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Hidden Risks and Unexpected Benefits That Are Tied to Social Media Addiction

by Chris Omondi -

The growing wave of concern is sweeping across societies as mental health experts, parents, and educators grapple with the rising levels of depression, hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts among young people. A recent study in America, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) paints a troubling picture, linking this

Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Industry to Create 100,000 Jobs in Green Transition

by Chris Omondi -

Kenya's electric vehicle (EV) sector is emerging as a major engine for job creation, with projections showinig that it could generate more than 100,000 employment opportunities over the next five years.A new report by the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) has given an optimistic picture of the industry’s future, highlighting its

Safety Questions After Boat Capsize Mars East Africa Ocean Festival in Mombasa

by Chris Omondi -

Questions have been raised following a tragic boat accident that overshadowed the East Africa Ocean Festival at Tudor Water Sports on Friday, October 10, 2025.The event, which happens once in a year, and was meant to celebrate water sports and coastal heritage, turned into a scene of panic after

MP Slams Larry Madowo, Cites Jesus on His Defence

by Chris Omondi -

Kibra Member of Parliament has defended himself following an online uproar triggered by a video shared by CNN journalist Larry Madowo, which appeared to show the lawmaker’s vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road.The video, posted on social media by Madowo, quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from

Officer’s Death Raises New Questions on Corruption, Oversight, and Mental Health in County Service

by Chris Omondi -

Details have emerged surrounding the death of Oscar Mungai Kanyi, a Nairobi County enforcement officer who allegedly plunged from the sixth floor of City Hall Annex in May 2025. The untimely death now paints a troubling picture of internal rot, weak supervision, and mounting pressure within the County Inspectorate Department.According

John Mbadi’s Nephew Appeals for Job, Says He’s Struggling Despite His Education

by Chris Omondi -

A nephew of the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, Hon. John Mbadi, has appealed for help, saying he has been struggling to make ends meet despite being a university graduate.The man, George Ogada, says he is the son of Stephen Ogola Ngongo, a brother to the Treasury boss. He

Kenya’s Debt: 70% of Revenue Now Spent on Repaying Loans

by Chris Omondi -

Kenya's debt problem is fast becoming a national nightmare. A new report by Okoa Uchumi Kenya shows that the government is now spending seven out of every ten shillings of its revenue collection on repaying loans — a figure that paints a grim picture of the country’s finances and future

Dispossessed: The Human Cost of Kenya’s Silent Evictions

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As the first light of dawn crept over Mkocheni Village in Taita Taveta County, thin columns of smoke curled above the rubble that was once home to hundreds of families. Children sat quietly beside broken furniture and torn schoolbooks, their parents staring blankly at the remains of a life built

Maraga’s Green Path: From Bench to the People of Siaya

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Former Chief Justice David Maraga is redefining what it means to lead from the front. Once known for his calm authority on the Supreme Court bench, Maraga is now meeting ordinary Kenyans on dusty village roads — shaking hands, listening, and smiling beneath the bright green banner of the United

Poor Leadership as Pupils Learn in a Church Kitchen

by Chris Omondi -

Pupils at Chebonei Primary School in Emurua Dikir Constituency are pleading for urgent help after their classrooms fell into a deplorable state, leaving them with no option but to seek shelter in a nearby church.The church leadership, moved by the learners’ plight, graciously allowed the school to use its kitchen