By Jackie Adhyambo Across Kenya, a quiet revolution hums in the palms of millions. It is the pulse of smartphones, the glow of screens, the deft swipe of fingers navigating multiple virtual worlds. Hundreds of thousands of Kenya’s young men and women are digital natives and fluent in the intricate dialects of social media. They
By Jackie Adhyambo There is a time to call a spade a spade and idle moments to toy with conjecture. With Kenya’s demography of under 35 years estimated at 75% and 70% of hospitality jobs being youth-held, social order and decorum are imperatives of economic survival but certainly not vacuous idealism. Come to think of
By Jackie Adhyambo There is a time to call a spade a spade and idle moments to toy with conjecture. With Kenya’s demography of under 35 years estimated at 75% and 70% of hospitality jobs being youth-held, social order and decorum are imperatives of economic survival but certainly not vacuous idealism. Come to think of
By Jackie Adhyambo As we stand, Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, looms large on Kenya’s calendar. It is a date earmarked by some for so-called mass protests. Well, the right to peaceful assembly—enshrined in Article 37 of our Constitution—is sacrosanct. Indeed, it is a vital pillar of any democracy and the lifeblood through which legitimate grievances
By Jackie Adhyambo Aside from the unrelenting hustle and bustle of Nairobi in between the hum of matatus and numberless city dwellers, milling around, many of them with smartphones in hand, a quiet revolution is being stitched. This inceptive revolution is a Wi-Fi-powered novelty run by graduates of grit and young individuals well versed in
By Jackie Adhyambo In the drama that is Kenyan politics, over the years, few spectacles have been as dazzlingly eventful as the downfall of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Ousted in a historic impeachment last October, Gachagua now roams Kenya’s political wilderness, railing against the same government he, not too long ago, shielded with messianic
By Jackie Adhyambo Today, Monday the 26th day of May 2025, President Ruto will turn a new chapter for Kenyans affected by human-wildlife conflict. His presence in Meru to grace a compensation event will close a chapter of a past riddled with painful experiences but now giving way to a hopeful future. As Kenya’s model
By Jackie Adhyambo In an era where corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives often serve as glossy veneers for industries grappling with ethical scrutiny, Dr Jane Mwikali, the Chairperson of the Betting Licensing and Betting Control Board (BCLB), has emerged as a pioneering force redefining the nexus between profit and public good. With wise leadership and
By Jackie Adhyambo Only a newcomer qualifies to be forgiven for thinking that campaigns for the 2027 presidential elections have not kicked off in Kenya in earnest. As we listen to political noises from familiar featherheads, we should pay attention to how countries in our neighbourhood are managing their affairs, how the rest of Africa
Reimagining Kenya as Africa’s capital of regulated betting and gaming
By Jackie Adhyambo Kenya’s potential to become Africa’s replica of Macau or Las Vegas is not far-fetched. With its vibrant culture, strategic location, and huge tourism potential, Kenya is uniquely positioned to harness the economic power of regulated betting and gaming. Yet, critics continue to attack the industry, more often than not driven by ignorance