of Kenya's most fascinat...

By Wambua Kiseli 4 weeks ago
The Price of Democracy: Why Kenya’s 2027 Election Could Cost KSh 63.95 Billion (about US$460–490 Million)
Presidential Elections

The Price of Democracy: Why Kenya’s 2027 Election Could Cost KSh 63.95 Billion (about US$460–490 Million)

The upcoming August 2027 General Election is projected to be the most expensive election in Kenya’s history. The Indep...

By Caleb Koyo 1 month ago
Africa's Strong Showing at Glasgow 2026 Signals a New Era of Sporting Excellence
Athletics

Africa's Strong Showing at Glasgow 2026 Signals a New Era of Sporting Excellence

Africa has once again demonstrated its growing influence on the global sporting stage, with athletes from across the con...

By Wambua Kiseli 1 month ago
NSE Market Capitalization Surpasses KSh4 Trillion as Blue-Chip Rally Fuels Investor Confidence
Markets

NSE Market Capitalization Surpasses KSh4 Trillion as Blue-Chip Rally Fuels Investor Confidence

Nairobi, Kenya — The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has crossed the KSh4 trillion market capitalization mark, under...

By Wambua Kiseli 1 month ago
Uganda to Host AU Summit on Somalia Peace Mission
Politics

Uganda to Host AU Summit on Somalia Peace Mission

Uganda will host the 2026 Extraordinary Summit of Troop-Contributing Countries to the African Union Support and Stabilis...

By James A. Abi 1 month ago
Former Kenyan Governor Obado Found Guilty of Murdering Pregnant Student
Crisis

Former Kenyan Governor Obado Found Guilty of Murdering Pregnant Student

Former Kenyan county governor Okoth Obado has been found guilty of murdering 26-year-old university student Sharon Otien...

By James A. Abi 1 month ago
Nigeria Crosses $250m Startup Funding Mark for First Time Since 2022
Entrepreneurship

Nigeria Crosses $250m Startup Funding Mark for First Time Since 2022

Nigeria has regained its position as one of Africa's leading destinations for startup investment after attracting $254 m...

By James A. Abi 2 months ago