Author: David Indeje

Smallholder farming is the heartbeat of Kenya’s food security, rural employment, and economic resilience. Yet for decades, farmers across the country have faced two challenges: unreliable access to quality inputs and limited market access in rural areas. That is where Shamba Pride comes in. Founded by Samuel Munguti, the agri-tech startup is transforming how farmers access inputs, training, and markets through a network of tech-powered agrovet stores called DigiShops. “We connect local and smallholder farmers to partner agrovets. We call them DigiShops, providing technology-powered services,” he explains. “When you talk to farmers across every village in Kenya, they will tell…

Pulmonary thromboembolism, blood clots in the lungs, is increasingly recognised as a serious and underreported cause of maternal death in Kenya and across Africa. While postpartum haemorrhage remains the most cited danger, emerging data show that thromboembolic complications are quietly claiming lives, especially in post-cesarean and post-delivery recovery. What Is Pulmonary Thromboembolism? Pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) occurs when a blood clot, often formed in the deep veins of the legs (deep vein thrombosis or DVT), travels to the lungs and blocks a pulmonary artery. This restricts blood flow, reduces oxygen levels, and can lead to sudden death if untreated. “A pulmonary…

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…