Author: Lynet Awino

In what could become a historic legal moment for Kenya’s digital future, seven civil society organizations have jointly filed a public interest petition challenging the Kenyan government’s role in recent internet disruptions. The petitioners: The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), International Commission of Jurists Kenya Section (ICJ Kenya), Paradigm Initiative (PIN), Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), Katiba Institute, The Law Society of Kenya (LSK), and The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA)—are asking the court to declare internet shutdowns unconstitutional and to introduce judicial checks on any future disruptions. Their case targets the Communications Authority…

For most Kenyans, Naivas is not just a supermarket chain,  it’s part of their everyday routine. From quick lunch snacks to monthly shopping, the retailer has woven itself into the rhythm of urban life. So when social media lit up on 14 May with alarming claims that the retailer was selling expired goods and had been ordered to shut its Nairobi branches, panic spread fast. Within hours, screenshots circulated, hashtags trended, and worried consumers began to question the safety of the food in their baskets. But as it turns out, the real story was d far less scandalous. Where it…

No one tells you that after the baby is born, the silence gets louder. That in the stillness of the night, after the congratulations fade and the visitors stop knocking, a woman can find herself sitting on the edge of the bed, numb, tired, staring at the wall, holding a life she grew but barely recognizing the pieces of herself. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, more than 1 million births were recorded in 2024. That’s millions of women who’ve brought life into the world, and many of them, quietly, are breaking down while everyone’s busy celebrating. The…

Equity Group Holdings Plc and the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) have renewed and expanded their partnership with a $500 million agreement to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across East and Central Africa. The new deal aims to unlock $1 billion in loans for small businesses and help create or maintain over 50,000 jobs. This partnership builds on their earlier work, which began in 2018 and was later strengthened with a $75 million facility in 2020. The latest deal is the biggest guarantee agreement in AGF’s history and will cover Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of…

While women continue to outnumber men globally, Kenya’s 2025 Economic Survey has revealed that more boys are being born than girls. Data released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) on May 6, 2025, shows that male births accounted for 51.4 per cent of all registered births in 2024, a slight increase from 51.0 per cent in 2023. This has pushed the sex ratio from 104 to 106, meaning that for every 100 girls born, there are now 106 boys. Yet, despite this male baby boom, it’s still very much a woman’s world, at least in terms of longevity…

After making waves in South Africa and Tanzania, ‘The Mommy Club’, a reality show centered around the world of modern motherhood, is finally landing in Nairobi. This new edition brings together a cast of powerful, unapologetic Kenyan women who are juggling parenting, passion, and personal growth, all while living large and staying grounded. Set to premiere this month, the show promises an unfiltered look into the lives of five dynamic, successful women balancing motherhood, ambition, and luxury in the heart of Nairobi. It’s not just about school runs and packed lunches, it’s about boardrooms, beauty brands, bold conversations, and everything…