Category archive: News
Protection of Jevanjee Gardens and the battle of the petitions
The government yet again announces plans to rehabilitate Jevanjee gardens, the rare spot of green in the bustling Nairobi city. Claims of commercialization of the park has further fueled concerns and dissent from Nairobians including the Bunge la Wanainchi that has characteristically found itself on both sides of the debate.
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The Social Innovation Safari 2014 set to attract aspiring social entrepreneurs
In a country where social problems spill out of the newspaper headlines, increasing numbers of social entrepreneurs create the much needed impetus to the growth of the economy as well as benefiting the people of Kenya.
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How grossly overpaid are Kenyan politicians compared to the average citizen?
“Mindful of the rising public wage bill, my deputy and I will take a 20 per cent pay cut and our Cabinet and Principal Secretaries have accepted a 10 per cent pay cut, with immediate effect,” President Kenyatta announced on Friday after a four-day Cabinet retreat, calling on civil servants to accept pay cuts.
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Bikram yoga burning up Nairobi
Bikram Yoga is a hit with fitness fans in Kenya. Find out what its all about and book your class now!
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Heineken Foosball Challenge makes an exciting return
The annual Heineken Foosball Tournament is back from March 28th 2014. Details of how to enter here.
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Nairobians Speak on Matatu Strike
Being caught up in traffic is nothing alien to the Nairobi commuter but on March 5th, the usual traffic problem was compounded by a city-wide Matatu strike. Commuters share their thoughts and experiences on that day.
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Writing From the Sidelines of Hope
When you hear the word refugee, what comes to mind? This is the story of a young journalist forced to flee his home country leaving behind everyone and everything he knew. Find out what has kept him writing from the camp of Kakuma.
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Twende Kazi New TV Show: Celebs Galore!
50 people, 50 days, 1 Tusker. All on an incredible journey through East Africa and Europe to deliver a taste of home and show the world that a little bit of Kenya can go a long way.
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Nelson Mandela Memorial in Nairobi
“His journey from a prisoner to a president embodied the promise that human beings and countries can change for the better,” said U.S President Barack Obama of the late South African statesman, Nelson Mandela. Find out more about the Nairobi memorial in his honor here.
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Eastleigh Under Attack
The Somalis living in Nairobi have a tough time gaining acceptance in communities across the city, especially after the Westgate Attack in September. Read about their experience here.
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Nairobi Hosts Third Women in Africa Forum
The African woman is poised for greatness. And women are coming up with initiatives to educate, inspire and show that time has come for their rise to the very top. Nairobi recently hosted the third Women in Africa Forum. Read on…
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The Media say “No” to Gagging
Journalists protest against the Media Bill in the central business district and ask Parliament to either withdraw or redraft it. Read more about the December 3rd protest here.
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Will the African Union ever speak for Africans?
Is the AU relevant to the ever changing dynamics of the African continent? Kevin Mwachiro (former broadcaster at the BBC now working for an international development agency in Nairobi) explores why increasingly The AU seems to be supporting just but a few Africans.
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UN to vote on Kenyan ICC deferral amid Fixing Allegations
Will Kenya’s ICC cases be delayed even as a local blame game takes shape? Well, Friday November 15 is here and the UN Security Council will take the vote on Kenyan cases. Find out what is at stake.
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Media, NGOs face Parliamentary Onslaught
Are NGOs joining the Media in the recent clampdown on critics of Parliament? We weigh in on the damage the Miscellaneous Amendment Bill could cause NGOs in the country.
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BVR Kit Scandal Haunts IEBC CEO
Kenya’s electoral body chief James Oswago is a besieged man. Months of shaking off allegations of BVR procurement misconduct still haven’t borne fruit and he has to fight it out in court. However, he is now answering charges in the company of fellow IEBC top brass.
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A Kafkaesque Tale of Trash Bureaucracy: The Ever Trashy Muthurwa
A search at City Council yields few answers as to why garbage is always spewing at the once prestigious Muthurwa market.
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Kiai Says, Police Used Chemically Laced Water On Demonstrators
Dangerous water poured on demonstrators at “Occupy Parliament,” says Maina Kiai.
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