Ian Omondi
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Blankets & Wine: How everything that could go wrong, went horribly wrong
The uncomfortable truth is this: the September 28th edition of Blankets & Wine Festival might just have been the most spectacularly mismanaged event I’ve attended this year.Quick disclaimer before anyone gets their knickers in a bunch: my issues are with the general organization of the event, no...
TikTok partners with Gov't to empower content creators
The announcement came during the annual #LevelUpAfrica Creator Education Day, hosted in partnership with the Government of Kenya on Wednesday.The event brought together creators, government representatives, industry leaders, and media, with a central focus on investing in Kenya’s digital creative ec...
Kiambu faces health sector shutdown as unions issue 7-day strike notice
The unions highlighted frustrations surrounding the fate of UHC staff and specific grievances in Kiambu County.On UHC workers, they accused county governments of failing to issue permanent and pensionable employment letters despite the Ministry of Health harmonizing salaries under SRC terms....
Beer meets heritage: Inside the making of Tusker Oktobafest 2025
This year, just as last year, the festival is doing what Kenyans do best: taking the show on the road. Forget about squeezing the entire country into one massive Ngong Racecourse party; Tusker has instead deconstructed the concept, spreading the gospel of hops and heritage across the regions.
Wajir County moves doctors to permanent terms, effects promotions after talks with KMPDU
Following a meeting on Thursday between the union’s leadership and Governor Ahmed Abdullahi, KMPDU said doctors in Wajir will begin to see immediate changes in their working conditions.Among the key gains is the promotion of doctors who have stagnated in common cadres, as well as the elevation of fo...
KWS clarifies free entry to parks, restricts Lake Nakuru access
However, visitors who have already purchased prepaid eCitizen tickets will be allowed to access the park through Nderit Gate between 6a.m. and 6p.m.The agency further stated that both the park’s main gate at the flamingo area and Lanet Gate will remain closed throughout the day....
How Kenyan content creators are making money on TikTok
Social media platforms, including entertainment platforms like TikTok, offer diverse monetisation models tailored to their unique formats, platforms and audiences.These models aim to empower creators to monetise their content in ways that align with their strengths and audience engagement styles.
Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias appointed new KETRACO acting CEO
The appointment was announced by KETRACO Board of Directors Chairman Capt. Mohamed Abdi, after what he said was consultations with Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, as well as Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi.
KMPDU welcomes Ksh.4.4B SHA sponsorship for 2.2M vulnerable Kenyans
KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah said the government has committed Ksh.4.4 billion to SHA, funds that will cover 2.2 million indigent Kenyans who “would otherwise have fallen through the UHC safety net.”
Relief for Matiang’i as Court of Appeal acquits him in 2018 Miguna contempt case
The contempt charges stemmed from events in March 2018 when Miguna denied re-entry into Kenya at JKIA despite multiple court orders directing that he be allowed back.High Court Judge George Odunga, citing open defiance of court orders, had declared the three senior officials in contempt, accusing th...