Author: David Indeje

Kenya bid a final farewell to opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in a deeply symbolic burial at his ancestral home in Bondo, Siaya County. Odinga, 80, passed away in India following a cardiac arrest. His death triggered a nationwide outpouring of grief, culminating in a state funeral attended by thousands of mourners and dignitaries from across Africa. A Leader Remembered Known affectionately as “Baba,” Odinga was celebrated as a champion of democracy, a pan-African statesman, and a tireless advocate for constitutional reform. Though he never became president despite five attempts, his…

Cardiac arrest is a sudden, unexpected loss of heart function. It happens when the heart’s electrical system malfunctions, causing it to stop pumping blood to the brain, lungs, and other vital organs. Without immediate intervention, cardiac arrest can be fatal within minutes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases including cardiac arrest are the leading cause of death globally, claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. Cardiac Arrest vs Heart Attack: Key Differences Feature Cardiac Arrest Heart Attack Cause Electrical malfunction Blocked blood flow to the heart Onset Sudden and immediate Gradual or sudden Symptoms Collapse, no…

Kenya’s private-sector credit stock surged to an all-time high of KSh 3.96 trillion in September 2025, signalling a full recovery from the lending slowdown that gripped the economy through 2024. According to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), credit to the private sector grew by 5.0% year-on-year—up from 3.3% in August and a contraction of -2.9% in January. This marks the first sustained upswing in private credit growth since mid-2022, following a year of stagnation driven by high interest rates and tight liquidity. By mid-2024, credit stock had dipped to KSh 3.78 trillion before rebounding sharply as monetary easing took…

Kenya’s biggest TechCo. Safaricom will unveil a transformative blueprint for inclusive growth, with education and gender parity at the heart of its long-term impact strategy. Under the banner “Anchored in Purpose, Accelerating a Digital Future,” the telco is redefining what it means to build a digitally empowered society. Education as an Equaliser: Building Citizens of the Future Safaricom’s flagship education initiative, Citizens of the Future, consolidates its diverse education programs into one portfolio, spanning early years, primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. From classroom construction to teacher training, digital integration to scholarship expansion, the goal is to create a seamless, scalable…

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has proposed an overhaul of mobile money pricing, aiming to slash average transaction fees from KSh 23 to KSh 10 by 2028. The move, part of the draft Kenya National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2025–2028, seeks to reignite digital finance adoption and address affordability gaps that have stalled growth in Kenya’s mobile-first economy. “Mobile money is the single most transformative tool for financial inclusion,” CBK stated, noting that high fees have become a barrier for low-income users. Mobile Money Growth Stalls Despite High Volumes Kenya’s mobile money penetration stood at 82.3% of adults in…

Ogechukwu Obi-Benson, professionally known as AfroReekAH, is carving a distinct lane in Nigeria’s music scene with her genre-bending fusion of Afrobeats, pop, and R&B. Hailing from the Southeast, she’s fast becoming a standout voice for emotional honesty wrapped in infectious rhythm. An artist whose sound invites both movement and introspection. Her latest single, WTF, is a groove-driven anthem of rediscovery. AfroReekAH describes it as “a raw, groove-driven track about feeling lost in life’s noise and slowly finding your spark again.” It’s a sonic snapshot of where she is—emotionally and artistically—and a bold invitation into her world. “WTF came from a…