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Written by Ronny Choge on Thursday, 4th June 2026

Kenya Events

Ebola at Kenya’s Doorstep: Why the DRC Outbreak Has Put the Nation on High Alert

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) battles a growing Ebola outbreak, Kenya finds itself confronting a familiar but unsettling question: How prepared is the country to prevent the deadly virus from crossing its borders? Although Kenya has not recorded a single confirmed Ebola case from the current outbreak, events unfolding over the past few weeks have thrust the country into the center of a regional and international public health debate. A Regional Crisis with Global Implications The latest Ebola […]

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Governance

CREAW Launches Bold 2026–2030 Strategic Plan Focused on Women’s Empowerment and Leadership

The Centre for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAW) has unveiled its ambitious 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining a renewed commitment to advancing the rights, safety, economic empowerment, and leadership participation of women and girls across Kenya. Launched during a high-level event attended by development partners, activists, policymakers, and civil society stakeholders, the strategy emphasized courage, partnership, and collective action in addressing persistent gender inequalities. “The next chapter requires courage, resources, and partnership,” read one of the keynote messages displayed during the […]

todayMay 27, 2026 31

AI

AI EVERYTHING Kenya x GITEX Kenya 2026: Why Africa’s AI Future Will Be Built on Sovereignty, Trust and Infrastructure.

Africa’s AI conversation is rapidly evolving from hype to strategy — and nowhere was that more evident than at the recently concluded AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA 2026 summit in Nairobi. For three days, East Africa became the focal point of global discussions on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, startup ecosystems, public trust, and the future of innovation on the continent. Hosted in partnership with Kenya’s Office of the Special Envoy on Technology, the inaugural event attracted thousands of participants […]

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AI

East Africa Unites Around New AI Vision as GITEX Kenya Launches in Nairobi

 Nairobi has become the center of East Africa’s artificial intelligence conversation following the official launch of AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA, the region’s largest AI and technology summit. The three-day event, running from May 19–21, brings together global tech leaders, investors, government officials, and innovators to discuss how Africa can shape its own AI future. Held in partnership with the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology in Kenya, the summit opened with strong calls for Africa to move […]

todayMay 20, 2026 21

Business & Economy

Aliko Dangote’s Expanding Footprint in East Africa: Focus on Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia

Nigerian billionaire and industrialist Aliko Dangote has recently intensified his engagement in East Africa, signaling a major expansion of his industrial and infrastructure ambitions across the region. Best known for building Africa’s largest oil refinery in Lagos, Dangote is now positioning himself as a central player in East Africa’s energy and manufacturing future, with notable engagements in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. Kenya: Nairobi Summit and Refinery Talks Dangote’s most visible recent appearance in East Africa was in Nairobi, Kenya, […]

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Politics

ODM’s Internal Storm: Mbadi, the Odingas, and a Party Searching for Direction

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing one of the most turbulent periods in its history following the death of longtime leader Raila Odinga. What was once a party largely held together by Raila’s personal influence is now battling a leadership vacuum, ideological confusion, and open factional warfare. Recent reporting by Citizen Digital shows a party increasingly divided over succession, strategy, and its relationship with President William Ruto’s government. Mbadi vs the Odinga camp: loyalty or ideological split? Treasury Cabinet […]

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Entertainment

BLANKETS & WINE JUNE EDITION UNVEILS STELLAR LINEUP INCLUDING KENYAN STARS LABDI, MORDECAI (DEXX), MEJJA, SERRO, MUTORIAH & WATENDAWILI ALONGSIDE NIGERIAN SENSATION FAVE

Blankets & Wine has announced its much anticipated return and 2026 season, with its first edition of the year scheduled for Sunday, 7 June 2026, at Laureate Gardens, Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi. This will be followed by two other editions on 6 September and 20 December 2026.  Launching with the June edition, Your Taste Lives Here is Blankets & Wine's 2026 campaign and year-long cultural platform. It was launched on 14 April 2026 in Nairobi at Hit Labzz during […]

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Album Review

Album Review: Bridget Blue’s New Era — A Defining Moment for Kenyan R&B

Kenya’s alternative R&B space continues to evolve, and with her latest project, Bridget Blue firmly positions herself at the center of that growth. This album isn’t just a collection of songs ... it’s a textured, emotionally intelligent body of work that reflects the quiet confidence of an artist who understands her lane and is no longer asking for permission to occupy it. A Sonic Identity That Feels Intentional From the opening track, Bridget Blue leans into a stripped-back yet immersive […]

todayApril 9, 2026 39

Entertainment

STL: The Kenyan Trailblazer Who Took Afro-Urban Sound Global

Few artists embody the spirit of global African music quite like Stella Mwangi, better known as STL. Born in Nairobi and raised between Kenya and Norway, STL has built a career that not only redefined what it means to be a Kenyan female rapper—but also positioned Kenyan music on the global stage long before the current wave. From Nairobi Roots to Global Stages STL’s story begins in Kenya, before her family relocated to Norway in the early 1990s. Despite growing […]

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