Ella Obota
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A seat at the secret table: Inside Nairobi’s most exclusive dining experience
The setting was serene; a grand country home nestled in the lush green hills of Tigoni, a beautiful hidden gem. In the garden, guests, a mix of expatriates and well-heeled Kenyans, mingled easily, glasses of welcome wine in hand. A seat at the table cost anywhere between $100 and $150 (roughly Ksh.1...
Women in media call for stronger protection against online abuse
A 2024 study by Nendo & Dada Disinfo found that 58% of women creators had faced harassment, with cyberstalking, impersonation, and hate speech among the most common attacks.
Dining in the Dark: A blindfolded culinary journey to help the blind
Dining in the Dark was more than a dinner. It was a journey into empathy, a celebration of senses beyond sight, and a reminder that the world is much bigger, richer, and kinder when we truly see with our hearts.
Kenyan Iddah Asin appointed first Executive Director of ICBA Africa
Ms. Asin has previously been recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers by the Nairobi Legal Awards in 2024 and as one of Kenya’s Top 40 under 40 Women by the Nation Media Group in 2017.Based in Nairobi, she will collaborate closely with ICBA’s leadership, including Vice President and Beverage As...
Charlene Ruto forgives impersonation suspect, set to drop case
In a statement released on Tuesday, Charlene said she had been receiving persistent appeals through her lawyers, Kachapin & Company Advocates, from Ochora, who expressed remorse over his actions.She emphasized that her decision to forgive was anchored not in weakness, but in strength and a belie...
Inside Summer Tides: A Weekend of Sun, Sand and Saba Saba
Summer Tides 2025 will go down as one for the books—equal parts epic and chaotic. One minute we were jamming along to our favourite songs, the next minute, we were arguing with police who were blocking us from leaving Mombasa because of the Saba Saba protests.
Charlene Ruto calls for generational reconciliation amidst youth protests
Her comments come at a time when Kenya is witnessing a rising wave of youth-led protests, largely driven by Gen Zs who have taken to the streets—and to social media—demanding accountability, reforms, and a more inclusive government.
'Youth want mentorship, not violence': Charlene Ruto says on Gen Z protests
Charlene said the national conversation must evolve from symbolic inclusion to genuine connection, noting that young people are yearning for meaningful relationships and tangible change rather than conflict.
Citizen TV named Kenya’s most admired media brand
RMS’s Director of Marketing and Digital Innovation, Carol Wachira, described the achievement as a reflection of the deep trust that audiences, listeners, and social media followers have in the media giant’s platforms.
Charlene Ruto calls for ceasefire between Gen Zs and elders, urges millennials to mediate
Charlene placed part of the blame for the “endless and senseless conflict” on millennials, saying the generation has failed to play its rightful role as middle-ground mediators.Her comments come amid a tense political atmosphere and growing youth agitation over governance, accountability and economi...