Twin growth in the number of talented young filmmakers and private investors is powering Kenyan production and viewer interest

Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Kenyan viewers are beginning to show a strong preference for locally-produced content, regional giant MultiChoice has revealed, with the appetite and consumption of Kenyan-made films […]

Tree planting initiative by learners in Kilifi offers lifeline to threatened Coastal forest

A few Kilometers from the sandy beaches along the Kenyan North Coast, lies Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve, home to plants, birds and animals not found anywhere else and a haven […]

Wildlife migratory “corridors” set to grow, Africa-wide

Bonface Orucho, bird story agency… Wildlife, particularly roaming species, exhibit remarkable mobility, covering vast distances in pursuit of essential resources such as water, grazing land, mates or favourable conditions like […]

Environmental Awareness Initiative offers lifeline to communities and forests in Kilifi County

The afternoon sun shines over Kaembeni Secondary School, in a village near the Coastline of the Indian Ocean in Kilifi County. As rays of light seep through branches of trees […]

Meet Glain Naneu Kimer; the first female pilot from Kajiado County

“I had never been in an aircraft before not even as a passenger. But the first time I flew one, it just felt so good and naturally right because being […]

SALEIYAN: Why I launched a day care centre for teen mothers 

  On March 6, A Pack A Month, a Community Based Organisation (CBO) that has been providing sanitary pads to needy adolescent girls in Kajiado, launched a unique day care […]

Salon to soil: The former hairdresser now styling avocado farming in Eswatini

Nonduduzo Kunene, bird story agency When Fezile Hlophe fell pregnant and dropped out of school, her immediate plans had to be put on hold – but her dream of being […]

Empowering Innovation: OPPO Collaborates with Startups on Tech Advancements

Today, with 150 million startups worldwide and another 50 million launching each year, innovation and creativity are reshaping industries. However, roughly 1 in 5 startups fail in the first year […]

Inculcating the spirit of environmental conservation among children and youth in Nkoilale, Narok County

Naomi Namelok is a Grade 8 pupil at Nkoilale Primary School in Narok West. At a tender age, Namelok understands the essence of environmental conservation. “What inspired me was our […]

Farmer on Fire: Wangari Kuria’s journey from retrenchment to global mentor

Ann Mbuthia, bird story agency…. It is mid-morning in Kitengela, in Kajiado County, south of Nairobi and Wangari Kuria’s farm is buzzing with activity. In one area, a farm manager […]

UNEA-6: Towards strengthening multilateral solutions to triple planetary crisis

By Inger Andersen … My thanks to Soipan Tuya, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry of the Republic of Kenya, for the government’s support and partnership in hosting […]

This popular floating restaurant was on the rocks until Frida Njeri took over

Velma Pamela, bird story agency…. There are no land rates for this bar and restaurant that floats on the sea waters of the Lamu Island in Kenya. People have lived […]

AFCON 2023: Major wins from the most exciting Cup of Nations in history

Joel Omotto, bird story agency… Hosts Cote d’Ivoire are still celebrating their victory after edging Nigeria 2-1 in a thrilling final to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). […]

Zambia hits copper jackpot with AI-powered exploration

Bonface Orucho, bird story agency… Zambia’s mineral portfolio has received a major boost thanks to the discovery of the largest copper deposits ever recorded in the country. In an official […]

Kenya Wetlands: Youth-Led Innovations Pave the Way for Climate Change Solutions

Rows of collard greens, onions, and tomatoes rise out of the rich black soil. Not far away, the leaves of nutrient-rich black nightshade and amaranth fan toward the sun alongside […]

How Drone agriculture is becoming a thing in Kenya

Lucy Githugo, bird story agency… When drone pilot Ken Mbuki met Michel Iland at a Kenya Drone Business Competition, they realised they had something in common – both needed and […]

Using small women groups, a high school principal raises over 50, 000 tree seedlings ready for planting

Forests, often referred to as the lungs of the planet, are disappearing at an alarming rate hence making it crucial for collective focus on restoration and conservation to combat global […]

Meet the Kenya’s gardening teacher who is transforming his community through agri education

Florence Muendo, bird story agency….. Most weekdays, Dominic Orina starts the day early, checking on his chickens before taking a look at his garden. Then he heads to school. His […]

Meet Mr ‘Headmistress ‘ who has been serving meals to his students besides teaching them

He became a principal of a girls’ school soon after his graduation as a teacher from Kenyatta University in 1998. Since then to date, he has been serving his students […]

Mastering an age-old tradition has given Fatma Hina space to perfect her art – and generate an income

Velma Pamela and Irene Mumbi, bird story agency… A crowd has assembled on both sides of a narrow street in the Swahili Town of Lamu in Kenya, making it difficult […]

Study Unveils New Drug to Reduce Malaria Rates for HIV Pregnant Women

  NAIROBI-KENYA: … Researchers have published results that show that a new drug has potential to prevent malaria during pregnancy for women living with HIV. Malaria during pregnancy can cause […]

  Electric buses reshaping Nairobi`s public transit

By Evelyn Makena….   This story is part of a series examining locally driven, African solutions to climate change. It was produced in partnership with Africa Solutions Media Hub and […]

African creativity radiates excellence on the international stage

Bonface Orucho, bird story agency… The global stage has become a platform where African creatives are increasingly gaining recognition, showcasing their exceptional talents, and receiving accolades that underscore the continent’s […]

Meet the trailblazing women who are officiating at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

Joel Omotto, bird story agency… With the introduction of the first African woman referee at the  Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2021 and three more women referees at the […]

A Biologist From Colorado Works to Protect Endangered Species in Africa

Dr. Matt Luizza. Photo Credit: Trevor Jones/Southern Tanzania Elephant Program Mathew Luizza, who prefers to be called Matt, is a Program Officer (Biologist) for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service […]

Maasai activist turns juicy inspiration into climate action

By Seth Onyango, bird story agency.. A smoothie of fresh mango, avocado and banana was the rich and creamy fruit drink that not only excited Edith Santiyian’s taste buds but […]

How Jumuisha initiative is spearheading climate resilience, development in Eastern Kenya

Jumuisha Initiative is a Community Based Organization in Eastern Kenya. The grassroots youth organization works in rural Makueni, Kenya.  Its core goal is to promote the inclusion of all in […]

This “Girls Only” Tech Hub at Kenya’s Coast is Cracking Social Codes

Velma Pamela and Irene Mumbi, bird story agency. It’s quiet at Pwani Teknowgalz. Really quiet. You’d almost think no one was home. Across from the reception counter, a handful of […]

Kenyan Youth awarded for saving marine life by turning plastic waste into school eco-desks

By Joackim Bwana Twende Green Ecocycle, a group of four university students in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa have been recognized for their innovative venture of turning plastic waste into […]

I am Priceless tournament advocates for equal treatment of girls

I am Priceless tournament advocates for equal treatment of girls Achievers ladies have emerged winners of the 4th “I am Priceless” girls and young women tournament held today in Kajiado […]

Kenyan government gifts Nakuru fish traders with ice flakes machine

Reech Self Help Group in Nakuru has received an ice flakes making machine from the Government, making it easier to preserve perishable fish products they deal in. The off-grid ice […]

Kitchen gardening concept that transformed a portion of Kenya’s largest slum

By Stephanie Nicole One woman’s green thumb and commitment are sowing the seeds of resilience in the face of adverse effects of climate change. Nestled in Kibera, now holding the […]

Kenyan Philanthropist Jackline Saleiyan Honoured by US based organisation

A Kenyan philanthropist engaged in supporting young vulnerable girls including availing sanitary pads for them has been recognised internationally. Jackline Saleiyan, who is the founder of A Pack A Month, has been […]

Amref’s Mobile Clinic Driver Feted at the COP28 in Dubai

Daniel Kimemia, a long-serving driver at Amref Health Africa, has been awarded the prestigious Frontline Exemplar Award for his outstanding efforts in reaching remote communities across East Africa with essential […]

Kenya to Pioneer High Tech Farming in Africa

Kenya has been picked to lead the rollout of smart farming technology being championed by Spowdi, the Swedish green innovation organization. Working with ChildFund International, Spowdi will use the project […]

How an agricultural programme is getting more youth into smart farming

Peter Otieno, 28, is a resident of Suba North, Homa Bay County in western Kenya. For many of his peers, agriculture is frowned at, with many young Kenyans considering it […]

Improving healthcare access to vulnerable Communities In rural areas 

In a world budding with digital and technological innovations, comes a cutting edge system centered around healthcare: the BandaGo System. The software is developed and provided by Banda Health, a […]

From Poverty to Prosperity; What World Bank Wants Kenya to do

A new report by World Bank indicates that 36.1 percent of Kenyans live below the international poverty line. Worst affected are the north and northeast regions of the country, where arid […]

Encouraging entrepreneurs with disabilities will boost the Kenyan economy and foster a more inclusive society

Lylian Adhiambo’s doughnut business was struggling. She kept no records but knew the few doughnuts she sold each day was not enough to make a profit. “Persons with disability most […]

Tukio, new safari booking platform launched in Kenya

When Natalia Cubillos decided to book her safari to one of Kenya’s popular tour destinations, she was excited to enjoy an array of activities with her family. Having lived in […]

Giving a platform for young rural farmers in Kenya through commercialization of drought tolerant crops

Linet Akamuran, 34, is a small-scale farmer in Teso South in Western Kenya. For over 10 years, Linet has practised subsistence farming, solely to provide food for her household.   “While […]

Sustainable solutions for depleted soils through biochar 

By Wanjeri Oguya & Yvonne Wambui  “All existence relies on the soil. Life cannot exist without soil, and soil cannot exist without life; they have co-evolved.” – Charles Kellogg Boniface  […]

Kenyan men take a stand against FGM

As the world continues to observe the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, a small group of men in Upper Eastern Kenya have decided to stand again the […]

TikTok, Yunus Social Business unveil partnership to drive social impact, economic Growth in Kenya and East Africa

TikTok, the world’s leading entertainment platform, and Yunus Social Business (YSB), a dedicated non-profit organisation fostering 60 social businesses, have today announced a transformative $1.5 million partnership, aiming to financially […]

How local initiatives are leading the fight against FGM

Habiba Abdi was eight years old when her mother took her for Female Genital Mutilation. A naive Habiba believed she was going for a harmless ear piercing occasion known as […]

TikTok Engages With Kenya Editors Guild To Deepen Understanding of the Platform

Keagile Makgoba, Communications Manager for Saharan Africa addresses editors and guests at the Kenya Editors Convention in Mombasa, Kenya.

Kenya Airways set to re-introduce weekly flights to Mogadishu

National carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), is set to resume direct flights to Mogadishu from Nairobi starting 14th February 2024. The resumption follows the temporary suspension in August 2020 to mitigate […]

Kenyan organization offers learning platform for slum children

Kibra, a sprawling slum, faces challenges in its public schools. With limited resources, overcrowded classrooms make it difficult for teachers to give individual attention to the more than students in […]

International Conference on Girls’ Education in Africa Kicks off in Nairobi Kenya

The Forum for African Women Educationalists has today kicked off the highly anticipated two-day 3rd Triennial International Conference on Girls’ Education in Africa. The conference whose theme is ‘Transforming Education Systems: What Works?’ aims […]

Hongera Cookstove Project: Improving Lives, One Cookstove At a Time

Nestled in the embrace of the Mount Kenya Forest Reserve, in Nyeri County lies the scenic Hombe village. This village is an agricultural hub, with lush landscapes and a close-knit […]

Cure Children’s Hospital of Kenya celebrates 25 years of orthopaedic milestones

“No one wishes to be born with a disability, have a child or family member with it. Most of the children born with disability face stigma, trauma, and so do […]

Philips Foundation partners with Kenyan social entrepreneurs to transform healthcare in Kenya

Philips Foundation aims to provide access to quality healthcare to 100 million people a year by 2030 globally. This has resulted in the Philips Foundation partnering with social entrepreneurs to […]

Trustees urged to prioritize the younger generation in growing the retirement benefits sector

In a move to address the pressing challenges facing the retirement benefit schemes, trustees have been urged to shift their focus towards the younger generation. Speaking during the opening ceremony […]

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura to Receive Inaugural AWIEF Lifetime Leadership Award

FIFA’s first female and non-European Secretary General, Fatma Samoura, has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural AWIEF Lifetime Leadership Award.Fatma Samoura will be presented with the AWIEF Lifetime Leadership Award […]

Hundreds benefit from Bela Risu Medical Centre cleft lip and palate operations, one year on

By Anne Kanini Bela Risu Medical Centre held its one-year anniversary on Friday, with success stories of patients who have benefited from their services. The centre provides free cleft lip […]

Smile Train, Lifebox partner to offer low-cost solution to boost anaesthesia safety in low income countries

As the world marks World Anaesthesia Day, the world’s largest cleft organisation, Smile Train, and safer surgery nonprofit, Lifebox, come together to highlight and address a 30-year access gap that […]

CherishClub: A safe haven for working mothers

Being a mother can be a daunting task. Building a successful career while figuring out motherhood can be even more difficult. But Rhode Alhonsou found a way to help career […]

Africa gets a $1 billion to boost health systems, emergency preparedness and response

The World Bank approved the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience Program (HEPRR) which, over the course of two to three phases, is expected to drastically improve multisectoral preparedness and response to […]

Rescued from the earthquake in Morocco, midwife Maria delivers babies and saves lives as catastrophe unfolds around her

“Trapped under the debris, I thought I was going to die,” said Maria, a midwife in Talat N’Yaagoub in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains.  She was working her shift as a midwife in […]

Portable ultrasounds give pregnant women a ray of hope amid crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

“Most of the women here have never had an ultrasound scan in their lives – even though on average they’ve already given birth more than five times,” said Charmante Sibamza, […]

New study shows urgent need to address unintended teen pregnancies

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Miss Koch Kenya, and the Directorate of Children’s Services, Nairobi County, have today released a comprehensive study on the Lived Experiences of […]

USA announces $11million humanitarian assistance for flood-affected people of Libya

Today, President Joseph R. Biden announced that the United States, through USAID and the U.S. Department of State, is providing $11 million in additional humanitarian assistance to the people of […]

My dream to offer education opportunities to the vulnerable

“Growing up in poverty, education seemed like an unattainable dream. Things became even harder when I lost my mother yet I was barely 15years. However, fate smiled upon me when […]

Beyond Waste: How one man’s vision transformed plastic recycling

While many people and organizations continue to find alternative solutions to plastic waste, the challenge continues to affect many communities. Our reporter Christabel Adhiambo spoke to a Kenyan artist who […]

Young Kenyan crating car models from upcycled material

Felix Ochieng is a young boy from Kibera, Nairobi. From a tender age, Felix’s passion for automotive engineering has ignited his imagination and fueled his drive to create. Armed with […]

“Digital Money is Better” Project to Increase Financial Inclusion in Angola

The Embassy of the United States of America, in partnership with mobile operator Africell, has launched the “Digital Money is Better” project to highlight the importance that digital money can […]

Igniting Hope and Multiplying Impact in Sierra Leone

Growing up on board the floating hospitals of Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.Africa), Dr. Sandra Lako’s childhood was anything but normal. She was just a teenager when she first sailed into Sierra […]

An open letter to the President of Kenya

Dear Mr. President, Firstly The youth of Kenya and Green Economy For Kenya send their sincere greetings to you. We hope that this letter finds You in good spirits. We […]

KCDF’ launches grant-matching model to support local artists

The Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) has today launched its second edition of the ‘Art for Change Exhibition’ featuring more than 40 artists and showcasing over 500 pieces of art, […]

Kenyan hospital where cleft patients get to smile again

Bella Risu Medical Centre (BMC) is Africa’s first and only cleft lip and palate only health facility, offering treatment to patients, and care to their caregivers. Tucked in one of […]

KCDF launches Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge

The Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) has today launched the Young Environmentalist Innovative Challenge (YEIC), an environmental innovation fund that aims at developing action-oriented young individuals committed to the conservation […]

Ghana Peacekeeper Named United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year

A Ghanaian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA) will receive the 2022 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, it was announced on Monday. […]

Clergyman giving hope to disadvantaged children in Kenya

Life in informal settlement is rough with frequent demands of necessities of life. The circumstances and situations in these areas have blocked the destiny of many children. Despite the availability […]

Catholic priest transforming his rural community

When Fr Eliud Mwenda was sent to Mukothima Catholic Parish in Eastern Kenya, he hoped to serve as a clergyman, leading his congregation in matters faith. But a decade later, […]

Meta celebrates Africa’s ‘Rising Stars’ in its 2023 ‘Made by Africa, Loved by the World’ campaign

As part of Africa Day celebration on 25 May, Meta announced the third iteration of its pan-African ‘Made by Africa, Loved by the World’ campaign. Themed “Rising Stars”, this year’s edition aims to […]

How Verona Sacco helped me scale up my business

Verona Huruma Sacco is one of the partners of the upcoming Annual Africa Conference on Social Entrepreneurship. We spoke to Martin Maitima, one of the members of the Sacco. He […]

Kenyan organization offering employment opportunities to people living with disabilities

To Fredrick Ouko, experiencing rejection while looking for employment had become almost a regular occurrence. He remembers the numerous times that he lost potential job opportunities due to his status […]

Social entrepreneurs to converge in Kenya for sixth Aacose Conference

Social entrepreneurs from across Africa are meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, next week to network and find solutions to the challenges facing the continent. Co-convened by Tangaza University through the Institute […]

Workers at Facebook, TikTok, and ChatGPT to Register First African Content Moderators Union

A mass summit of over 150 content moderators working on the world’s biggest and fastest-growing apps – Facebook, TikTok, and ChatGPT – convened this Labour Day and formally resolved to […]

Meet African women leaders making the way for others

An African initiative is offering women leaders an opportunity to drive change in their spheres of influence while opening opportunities for other women across different sectors. The Amujae Initiative is […]

A third cohort of African women leaders join the Amujae Initiative founded by former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) has announced the third cohort of accomplished African women set to join its flagship program, the Amujae Initiative. […]

Nurturing all-rounded individuals: Kenyan organization giving hope to the under-privileged

When you meet Jane Wathome, her compassion for others is so clear. Her empathy is visible from her interaction with new and known people alike. Perhaps this explains her current […]

KCDF and partners distribute food to 800 starving families

For more than three years now, the residents of Kajiado county in Kenya have grappled with challenges of drought, water scarcity and lack of feed for their livestock. Consequently, a […]

23-year old university student emerges winner of Save the Children’s digital innovation challenge

23-year old university student Mack Marangu was declared winner of Save the Children’s Digital Innovation Challenge, during a winner announcement ceremony that took place on Friday night. Mack walks away […]

Kenyan man giving a second chance to reformed criminals

Not every beggar delights in begging just the same way not every criminal enjoys doing crime. Some just get caught in a bad situation and only do it for survival […]

How waste recycling is changing the face of Kibera informal settlements

“Waste is not waste until you waste it,” says Denis Juma founder of Mtaa Safi Initiative, in Kibera, Gatwekera .The Initiative started in 2018 to try find a solution to […]

University student offers city tours to underprivileged children

Having grown up in Kibera informal settlements with limited access to luxuries such as tours around Kenya’s capital, Auma Purity Achieng vowed to offer this to children in this area. […]

Film festival endevours to improve access, diversity and inclusion in science

On a chilly Saturday morning, when normal couples would rather have stayed in bed Zama and Melusi snuggled cozily together in the corner of a room. Their eyes were glued […]

Centre nurturing talents and imparting skills

By Judy Mwongela Through life skills training and by nurturing talents, an organization in Kibera is helping inculcate values, support livelihoods and bridge generational gap between parents and their children. […]

How a teacher in Kibera is helping teen mothers stay in school

By Maurine Munyendo Many teenage mothers end up dropping out of school due to stigma. One school in Kibera is giving these girls a second chance to pursue their education […]

Scholarships from football coach keep students in school

By Viola Mmbone Unable to afford fees due to poverty, many young people in Lunga Lunga slums end up dropping out of school. But efforts by by a local football […]

I overlooked my disability to transfer skills to children ~Cyrus Ndabiri

By Margaret Ngendo Cyrus Ndabiri is 64 years old, he does not have both legs and uses a wheelchair to walk. Currently, there is no one to help him to […]

Craftsman finds new life for wooden waste

By Duke Omole Where others see waste, an artisan in Gikomba sees an opportunity to make furniture at a low cost. His efforts are not only ensuring that custom furniture […]

Youth initiative turning waste into fuel

For a group of young people in Kibera, waste is a resource. Determined to solve the persistent pollution in the area and create employment, members of One Chuom Group are […]

Youth initiative solving the waste menace in Kibera

By Margret Ngendo An initiative that was born out of a desire to eke a living for youth in Kibera, is not only tackling pollution through proper waste management but […]

Sports Grounds that are a haven for locals and a launching pad for football careers

By Duke Omole Covered in dust during sunny seasons and muddy when it rains, the charm of Umeme Sports Grounds is not lost on locals who consider it a place […]

How a cancer researcher found new passion in empowering early-stage grassroots organizations

Valeria Santoro had always wanted to contribute to solving problems in the society, something she believes made her become a cancer researcher. Torn between her rich background in health and […]

I want to use journalism for the good of fellow youth ~ Charles Onkui

Kangwana is a boy passionate about journalism and he is willing to do all in takes to achieve his dream. Our reporter Christabel Adhiambo spoke to the student who shared […]

Reprieve for Kenyans as local hospital launches bone marrow transplant 

The Nairobi west hospital launches the first-ever bone marrow transplant(BMT) treatment unit in the country. This is after years of agony for Kenyans who had to travel abroad for advanced […]

Girls rights champions feted as the world marks International Day of the Girlchild

As the world marked the International Day of the Girlchild today, women and girls advocating for better lives for their counterparts were feted in Nairobi. Cecelia Maariiyu, a life coach […]

How a mobile app is helping in medical diagnosis in Kenya

Maxmilla Kangechi has brought her two and a half year-old daughter Brandy at the Beyond Zero health facility Makina, Kibra for treatment. The young one has not been feeding well, […]

A drop of water restores livelihoods ravaged by COVID-19 and drought

Mogotio. At the backdrop of increasing drought and negative impact of Covid-19 pandemic, arecently launched solarized borehole is a new source of reliable and safe drinking water for Sheilla Kimeli, […]

How a mobile app is helping in medical diagnosis in Kenya

Maxmilla Kangechi has brought her two and a half year-old daughter Brandy at the Beyond Zero health facility Makina, Kibra for treatment. The young one has not been feeding well, […]

Catholic Sisters championing peaceful coexistence ahead of Kenya’s General Election

Association Sisterhoods of Kenya founded a program of justice and peace commission in the year 1991 to champion issues of injustice in the community while looking at the woman. It […]

Mother,daughter turn home into a safe space for neglected children

“Can a mother forget her nursing child? Can she feel no love for the child she has born? But even if that were possible I would not forget you! See […]

How Mother-to-Mother support group encourages breastfeeding among rural women in Kajiado, Kenya

Florence Muthoni Gisa is a 24-year-old mother of one. Florence is a resident of Oloserian in Kajiado county. At just six months old her daughter Rael Gisa is a lively, […]

New programme seeks to reduce teenage pregnancies in Kenya

The Forum for African Women Educationalists has today launched a new program that aims at significantly reducing the incidences of teenage pregnancy in Kenya. The program, dubbed Imarisha Msichana (Build her up/Strengthen […]

Kenyan organization addressing period poverty in informal settlements

Superb is a community Based Organization founded by Yasmin Mohammed who identifies herself as a feminist and a menstrual champion. The organization works towards promoting and protecting the rights of […]

IZAM Association fights against menstrual bullying in cameroon

“My mother told me her story about her first and terrible menstrual experience and each time I remember it, l just want to go round the world and create a […]

How a new project empowers Somalia women, girls for better livelihood

Amina, a mother of nine in Kismayo, says: “I have never seen such a drought in my life. Animals died, we could not grow anything…every year the situation is becoming worse and […]

Security Guard by Day, Health Worker in Training and Practice – Jane’s Story

Many unsung heroes are making a difference in their community, particularly during the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty-six-year-old Jane Njeri Kagwiria Kubai is one such individual. She wears many […]

Trash has given me wealth ~ Jane Njuguna

“Venturing into a waste recycling business is not something I thought I could do but life has a way of turning things around unexpectedly ” says Jane Njuguna. She shares […]

Impacting my peers through skating ~ Michael Otieno

Michael Otieno, 20, completed his secondary education in 2019. He has found a way of keeping busy while earning an income from skating. Residing in Lang’ata, Nairobi, Michael has big […]

$43 million boost for developing countries’ efforts to reverse species loss

With global biodiversity loss at dangerous levels, 139 countries have received a lifeline to fast-track efforts to conserve, protect and restore species and ecosystems as soon as a new global […]

Hope for Kenyans as an advanced hearing aid is launched

A new hearing aid, Evolv Ai was launched today, with the hope of helping the more than two million people suffering from hearing loss in Kenya. The hearing aid is […]

How a Kenyan organization is offering a second chance to girls, women

Surrounded with numerous challenges such as poor infrastructure, limited access to social services and cases of insecurity, girls in Kibera are forced to put extra effort to stay at par […]

Kenyan artist using music for women empowerment

Music is part of life says the winner for the Marck Foundation Media Recognition Award for the 2021 Music Category. His song Be somebody addressed the theme for girl empowerment […]

New programme seeks to promote STEM education in Africa, Latin America

PhET Interactive Simulations, a University of Colorado Boulder project, announced today the launch of its inaugural PhET Fellowship program, welcoming 32 Fellows to support the promotion of science, technology, engineering, […]

Investing in midwives is crucial for sustainable development

As the International Confederation of Midwives celebrates its 100th anniversary, the Regional Director for the United Nations Population Fund for the Asia and Pacific region, Björn Andersson, makes the case for […]

How youth in Kabagare Slum are lifting peers from crime, drugs

While many young people struggle to find a life after a life of drug addiction and other criminal activities, a group of youth in Nairobi’s Kabagare informal settlements is offering […]

How ‘Talking Boxes’ are helping girls report gender based violence cases

Janet* a mother of three resides in the informal settlement of Kibra slums. She has an adolescent daughter, in grade Eight who she describes as a silent child and this […]

I am determined to break the bias in ICT ~ Doris Mugambi

 As the world marks the International Girls in ICT Day, more women continue to access the previously male-dominated opportunities in the technology sector. Our reporter Judy Ndunge spoke to Doris […]

Despite challenges, Kibra Slum has recorded notable development milestones

Kibra being the third largest slum in the world and the largest in Africa has experienced a lot of criticism over poor living conditions characterised by poor or disorganised infrastructure, […]

CcHUB, Google Introduce 9 Startups for the Fintech Incubation Programme in Rwanda

Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) in collaboration with Google, Ministry of ICT and Innovation Rwanda, and Mojaloop Foundation has announced the nine startups selected for the Fintech Incubation Programme. The Fintech Innovation […]

How my mother inspired me to be a changemaker

Jeremiah Mumo is the founder of Friends of Love Kibera, a community based organization in Kibera that was started in 2015 with the aim of providing meals to children especially […]

Nesta Challenges announces semi-finalists of Afri-Plastics Challenge

Nesta Challenges has announced the semi-finalists of Promoting Change, the final strand of the Afri-Plastics Challenge. The Challenge aims to reduce marine plastics in Sub-Saharan African countries by developing and […]

Production commences on National Geographic Kids Africa Educational Entertainment Series

In the lead up to Earth Day 2022, The Walt Disney Company, Wildlife Direct, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State have announced that production […]

Kenya secures $250 million financing to help 500,000 smallholder farmers

The World Bank has approved $250 million International Development Association (IDA) credit for a new National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) that will increase market participation and value addition […]

Reprieve for chronic diseases patients as new project expands access to healthcare

Reprieve for chronic diseases patients as new project expands access to healthcare

“Farming God’s way” bringing back locals to farming

 “Farming God’s way” bringing back locals to farming By Fred Kerata Damaris Robi, a mother of five from Masebe village in Migori county once abandoned farming to look for a […]

Kenyan school giving second chance to teenage mothers

By Christabel Adhiambo Jane Aoko OKeyo, popularly known as Madam Starays is a teacher by profession, a pioneer for secondary school education in Kibera, a politician and an activist for […]

Kenyan political aspirant giving a second chance to teenage mothers

Jane Aoko OKello, popularly known as Madam Starays is a teacher by profession, a pioneer for secondary school education in Kibera, a politician and an activist for women empowerment. As […]

Climate smart farming saves farmers in Makueni from loss, but water remains a challenge

Women adapt to changing climate using climate-smart techniques, but water remains a thorn in the flesh

Goat farming lifted us out of poverty

How a goat farming project helped lift women groups in Kitui Central, Eastern Kenya, out of poverty

How seeds are saving women in Gilgil from hunger

In the face of poor harvests from frequent drought, women in Gilgil turn to indigenous knowledge on seed saving for food security, and it comes with reduction of intimate partner […]

Historic day in the campaign to beat plastic pollution: Nations commit to develop a legally binding agreement

Heads of State, Ministers of environment and other representatives from 175 nations endorsed a historic resolution at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) today in Nairobi to End Plastic Pollution and […]

UN Environment Assembly resolve to curb pollution, protect and restore nature worldwide

The 5th UN Environment Assembly concluded today in Nairobi with 14 resolutions to strengthen actions for nature to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The Assembly is made up of the 193 UN Member […]

Slums Going Green: Kibera youth turning waste into gold

Slums Going Green and Clean is a community based organization in Kibra is recycling plastic waste for good. Photo: Ismael Photography Most informal settlements are often associated with filth and […]

Nyota art studio: Home to Kibra’s budding artists

The studio voluntarily incorporates children interested in art to learn the skill while providing a platform for self-made artists within Kibra to work on their art and to exhibit it too.

How one Kenyan school shelters girls from FGM, early marriages

James Lokuk patrols Morpus Primary School compound in West Pokot County. It is a cloudy afternoon and a few days to Christmas. All schools are closed. But it is not yet […]

Self taught Kibera artist gives platform for youth to express themselves

“It is not easy for ladies to express themselves because the environment isn’t pushing that energy for them to do so. But when art is involved somehow they get a […]

How an electrical engineer found a fortune in poultry keeping

As many businesses struggle with the economic impact of covid-19 pandemic, more people continue to experience job losses. According the World bank Economic Update released in November 2020, one in […]

Stakeholders call on government to address neglected tropical diseases

Without antivenom or medical devices, such as ventilators, a snakebite can be fatal. Dorothy Okemo of Health Action International (HAI) in-country partner MeTA Kenya urges county officials, as well as […]

Community Health Workers share experiences addressing snakebites in Kajiado, Kenya

As the world marked the first World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day today, snakebite envenoming remains one of the major neglected tropical diseases in the country. We speak to survivors of […]

Selfless nurse serving marginalised populations in northern Kenya

With over 20 years as a nurse working in the hardship areas of northern Kenya, Francis Lenkupae 47, shares his experience serving in different parts of Samburu County. Despite the […]

How CHVs are addressing family planning gap in West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet counties

As the world marked the World Contraception Day last week, over 200 million women still do not have access to any form of family planning. In order to bridge this gap, Community […]

Kenya Forest Service, Media Council of Kenya partner in growing forest cover

Kenya Forest Service, Media Council of Kenya partner in growing forest cover The Kenya Forest Services and the Media Council of Kenya have teamed up to support efforts towards achieving […]

Kibera man leading the fight against gender based violence

Chinaman is a Master of Ceremony and a Human Rights defender in Kibera and its environs. He is a champion against Gender Based Violence.  As the World Marked the  International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against […]

How covid-19 accelerated digital transformation in the healthcare sector

How covid-19 accelerated digital transformation in the healthcare sector Kenya is known for innovations in various sectors including business, health, agriculture and governance among others. Mobile money platform Mpesa has […]

Kenyan Government heightens response on Omicron variant

Kenyan Government heightens response on Omicron variant The Omicron variant of covid-19 has seen the government  of Kenya put in place measures to protect the citizens from the deadly disease. […]

Myths and misconceptions around covid-19 vaccines in Kenya

Myths and misconceptions around covid-19 vaccines and vaccinations in Kenya By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu With two years since the first covid-19 case was reported in Wuhan China, the disease still […]

Why most vaccines are safe for people 18 years and above and not children

Why are most vaccines are safe for adults and not children Whether children  and those below 18 years should take  covid-19 vaccine is still a question that many grapple with. […]

This is where to get your covid-19 vaccine in Eastern Kenya

This is where to get your covid-19 vaccine in Eastern Kenya As Christmas season sets in, and many Kenyans rush to travel to different parts of the country, the possibility […]

How a Mandela Fellow is Giving Hope to People Living with Disabilities

How a Mandela Fellow is Giving Hope to People Living with Disabilities What started as an ordinary visit to a home for people living with disabilities would end up being […]

How a Mandela Fellow is Giving Hope to People Living with Disabilities

What started as an ordinary visit to a home for people living with disabilities would end up being a source of hope for people living with disabilities in Nigeria. As the world […]

How a tourism officer became a key link between his community and health facilities

Lack of a delivery couch for pregnant mothers is not uncommon in some hospitals in parts of Kenya. Equally common in Ololung’a area in Narok County, are mothers giving birth […]

Stakeholders urged to address snakebites in Kajiado County

Stakeholders in Health, Education and Gender in Kajiado  County have been urged to apply multiple strategies in combating snakebites in the region. Speaking when he opened the Kajiado multistakeholder forum, […]

New us$150 million program to strengthen Kenya’s resilience to climate change

The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a US$150 million International Development Association (IDA*) credit to support community identified and locally-led climate resilience projects in all rural wards in […]

KEPSA partners with Absa Bank Kenya to empower one million youth in the digital economy

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has today announced a partnership with Absa Bank Kenya to empower over one million young Kenyans with digital online job opportunities .The partnership tends […]

Covid-19 boosts e-commerce in Kenya

By Frankline Odhiambo & Judy Ndunge Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, Jumia, has published its first Africa e-commerce report dubbed, Jumia Africa e-Commerce Index 2021. The report leverages the company’s extensive consumer […]

New us$150 million program to strengthen Kenya’s resilience to climate change

The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a US$150 million International Development Association (IDA*) credit to support community identified and locally-led climate resilience projects in all rural wards in […]

Kenya outperforms the global average of female board of directors

By Judy Ndunge In Kenya, gender diversity in the boardroom now stands at 36%, a significant progress from 21% in 2017. In comparison, the global average of women holding board […]

Women rights organizations call for policies to protect the girlchild

By Judy Ndunge and Rael Akinyi Forum for African Women Educationalists Kenya (FAWEK) yesterday held a forum to unveil the outcome of the compiled report for the Data Driven Advocacy […]

Where football meets books: How a Kenyan organization is nurturing talent among slum children

Where football meets books: How a Kenyan organization is nurturing talent among slum children By Janet Gathuki Dennis Koko is a six-year-old boy. Born and raised in Nairobi’s Lenana area, Dennis […]

Recycle to transform project gives hope to people with disability in informal settlements

The final product ready for presentation to the owner. When Marie Omare, a nutritionist was volunteering at the Special Olympics Kenya,  she watched as  people with disability struggled to gain […]

Kibra dance organisation offers children chance to shake a leg, learn life skills

The excitement at the entrance of a yellow-painted structure in Kibra Bombolulu is almost palpable as children seat on the staircase waiting their turn to get into a room upstairs where […]

Kenya: Tales of pregnant women amid covid-19, curfew and movement restrictions

The Covid-19 pandemic came with several restrictions, especially on movements and gatherings of people. While Kenya introduced a night curfew and closed some of its borders in the early stages […]

Menstrual hygiene champions call for end to period stigma

Stakeholders in Menstrual hygiene in Kenya have called to an end of stigma around menstruation. As the world marked Menstrual Hygiene Day today, emphasis was put in strategically and effectively […]

College students innovate, design contamination free hand washing station

John Nderitu and his brother Joseph Gatiba are not your ordinary college students. As their peers continue to stay at home following the outbreak of coronavirus in the country, the […]

Social enterprise remakes waste into consumer goods

While working for the decades-old family fashion business, Sissi Chao had an experience that literally took her breath away. “Not long after I started, I started visiting our fabric suppliers,” […]

Shining hope for girls in Science & Technology

As the world marked the International Girls in ICT Day yesterday, Ruth Kaveke, co-founder and Executive Director of Pwani Teknowgalz, is mentoring young girls to venture into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics […]

AWiM, AU and GIZ partner to host photojournalism contest

African Women in Media (AWiM), in partnership with the African Union (AU) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, have launched the Africa Photojournalism Award and Resource Hub. The […]

24-year old Kenyan makes eco-friendly shoes from waste

Tucked in a two-roomed space in Olympic Estate in Nairobi’s Kibera area is a group of five men engaged in different activities. Visibly, each of their tasks is a step […]

How a High school skills training opened my path in business

“When you guide the youth, they will not only appreciate it but will go ahead and actually do it.” These are the words of Janet Gathuki ,20, who has applied […]

Liberian man championing menstrual hygiene

Liberian man championing menstrual hygiene Many girls from poor homes continue to miss school due to lack of sanitary towels. In order to bridge this gap, Payless Cloth Pad, a […]

How a tourism officer became a key link between his community and health facilities

In our first tale from Narok , we visited Robert Magero, the nursing officer at Etereti Dispensary in Narok South. As the only health worker in the facility he faces many daily […]

How two Kibera children are using comedy to pass covid-19 messages in the slum

The closure of schools until January next year as a result of the effects of Covid-19 pandemic has presented parents with the challenge of finding creative ways to keep their […]

Kenyan female chief takes lead against FGM, child marriages

As the world marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, we  spoke to Peninah Karimi, a Kenyan chief who has defied numerous challenges to ensure that […]

Youth group leads the way in fight against Covid-19 in Kibra

A youth group that was instrumental in advocating for peace in Kibra during the 2007 General Election has now turned its focus to the fight against Covid-19 pandemic. In the […]

Tales of a lone health worker in Ololung’a’s only health facility

Tales of a lone health worker in Ololung’a’s only health facility By Lilian Kaivilu In our series “Four tales from Narok County, Kenya” we put the spotlight on the healthcare […]

Kenyan female chief takes lead against FGM, child marriages

As the world marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, we  spoke to Peninah Karimi, a Kenyan chief who has defied numerous challenges to ensure that girls […]

Initiative linking givers and needy Kenyans amid covid-19

When Kenya announced stricter measures restricting movements across the country, many workers were affected. Majority of those who depended on casual jobs lost their jobs, with employers choosing in-house domestic […]

New project launched to protect children amid covid-19 

The Joining Forces Alliance for Children in Kenya -whose members are ChildFund Kenya, Plan International Kenya, Save the Children Kenya, SOS Children’s Villages Kenya, Terre des Hommes and World Vision […]

UN health programme counters maternal, infant mortality in Kenya's high burden counties

Findings of a five year health programme carried out by the United Nations (UN) show a significant increase in the provision and uptake of life-saving health services. The $21 million […]

Why adolescent girls living with HIV need more support

Jane lost her parents to HIV, unfortunately she was also born positive. She had lived with the virus for 15 years. Jane’s life starts in a remote village in Homabay […]

New oxygen plant at Othaya Leve 6 Hospital

An oxygen generation plant at Othaya Level 6 Hospital in Nyeri County has been completed. The plant was commissioned by Amref Health Africa with support from The Rockefeller Foundation. The MoU […]

How CHVs are addressing family planning gap in West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet counties

As the world marked the World Contraception Day last week, over 200 million women still do not have access to any form of family planning. In order to bridge this […]

Why I will not give up fight for children's playgrounds- Renee Ngamau

When Renee Ngamau the chairperson of Amnesty International Kenya Chairperson started fighting for public playing grounds and open spaces, she had no idea the impact it would have. One thing […]

Young Isiolo teacher empowering students amid covid-19

Mulki Mohamud Abdikadir is a 23-year-old teacher at Algani Girls Secondary School in Isiolo County. Despite the effects of covid-19 on education, she spares her time to remotely teach and […]

Hope for Kenya's slum dwellers as Worldbank gives $150 million to improve living conditions 

Hope for Kenya’s slum dwellers as Worldbank gives $150 million to improve living conditions  The World Bank Group Board of Directors approved today a $150 million International Development Association credit […]

Weaving mats to sustain cancer patients

By Harriet Owalla While much emphasis has been placed on Covid 19, many cancer patients feel abandoned and are suffering in their homes to access hospital and more so because […]

Kenyan women, youth in agriculture to access up to $100,000 in investment

The agriculture sector has had its own share of blows in the past ranging from droughts, pest infestation, floods among others and the recent one being Corona virus which has […]

Young Isiolo teacher empowering students amid covid-19

Young Isiolo teacher empowering students amid covid-19 Mulki Mohamud Abdikadir is a 23-year-old teacher at Algani Girls Secondary School in Isiolo County. Despite the effects of covid-19 on education, she […]

Merck Foundation trains  182 embryologists, fertility specialists across Africa and Asia

Merck Foundation marked the World Artificial Reproductive Technology (ART) Day 2020 through providing long term hands-on embryology training and clinical fertility specialists training to develop local Embryologists and fertility specialists […]

A safe place for pregnant covid-19 patients to deliver

As soon as she started her ninth month of pregnancy, Mayada Reda started coughing and feeling feverish. Then she lost her sense of taste and smell. “I texted my doctor […]

Costly drugs, stigma and limited access to services worsen war on sickle cell disease

Growing up in a family of eight, Joy Watitwa’s daily schedule was different from that of her siblings. Their play time depended largely on her condition. As a sickle cell […]

Nairobi joins other African cities to Launch Green and Just COVID-19 Recovery Plan

C40 Cities have released C40 Mayors Agenda for a Green and Just Recovery outlining bold steps to deliver an equitable and sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and an end to fossil […]

Community library offering alternatives to learners in slums amid covid-19

With uncertainties on how long learners are going to stay home due to covid-19 pandemic, many school going children are finding alternatives to stay abreast with their studies. At Amani […]

Tales of a lone health worker in Ololung’a’s only health facility

In our series “Four tales from Narok County, Kenya” we put the spotlight on the healthcare situation of people living in Narok with a special focus on sexual and reproductive […]

6 amazing African innovations against COVID-19

6 amazing African innovations against COVID-19 By TechPoint Africa A cursory glance at history will reveal that the rise of tough, critical situations usually forces innovation, hence the phrase ‘Necessity […]

Pain, joy of pregnancy amidst Covid-19 pandemic in Kenya’s informal settlements

Albright Amusala does not like to remember the pain she went through in May this year trying to get to a hospital when labour pains kicked in. It was about […]

World Bank approves $1 billion financing for Kenya, to address covid-19 financing gap

World Bank approves $1 billion financing for Kenya, to address covid-19 financing gap The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a $1 billion budget support operation for Kenya, which […]

Camon15: The ideal photo device for journalists, photographers

At a time when movement is restricted, many people are working from home. But for bloggers and journalists, work has to continue nevertheless as they have to keep the public […]

Hope in the horizon; A better life is no longer a dream for Dama

Hope in the horizon; A better life is no longer a dream for Dama “If we are going to see real development in the world then our best investment is […]

Kajiado women turn to climate-proof agriculture to fight FGM, early marriages

It’s another rainy season at Oloosidan village in Isinya, Kajiado 60km outside Nairobi. Land is gradually recovering from the previous drought; grasses are sprouting turning the bare land green again […]

G20 must ban wildlife trade to prevent future pandemics and protect animals

G20 must ban wildlife trade to prevent future pandemics and protect animals By Our Reporter As the world grapples with the effects of coronavirus, World Animal Protection has today launched […]

TECNO Mobile launches the five camera-equipped Spark 5 in Kenya

TECNO Mobile, a global premier mobile phone brand, has announced the launch of the groundbreaking Spark 5 smartphone. Equipped with five cameras and a powerful 5,000 mAh battery, the Spark […]

Taxi company offers expectant mothers free rides during curfew hours

The impact of COVID-19 is being felt by communities all over the world and has posed huge challenges for frontline responders such as healthcare workers and expectant mothers. In partnership […]

Safety and dignity for flood survivors in West Pokot county, Kenya

Safety and dignity for flood survivors in West Pokot county, Kenya By Our Reporter UNFPA Kenya today joined the West Pokot Governor, Kenya Red Cross Society (KCRS) and other partners […]

One man’s passion for healthy women

One man’s passion for healthy women By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu Joel Ambasa has been a midwife for the past 22 years. In a career traditionally associated with women, Ambasa says […]

Midwives: The unsung heroes of modern times

By Lilian Kaivilu As the word marked the International Day of the Midwife yesterday, midwives with loads of years in midwifery shared their highs and lows, as they oversee the delivery […]

Community library offering alternatives to learners in slums amid covid-19

With uncertainties on how long learners are going to stay home due to covid-19 pandemic, many school going children are finding alternatives to stay abreast with their studies.At Amani Kibera […]

UNDP hands over equipment to bolster COVID-19 medical waste management in Kenya

UNDP hands over equipment to bolster COVID-19 medical waste management in Kenya By Our Reporter As part of the organisation’s ongoing support to strengthen national waste management efforts, and in […]

Shining hope for girls in Science & Technology

As the world marked the International Girls in ICT Day yesterday, Ruth Kaveke, co-founder and Executive Director of Pwani Teknowgalz, is mentoring young girls to venture into Science, Technology, Engineering, […]

Access to justice during covid-19

Access to justice during covid-19 By Hon.Hellen Onkwani Covid-19 was declared was world pandemic by the WHO in the month of February 2020. The pandemic apparently originated from Huwan, China and […]

EU gives front line support to water & sanitation provision in COVID-19 hotspots

By EU Press Team The EU  together with Sweden, Finland and Denmark are mobilising a total of Ksh 211 million (EUR 1.8 million) of support to enhance access to water in public […]

Pwani Oil to contribute 5.5 million kilos of soap to Safe Hands campaign

Pwani Oil to contribute 5.5 million kilos of soap to Safe Hands campaign The Safe Hands Kenya campaign to stop the spread of Covid-19 has received a boost after Pwani […]

Minet partners with SASAdoctor to launch telemedicine services

Insurance Brokerage firm, Minet Kenya has partnered with SASAdoctor virtual medical clinic to launch a telemedicine solution aimed at providing online live video medical consultation services for patients. This comes in the wake […]

Deaf Kenyan teenager pursues fashion design dreams

Deaf Kenyan teenager pursues fashion design dreams By AFDB Where she comes from, people like her rarely find opportunities to pursue their ambitions. For a while, Nasike Robai thought she […]

African Development Bank Group unveils $10 billion response facility to curb COVID-19

African Development Bank Group unveils $10 billion response facility to curb COVID-19 By Our Reporter The African Development Bank Group on Wednesday announced the creation of the COVID-19 Response Facility to assist regional member […]

Tackling Kenya’s domestic violence amid COVID-19 crisis

Tackling Kenya’s domestic violence amid COVID-19 crisis Lockdown Measures Increase Risks for Women and Girls By Agnes Odhiambo For 4 days, Juliet M., a 16-year-old Kenyan, was held captive by […]

Covid-19 likely to reverse maternal, newborn health gains by counties

With health being a devolved function, counties are expected to shoulder the burden of ensuring that the sector runs smoothly while ensuring key health indicators in the devolved units stay […]

Covid-19: Counties record low maternal health stats as mothers keep off hospitals

As the covid-19 case keep rising by day, maternal health in some counties in come counties is already experiencing a blow with fewer mothers attending antenatal clinics as well as […]

Maternal health at stake as attention shifts to covid-19

With all focus shifting to covid-19 response, questions linger on the possible neglect of other essential healthcare services in the country. As the world marks International Day for Maternal Health […]

Kenya Receives $50 Million World Bank Group Support to Address COVID-19 Pandemic

Kenya Receives $50 Million World Bank Group Support to Address COVID-19 Pandemic By Our Reporter The World Bank Group Board of Directors approved today $50 million in immediate funding to […]

Kenyan teacher goes beyond classwork to protect children in school

“You will stand tallest when you kneel down to help a child.” This is the mantra by which Robert Omwa lives. At Arya Primary School in Kisumu town, teacher Robert […]

African Development Bank approves $1.5 million emergency grant to curb desert locusts ravaging East and Horn of Africa

African Development Bank approves $1.5 million emergency grant to curb desert locusts ravaging East and Horn of Africa By Our Reporter The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank […]

Standard Chartered launches US$50m COVID-19 assistance fund

Standard Chartered launches US$50m COVID-19 assistance fund By Our Reporter In keeping with its brand promise to be Here for good, particularly in times of adversity, Standard Chartered (the Group) […]

Six days to go: Place your order now and earn yourself a gift

Six days to go: Place your order now and earn yourself a gift By Our Reporter We told you about the newest night photography mobile phone-the Tecno Camon15. Incase you […]

PHOTOS: Innovative, affordable options for slum dwellers amid covid-19

While many Kenyans have options to enable them stay safe in the wake of corona virus, those living in informal settlements have limited options. One of them is to wash […]

Garden of Hope Foundation Partners with Aquila East Africa to put up handwashing stations in Kibera

Garden of Hope Foundation and Aquila East Africa have partnered to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus in Kibera slums by distributing handwashing stations in the area. While launching […]

Hope for teenage mothers in Samburu county

When 14-year-old Dinah* got pregnant early 2018, she dropped out of school; hopeless and confused about her education. She was then in Class Six in Logorate Primary School in Samburu […]

Hope for slum dwellers amid corona virus fears

Sharon Abwao Patrick Oduor joins a queue of other Kibera residents to wash his hands in Kamkunji grounds in Kibera. The line ends up in a locally assembled hand washing […]

New Tecno Camon 15: The camera phone for night photographers

Would you like to take photos after sunset without having to carry around your camera? Worry no more. The new Tecno Camon 15 offers you numerous options to achieve this. […]

It’s time we strengthened our resilience

By Sachen Gudka Coronavirus is our wake-up call. No one could have predicted its disastrous impact. But that is the nature of disasters; most are sudden, unpredictable and leave in […]

How one woman is helping teen mothers overcome stigma and go back to school

By Caroline Kim Atieno*, a 16 year old Form Two student from Seme Sub-County, in Kisumu wishes she could unwind the clock and go back to the day she met […]

Kenyan female students cycle their way to success

By Janet Gathuki Diana’s day starts at 4:00am every week day. We arrive at her home a few minutes to 5:000am to find her breastfeeding her baby. At this time, […]

Kenya's first entrepreneurs one-stop centre launched in Nairobi

Wylde International has invested Sh50 million in the first one stop centre for entrepreneurs in Nairobi dubbed SNDBX.  The centre gives entrepreneurs and SMEs timely and personalised access to round […]

African Development Bank gives a second chance to young students in Zanzibar

Amid the gently swaying palm trees of the Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar sits a school with a difference. The Raha Leo Alternative Learning Centre provides training to young students […]

New analysis provides clues to “Glass Ceiling”; tools to shatter it

How big and thick is the Glass Ceiling?  New analysis suggests that it covers all aspects of women’s lives – including the household – and that it is constructed, not […]

We dropped the knife and now we are anti-FGM champions- reformed circumcisers

As the sun sets in Ntithini village in Tharaka Nithi County, Loise Kiria, together with members of a local economic empowerment group, start to pack up handcrafts that they had […]

5 of 1,556 Somalia to Reestablish Financial Relations with the World Bank Group after Thirty Years

Somali to re-establish relations with WorldBank, 30 years later  By Our Reporter The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors today moved toward normalizing its relations with the Federal Government […]

Kenyan female students cycle their way to success

Diana’s day starts at 4:00am every week day. We arrive at her home a few minutes to 5:000am to find her breastfeeding her baby. At this time, she has already […]

Mandela Washington Fellow empowering young people on governance matters

Mandela Washington Fellow empowering young people on governance matters By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu University life for many students is a busy experience. There are assignments to complete, community activities to […]

New drug for treatment of schizophrenia launched in Kenya

New drug for treatment of schizophrenia launched in Kenya By Our Reporter The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has approved the use of Paliperidone Palmitate, manufactured by Janssen, pharmaceutical companies […]

Kenyan youth take lead in the fight against FGM

Kenyan youth take lead in the fight against FGM By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu Ruth Wanjira remembers vividly the day she underwent female genital mutilation. She was then aged 16. Wanjira had […]

New platform to curb online fraud launched in Kenya

New platform to curb online fraud launched in Kenya By Our Reporter Kenya Fintech startup, JointPesa in partnership with Finserve Africa has launched an e-commerce transaction platform dabbed “JointPesa” which […]

We dropped the knife and now we are anti-FGM champions- reformed circumcisers

We dropped the knife and now we are anti-FGM champions- reformed circumcisers By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu As the sun sets in Ntithini village in Tharaka Nithi County, Loise Kiria, together […]

Inter-generational dialogue key in the fight against FGM

Inter-generational dialogue key in the fight against FGM By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu Martin Muriithi engages in an interactive conversation with pupils in ACK Nkorongo Primary School in Chuka, Tharaka Nithi […]

Provide young people with new skills to meet the needs of a 21st century labor market, African Development Bank report urges

Provide young people with new skills to meet the needs of a 21st century labor market, African Development Bank report urges By Our Reporter “Youth must be prepared for the […]

Mobile app to help anonymous reporting of gender based violence

While growing up in Mombasa County in Kenya, Abubakar Mbarak witnessed domestic violence just next door. Their female neighbor was a victim of verbal and physical abuse by her husband. […]

Two Rivers hosts Chinese New Year celebrations in Kenya

Two Rivers hosts Chinese New Year celebrations in Kenya By Our Reporter East Africa’s largest mall, Two Rivers will host the 2020 Chinese Spring Festival, which kicks off today and […]

Prideinn Group takes up Azure hotel on a management contract

Prideinn Group takes up Azure hotel on a management contract By Our Reporter @impacthubmedia PrideInn group of hotels has with immediate effect taken up Azure hotel, located in Nairobi Lantana […]

ACCF grants $4.7m to support projects in African countries

ACCF grants $4.7m to support projects in African countries The Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) recently approved seven new project proposals amounting to around $4.7 million. The approval of these projects increases ACCF’s […]

How Akili Dada scholarship transformed my life

“The training and mentoring I received from Akili Dada gave me the jumpstart I needed thrive in community engagement and to become a knowledgeable advocate for women, girls and other groups that […]

Acclaimed Kenyan film ‘Subira’ debuts on Emirates

Acclaimed Kenyan film ‘Subira’ debuts on Emirates By Our Reporter Subira, based on an award-winning 2007 short film turned to a feature-length drama, premieres on Emirates award-winning inflight entertainment system, ice, this […]

How maternal health programmes are changing lives in Vihiga, Kakamega counties

How maternal health programmes are changing lives in Vihiga, Kakamega counties By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu To many mothers, giving birth is a nightmare. The entire pregnancy journey is not any […]

Counties appeal for blood transfusion centres to address shortage

Counties appeal for blood transfusion centres to address shortage By Susan Mwenesi @smwenesi The gloomy weather outside perfectly matched the mood of the woman sitting opposite me, no doubt thinking […]

Kenyan health worker serving pastoralist communities

With a backpack loaded with immunization and other drugs, Susan Lenantari often uses a motorbike to reach about 200 homes in Samburu County. Most parts of the area lack proper road network. […]

How one Kenyan school shelters girls from FGM, early marriages

How one Kenyan school shelters girls from FGM, early marriages By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu James Lokuk patrols Morpus Primary School compound in West Pokot County. It is a cloudy afternoon […]

Tecno rewards over 50 consumers in “TECNO TAKE ME HOME’’ campaign

Tecno rewards over 50 consumers in “TECNO TAKE ME HOME’’ campaign By Our Reporter The exciting #TECNOTakesMeHome campaign culminated in a fantastic ceremony that saw 50+ customers walk away with […]

24-year old Kenyan makes eco-friendly shoes from waste

24-year old Kenyan makes eco-friendly shoes from waste By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu Tucked in a two-roomed space in Olympic Estate in Nairobi’s Kibera area is a group of five men […]

Join #TECNOTakesMeHome to win a car this Christmas

Join the #TECNOTakesMeHome  campaign to win a car this Christmas By Our Reporter TECNO will be celebrating its customers this festive season by offering them an array of amazing gifts […]

Rewriting the African narrative: Words and images

Rewriting the African narrative: Words and images By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu Professor Ng’ang’a Wahu-Muchiri is a household name in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the oldest public university in Nebraska State in […]

Camon 12 Air launched in Kenya

Camon 12 Air launched in Kenya By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu As the festive season sets in, good memories are crucial. Photos and selfies with friends and family members will make […]

Kenya needs a proactive approach on plastics 

Kenya needs a proactive approach on plastics  By Mucai Kunyiha Many predicaments in life can seem insurmountable, until human creativity and non-conventional approaches are applied. In Bijapur, India, citizens can […]

Kenyan family shares treatment experience at Yashoda hospital

Kenyan family shares treatment experience at Yashoda hospital By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu To many families in Kenya and elsewhere, seeking treatment can be a difficult task. Financial constraints, the stress […]

Nokia 1 Plus now available for Sh6,999 on Jumia Black Friday offer

Nokia 1 Plus now available for Sh6,999 on Jumia Black Friday offer By Our Reporter Kenyans now look forward to November because of Black Friday offers and this is a […]

Kenya joins the world in marking Giving Tuesday

Kenya  joins the world in marking Giving Tuesday  A team of 10 climbers left Nairobi Saturday morning to head to Nanyuki for the Mt Kenya Charity climb, a charity exercise […]

Sh20million funds drive to support children without adequate parental care

Sh20million funds drive to support children without adequate parental care By Our Reporter Kenya’s largest private child welfare organisation, SOS Children’s Villages has launched a Sh 20 Million Fundraising campaign […]

Kenyan health worker serving pastoralist communities

Kenyan health worker serving pastoralist communities By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu With a backpack loaded with immunization and other drugs, Susan Lenantari often uses a motorbike to reach about 200 homes […]

Private sector partners commit billions to help advance ICPD agenda

Private sector partners commit billions to help advance ICPD agenda Private sector organizations including the Ford Foundation, Johnson & Johnson, Philips, World Vision and many others announced today at the […]

Major commitments made by governments, civil society, private sector at ICPD25 summit

Major commitments made by governments, civil society, private sector at ICPD25 summit World leaders, representatives of non-governmental organizations, young people, business leaders and community groups today began unveiling their commitments […]

Where camels are used to deliver health services to locals

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Selfless nurse serving marginalised populations in northern Kenya

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Elders, religious leaders lead anti-FGM campaign

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Minet launches enhanced professional indemnity cover for doctors

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World Bank opens office in Somalia

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New program offers university students a platform to launch professional careers

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University students feted their problem solving skills in cyber security

University students feted their problem solving skills in cyber security Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has today recognized 43 students from 10 universities for exceptional skills at the Cyber Security Hackathon held at […]

3,000 children to benefit from free medical checkup in Kakamega

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Helping companies in Kenya fight cyber crime

Helping companies in Kenya fight cyber crime ACPM IT Consulting Ltd. an international consulting company today announced the expansion of ACPM IT Consulting to Kenya. As part of this expansion, it […]

College Access Program educates 200 Kenyan students in top American universities

College Access Program educates 200 Kenyan students in top American universities Over the last 15 years, the Kenya Scholar Access Program (KenSAP) has placed 197 students with full need-based financial […]

First Cerebral palsy scouts unit launched in Kenya

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Opera Mini introduces offline file sharing

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Hands off our girls! African first ladies take campaign against rape, early child marriage, to UN General Assembly

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Kenyan startup wins innovation challenge

Kenyan startup wins innovation challenge By Our Reporter Leading pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom is delighted to announce that Kenyan-based start-up, Tiny Totos, won in the Africa regional finale of […]

Minet holds mentorship program for disadvantaged girls

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Three Kenyan firms among top 12 finalists in the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge

Three Kenyan firms among top 12 finalists in the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge  Liquid Telecom announced that the Regional Finale of the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge (IIC) will be held on 20 […]

Visa Champions Women Entrepreneurs at the World Economic Forum on Africa

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ITC and Visa Partner to Empower Women-Led Businesses

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World Bank Group to support National Chamber of Commerce to Strengthen Public Private Dialogue

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Japan and African Development Bank announce $3.5 billion in support of Africa’s private sector development

Japan and African Development Bank announce $3.5 billion in support of Africa’s private sector development Japan and the African Development Bank on Friday announced a joint target of $3.5 billion […]

Ramaphosa lauds Japan’s role in shaping African development through technology

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Kenyan baby born at 400 grams discharged from hospital after five months

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Incentivizing Waste Management is the way to go

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Africa Data Centres Becomes the first neutral data centre to be PCI DSS Compliant in Kenya

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Youth empowerment program to be unveiled in Kitui County

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São Tomé and Príncipe signs  Lusophone country-specific compact to accelerate inclusive private sector led growth

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Amref Health Africa Ranked among Top 10 Best Employers in Africa

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Amref Health Africa Global CEO appointed to Board of Africa Centre’s for Disease Control and Prevention 

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Young women leading change in Kenya’s slums

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Nigerian journalist committed to serve young people

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Nebraska Innovation Studio: A space for students, staff and community to prototype their innovations

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Gertrude Toezay: Giving a second chance to single mothers in Liberia

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Fizouné Richard: Using martial arts to empower youth in Chad

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Mary Supeet: A beacon of hope for Maasai girls in Kenya

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Graca Machel launches initiative to bolster women entrepreneurs in East Africa

Graca Machel launches initiative to bolster women entrepreneurs in East Africa Leading development finance institutions(DFIs) including FinDevCanada, Commonwealth Development Corporation Group (CDC) of the United Kingdom, Proparco of France and […]

Innovating menstrual hygiene products for women and girls with disabilities

Innovating menstrual hygiene products for women and girls with disabilities With Faith Njahîra World Health Organization statistics place the percentage of persons with disabilities in the world at 15% and […]

How to catch the attention of your future investor

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Kenyan rapper launches menstrual walk for his sanitary bank campaign

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Let us boost our Plastics Recycling Industry

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address women’s financial and non-financial

Stanbic bank launches Sh20b kitty targeting women entrepreneurs  With the aim of reducing the financial inclusion gender gap in Kenya, Stanbic Bank has today launched a Value Proposition for women […]

Two Kenyan Teams Win $100,000 in Prize Money through the Annual Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge

Two Kenyan Teams Win $100,000 in Prize Money through the Annual Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge Kenya’s Solar Freeze and Illuminum Greenhouses have been named as winners in Cisco’s Problem […]

Visa unveils Kenyan children that will be part of Total AFCON 2019 Player Escort Programme in Egypt

Visa unveils Kenyan children that will be part of Total AFCON 2019 Player Escort Programme in Egypt Visa, official sponsor of the 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations, has today […]

Confidence sanitary towel manufacturer partners with clean start to emphasise education for the juvenile child

Confidence sanitary towel manufacturer partners with clean start to emphasise education for the juvenile child  In recognition of International Day of the African child which is celebrated annually on June […]

Kenya’s fight against counterfeits goes a notch higher with rollout of a National Action Plan

Kenya’s fight against counterfeits goes a notch higher with rollout of a National Action Plan A National Action Plan to step up efforts to reduce levels of illicit trade in […]

Visa, KCB Bank Kenya, and BAK Collaborate to Digitize Payments for Boda Boda Operators

Visa, KCB Bank Kenya, and BAK Collaborate to Digitize Payments for Boda Boda Operators Visa, a leader in digital payments, has collaborated with KCB Bank Kenya and the Boda Boda […]

Effective Budget Implementation critical to jumpstarting the Manufacturing sector

Effective Budget Implementation critical to jumpstarting the Manufacturing sector By Phyllis Wakiaga A sound national budget is one that supports other essential instruments of Government policy to turn ambitions and […]

Minet launches employee wellness program

Minet launches employee wellness program Insurance Brokerage firm, Minet Kenya has launched a wellness program aimed at encouraging an adaption of a healthy lifestyles and wellbeing. Speaking at the launch […]

You can always do more

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LG Electronics donates Ksh 4 Million Shillings to PCEA Kikuyu Hospital’s Orthopedic Unit 

LG Electronics donates Ksh 4 Million Shillings to PCEA Kikuyu Hospital’s Orthopedic Unit  LG Electronics has contributed Ksh 4M towards P.C.E.A Kikuyu Hospital’s Orthopedic Rehabilitation Unit for the 13th year […]

World’s Largest Conference on Gender Equality Opens in Vancouver with a Call to Redefine Power at Every Level

World’s Largest Conference on Gender Equality Opens in Vancouver with a  Call to Redefine Power at Every Level  By Our Reporter The Women Deliver 2019 Conference, the world’s largest conference […]

Innovating Menstrual Hygiene Products for Women and Girls with Disabilities

Innovating Menstrual Hygiene Products for Women and Girls with Disabilities With Faith Njahîra World Health Organization statistics place the percentage of persons with disabilities in the world at 15% and […]

A voice for victims of domestic violence

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Vihiga County launches information lab to guide planning of development projects

Vihiga County launches information lab to guide planning of development projects By Lilian Kaivilu You are a legislator in a certain constituency in the country and your constituents in Ward […]

Mobile app to help anonymous reporting of gender based violence

Mobile app to help anonymous reporting of gender based violence By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu While growing up in Mombasa County in Kenya, Abubakar Mbarak witnessed domestic violence just next door. […]

Why I offer children of working parents a safe haven

Why I offer children of working parents a safe haven By Betty Wughanga, Betty Wawuda & Mariam Ahmed Winny Manga is always surrounded by children– some are wailing, others are doing […]

Dog owners do not have basic knowledge on how to take care of their dogs

Dog owners do not have basic knowledge on how to take care of their dogs About 8 out of 10 of dog owners in Kenya do not know how to […]

African Development Bank and Microsoft launch all-female coding training in Nigeria

African Development Bank and Microsoft launch all-female coding training in Nigeria One hundred and sixty young women have begun a  month-long coding class on two Nigerian campuses under a new […]

Siaya residents benefit from free eye treatment

Siaya residents benefit from free eye treatment By Our Reporter Over 800 residents of Siaya County today benefitted from free eye treatment organized by Visa Oshwal Vanik Community Kisumu in […]

Cisco Edge incubation hub launches in Nairobi

Cisco Edge incubation hub launches in Nairobi Cisco has announced the launch of a KES 69 million Incubation HUB in Kenya. This Incubation Centre will impart business knowledge and speed […]

Standard Chartered launches Africa eXellerator innovation hub in Kenya

Standard Chartered launches Africa eXellerator innovation hub in Kenya Standard Chartered Bank today announced the official opening of its Africa eXellerator lab, an innovation hub that will serve as a […]

mPedigree selected as Skoll Awardee for 2019

mPedigree selected as Skoll Awardee for 2019 Kicking off next week’s 16th Annual Skoll World Forum, the Skoll Foundation has announced mPedigree – a global leader using technology to fight […]

Calls grow to address worrying effects of inefficient and polluting cooking fuels in Kenya

Calls grow to address worrying effects of inefficient and polluting  cooking fuels in Kenya More than 20,000 Kenyans are dying every year due to the effects of inefficient and polluting […]

HMD Global Launches Nokia 8.1 in Kenya

HMD Global Launches Nokia 8.1 in Kenya HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, on Thursday announced the availability of Nokia 8.1, the newest addition to its value flagship range […]

Blinky Bill creates a pan-African anthem for Emirates

Blinky Bill creates a pan-African anthem for Emirates Emirates has partnered with Kenyan musician and DJ producer Blinky Bill to create a pan-African anthem, which celebrates the talent and achievements […]

General Electric appoints Brenda Mbathi as East Africa CEO

General Electric appoints Brenda Mbathi as East Africa CEO General Electric has announced the appointment of Brenda Mbathi as the Chief Executive Officer for East Africa. In her role, Brenda […]

Giving girls confidence behind bars: Kamae Girls Borstal Institute, Kamiti Prison

Giving girls confidence behind bars: Kamae Girls Borstal Institute, Kamiti Prison In celebration of International Womens’ Day, Building confidence, restoring dignity, unlocking of potential and creating second chances for girls […]

Embracing inclusivity is smart economics

Embracing inclusivity is smart economics By Phyllis Wakiaga Evidently, the novelty and productivity that women bring into a business is being lauded across the world for having a reverberating effect […]

Visa launches first global competition focused on celebrating women entrepreneurs

Visa launches first global competition focused on celebrating women entrepreneurs In celebration of International Women’s Day, Visa (NYSE: V) today reinforced its dedication to women empowerment with the launch of the […]

The African Development Bank calls for strong responses to migration at the 3rd Africa Resilience Forum

The African Development Bank calls for strong responses to migration at the 3rd Africa Resilience Forum “I can attest that migration enriches our lives while allowing us to learn and […]

Africa Netpreneur Prize announces regional African partners

Africa Netpreneur Prize announces regional African partners The Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) has appointed NINE from Nigeria, RiseUp from Egypt, and 22 On Sloane from South Africa as the official Western, Northern, and Southern Africa regional partners, […]

HF Group unveils incentives for home buyers

HF Group unveils incentives for home buyers HF Group has unveiled a property sales campaign that will see home buyers enjoy up to 30 per cent discount on the value of […]

10,000 school going children to receive free dental check up

10,000 school going children to receive free dental check up Ten thousand school going children are set to benefit from free dental screening and treatment, courtesy of an ambitious oral […]

Local solutions used to avert health worker strikes in Turkana county

Local solutions used to avert health worker strikes in Turkana county By Our Reporter With health service delivery crippled in a number of counties across the country as a result […]

Leaders push for reforms in health sector to achieve Universal Health Coverage

Leaders push for reforms in health sector to achieve Universal Health Coverage Leaders from private sector, non-governmental organizations and the government have pushed for radical changes in health sector for […]

Lack of antivenom pushes snakebite patients to alternative treatment

Lack of antivenom pushes snakebite patients to alternative treatment By Lilian Kaivilu At least 68 percent of snakebite victims in Kenya access initial treatment from traditional healers. According to Health […]

Lack of antivenom compounds Kitui snakebite menace

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UHC pilot counties focus on CHWs to deliver healthcare

UHC pilot counties focus on CHWs to deliver healthcare By Lilian Kaivilu One month after the official rollout of Universal Health Coverage, the four pilot counties are tapping into the […]

Kenya celebrates International Epipelsy Day and 5 years of impact through the Angaza Kifafa Campaign

Kenya celebrates International Epipelsy Day and 5 years of impact through the Angaza Kifafa Campaign By Our Reporter Kenyans will join the world to celebrate World Epilepsy Day on Monday, […]

Bench honours Samih Sawiris for his vision and focus

Bench honours Samih Sawiris for his vision and focus One of the world’s leading figures in real estate development, Samih Sawiris, is being recognised by Bench Events for his ground-breaking […]

Radisson Hotel Group set to double its portfolio Francophone Africa by 2022

Radisson Hotel Group set to double its portfolio Francophone Africa by 2022 Radisson Hotel Group is at the forefront of hotel growth in French-speaking Africa, announcing during FIHA (Forum de […]

Google, Kenya Scouts Association collaborate to encourage internet safety amongst the youth

Google, Kenya Scouts Association collaborate to encourage internet safety amongst the youth Today, the Kenya Scouts Association, with the support of Google launched the 2019 edition of Web Rangers, a […]

Traffickers exploiting major European airlines in illegal wildlife trade

Traffickers exploiting major European airlines in illegal wildlife trade An investigation by World Animal Protection reveals major European airlines are enabling exotic pet trade, despite making commitments to combat wildlife trafficking. The airlines carriers […]

Kenya urged to adopt data in the fight against FGM

Kenya urged to adopt data in the fight against FGM The lack of reliable data on the actual prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Kenya may be hampering the […]

Agnes Kalibata to receive Public Welfare Medal – Academy's most prestigious award

Agnes Kalibata to Receive Public Welfare Medal – Academy’s Most Prestigious Award The National Academy of Sciences is presenting its 2019 Public Welfare Medal to agricultural scientist, policymaker, and visionary […]

Kenyan government urged to prioritize needs of terrorism victims

Kenyan government urged to prioritize needs of terrorism victims Kenyan government should put victims front and center in its response to the January 15, 2019 attack on the DusitD2 hotel […]

She’s Next, launches to support advancement of women-owned small businesses globally

She’s Next, launches to support advancement of women-owned small businesses globally As part of its ongoing commitment to support female entrepreneurs, Visa is launching a global initiative – She’s Next, […]

World Bank Group President Kim to Step Down

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim today announced that he will be stepping down from his position after more than six years in which the institution’s shareholders provided strong support […]

Safety tips this festive season

Safety tips this festive season By Llyod Gitonga Ahead of the festive season, Securex C.E.O Tony Sahni discusses some common crime trends noted in Christmases past and how to steer […]

Amref launches 2019 AMNH Excellence in Health Journalism Awards

Amref launches 2019 AMNH Excellence in Health Journalism Awards Amref Health Africa through Health Systems Advocacy Partnership projecthas launched the 2019 Africa Media Network on Health (AMNH) Excellence in Health […]

We cannot ignore community health workers in UHC agenda: Githinji Gitahi

We cannot ignore community health workers in UHC agenda: Githinji Gitahi By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu As the country Kenya launches UHC pilot project in the four counties, finances, human resources […]

280,000 households registered for UHC in Machakos County ahead of official launch

280,000 households registered for UHC in Machakos County ahead of official launch By Lilian Kaivilu Machakos County is among the four pilot counties for universal health coverage programme to be […]

Kenya launches plan to provide electricity to all Citizens by 2022

Kenya launches plan to provide electricity to all Citizens by 2022 The government today launched the Kenya National Electrification Strategy (KNES).  Developed in partnership with the World Bank, KNES provides […]

Kenya makes progress in fight against HIV, a year after launching PrEP

Kenya makes progress in fight against HIV, a year after launching PrEP By Lilian Kaivilu As the country marks the World AIDS day today, many steps have been made, especially […]

Kenyan advocates unite in a new push to achieve gender equality

Kenyan advocates unite in a new push to achieve gender equality A new advocacy Campaign called Deliver for Good was launched today in Kenya by a coalition of senior Kenyan […]

15 years of saving lives through HIV prevention

15 years of saving lives through HIV prevention Madrid, Spain |Lilian Kaivilu| When former United States President George W. Bush signed into law the U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and […]

Policy makers told to engage the community in the war against HIV/AIDS

Policy makers told to engage the community in the war against HIV/AIDS Madrid, Spain |Lilian Kaivilu| Efforts in the prevention of HIV/AIDS are only going to bear fruit if stakeholders […]

Desmond Tutu award for HIV prevention research and human rights to be presented to Linda-Gail Bekker at HIVR4P 2018

Desmond Tutu award for HIV prevention research and human rights to be presented to Linda-Gail Bekker at HIVR4P 2018   The co-chairs of HIV Research for Prevention (HIVR4P 2018), the world’s only […]

Vihiga county launches cardiac unit as world marks Heart Day

Vihiga county launches cardiac unit as world marks Heart Day Vihiga Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo today launched a cardiac unit at Vihiga County Referral Hospital.The centre which is fully fledged […]

Kisumu County and GE Healthcare roll out new maternal and newborn health initiative

Kisumu County and GE Healthcare roll out new maternal and newborn health initiative The County Government of Kisumu today announced a new maternal and newborn health initiative aimed at mobilizing […]

More girls escape FGM in Kajiado county as community embraces alternative rites of passage

More girls escape FGM in Kajiado county as community embraces alternative rites of passage Kajiado County in Kenya has seen more girls continue with their education following an increase in the adoption […]

Amref International University to launch Health Journalism Course

Amref International University to launch Health Journalism Course Amref International University is set to train short-courses for health journalists – facilitating them to generate factual and non-sensational reports. The training […]

Over 50 women to benefit from obstetric fistula camp in Bungoma

Over 50 women to benefit from obstetric fistula camp in Bungoma Amref Health Africa has today partnered with the County Government of Bungoma to conduct a screening and surgical treatment camp for women […]

Nakuru youth parliament seeks to hold county administration accountable

Nakuru youth parliament seeks to hold county administration accountable By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu What started as an idea after a training on social accountability has now birthed the Nakuru East […]

More awareness needed on dementia disease to ensure early diagnosis and better management

More awareness needed on dementia disease to ensure early diagnosis and better management Better health services and education have seen an increase in life expectancy in Kenya. Compared to half […]

Hafez Ghanem takes over as World Bank’s vice President for Africa

Hafez Ghanem takes over as World Bank’s vice President for Africa The World Bank has appointed Hafez Ghanem as the new World Bank Vice President for Africa, effective July 1. […]

Kepsa launches tree planting initiative in Mangu High School

Kepsa launches tree planting initiative in Mangu High School Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), through its social arm, KEPSA Foundation, on Saturday 30th June 2018 launched the Kijani Movement; an […]

World Bank supports Kenya’s efforts to reduce climate and disaster risk

World Bank supports Kenya’s efforts to reduce climate and disaster risk The World Bank today approved a $200 million International Development Association (IDA) credit to assist Kenya in managing the […]

Merck Foundation announces the winners of “Merck More Than a Mother” Media Recognition Awards 2017

Merck Foundation announces the winners of “Merck More Than a Mother” Media Recognition Awards 2017       Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the winners of ‘Merck […]

Kim-Fay rolls out clean energy business plan

Kim-Fay rolls out clean energy business plan Kim-Fay, a leading local manufacturer of personal care, tissue, & hygiene products, has plugged into the National Green Industry Action Plan with the […]

Kenyan mobile app could save tea farmers billions of shillings

Kenyan mobile app could save tea farmers billions of shillings By Pius Sawa A 23-year-old Kenyan youth has developed a mobile phone application that will save Kenyan tea farmers over […]

Kengen turns to innovation for power expansion, business diversification

Kenya’s leading power producer, KenGen, has today announced that it is turning to innovation to enhance efficiencies and increase productivity as it seeks to roll out power generation projects worth Kshs. […]

A Century of caring for animals

A Century of caring for animals By Lilian Muthoni The heavy rains that have been experienced in most parts of the country since March have left destructions, loss of lives […]

Kenyan government urged to further reform NHIF to achieve universal health coverage

Kenyan government urged to further reform NHIF to achieve universal health coverage Amref Health Africa has also welcomed the move by the Government to reconfigure NHIF to align it to […]

Makueni children benefit from empowerment programs

Makueni children benefit from empowerment programs By Lilian Muthoni @lilly_sonnia It is acalm Thursday afternoon and pupils of Kithathaini Primary School in Makueni County are just from a lunch break ready […]

World bank rolls out new mechanism to protect the environment

World bank rolls out new mechanism to protect the environment A workshop to support the implementation of the new World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) has kicked off today […]

A social venture transforming arid land through modern honey farming

A social venture transforming arid land through modern honey farming By Pius Sawa When Sylvia Mwangi and Brian Ndirangu went camping at Lake Baringo in 2016, they had no idea that […]

Lack of pads, poverty push Siaya girls to early pregnancies

Lack of pads, poverty push Siaya girls to early pregnancies By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu Esther Atieno is a Form Three student at Dibuoro Secondary School in Siaya County. To her […]

My shame of menstruation birthed hope for Marsabit girls

My shame of menstruation birthed hope for Marsabit girls By Lilian Kaivilu It was just another day in school for Anna Qabale Duba. She was in a mixed primary school […]

More smoking cessation clinics needed to avert tobacco related deaths

More smoking cessation clinics needed to avert tobacco related deaths Tobacco smoking is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, one of the leading causes of death not only in […]

Amref University degree to address community health practitioners’ shortage

Amref University degree to address community health practitioners’ shortage Amref International University (AMIU) has announced a pioneering degree programme in Community Health Practice which seeks to address the shortage of […]

USD 2 million grant to Kenyan nonprofits and social enterprises

USD 2 million grant to Kenyan nonprofits and social enterprises Google is offering USD 2 million grant to Kenyan nonprofits and social enterprises that have a compelling technology-based project that […]

Illicit trade is a national disaster

Illicit trade is a national disaster Illicit trade and counterfeit goods will be the biggest impediments to Kenya achieving its economic goals. To state simply that illicit trade affects mainly […]

Sh80b boost to Africa's healthcare financing

Sh80b boost to Africa’s healthcare financing Africa’s health sector is set to receive Sh80 billion aimed at improving access to basic healthcare in the continent. This follows an announcement by Amref Health Africa […]

Medics call for increased screening for hypertension

Medics call for increased screening for hypertension Non communicable diseases (NCDs) in low and middle income countries including Kenya are increasing rapidly. High blood pressure is today the number one […]

IFC, Mastercard Foundation extend financial inclusion for millions in Africa

IFC, Mastercard Foundation extend financial inclusion for millions in Africa IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, together with the Mastercard Foundation, today released a new report documenting the […]

Makhtar Diop Takes Up Role as Vice President for Infrastructure

Makhtar Diop Takes Up Role as Vice President for Infrastructure After six years as the World Bank’s Vice President for Africa where he oversaw the delivery of a record-breaking $70 […]

Firm calls for sustainable infrastructure to waste management in Kenya, Africa

Firm calls for sustainable infrastructure to waste management in Kenya, Africa Visionscape Africa has called for better and sustainable infrastructure to waste management in Kenya and the rest of Africa. […]

Amref International University to train leaders in Community Health and Health Systems Management

Amref International University to train leaders in Community Health and Health Systems Management Amref International University (AMIU) has announced a pioneering degree programme in Community Health Practice which seeks to […]

15 counties to benefit from clean drinking water

15 counties to benefit from clean drinking water Fifteen counties in Kenya are to benefit from the provision of clean drinking water as Procter & Gamble (P&G) implements its Children’s […]

Samsung boosts Kenya's forest cover with planting more trees at Karura Forest

Samsung boosts Kenya’s forest cover with planting more trees at Karura Forest By Our Reporter Samsung Electronics East Africa in partnership with Friends of Karura Community Forest Association today completed […]

Tree planting campaign comes to Nairobi River

Tree planting campaign comes to Nairobi River By our Reporter @impacthubmedia Private sector partners have teamed up with the government to plant trees in Michuki Memorial Park, along the Nairobi […]

How free maternity program changed lives in Kenya

  How free maternity program changed lives in Kenya By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu   Three years after President Uhuru Kenyatta announced free maternity to all Kenyan mothers, the government launched […]

Cerebral malaria: A cause for concern for children and pregnant women

Cerebral malaria: A cause for concern for children and pregnant women  As people across the globe take part in a wide range of activities to mark the World Malaria Day, […]

Homabay County’s path to universal health coverage

Homabay County’s path to universal health coverage By Lilian Kaivilu In its Big Four Agenda, Kenyan government hopes to achieve affordable healthcare for all Kenyans by 2022 alongside improved food security, affordable […]

Strengthened health systems and sound financing key to achieving Health for All

Strengthened health systems and sound financing key to achieving Health for All   On the occasion of World Health Day, April 7, 2018, the African Development Bank calls for increased and […]

A young girl’s struggle with tuberculosis

A young girl’s struggle with tuberculosis By Lilian Kaivilu “What started like normal fever turned into excessive heat and frequent chest pains. Then the worst happened: At only 11 years, my […]

How the male condom saves Kenyan mothers from bleeding to death

How the male condom saves Kenyan mothers from bleeding to death By Lilian Kaivilu In a quiet homestead in Kosinyo village, Siaya County, Kenya, Lilian Achieng Omondi rocks her two-month […]

Amref to support health care for 25 million Kenyans

Amref to support health care for 25 million Kenyans Amref Health Africa in Kenya has today unveiled a Sh26 billion plan to support the improvement of primary health care for […]

African women take the lead to end FGM, child marriage

African women take the lead to end FGM, child marriage African women take the lead to end female genital mutilation and early child marriage in Africa through the strategic launch of […]

Meet Kenyan community where sheep oil is used as contraceptive

Meet Kenyan community where sheep oil is used as contraceptive By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu To Ajukwony Samal Aukot, getting  children was almost guaranteed after getting married more than 15 years ago. As […]

I relocated to America but my heart is still in Kenya

I relocated to America but my heart is still in Kenya By Kimtai Cherongis @impacthubmedia Julian Kitenge has never felt the sting of poverty in her life. Her parents were […]

Appendicitis in children

Appendicitis in children By Dr Benjamin Njihia, Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital A ‘stomach ache’ is one of the common reasons a parent may bring their child for […]

Kenya tourist board changes tact on attracting tourists

Kenya tourist board changes tact on attracting tourists Rebecca Mutiso @rebeccamutheu Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has changed its marketing strategy to increase Kenya’s chances of attracting more tourists. Dr Betty Radier, […]

Road safety campaign for children rolled out

Road safety campaign for children rolled out Logistics company Multiple Hauliers and mining company Base Titanium have rolled out a campaign that aims to create awareness to school-going children about […]

Africa commits to support youth through innovation

Africa commits to support youth through innovation African Ministers and heads of delegations attending the third Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in Africa in Cairo, Egypt, on February 10-12, have committed to […]

African states affirm the rights of persons with disabilities

African states affirm the rights of persons with disabilities The newly adopted Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights has great potential to strengthen the implementation of […]

Human capital development holds the key to Kenya's economic progress

Human capital development holds the key to Kenya’s economic progress By Phyllis Wakiaga How can Kenya strategically invest in its human capital to rightly position its self for the Fourth Industrial […]

Counties to lead Kenya’s Manufacturing Agenda

Counties to lead Kenya’s Manufacturing Agenda By Phyllis Wakiaga In order for Kenya to reap from devolution, we must begin to look at counties as the engines to drive our […]

New maternity wing to reduce home deliveries in Likoni

New maternity wing to reduce home deliveries in Likoni Mombasa County Government, Italian Department of Foreign Aid and Base Titanium, have completed the construction of a KES40 million maternity wing […]

Mauritius to host Africa Energy Forum

Mauritius to host Africa Energy Forum The annual Africa Energy Forum (www.Africa-Energy-Forum.com) will celebrate its 20th birthday by inviting the international energy community to Mauritius for the four day conference and […]

Family Group Foundation invests over shillings 80 million in education

Family Group Foundation invests over shillings 80 million in education Family Group Foundation has sponsored an additional 50 students for their high school education this year adding to over 474 […]

Good Leadership is paramount to the growth of any economy

Good Leadership is paramount to the growth of any economy By Tobias Alando The economic development of any country is highly dependent on good leadership. This is particularly so because […]

Tecno Camom CM now in Kenya

Tecno Camom CM now in Kenya Tecno Mobile has unveiled its latest device in the Kenyan market-Camon CM. The latest smartphone, will be available on Jumia and later in shops. The […]

Children who have survived conflict call for peace

Children who have survived conflict call for peace  Conflict is stealing our future, it’s time to stop. That’s the message children are telling adults at a major meeting in Africa […]

Women dominate social enterprise sector in Kenya.

Women dominate social enterprise sector in Kenya. Nearly half of all social enterprises formed in the country in the past three years are run by women, a survey by the […]

New nail art technology lets you decorate your nails in seconds

New nail art technology lets you decorate your nails in seconds DMM Kenya, an affiliate of DMM Group from Japan, has introduced O’2Nails, a digital nail printer and nail art […]

Madaraka Express passengers to now book train up to 30 days in advance

Madaraka Express passengers to now book train up to 30 days in advance Passengers travelling on the Madaraka Express will soon be able to book their tickets 30 days in […]

Accident black spots to watch out for this festive season

Accident black spots to watch out for this festive season By Our Reporter @impacthubmedia The festive season is already here and while many Kenyans take a break from work to […]

My rough path to becoming first Maasai female chief

My rough path to becoming first Maasai female chief By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu On a Friday morning, Beatrice Kosiom interacts freely with the boys and girls from Nanjile location. The young […]

New mobile app offers accurate location for deliveries this festive season

New mobile app offers accurate location for deliveries this festive season By Our Reporter Many times you may have experienced the inconvenience of having to make follow-up calls to direct […]

How campus student reaps from jewelry By Alicen Keli In university it’s all about the hustle. It’s the point where we all have to step up our game to be […]

Bio-Oil unveils new look at 30

Bio-Oil unveils new look at 30 By Our Reporter After 30 years in the market, Bio-Oil, has unveiled a rejuvenated new look inspired by a touch of minimalism and elegance […]

Industry task force rolls out PET waste management initiatives in Kenya

Industry task force rolls out PET waste management initiatives in Kenya The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has today launched a PET sector group through a clean-up exercise of PET […]

40 startups shortlisted for Women in Tech Incubator Fund

40 startups shortlisted for Women in Tech Incubator Fund The Tech Incubator has shortlisted 40 teams for the Sh20 million Standard Chartered Women in Tech Incubator capacity building programme.  The 40 have been […]

The challenge of highway rescue in Kenya

The challenge of highway rescue in Kenya By Lilian Kaivilu Gerald Kamotho is a bodaboda rider at Kikopey area in Nakuru County. He has worked here since 2017. The 33-year-old’s […]

What ails Kenya’s emergency road rescue

What ails Kenya’s emergency road rescue Every year, Kenya loses more than 3,000 people to road accidents. It is also estimated that the country loses Sh300 billion to road accidents […]

Madaraka Express introduces new train schedule

Madaraka Express introduces new train schedule Kenya Railways has announced changes on the schedule of Madaraka Express Passenger Service. According to the revised timetable published by the rail transporter, the […]

Highway helpers give account of agonizing accident rescue

Highway helpers give account of agonizing accident rescue By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu From a distance, he looks like an ordinary highway vendor. He strategically positions himself to sell fruits and other snacks to truck […]

Kenyan nurses, nutritionists complete course in pediatric nutrition

Kenyan nurses, nutritionists complete course in pediatric nutrition By Our Reporter Over 30 nurses and nutritionists from Kenya have successfully completed a seven-month Post Graduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition (PGPN) […]

Convenient loan for your electronics

Convenient loan for your electronics By Our Reporter In a world that technology is fast changing,any people long to own the newest mobile phone model or the latest smart watch […]

Tecno Mobile unveils new Phantom 8 in Kenya

Tecno Mobile unveils new Phantom 8 in Kenya By Our reporter Tecno has launched its newest addition, the Phantom 8 in Kenya today. The launch took place at Sarova Stanley hotel, […]

How one teacher saves Kuria girls from FGM

How one teacher saves Kuria girls from FGM By Lilian Kaivilu Violet Marwa is a teacher at Kigitimo Primay School. She teaches Maths, English, Social Studies, Christian Religious Education and […]

Kenya moves to tackle pneumonia among children

Kenya moves to tackle pneumonia among children As the world marks the World Pneumonia Day today, the greatest impact of the disease is felt in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, where the pneumonia […]

Kenyan woman giving a second chance to street children

Kenyan woman giving a second chance to street children By Lilian Kaivilu During the Mashujaa Day celebrations held last week, the government recognised several heroes and heroines from different sectors. […]

Kenyan Start up wins the Global CLimateLaunchPad Award 2017

Kenyan Start up wins the Global CLimateLaunchPad Award 2017 Bio Alkanol Gel is the Winner of ClimateLaunchPad Grand Final 2017. The winners were announced at the awards ceremony held at […]

Tecno Phantom 8 is just moments away

Tecno Phantom 8 is just moments away @impacthubmedia Are you ready to capture your legend? Brace yourselves…because the all new TECNO Mobile’s Phantom 8 is just an epic moment away. […]

Amref Health Africa, partners launch campaign to mitigate nurses strike

Amref Health Africa, partners launch campaign to mitigate nurses strike By Our Reporter @impacthubmedia Amref Health Africa in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other partners is taking part […]

Kenyan app wins Wan Ifra competition

Kenyan app wins Wan Ifra competition By Susan Mwenesi via Techmoran As a journalist in the mainstream media, you encounter so many heartbreaking stories and among these is the perennial […]

Tecno Phantom 8 is almost here

Tecno Phantom 8 is almost here By Our Reporter @impacthubmedia   The countdown is on…Extreme precision, innovative design and beautiful photos — explore your new horizon, the new Phantom is […]

Why I fight for children’s rights

Why I fight for children’s rights By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu At only 22, George Kyalo, a first-year student at Riara University is fighting child abuse in his home area, Tseikuru. […]

Kenya among African countries to implement malaria vaccine

Kenya among African countries to implement malaria vaccine Planning for the Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme (MVIP) in Kenya is on track with roll out of the vaccine scheduled to begin […]

Why suffering of chicken should worry us

Why  suffering of chicken should worry us By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu With rising demand for chicken, more farmers across the globe are looking for ways to meet this gap. In […]

Kuria village where FGM talk is open to all

Kuria village where FGM talk is open to all By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu In a highly cultured Maeta village in Kuria East, Migori County, female circumcision and related matters have […]

Strathmore Business School to start program on unior Management for Agricultural Value Chains

Strathmore Business School to start program on unior Management for Agricultural Value Chains Strathmore Business School, AGCO Africa, Harper Adams University and The Bridge Africa yesterday signed a Memorandum of […]

Supporting innovations in green growth to address climate change

ClimateLaunchpad unveils winners to represent Kenya in Cyprus

ClimateLaunchpad unveils winners to represent Kenya in Cyprus By Michelle Mung’ata ClimateLaunchPad (CLP), the world’s largest green business ideas competition, held its national finals in Kenya on Friday, 8th September […]

Creating an online blood bank

Creating an online blood bank By Lilian Kaivilu The country is still grappling with the sad news of students who lost their lives in a dorm fire at Moi Girls, […]

Kenyan fashion star thrives in men’s designs

Kenyan fashion star thrives in men’s designs By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu A calm, composed and visibly busy Carol Nkirote Thuranira greets me as I enter her office along Ring Road […]

Busia sacco gives loans for toilets

Busia sacco gives loans for toilets By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu When Busia was declared Open Defacation Free (ODF) in November 2015, many thought that the county had reached its target […]

Kenyan solar home distributor Pawame receives co-guarantee for crowdfunding campaign

Kenyan solar home distributor Pawame receives co-guarantee for crowdfunding campaign Debt crowdfunding platform TRINE today launched a campaign to fund a loan to Kenyan solar home system distributor Pawame. The […]

How one man is changing Busia’s toilet design

How one man is changing Busia’s toilet design By Lilian Kaivilu Ben Alemu Autai is a sanitation marketer and interlocking bricks supplier in Busia county. With the county’s keen interest […]

The wrath of barrenness in Kamba culture

The wrath of barrenness in Kamba culture By Lilian Kaivilu Peter Mulwa, a 54-year-old Kamba elder says barrenness was highly detested in the traditional Kamba culture. “Although today we believe […]

Meet a community where traditional surrogacy is celebrated

Meet a community where traditional surrogacy is celebrated By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu   In most African communities, bearing a child, and most importantly a boy-child is perceived a major achievement […]

Climate finance: Safeguarding the wellbeing of future generations

Climate finance: Safeguarding the wellbeing of future generations By Claire Nasike 1996; Budalangi is lush and verdant. The bright yellow flowered Markhamia lutea trees, form a magnificent canopy on Namenya […]

Kenya embraces technology in 2017 polls

Kenya embraces technology in 2017  General Election By Our Reporter @impacthubmedia For the first time in the history of her General Election, the Republic of Kenya effectively employed the use of […]

New security features on Madaraka Express

New security features on Madaraka Express Beginning Wednesday August 9, 2017, Kenya Railways will introduce new measures to ensure more improved security and smooth operations on the Madaraka Express. All […]

Busia's digital hut where locals connect to the world

Busia’s digital hut where locals connect to the world By Lilian Kaivilu It is the peak of political campaigns ahead of the August 2017 General election in Kenya. To most […]

Personal Safety Tips over the Election Season

Personal Safety Tips over the Election Season By Llyod Gitonga “Elections have always been a sensitive period world-wide, not only in Kenya. We remain confident in the contingency plans that […]

Clean energy: The solution to minimizing greenhouse gas emissions

By Claire Nasike Clean energy: The solution to minimizing greenhouse gas emissions From the abundant sunshine, and high wind speeds experienced in the Northern regions, as well as the geothermal […]

How will I vote? I do not understand your agenda

How will I vote? I do not understand your agenda By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu How will they vote if they have not seen or heard? How will they decide if […]

Kenya to Host the First Pharmaceutical regulatory Compliance Conference in Africa

Kenya to Host the First Pharmaceutical regulatory Compliance Conference in Africa Kenya to Host the First Pharmaceutical regulatory Compliance Conference in Africa. This will bring together hundreds of medical personnel […]

7 ways to protect your business during elections

7 ways to protect your business during elections By Lloyd Gitonga The link between politics, the elections and Kenya’s economy has been under the microscope as we near this year’s […]

Why political dialogue is central for economic growth

Why political dialogue is central for economic growth By Phyllis Wakiaga Every election cycle is a chance for us to evaluate our democratic and political maturity as a nation. One […]

TECNO Mobile Unveils Camon CX Manchester City Limited Edition Smartphone

TECNO Mobile Unveils Camon CX Manchester City Limited Edition Smartphone TECNO Mobile, leading mobile phone maker and ‘Official Tablet and Handset Partner of the Manchester City Football Club’, unveiled its […]

Wrigley Company Foundation donates Sh2million towards Kenya drought appeal

Wrigley Company Foundation donates Sh2million towards Kenya drought appeal The Wrigley Company Foundation has provided support of the Kenya Drought Operation, championed by the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), with […]

How ICT is transforming Kenya’s largest slum

How ICT is transforming Kenya’s largest slum By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu A dusty and rough road leads to Kibera informal settlements in Kenya’s capital-Nairobi. Residents here are seemingly busy, braving […]

Reprieve for Mandera residents after Philips opens community life centre

Reprieve for Mandera residents after Philips opens community life centre By Rebecca Kitele @impathubmedia Mandera county this week became the second devolved government after Kiambu to open a Philips Community […]

You can now track your period, ovulation

You can now track your period, ovulation FEMM launched the iOS Spanish version of their iOS app today. The FEMM app is a period tracker that monitors ovulation and helps […]

New cancer centre to serve 20m Kenyans

New cancer centre to serve 20m Kenyans Equra Health Kenya (EquraHealth.co.za) has officially opened the Eldoret Comprehensive Cancer Centre in the fast-growing agricultural and trade town of Eldoret in Western […]

Ethiopia Attains Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination

Ethiopia Attains Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination “Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination in Ethiopia is hereby validated!” That was the conclusion of the joint mission from UNICEF and WHO today […]

Opportunity for university students to become change makers

Opportunity for university students to become change makers Following the launch of Unilever’s Heroes for Change programme on 6 June, Unilever CEO Paul Polman today championed the role of Kenyan […]

Community embraces toilets for the disabled

Community embraces toilets for the disabled By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu “You cannot ride on your disability to beg for help from people. You have to rise up to the challenge, […]

Faith communities mobilize in Nairobi to fight hunger and sustain Horn of Africa

Faith communities mobilize in Nairobi to fight hunger and sustain Horn of Africa Countries in the Horn of Africa afflicted by droughts and war are facing famine which visits the […]

Man who rewrote Narok’s sanitation story

Man who rewrote Narok’s sanitation story By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu The beautiful scenery and chilly weather welcomes you to the small village of Botoret A located in Narok South subcounty […]

Merck Foundation Established to improve Health and Wellbeing of People

Merck Foundation Established to improve Health and Wellbeing of People Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced the establishment of the Merck Foundation. Through this foundation Merck combines […]

Experts call for regional policy consideration on Tuberculosis laboratory diagnosis, treatment of Malaria and Antibiotics use

Experts call for regional policy consideration on Tuberculosis laboratory diagnosis, treatment of Malaria and Antibiotics use East African countries are likely to adopt changes in Tuberculosis laboratory diagnosis and treatment […]

Early detection key in fight against tuberculosis in Kenya

Early detection key in fight against tuberculosis in Kenya Early detection of tuberculosis will help Kenya curb transmission of the disease. This is according to Dr Meshack Ndirangu, Amref Health […]

Droipad 7D – every parent's companion

Droipad 7D – every parent’s companion With increasing demand for electronic devices, children are getting more informed and overly concerned about owning their own gadgets. What if as a parent, […]

How one Kenyan man transformed a village, paved way for girls

How one Kenyan man transformed a village, paved way for girls By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu James Kamete, sits thoughtfully under a tree in a busy homestead in Esiteti village in […]

Colgate Palmolive offers financial aid to needy students

Colgate Palmolive offers financial aid to needy students Colgate-Palmolive is committed to giving Kenyans and their children a future they can smile about. The global consumer goods company has been […]

Kenya Wildlife Service, KTB sign MOU

Kenya Wildlife Service, KTB sign MOU Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a bid to adopt a holistic approach […]

President Zuma to Address 69th World News Media Congress

President Zuma to Address 69th World News Media Congress President Jacob Zuma will on Wednesday, address the Opening Ceremony of the 69th World News Media Congress which provides a platform […]

Maasai morans change tune on girls’ rights

Maasai morans change tune on girls’ rights By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu Lelein Kanunga sits under a huge tree with his fellow morans in the small Dakalali village in Magadi, Kajiado […]

Total Kenya officially opens the 184th service station in Kimende

Total  Kenya officially opens the 184th service station in Kimende Total Kenya has today officially opened the 184th service station in its retail network. The opening of Kimende service station […]

Hotel development in Africa keeps on growing

Hotel development in Africa keeps on growing Hotel development activity in Africa is still rising in the face of the continent’s economic problems, showing a 13 per cent increase in […]

The ‘sin’ in taking medicine

The ‘sin’ in taking medicine By Lilian Kaivilu A religious sect in Nuu area in Kitui county believes that taking medicine is disobedience to God and lack of trust in […]

First-Ever Rapid Test to Screen Malaria Infection in Asymptomatic Individuals Launched

First-Ever Rapid Test to Screen Malaria Infection in Asymptomatic Individuals Launched Alere Inc, a global leader in rapid diagnostics has launched a highly sensitive malaria diagnostic test that will help healthcare […]

We need to change our attitude on waste

We need to change our attitude on waste By Flora Mutahi There will be 1.4 billion more people in cities around the world in the next 8 years and each […]

New Public-Private Partnership models could change the face of healthcare in Africa

New Public-Private Partnership models could change the face of healthcare in Africa Increased spending on healthcare in the public and private sectors across the African continent has resulted in improved […]

Nigerian innovation wins the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Nigerian innovation wins the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation A 27-year-old Nigerian systems engineer has won the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Godwin Benson designed Tuteria, an online platform that […]

Cytonn, University of Embu partner on Graduate Trainee Programme

Cytonn, University of Embu partner on Graduate Trainee Programme Cytonn Investments has today partnered with the University of Embu under its graduate trainee programme the Cytonn Young Leaders Programme (CYLP). […]

400,000 children at risk of severe acute malnutrition

400,000 children at risk of severe acute malnutrition Deteriorating security conditions have severely disrupted life-saving interventions for children in Greater Kasai in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in […]

Real time Custom payments possible at Bank of Africa branches

Real time Custom payments possible at Bank of Africa branches Clearing and forwarding agents can now pay Customs duties and other levies at Bank of Africa (BOA) branches after the […]

Jambojet unveils new plane

Jambojet unveils new plane Low cost airline Jambojet has acquired a brand new Dash 8 Q400 jet to augment its fleet as it looks to expand its operations into the […]

Kenyan woman feted in global healthcare Awards

Kenyan woman feted in global healthcare Awards The Women in Global Health (WGH) Movement honored Kenya’s Mercy Owuor of Lwala Community Alliance alongside 12 other women at the movement’s “Heroines […]

Doctors Without Borders Supports Vaccination Campaign Meningitis

Doctors Without Borders Supports Vaccination Campaign Meningitis Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has deployed several emergency teams to Niger to contain a meningitis outbreak that has killed 179 people […]

Is it Time for CCTV cameras in Schools?

Is it Time for CCTV cameras in Schools? By Lloyd Gitonga In the past two weeks, 117 digital literacy tablets have been stolen in two separate incidents at primary schools […]

New opportunity for Kenyan youth-APPLY

New opportunity for Kenyan youth-APPLY Nailab in partnership with SOS Kenya, 1%Club Netherlands and SOS Netherlands have rolled out “The Next Economy” program, a program geared towards supporting young people […]

Gulf African Bank launches first Shari'ah Compliant insurance product in Kenya

Gulf African Bank launches first Shari’ah Compliant insurance product in Kenya Gulf African Bank, the first fully Shariah compliant bank in Kenya has moved to bump up its services with […]

KAM Launches Women in Manufacturing Programme

KAM Launches Women in Manufacturing Programme Kenya Association of Manufacturers has today launched the first ever Women in Manufacturing Programme in Kenya. this is a mentorship and networking platform aimed at […]

Open letter to the Media

Open letter to the Media As a journalist you are valuable, and you can make a difference by depicting the situation in the world in 2017. Both local and global […]

How impactful is our 'inclusivity'?

How impactful is our ‘inclusivity’? Presently, there are 145,000 millionaires in the continent with a combined wealth of $800 billion. This is according to the Africa Wealth Report released this […]

Kenya Railways receives additional locomotives and wagons for SGR operations

Kenya Railways receives additional locomotives and wagons for SGR operations Barely two weeks to the launch of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Mombasa – Nairobi Service, Kenya Railways today received […]

Women impress at this year’s BAKE Awards

Women impress at this year’s BAKE Awards Women impressed at this year’s BAKE Awards by winning in eight categories during the awarding ceremony held over the weekend. The awards are […]

Cytonn Real Estate breaks ground for a Sh12 billion-development in ridgeways

Cytonn Real Estate breaks ground for a Sh12 billion-development in ridgeways Cytonn Real Estate today held the groundbreaking for one of its comprehensive mixed-use developments, The Ridge, valued at Kshs 12 […]

Kilimall takes Government’s “Buy Kenya Build Kenya” Initiative Online

Kilimall takes Government’s “Buy Kenya Build Kenya” Initiative Online Online Shopping Mall, Kilimall, has joined the Kenya Government initiative dubbed “Buy Kenya, Build Kenya.” The government initiative encourages Kenyan manufacturers […]

Community health workers boost fight against malaria

Community health workers boost fight against malaria By Lilian Kaivilu On a chilly morning, Mary Kemumo Peter, prepares to leave her home for her routine home visits within Motanya Village […]

Clitoraid brings hope to Kenyan FGM victims

Clitoraid brings hope to Kenyan FGM victims Beginning this week to May 13, the U.S.-based, non-profit organization Clitoraid will launch its first humanitarian mission in Nairobi, Kenya, offering clitoral restorative […]

Meet KEPSA's new Chairman

Meet KEPSA’s new Chairman The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has appointed Mr. Nicholas Nesbitt as the new KEPSA Chair.  Mr. Nesbitt, who is also the General Manager IBM East […]

Human development in Sub Saharan Africa leaves behind some groups-UNDP report

Human development in Sub Saharan Africa leaves behind some groups-UNDP report Gender inequality remains a serious challenge to human development in the Africa. Women, girls, people living in rural areas, […]

Jambojet Selects Q400 for Fleet Renewal and Expansion

Jambojet Selects Q400 for Fleet Renewal and Expansion Bombardier Commercial Aircraft confirms that Ilyushin Finance Co. (IFC) has converted an option on one Q400 aircraft to a firm order. The […]

Savannah cement pushes the green agenda

Savannah cement pushes the green agenda Savannah Cement one of Kenya’s leading cement manufacturers, has been on the forefront of environmental preservation through various initiatives. The company continues to implement […]

Dangote, Bill Gates: Our Health Agenda in Africa

Dangote, Bill Gates: Our Health Agenda in Africa This week, more than 138,000 vaccinators will fan out across five African countries in the Lake Chad area in a push to […]

Unicef starts measles vaccination on children in Somalia

Unicef starts measles vaccination on children in Somalia Almost 30,000 young children, many of them displaced by a searing drought, are being vaccinated against measles this week in an emergency […]

Skanem Interlabels Nairobi showcases cost effective innovations

Skanem Interlabels Nairobi showcases cost effective innovations By Our Reporter Smart labeling solutions is the future of the labeling industry. Paul Jones, Skanem Multinational Sales Director urged brand owners to […]

Important water saving tips

Important water saving tips Today, there are over 663 million people living without a safe drinking water supply close to home, spending countless hours queuing or walking to distant sources, […]

Low-cost technologies with reduced risk of climate change

Low-cost technologies with reduced risk of climate change With rising concerns over carbon emissions and wasteful energy consumption, energy efficiency has become a critical area of focus for the construction […]

Kibera residents to benefit from Malaria awareness drive

Kibera residents to benefit from Malaria awareness drive Kibera residents are set to benefit from a new initiative that seeks to enhance the residents’ knowledge on the symptoms, causes and […]

Four water-saving tips for African countries

Four water-saving tips for African countries By Lilian Kaivilu In Africa alone, 395 million people do not have access to clean water, a trend that should worry governments and policy […]

Kilimall offers customers affordable smartphones during Mobile Week

Kilimall offers customers affordable smartphones during Mobile Week Online shopping mall Kilimall.co.ke has announced the annual Kilimall Mobile Week, a one-week promotion that sees online customers treated to Mobile Phones […]

The harrowing experience of Kenya's casual workers

The harrowing experience of Kenya’s casual workers By LILIAN KAIVILU The walk is exhausting and keeping pace with the workers as they literally run to work is a challenge. To […]

Five striking features of Infinix S2 PRO

Five striking features of Infinix S2 PRO By Our Reporter Many know it as the Wefie Phone, thanks to its unique feature on its front camera.We explain to you this feature, […]

IEBC ICT boss explains the fool-proof polling system

IEBC ICT boss explains the fool-proof polling system By Lilian Kaivilu With less than four months to the 2017 General Election, Kenya is set for the first time to fully […]

500 children with diabetes to receive treatment

500 children with diabetes to receive treatment Children getting diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in Côte d’Ivoire face a drastic drop in life expectancy. With the launch of Novo Nordisk […]

All you need to know about Kenya’s first Wefie Smartphone

All you need to know about Kenya’s first Wefie Smartphone By Lilian Kaivilu You will agree with me that the rate at which mobile phone companies are churning out smartphones […]

Tecno donates Sh2m to Isiolo drought victims

Tecno donates Sh2m to Isiolo drought victims Mobile phone company TECNO Kenya yesterday donated food to residents of Daaba in Isiolo. The event also saw ActionAid and National Drought Management […]

Keep your business safe this Easter

Keep your business safe this Easter With the Easter break only a few days away, most of the country is in high gear making vacation plans to celebrate the occasion. […]

Kenya's 2017 elections are fool-proof: Christopher Musando

Kenya’s 2017 elections are fool-proof: Christopher Musando By Lilian Kaivilu Christopher Musando, manager in charge of ICT systems and data centre support at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) […]

There is value in waste

There is value in waste The waste management debate is a critical conversation for us to have and this is the right time to have it. I believe that to […]

Safe drinking water for Bomet residents

Safe drinking water for Bomet residents P&G, through Children Safe Drinking Water Program (CSDW) in partnership with Kenya Red Cross, has committed to support 700 households to access safe drinking […]

Samsung Galaxy S8 to be available in Kenya in May

Samsung Galaxy S8 to be available in Kenya in May Following the global release of the new Galaxy S8, Samsung Electronics East Africa has opened up pre-orders of the device […]

Does happiness amount to economic growth?

Does happiness amount to economic growth? By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu In the recent World Happiness Report, Norway was ranked the happiest country in the world. Kenya came position 112. While […]

Invest more in vaccine safety: African governments told

Invest more in vaccine safety: African governments told There is need for dedicated human resources for vaccine safety for regulatory agencies and immunization programmes. During a working dinner held on […]

13% of Kenyans cannot afford healthcare

13% of Kenyans cannot afford healthcare  By Lilian Kaivilu The cost of healthcare in Kenya is still a challenge as 13 percent of Kenyans cannot afford health services. Out of […]

Tecno's newest phone to be available in 41 countries

Tecno’s newest phone to be available in 41 countries Premium mobile phone brand, TECNO Mobile, has today unveiled its latest handset to hit the African market at an event in […]

Why Kenyans need permanent Community Health Workers

Why Kenyans need permanent Community Health Workers By Lilian Kaivilu   Many Kenyans are still coming to terms with the loss of their loved ones following the absence of doctors […]

Kenya Tourism Board Unveils Prepaid Travel Card

Kenya Tourism Board Unveils Prepaid Travel Card The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) in partnership with the United Bank for Africa (UBA) has today launched the first Magical Kenya Prepaid Travel […]

How I moved on after losing my husband at 15

  How I moved on after losing my husband at 15 By Lilian Kaivilu On a sunny Tuesday morning, Teleyio Yankasa Nkononi braves the smoke coming out of her one-roomed […]

Kenya urged to use data to ensure sustainable agriculture

Kenya urged to use data to ensure sustainable agriculture The use of data is critical in developing sustainable value chains in Kenya, if agribusiness is to take its rightful place […]

TECNO Premium PhonePad 3 Phablet is finally in Kenya

TECNO Premium PhonePad 3 Phablet is finally in Kenya. TECNO today released its premium phablet in the country. Tagged ‘Do business, stay mobile’, this device is made with the intention […]

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Inside Garissa's FGM huts

Why we are saying no to FGM-Garissa Women By Lilian Kaivilu “Msichana anakatwa kila kitu mpaka chini (The circumciser chops off everything in the girl’s genitalia)” explains Maka Kassim, the […]

Cytonn breaks ground for Karen's Situ Village

Cytonn breaks ground for Karen’s Situ Village Cytonn Real Estate, today held the groundbreaking for Situ Village, an exclusive gated community in Ololua, Karen. Situ Village is an exclusive world-class gated community […]

See9SeeKenya winners awarded

See9SeeKenya winners awarded Dennis Kiptoo, Zollo Nyamu and Carole Mugure are the winners of the #See9SeeKenya competition that was held by Tecno Mobile between July 7, 2016 and Jul7 20, […]

Investment promotion agencies honoured at UNCTAD 14

Investment promotion agencies honoured at UNCTAD 14 Investment promotion agencies (http://unctad14.org/en/Pages/ProgrammeDetail.aspx?eventid=66&) (IPAs) from India, South Africa, and Lesotho received UNCTAD Investment Promotion Awards on Monday in recognition of their success […]

KAM announces top woman manufacturer as new chair

KAM announces top woman manufacturer as new chair Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has announced top woman manufacturer Ms. Flora Mutahi as the new Chairperson of the Kenya Association of […]

Infinix Na Comrades targets campus students

Infinix Na Comrades targets campus students Students from Mount Kenya University will be meeting experts in photography this Friday during the ongoing Infinix Na Comrades Campus Campaign. The campaign is […]

Vietnamese entrepreneur wins prestigious business award

Vietnamese entrepreneur wins prestigious business award A women entrepreneur from Viet Nam received gold at the EMPRETEC (http://empretec.unctad.org/)  Women in Business Awards 2016 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLwcpsjF-d0) on Thursday in recognition of her […]

Zuku appoints new CFO from Safaricom

Zuku appoints new CFO from Safaricom Wananchi Group’s home entertainment brand Zuku has today announced key appointments to its top management in a bid to improve productivity and efficiency of […]

Giving dignity to street children

Giving dignity to street children A street rehabilitation programme in Dagoretti and the neighbouring areas is engaging street children through medical outreaches, sports and focus group discussions on issues affecting […]

Protecting rights of street mothers

By Lilian Kaivilu Protecting rights of street mothers Often, street girls give birth in difficult circumstances and tracking the basic documentation such as birth certificates for their children can be […]

How I survive as a street mother

In a darkly lit section off Outtering Road in Umoja One area is a group of street children. The group comprising both boys and girls numbers about 20 and stand […]

Kepsa to host over 100 CEOs

Kepsa to host over 100 CEOs The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) will on Wednesday 20th July 2016 be hosting a High Level CEO’s match making breakfast meeting for over […]

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires rich countries to meet their 0.7 per cent aid target – UNCTAD

Developing countries would be better able to finance the Sustainable Development Goals if rich countries were meeting their 2002 target to put 0.7 per cent of gross national income into […]

Adopt e-commerce: Developing countries told

Adopt e-commerce: Developing countries told Developing countries should grasp the rapidly growing opportunity of electronic commerce – e-commerce – worth around $22.1 trillion in 2015, up 38 per cent from […]

Five Kenyans among CNN Journalist Awards finalists

Five Kenyans among CNN Journalist Awards finalists Five Kenyan journalists are among the finalists in the prestigious 2016 CNN Multichoice African Journalist Awards. The journalists: Asha Ahmed Mwilu & Rashid […]

This is why Kenya is hosting UNCTAD 14

This is why Kenya is hosting UNCTAD 14 About a year after hosting the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, Kenya is once again hosting a global meeting, the UNCTAD 14. The meeting […]

Adam Thomas joins EJC as new Director

The European Journalism Centre is pleased to announce Adam Thomas as its new Director. Thomas will fill the role vacated by departing Director Wilfried Ruetten, who has held the position […]

See the details of Zanzibar's greenest hotel

The Tanzanian based Bakhresa Group (http://Bakhresa.com) has appointed Verde Hotels (http://www.VerdeHotels.co.za) from South Africa to develop and manage the total overhaul and upgrading of the old Mtoni Marine Hotel in […]

Church projects that changed the face of Pokot

By Lilian Kaivilu A few years ago, residents of Kamrio in East Pokot would walk for days in search of water but they are now enjoying the benefits of a […]

New farming innovation to benefit 10,000 farmers

A 36-month project to scale up the use of innovative farming technologies across Sub-Saharan Africa was launched today in Nairobi. Financed by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and implemented […]

Camon C9- The selfie phone

To selfie lovers, your search has come to an end! Thanks to Camon C8, a new device from Tecno Limited that gives you a sharper selfie. The new device launched […]

Reclaiming the dignity of Maasai girls

By Lilian Kaivilu Her father rejected a number of offers from men who wanted to marry her, even before she was 18. Thirty-two year-old Grace Turanta, the founder of Serian […]

Governments and telecoms top targeted sectors for cyber attacks in East Africa

In East Africa, governments are the top target sector for cyber attacks (33%). Telecommunications (22%) and financial services (17%) follow in close succession. Contrary to the perception that cyber breaches […]

KPLC to restructure its debt through access to long-term commercial financing

The World Bank, Government of Kenya, Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) and Standard Chartered Bank of London signed a set of agreements that will allow KPLC to restructure its […]

New Funding Structure for Varsities as JKUAT Graduates 4000

The government has announced a raft of measures to strengthen university education in the country. The initiatives which include funding universities based on the nature of academic programme and number […]

GE Invests R500 Million to Innovate in Africa for Africa

GE, one of the world’s biggest digital industrial companies, officially opened its R500 million 2,700m2 facility, the GE Africa Innovation Centre in Johannesburg South Africa. The centre, a first for […]

DHL Delivers Black Rhino Eliska to Africa

DHL (www.dpDHL.com), the world’s leading international express delivery provider, has completed another landmark transportation project with the delivery of a black rhino from its birthplace in the Czech Republic to […]

Kenya to host Africa agriculture forum in September

Kenya is set to host about 1500 leaders including African Heads of State and Government, Ministers, policy makers, farmers, private agribusiness firms, financial institutions, NGOs, civil society, scientists, and other […]

Zuckerberg, GV joins Andela to empower young techies

Andela, a company that identifies the most talented software engineers in Africa and prepares them for successful careers with top global tech companies, is today announcing $24M in Series B […]

British Council Launches East Africa Arts initiative

On Thursday 30th June 2016, 6pm at British Council, Nairobi, the British Council will launch new Arts new Audiences, a grant scheme, which is an open call to artists, musicians, […]

My life with Manu Chandaria

Their ease as they converse at the comfort of their home in Nairobi does not depict a couple from a joint family which employs over 40,000 people through their business […]

How financial literacy can be used to narrate Africa’s success stories and advance socio-economic growth

Dr. Samuel Siringi In Kenya business journalism is essential in the formulation, shaping and distribution of knowledge. As policy makers constantly seek ways to make policies more relevant and effective, the […]

Tune Hotels to open 280 room hotel in Westlands, Nairobi in July 2016

The opening of the budget Tune Hotels along Raphta Road in Westlands will see it become the latest international hospitality chain to invest in Kenya. The 11-storey, 280-room facility which […]

Amref Health Africa unveils mobile solution for training community health workers

Amref Health Africa has unveiled an mHealth solution that seeks to revolutionise the way training of community-based health workers is conducted in Kenya and beyond. In Kenya, a community health […]

Best, poor performing banks in Kenya- Banking Report

KCB Group emerged top in Q1’2016 Cytonn Banking Report, supported by a strong franchise and intrinsic value score while National Bank was ranked the lowest, ranking lowest in both franchise […]

Kenya receives $191m towards primary healthcare

The World Bank approved a program to support Kenya improve utilization and quality of primary health care (PHC) services in order to reduce maternal deaths and improve child survival. The […]

How I survived domestic violence, widowhood

Dianah Kamande’s memories of Friday April 19, 2013 are still fresh in her mind. The mother of two recounts the harsh reality of domestic violence and subsequent widowhood that hit […]

New initiative empowers 16,000 women in Rwanda, creating over 2,300 new businesses,1,500 new jobs

Over 2,300 new businesses and 1,500 new jobs have been created in two years by Rwandan women entrepreneurs involved in Skilling for Change, a unique collaboration between the Cherie Blair […]

Could Cash Transfer Programs save Zambia’s Poor?

Programs designed to alleviate hunger and increase food supply through cash transfers to some of Zambia’s poorest families achieved those goals and more, final evaluations conducted by the American Institutes […]

JobNet Africa expands pool of high-potentials to 20,000

Recruitment website JobNet Africa, formerly known as WerkInAfrika, has expanded its services with a job board for highly skilled workers who are looking for jobs across the continent. Following the […]

He employs over 40,000 people: Manu Chandaria

He employs over 40,000 people: Manu Chandaria By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu Their ease as they converse at the comfort of their home in Nairobi does not depict a couple from […]

The importance of partnerships in humanitarian response

Crises of all sorts, from conflicts to natural disasters to health emergencies, are happening at unprecedented rates around the world – so much so, that the United Nations is convening […]

Premature Deaths from Environmental Degradation Threat to Global Public Health, UNEP Report

Environmental degradation and pollution is estimated to cause up to 234 times as many premature deaths as occur in conflicts annually, highlighting the importance of a healthy environment to achieving […]

Top 12 Ways World Can End Hunger, Stem Environmental Damage from Food Systems

A major overhaul of the global food system is urgently needed if the world is to combat hunger, use natural resources more efficiently and stem environmental damage, the International Resource […]

World celebrities join UN to end Illegal trade in wildlife

The United Nations, backed by A-list celebrities from across the globe, today launched an unprecedented campaign against the illegal trade in wildlife, which is pushing species to the brink of […]

Kenya's President Kenyatta urges environmental action

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta today urged hundreds of key decision-makers from across the world to prioritize environmental action in support of economic and societal growth at the opening of the […]

UNEP’s Chief and Goodwill Ambassador Yaya Touré Make a Carbon-Free Entrance at Expo Milano

UN Under-Secretary-General and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director, Achim Steiner  and  UNEP’s Goodwill Ambassador and football star Yaya Touré made their way to World Environment Day (WED) celebrations […]

Ecobank Group Appoints Amin Manekia as Group Exec, Corporate & Investment Banking

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) (www.Ecobank.com), parent company of the Ecobank Group, today announced the appointment of Mr Amin Manekia as Group Executive of its Corporate & Investment Banking business. Mr […]

Sage Foundation supports Kenya’s Compassionate Hands for the Disabled

Sage Foundation (http://www.Sage.com/company/sage_foundation) has partnered with Compassionate Hands for the Disabled (http://www.chdfKenya.org), a Kenyan non-profit organisation that looks after more than 80 special needs children from the impoverished Korogocho district […]

My journey from front office to top post at DHL

One evening in early 2000s Victoria Wambui Kagai was, as usual, walking home from her then workplace-Consumer Insight where she worked as a brand executive for Adtrack, a segment that […]

Cocoa Industry Reform Needed To Stop Farmers From Being Left Behind, says report

Cocoa farmers in some of the world’s poorest countries are scarcely benefitting from a value chain which sees goods made from their crops, such as chocolate and cocoa butter-based cosmetics, […]

Ingenico Group deploys a cashless Revenue Collection solution in Kenya

Ingenico Group (www.Ingenico.com), the global leader in seamless payment, deployed, jointly with its local partner Tracom, a Revenue Collection solution in the County of Nyeri in Kenya. This initiative was […]

How conflict in Turkana made me peace ambassador

How conflict in Turkana made me peace ambassador When he was a young boy, Francis Kooli and his siblings had gotten used to the frequent conflicts and bandit attacks coming […]

Khalil Anjarwalla -Flying family business legacy high

When Khalil Anjarwalla took over the management of the African Cotton Industries in 2010 from his father, he wondered whether the experience he had garnered during his stay in the […]

World Bank Group And UNCTAD Announce Enhanced Cooperation In Investment And Trade

The World Bank Group and UNCTAD have announced renewed cooperation in the areas of investment and trade. The announcement came following the International Monetary Fund/World Bank Group 2016 Spring Meetings […]

TECNO Mobile Kenya launches Boom J8

Last week Tecno Mobile launched the Tecno Boom J8, an addition to its Boom series that was introduced in the Kenyan market in 2015. The Tecno Boom J8 is the […]

World Bank Group, SVRI Give Awards for Innovations to Prevent Gender-Based Violence

The World Bank Group and nonprofit Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) today awarded nine teams from around the world a total of US$1.2 million in recognition of their innovations to […]

Global partnership launches new programme with goal to save the lives of thousands of children affected by HIV in Lesotho

ViiV Healthcare (www.ViiVHealthcare.com), a global specialist HIV company, announced today jointly with its global partners, Vodafone Foundation, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, ELMA Philanthropies and the United States Government through […]

Drive to Increase Local Production of Drugs Presents Vast Opportunities for Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals

The Government of Ethiopia is offering tax and loan incentives to encourage local pharmaceutical production that will ultimately reduce the cost of drugs, increase job opportunities, improve economic growth and […]

IDC and ITIDA to Explore Egypt's Digital Transformation Potentials as CIO Summit Returns to Cairo

International Data Corporation (IDC) (www.IDC.com) today formally announced details of its second annual Egypt CIO Summit (www.idcEgyptsummit2016.com) to be hosted in partnership with ITIDA at Cairo’s Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel on […]

Angola is committed to economic diversification with the support of the IMF

The Government of Angola is aware that the high reliance on the oil sector represents a vulnerability to the public finances and the economy more broadly. The sustained efforts over […]

Monthly YouTube Trends Show Kenyans Growing Interest in Local Content

YouTube search Trends, that indicate search patterns over a period of time, indicate that Unconditionally Bae, a song by Kenya’s afropop band Sauti Sol and Tanzania’s Ali Kiba was the […]

African Ministers of Energy to discuss opportunities for power sector investment this June

Over 130 speakers to date have confirmed to attend the 18th annual Africa Energy Forum (AEF) (www.Africa-Energy-Forum.com), taking place in London this year from 22-24th June. Widely considered the meeting […]

Galvanising African Agriculture Through Efficient Farm Mechanisation

Massey Ferguson (www.MasseyFerguson.com), a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) (http://www.AGCOcorp.com), is inviting farmers and agricultural dealers from across Africa to attend its exciting ‘Vision of the Future’ farm mechanisation event […]

MTN to Include World Panel SunStream™ in New Bundle

MTN South Africa (www.MTN.co.za) launched its new promotional package featuring World Panel’s SunStream™ (www.World-Panel.com) which allows users to stream electricity from the sun directly into their mobile devices. The new […]

Over 400 companies and Professional Associations sign up to the Business code of Ethics

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) remains committed to the fight against corruption in Kenya. As the Apex body for the private sector we are concerned over impact that corruption […]

A new initiative of “Merck More than a Mother” to mark CSW60 in partnership with Africa Fertility Society, BPW International and AFRAWE

Merck KGaA (www.MerckGroup.com), Darmstadt Germany, in partnership with African Fertility Society, African Alliances for Women Empowerment (AFRAWE), and International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW), marked Commission Status of […]

Student Designed Donkey Cart Unveiled During World Water Day

Water and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary, Mr. Eugene Wamalwa launched the Inkua Donkey Cart, designed by College of Engineering and Technology (COETEC) students during the World Water Day National Celebrations held […]

Visa partners with Premier Bank to accelerate the growth of electronic payments in Somalia

Visa Inc. has partnered with Somalia’s Premier Bank as part of a wider strategic agreement to strengthen formal banking services in Somalia. As a first step the agreement signed between […]

Orange and Ecobank launch a bank-to-wallet money transfer service linked to Orange Money in Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea Conakry and Niger

This partnership, which is already operational in Mali since January 2015 and in Cameroun since August 2015, facilitates money transfers for both Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com) and Orange (www.Orange.com) customers by allowing […]

The Government of Rwanda launches a Laptop Purchase Program for University students

The Government of Rwanda launches a Laptop Purchase Program for University students The Government of Rwanda, in collaboration with Intel Corporation, MTN, Bank of Rwanda, ASI-D, Positivo BGH, and Microsoft […]

Half the World to Face Severe Water Stress by 2030 unless Water Use is “Decoupled” from Economic Growth, Says International Resource Panel

Without altering current levels of water consumption and pollution, almost half of the world’s population will suffer severe water stress by 2030, damaging the well-being of millions of people, according […]

The L’Oréal Foundation in Partnership with UNESCO Launches a Manifesto to Promote the Role of Women in Science

The L’Oréal Foundation in Partnership with UNESCO Launches a Manifesto to Promote the Role of Women in Science Five leading women scientists and 15 promising young researchers were honoured yesterday […]

Uber launches in Mombasa, Kenya

Today, Uber (www.Uber.com) launches in Mombasa and brings Uber’s growing global network to 399 cities. With the launch of Uber, an innovative technology platform, Mombasa joins the list of smart […]

Columbia University, University of Nairobi, Unilever Partner to Address Oral Health issues in East Africa

Columbia University, University of Nairobi, Unilever Partner to Address A new partnership between Columbia University, the University of Nairobi, and Unilever was announced at a two-day East Africa Oral Health […]

Communications and Information Technology Minister Yasser El-Kady inspected work being implemented in the technology zone in Burg El-Arab, Alexandria

Communications and Information Technology Minister Yasser El-Kady inspected work being implemented in the technology zone in Burg El-Arab, Alexandria Communications and Information Technology Minister, Engineer Yasser El-Kady (www.MCIT.gov.eg) inspected work […]

Kenyan teen opens library project in her Nyandarua village

It is a chilly morning in Nyandarua county and to 17-year-old Leah Wangui Kibe who has been home barely two weeks since schools closed, it is not holiday as usual. […]

Finalists of 'Women In Business Awards 2016' announced

The finalists of the fifth Empretec Women in Business Awards have been announced by UNCTAD. The awards celebrate exceptional businesswomen who have benefitted from UNCTAD’s global entrepreneurship training network, Empretec […]

Improving Efficiency in Kenya’s Forestry Sector Could Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 27 percent

Improving Efficiency in Kenya’s Forestry Sector Could Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 27 percent Increasing efficiency in Kenya’s forestry sector could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 27 per cent over […]

More in store for African retail & consumer businesses – prospects remain positive: PwC report

Africa’s economy has seen modest growth in the wake of falling commodity prices, slowing revenues and volatile currencies. The moderation in growth impacts a range of industries and sectors, including […]

BigScreen launches Unified Talent Management Platform in Middle East as part of global launch

BigScreen launches Unified Talent Management Platform in Middle East as part of global launch BigScreen Middle East, the first cloud-based, software-as-a-service for human resource management, has announced the launch of its […]

World Bank Approves US$200 Million Support for Kenya’s Devolution

World Bank Approves 200 Million dollars for Kenya’s Devolution The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved an International Development Association (IDA) credit of US$200 million to support Kenya’s […]

Cherie Blair Foundation for Women Partners with ExxonMobil Foundation to Empower Women Business Owners in Nigeria through Financial Literacy Initiative

Cherie Blair Foundation for Women Partners with ExxonMobil Foundation to Empower Women Business Owners in Nigeria through Financial Literacy Initiative Today, the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women (http://www.CherieBlairFoundation.org) celebrated an […]

Yahsat and IEC Telecom Group Enter MoU to Explore Further Opportunities in Africa

UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat (http://www.Yahsat.ae) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the possibility of new joint opportunities with existing partner, IEC Telecom Group (IEC Telecom) in Africa. […]

Intel Celebrates Kenyan Women through Mentorship in Leadership and Technology

Tech giant, Intel Corporation is this year celebrating women in Kenya through mentorship and training in technology. The mentorship and training, are being championed by the Intel® She Will Connect […]

Anzisha Prize for Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs increases award to $100,000 and adds $7,500 fellowship; 2016 applications and nominations now open

Anzisha Prize for Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs increases award to $100,000 and adds $7,500 fellowship; 2016 applications and nominations now open The 6th Anzisha Prize (http://www.AnzishaPrize.org) application phase is now open, […]

Oshinbajo, Dangote, Tinubu, Wigwe, Philip Walker, others to speak at The Economist’s Nigeria Summit 2016

Oshinbajo, Dangote, Tinubu, Wigwe, Philip Walker, others to speak at The Economist’s Nigeria Summit 2016 All is set for this year’s edition of The Economist Event’s Nigeria Summit (www.NigeriaSummit.Economist.com). Philip […]

Inaugural Oxford Business Forum Africa focuses on the theme ‘Unreasonable Africa’

With a burgeoning youth population, stabilising political landscape, and an abundance of natural resources, Africa is often hailed as the next global economic powerhouse. The Oxford Business Forum Africa (http://www.Oxfordbfa.com) […]

On Time International expands operations in Africa to simplify access to public services for citizens

On Time International (www.OnTimeGroup.com) has just announced upcoming tour in West Africa in order to present the company’s expertise in managing administrative services on behalf of public authorities. Thanks to […]

Mozambique at the heart of Southern African development as regional players gather

Gigawatt Mozambique announced this week a $200-million investment into Mozambique’s power sector, alongside several global stakeholders including Standard Bank and the World Bank, amongst many others. The investment will assist in harnessing Mozambique’s natural-gas resources, which […]

London Stock Exchange listed multinational, Atkins plc to acquire Howard Humphreys East Africa Limited

London Stock Exchange listed multinational, Atkins plc has today announced the acquisition of Howard Humphreys East Africa Limited, one of the leading consulting engineering companies in Kenya and Tanzania. This […]

At less than a week to global science forum, Next Einstein Forum launches global call for a new era in science and technology in Africa

In less than a week, the first global forum for science on African soil will take place in Dakar, Senegal, from 8-10 March 2016. The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) (http://gg2016.nef.org) […]

Massey Ferguson is Proud to Announce the Introduction of the NEW 112-132hp MF 6700 Global Series Platform Tractors for Africa and the Middle East

Massey Ferguson is Proud to Announce the Introduction of the NEW 112-132hp MF 6700 Global Series Platform Tractors for Africa and the Middle East Massey Ferguson (www.MasseyFerguson.com), a worldwide brand […]

African deal making reaches turning point – major obstacles remain

African deal making reaches turning point – major obstacles remain After several years of steadily increasing M&A activity, African deal making has made the final step to firmly entrench itself […]

Orange and Google sign strategic partnership to increase access to mobile internet services across Africa and Middle East

Orange (www.Orange.com) has announced a new partnership with Google™ to bring the best of mobile internet across its full African and Middle Eastern (Orange MEA) footprint. By combining the strength […]

Advanced biofuels set to play key role in developing countries, UNCTAD report says

Advanced biofuels made from non-food biomass, also known second-generation biofuels, have become a commercial reality, a new UNCTAD report concludes. The report, Second-Generation Biofuel Markets: State of Play, Trade and […]

APO Announces the Long-Awaited www.Africa-Newsroom.com, the Next Generation Solution for Press Release Distribution and Integrated Marketing Dedicated to Africa

APO Announces the Long-Awaited www.Africa-Newsroom.com: APO (http://www.APO-opa.com), the sole press release newswire in Africa and the global leader in media relations relating to Africa, has announced the launch of www.Africa-Newsroom.com, […]

Safaricom Partners with Flytxt for Data Analytics to Improve Customer Experience

Flytxt, a leading mobile consumer analytics solution provider for enterprises, has announced an agreement with Safaricom, the largest integrated telecommunication service provider in Kenya, to deploy its Customer Value Management […]

HomeSend and Vodafone to Extend M-Pesa Remittance Agreement to Five New Markets in 2016

Mobile World Congress, HomeSend, the international payment and money transfer hub, last week announced the expansion of its global framework agreement with Vodafone Group for M-Pesa, including the launch of […]

Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa Financial Journalism Training Program Marks First Year with More Than 250 Graduates

he Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA) Executive Training Program to advance financial journalism in Africa marks the completion of its first year this month with 260 graduates receiving recognition at […]

Tigo Pesa, now the largest Mobile Financial Service eco-system in Tanzania

Tigo Tanzania (www.Tigo.co.tz) announced today that customers of its Tigo Pesa mobile money service will now be able to move funds between any of the country’s mobile money operators, as […]

Samsung to launch Digital Villages in Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania

Samsung Electronics Africa (http://www.Samsung.com/za) has announced that it will bolster its Corporate Citizenship efforts in Africa in a bid to help the continent achieve its Sustainable Development Goals. Speaking at […]

Visa Holds Fraud Prevention Workshop in West Africa for the First Time

Visa Inc. (V) (http://www.Visa.com), a global payments technology company, organized its first ever fraud prevention workshop dedicated to its West Africa-based clients and partners. Held in Dakar, the three-day workshop […]

Worldbank Group, Ihub and Nairobi Garage to host challenge Cup

Worldbank Group, Ihub and Nairobi Garage to host challenge Cup In partnership with the World Bank Group, iHub and Nairobi Garage will tonight the Regional Finals of Challenge Cup 2016, […]

Nestlé commissions 14 beneficiaries into its Coffee Aroma Scholarship programme

Nestlé has today commissioned 14 beneficiaries into its Coffee Aroma Scholarship that targets Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) top five percentile orphans or vulnerable students from families that deliver […]

Equatorial Guinea Awards EPC Contract for New Petrochemicals Complex

Equatorial Guinea Awards EPC Contract for New Petrochemicals Complex The Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy of Equatorial Guinea (http://MMIE.gob.gq) is pleased to announce that Riaba Fertilizers Limited has awarded […]

Global Tech Investor, Techstars, Selects its First Company from East Africa

Global Tech Investor, Techstars, has selected its First Company from East Africa. The international investors that have boosted more than 650 technology startups have thrown their weight behind their first East […]

CaseWare Africa bring successful User Group programme to Nigeria and Kenya in 2016

Building on the success of the company’s annual User Group meeting in South Africa, where over 1000 users attending the event held in November last year, CaseWare Africa (http://www.CaseWareAfrica.com) will […]

flydubai records 72 percent increase in business class

flydubai (www.flydubai.com) today reported profits of AED 100.7 (USD 27.4 million) for 2015 following a stronger second half-year which saw increased numbers of passengers travel across its network. Total revenue […]

The Entrepreneur Club for start-ups in Africa and the Middle East

Orange (www.Orange.com) is launching the Entrepreneur Club, a new space for information in French and English devoted to entrepreneurs in Africa and the Middle East. The website (http://entrepreneurclub.orange) is a […]

MTN Nigeria selects Gemalto for first commercial rollout of GSMA Mobile Connect authentication service

Gemalto  (www.Gemalto.com), the world leader in digital security, has been selected to provide its LinqUs Mobile ID platform to MTN Nigeria. This new project, operated for MTN in SaaS mode […]

Jumia and AXA partner to provide insurance products and services to African customers

Africa Internet Group (“AIG”) (http://AfricaInternetGroup.com), a leading e-commerce group in Africa, and AXA (www.AXA.com), a worldwide leader in insurance and asset management, today announced a partnership whereby AXA will become […]

Orange to acquire Millicom’s subsidiary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orange (www.Orange.com) and Millicom signed an agreement leading to Orange’s acquisition of Millicom’s operations in the DRC (“Tigo DRC”). The mobile market in the DRC is undergoing significant growth and […]

African Union Recognizes Airtel Africa’s Support in Mitigating Effects of Ebola Crisis in West Africa

Global telecommunications company Bharti Airtel Africa has been recognized by the African Union for its efforts in fighting the Ebola epidemic that hit West Africa in 2014. Speaking during the […]

Demise and Controversy Drive Most Trending Personality searches on Google in January

Google Search Trends for Kenya that show search patterns for a particular period indicate that renowned secular musician Diana Chemutai, popularly known as Chelele, drew the highest amount of traffic […]

The Late Chelele, IEBC and How to calculate safe days attract highest amount of traffic on Google in January

Google Search Trends that indicate search patterns over a period of time indicate that acclaimed secular musician Diana Chemutai, who was popularly known as Chelele, was the most trending search […]

The MasterCard Foundation increases 'Wings to Fly' commitment to $100million

The MasterCard Foundation announced a newUS$60 million commitment for the “Wings to Fly Scholars Program” at a commissioning ceremony attended by President Uhuru Kenyatta and former President Mwai Kibaki in […]

Facebook Announces 16 Million People in Nigeria Come to Facebook Every Month with 100 pc on Mobile

Facebook (http://www.Facebook.com) announced 16 million people in Nigeria visit Facebook every month. A hundred per cent of them come on mobile. Each day, 7.2 million people visit Facebook with 7 […]

Kenya Green Universities Network Launched to Promote Sustainability Practices in Higher Education Institutions

More than 160 participants from Kenyan higher education institutions on Friday attended the launch of the Kenya Green University Network (KGUN), which is aimed at including environmental and sustainability practices […]

Ringier Africa and Asia Pacific with new structure and leadership

Ringier (www.Ringier.com) is restructuring its international market set-up for the beginning of the new year. On the first of January, Ringier Africa and Asia have implemented various changes further supporting […]

Facebook Helps West African SMEs Connect with Customers

Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) (http://www.Facebook.com) hosted a roundtable with small and medium sized enterprises from Ghana and Nigeria on Tuesday this week as part of its effort to support entrepreneurship in West […]

Tigo Tanzania announces free WhatsApp messaging service

Tanzania’s leading telecommunication company renown for driving digital lifestyle transformation, Tigo (www.Tigo.co.tz), has announced free WhatsApp messaging services for its 10 million users. This makes Tigo the first telecom in […]

SES and ESMT conduct satellite installer training in Senegal

SES (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), a world-leading satellite operator with a fleet of over 50 geostationary satellites, along with its local partner Ecole Supérieure Multinationale des […]

Optiven Foundation launches "Soaring Eagles Scholarship Programme"

The future of Kenya, Africa and the entire world lies in Education, Says George Wachiuri, The Optiven Group Foundation Chairman, during the launch of “Soaring Eagles Scholarship Programme “ by […]

Global Management Challenge (GMC) Kenya announces partnership to open up job opportunities for students and young professionals

The Kenyan chapter of the Global Management Challenge (GMC), an international business management competition, on Wednesday announced a new partnership with Duma Works. The partnership will enable employers to be […]

AviaDev Africa – Ready For Take-off: a unique platform bringing together airlines, airports, hotel and hospitality investors for the first time

AviaDev Africa (www.AviationDevelop.com), a unique platform bringing together airlines, airports, hotel and hospitality investors for the first time, is being launched this year in Rwanda. The inaugural forum on aviation […]

Ingenico Group deploys the largest base of terminals to develop Financial Inclusion in Africa

Ingenico Group (www.Ingenico.com) , the global leader in seamless payment, has reached a strategic fifty-thousand terminals landmark to serve the unbanked population and becomes the indisputable Financial Inclusion-enabler in Africa. […]

Orange to acquire Airtel’s subsidiaries in Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone

Orange (www.Orange.com) and Bharti Airtel International (Netherlands) BV (“Airtel”) have signed an agreement leading to Orange’s acquisition of Airtel’s operations in Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone. Orange will acquire 100% […]

Gilat unveils new app for smartphones, tabs

Gilat Satcom today unveiled GILAPP-SATCOM, its new app for smartphones and tablets, which provides customers, distributors and prospects with an easy way to access the company’s services and solutions – […]

Gabon selects Gemalto for fully integrated border and visa system

Gemalto (www.Gemalto.com), the world leader in digital security, has been selected as end-to-end solution provider by Gabon’s Department of Homeland Security DGDI* to supply and implement a fully integrated border […]

Qatar Development Bank (QDB) signs MoU with Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

Qatar Development Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (www.ICD-idb.com), the private sector arm of Islamic Development […]

Maisha Magic East Launches New Swahili Drama

M-Net’s East Africa focused entertainment channel Maisha Magic East has unveiled NIRA, a new Swahili drama that premieres on the channel on Monday, 1st February 2016 at 8.30pm on DStv […]

African Capital Markets continue to reflect strong figures for 2015 – but challenging times may lie ahead

In line with global trends, 2015 was a challenging year for African capital markets in the wake of market volatility and the emergence of renewed global economic uncertainty in the […]

Cytonn Real Estate Nairobi Commercial Office Sector Report

The Cytonn January 2016 Monthly report reveals that the real estate sector continues to attract investment especially in office, retail and hospitality sectors as residential apartment rents and yields take […]

NEC launches laser projectors for large venues with flagship model of PX series

NEC Display Solutions Europe has launched the PX803UL projector, which delivers the benefits of laser light source alongside professional installation features ideal for large venues and rental and staging, higher […]

KCB Foundation Shortlists Scholarship Beneficiaries

As 2015 KCPE candidates await reporting to secondary schools, KCB Foundation has completed the first phase of recruitment of its scholarship beneficiaries with over 2000 students turning up for interviews […]

More than 700 delegates gathered at Sage’s first African Business Partner Conference in South Africa

More than 700 Sage Business Partners across Africa gathered at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg for the Sage Business Partner Conference 2016. The conference, featuring keynote presentations from Sage […]

Kaddu Sebunya Elected President of African Wildlife Foundation

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) (www.AWF.org) announced today it has elected Ugandan native Kaddu Kiwe Sebunya to serve as its new President. Sebunya will focus on advancing a clear policy […]

The Rockefeller Foundation Announces $130 Million Initiative to Reduce Global Food Loss and Waste

Following the recently concluded World Economic Forum’s 2016 Annual Meeting in Davos, Rockefeller foundation announced the launch of YieldWise, a seven-year, $130 million initiative that will demonstrate how food loss […]

BIA and Cummins extend their partnership in Africa for the distribution of engines, generators, and filtration units

Cummins (http://www.Cummins.com), the world’s leading industrial engine manufacturer and a historic partner of BIA in the DRC, is giving BIA a fresh vote of confidence by entrusting it with the […]

Sage Foundation launches in Africa

Sage (http://www.Sage.com) today launched the Sage Foundation (http://www.sage.com/company/sage_foundation) across Africa at the 2016 Sage Business Partner Conference, currently underway at the Sandton Convention Centre in South Africa. Sage, the market leader […]

The Egyptian government to engage DFIs and investors to outline 30GW of energy projects this February

The Egypt Energy Investment Summit (http://www.energynet.co.uk/event/egypt-energy-investment-summit?utm_campaign=Media%20Partner&utm_medium=PressRelease&utm_source=APO) will take place from 16 – 18 February in Cairo, designed to drive forward investments into Egypt’s energy sector. The meeting will cover central […]

International Chamber of Commerce and UNCTAD pledge to work together on 2030 Development Agenda

The International Chamber of Commerce (http://www.iccwbo.org/about-icc/) (ICC) and UNCTAD have pledged to strengthen their work maximizing the benefits of international trade and investment for economic and social development, and laid […]

Intel Unveils Online Learning Platform to Empower Women and Girls in Kenya

Intel Corporation has today launched an online learning platform – Intel® She Will Connect – My Digital Journey – aimed at providing an opportunity for women to learn, connect and […]

The BCEAO and ICD sign a Memorandum of Understanding

Mr. Tiémoko Meyliet KONE, Governor of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) and Mr. Khaled Al-Aboodi, CEO & General Manager of the Islamic Corporation for the Development Private […]

Kinetic Worldwide Transforms All OOH Media into Interactive Media

Kinetic Worldwide, the global leader in reaching people on the move, has partnered with Endeavor Media to offer clients a brand new OOH opportunity: customizable interaction with all OOH inventory, […]

This is what it will take Kenya to address youth unemployment

According to International Labour Organization, there are about 73 million jobless youth globally. The Solutions for Youth Employment (S4YE) report published last month insists in the need to urgently address […]

Communications Officer at Worldbank

The Communications Officer will be based in the Bank Office in Nairobi, strengthening the communications program there, with particular attention to providing strategic communications support to complex development projects the […]

Intel Transforms the Workplace with Latest 6th Generation

Intel Corporation today announced the availability of its 6th Generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processor family for the modern workforce. The latest iteration of Intel Core vPro processors addresses the security […]

The Economist Events’ Nigeria Summit to take place on March 7th and 8th 2016

The events’ arm of the foremost International socio economics news magazine, The Economist has concluded plans to hold the 11th edition of the annual Nigeria Summit. Slated for Monday, March […]

Pharma, Government and stakeholders gather to unlock communication deadlock in South Africa

eyeforpharma, a business intelligence company headquartered in London, UK, organises its first conference in South Africa on March 8-9, Johannesburg. eyeforpharma, an organisation famous for brokering pharma-government meetings in countries […]

Director, Communications & Marketing, Africa

WWF Regional Office for Africa (ROA) is looking for a dynamic, pro-active, highly qualified and committed Communications & Marketing Director; Africa who will be responsible for establishing and managing WWFs […]

Actionaid Project that saved Mulangoni residents

When the Mulangoni Assistant chief announced the arrival of the Actionaid project in the area in 2012, the residents were expectant and wanted to seize the opportunity that would, some […]

Farmers Group rewrites Ukambani drought story

Talk of Ukambani and everyone equates it to drought, hunger, excess heat and unsuitable land for farming. Mwingi area, in particular, has been received as an area ‘beyond repairs’ when […]

I was a watchman but today I earn big from farming

The sun is setting in a beautiful green village in Ukambani region, Mwingi north. The voice of goats and cows returning home after pasture rock the air as we enter […]

How I moved on after losing husband

When Salome Ndanu Ngui lost her husband in2002, life was very hard. She went through a hard time and her children could not afford to school. The mother of six […]

Village Adopts Renewable Energy through Community Resource Mobilisation

Biogas energy saves trees, money and reduces greenhouse gas emissions while preventing health problems such as upper respiratory infections and eye ailments among others. However, the initial cost of installation […]

Feeder School Promotes Education to Wildlife Threatened Pupils

Every year, over two million animals migrate from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the greener pastures of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Nowhere in the world is there […]

ECD Resource Centre Improves Performance in Schools

The United Nations High Commission for Human Rights recognizes play as a fundamental right for every child due to its importance for optimal child development. Malindi Education and Development Association […]

Community Embraces Local Giving To Transform Education standards in Migori County

While some pupils enjoy taking their lessons in newly built classrooms, their colleagues on the other side of the compound are either learning in dilapidated classrooms or under trees. That’s […]

Community dispensary brings treatment to patients’ doorstep

Good healthcare is a fundamental right for every Kenyan. Research shows that the healthcare needs of individuals living in rural areas are different from those in urban areas with rural […]

Solar lanterns bring hope to remote villages of Narok

The wider Narok County has witnessed its fair share of drought and famine due to changes in the climatic patterns of the area caused by massive deforestation and envi­ronmental degradation […]

Program Officer at CHS

Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is looking for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Program Officer To apply, see details here   […]

The force behind Vimal Shah

The force behind Vimal Shah Manda Shah has an aura of senerity about her that immediately puts everyone around her at ease. As she serves us tea in her sitting […]

Botswana to host Pan-Africa’s most celebrated innovation event of the year

The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) (http://www.AfricanInnovation.org) in a joint collaborative effort with the Government of Botswana (GoB) represented by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Science and Technology and the Botswana Innovation […]

CNN Marketplace Africa to air biggest global brands in Africa

During January, ‘CNN ‘Marketplace Africa’ is airing a series of episodes featuring four of the biggest global brands in Africa. Each week, the programme focuses on operations of a brand […]

SMEP Microfinance Bank Ltd Launches 5 Year Strategic Plan

SMEP Microfinance Bank Ltd has launched its Strategic Plan for the five years, 2016 to 2020. The Strategic Plan, according to the bank’s new Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Symon Kamore, seeks […]

Strathmore business school signs grant to improve access to financial services

Financial Sector Deepening Africa (FSD), has signed a USD 1.14 million grant agreement with Strathmore Business School–(SBS), to develop and deliver training to over1000 senior and mid-level executives in the […]

Barack Obama and Narendra Modi most liked on Facebook

Almost 90% of all governments in the world have an official Facebook presence, and 87 heads of state, 82 heads of government and 51 foreign ministers maintain personal pages on […]

Global executives see emergence of Sub-Saharan Africa as consumer market

Consumer spending by a fast-growing middle class is as important a growth driver for Africa as mineral and resource demand, according to a new survey of global logistics executives. In […]

Cytonn is hiring!

Cytonn Real Estate is one of the leading real estate developers in the region.  We are looking for highly motivated, self-driven, team players to work with the team on the […]

Jobs at Optiven

Leading real Estate company Optiven Limited is hiring! See the opportunities here

Rotary gives US$35 million to end polio worldwide

Rotary (http://www.Rotary.org) announces $35 million in grants to support the global effort to end polio, including $15 million to support polio eradication efforts in 5 African countries. In 2015, Africa proved […]

Key topics and speakers revealed at the upcoming AIDF Africa Summit 2016

Over 250 government representatives, UN agencies, NGOs, development banks and private sector companies are gathering on 2-3 February at the United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for AIDF […]

Nigeria-Cameroun submarine cable goes live

MainOne (www.MainOne.net), a leading telecoms and network services provider in West Africa, has announced that the high capacity Nigerian-Cameroun Submarine Cable System (NCSCS) connecting Lagos, Nigeria and Kribi, Cameroun has […]

Brand South Africa welcomes new Chief Marketing Officer

Brand South Africa’s (http://www.brandsouthafrica.com) CEO Mr Kingsley Makhubela today announced the appointment of Mrs Linda Sangaret as Chief Marketing Officer of the country’s official marketing and reputation management agency. Mrs […]

Tigo Tanzania pays $2.1 million in quarterly profit share to customers

Tanzania’s leading digital lifestyle company, Tigo (www.Tigo.co.tz), has announced another quarterly payment of US $ 2.1million (Tshs 4.4 bilion) to its 4.6 million Tigo Pesa users, the seventh time in a […]

SmartMoney Launches In Kenya

Global electronic payments company Visa, in partnership with United Bank of Africa Plc (UBA) announced to- day the launch of “SmartMoney”, a 21st century banking solution comprising a prepaid card […]

2015 Water Sector Impact Report by WASREB

The 2015 Water Sector Impact Report was released by WASREB in December 2015 Read the report here:

Cytonn 2016 Business and Market Outlook 2016 Report

Cytonn 2016 Business and Market Outlook 2016 Report

World Development Report 2016

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Jobs at the UN

Administrative Assistant Level: G-5 Closing date: 21 January 2016 – 5:00pm (New York time) Duty station: New York, USA The Administrative Assistant provides administrtive and financial support to the Branch, […]

Kenyan Blog awards 2016 nomination phase opens

Kenyans can now nominate bloggers in various categories for this years annual Kenyan Blog Awards. Every year for the last four years, the Bloggers association of Kenya (BAKE) has embarked […]

This is what will save Kenya’s cotton industry

“The Chinese dress is so cool.” “And did you see the bag I imported from Dubai? I even prefer the sanitary towels from China. They are more affordable…” These are […]

Infinix Mobility Launches Note 2 – X600 Smartphone with fast-charge capability and larger display

Leading Smartphone and Tablet manufacturer Infinix Mobility has today launched a new smartphone device – Infinix Note 2 (X600) into the Kenyan market. The device, which comes with a 6-inch […]

Madagascar seeks to improve its attractiveness to foreign investors

Specific policies, targeted sectoral strategies and effective institutions to implement them are instrumental to meeting Madagascar’s development objectives, according to the Investment Policy Review (http://unctad.org/en/pages/PublicationWebflyer.aspx?publicationid=1384) (IPR) of the country which […]

Facebook brings its Internet.org Innovation Challenge to Africa

Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) (http://www.facebook.com) is launching the Internet.org (http://Internet.org) Innovation Challenge in Africa (https://info.internet.org/en/story/innovation-challenge), with the aim of recognising developers and entrepreneurs who are using the internet to improve the standard of education […]

Ingenico Group supports the retail sector growth in Angola

Ingenico Group  (www.Ingenico.com), the global leader in seamless payment, today announced that Kero, the largest retailer in Angola, is equipping its major stores with Ingenico smart terminals. “The retail sector […]

Eset to develop usb drives with built in antivirus

ESET, a global leader in security software for over 25 years, is set to develop a new range of secure USB flash drives with in-built antivirus. The new encrypted USB […]

New tool to help parents protect and monitor children's online activities

Protecting of children when exploring the online world by parents has now been made easy by the introduction of the ESET Parental Control for Android app, which provides age and […]

How to shop online safely during this holiday season

With barely two weeks to Christmas day and numerous online platforms offering great deals, it is important to know the risks involved and how to keep safe. ESET software security […]

How to keep your smartphone secure

There is an increasing need for smartphone users to utilize security software to protect the data from cybercrime as Kenyans embrace online phone payments. A survey conducted by global security […]

WhatsApp security tips

With over 700 million monthly active members, WhatsApp users send a total of 30 billion messages per month implying that enormous volume of personal information is being communicated. Even though […]

MultiChoice Kenya adds Dove TV on DStv

MultiChoice Kenya is further expanding its religion genre on DStv with the addition of Dove TV, the official television station of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). Dove TV […]

Powerful strategies for retaining your top-performing talent

Retaining employees has emerged as a key business challenge in a market where many important commercial, technical and management skills are in such short supply. This issue isn’t just high […]

Jubilee Insurance Triumphs at the Inaugural Agents’ Choice Awards

East Africa’s most trusted Insurer Jubilee Insurance was the most decorated Insurer at the just concluded inaugural 2015 Annual Agents’ Choice Awards organized by BIMA Intermediaries Association of Kenya. Jubilee […]

UNEP Launches Environment and Trade Hub to Support Countries in Sustainable Development Goals Implementation

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today launched the Environment and Trade Hub, an initiative which will assist countries to use sustainable trade as a vehicle for achieving the 2030 […]

MCB Equity Fund invests in Partnering Technologies

MCB Group (http://www.MCB.mu) has invested, via MCB Equity Fund, in Partnering Technologies, a French high-tech printing and robotics business run by Ramesh Caussy, the Mauritian inventor of Diya One, the […]

Airtel Africa Presented with CSR Leadership Award

Bharti Airtel Africa’s Vice President for Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Mr. Michael Okwiri was yesterday presented with the CSR Leadership Award at the Africa CSR Leadership Awards […]

L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa 2015 program honours Africa’s female scientists

cience knows no boundaries, and that includes gender as well as age. African women have once again displayed inventiveness and excellence when it comes to the sciences. The L’Oréal Foundation […]

Climate Smart Agriculture: Key to Africa’s Development

“Collaboration by variousstakeholders including governments, NGOs and research bodies is needed now to rapidly scale-up the African agricultural sector to improve food security and resilience to climate change,” said Mrs […]

Angola, Seeking to Rebuild Elephant Populations, Named as Global Host of World Environment Day 2016

Angola, which is seeking to conserve its biodiversity-rich wildlife and rebuild its elephant population, is to host the 2016 World Environment Day (WED) celebrations, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) […]

African Regional Flagship Programmes – Combating climate change in Africa

To achieve the ambitious aim of the 21st session of the Conference of Parties (COP21) of keeping global warming below 2°C and minimizing the negative impact of climate change, a […]

New UN Report Details Link between Climate Change and Human Rights

Recognizing the link between climate change and human rights is an important step towards protecting the fundamental rights of communities across the planet, according to a new United Nations report […]

High-Level Conference To Explore the Role of Trade in Ending Poverty and Acting on Climate Change

The 10th WTO Ministerial Conference comes at a crucial point in history, as the world, guided by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the outcome of the Paris COP 21 […]

Dr. Nkosana Moyo joins the African Innovation Foundation as an Envoy to the African Law Library programme

Now in its third year of promoting free access to legal resource, and supporting law and governance towards a more accountable and transparent Africa, the African Innovation Foundation (AIF) (http://www.AfricanInnovation.org) […]

This is what will save Kenya's cotton industry

“The Chinese dress is so cool.” “And did you see the bag I imported from Dubai? I even prefer the sanitary towels from China. They are more affordable…” These are […]

DHL and Total Uganda announce retail partnership in Uganda

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider and Total Uganda, Uganda’s leading company fuel retailer and provider of convenience services, have signed a retail partnership in Uganda, in […]

Governments Set Course for Ambitious Action on Climate Change

World governments finalized a global agreement today in Paris that lays a foundation for long-term efforts to fight climate change. More effort is needed to secure a path that would […]

UN Environment Programme Chief Heralds Paris Agreement

UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner heralded a historic agreement in Paris today that saw 195 countries arrive at a universal climate agreement. “The Paris Agreement is probably the most important […]

300 million child-friendly antimalarial treatments supplied without profit by Novartis

Novartis (NVS) (http://www.Novartis.com) announced today that it has reached a delivery milestone of 300 million pediatric antimalarial treatments supplied without profit since 2009, helping to reduce the disease burden for […]

ViiV Healthcare highlights its continued commitment to end mother to child transmission of HIV

ViiV Healthcare (www.ViiVHealthcare.com), through its Positive Action for Children Fund (PACF), announces today the 34 new community-based organisations from 16 countries that will receive funding in 2015/16 to support local […]

South Africa’s gambling revenues projected to rise to R30 billion in 2019: PwC report

Gambling revenues improved in Africa in 2014, despite challenging and weakening economies. Gross gambling revenues in South Africa posted their second-largest annual increase over the past five years, with casinos […]

Bosch Packaging Technology at the forefront of developing the coffee industry in Ethiopia

German multinational the Bosch Group (www.Bosch.com) hosted the ground breaking 1st International Coffee Processing and Packaging Round Table in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Friday. It featured representatives from United Nations […]

Afrique Telecom, Eutelsat and Wikimédia France to offer free access to French-language Wikipedia in Africa

Afrique Telecom (www.Afrique-Telecom.com) is progressively deploying Internet solutions over Sub-Saharan Africa in combination with Eutelsat’s satellite capacity. Its “TamTam” service extends access to the Internet in rural areas using Wi-Fi […]

Samsung Nigeria named Best Company in Youth Focused CSR at SERAS 2015

Samsung Nigeria (www.Samsung.com) was conferred the Best Company in Youth Focused CSR at the recently concluded (SERAS) Nigeria CSR Awards 2015. In addition, its Corporate Citizenship Manager, Abosede Modupe Alimi, […]

How one man risks his life to help residents cross Enziu river in Mwingi

How one man risks his life to help residents cross Enziu river in Mwingi By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu It is a cold Thursday morning as we embark on our journey […]

Yahclick boost broadband in Uganda with Iwayafrica

Africa’s number one satellite broadband provider, Yahsat, has launched a new service partnership with internet service provider iWayAfrica Uganda, to bring satellite broadband connectivity to the country via its YahClick […]

The World Mourns One of its Greats: Maurice Strong Dies, His Legacy Lives On

Founding Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Maurice Strong passed away at age 86.  In his statement, Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of UNEP, said: […]

Orange and ENGIE sign deal to expand rural electricity grid and optimise power supply to telecoms infrastructure in Africa

Stéphane Richard, CEO of Orange (www.Orange.com), and Isabelle Kocher, Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of ENGIE (www.ENGIE.com), today signed a partnership covering two projects – the expansion of the […]

Overstretched entrepreneurs say they can’t find time for innovation

The world’s small and medium business owners are struggling to innovate due to competing business priorities and a lack of appropriately skilled employees according to a new global survey by […]

African printing industry can immensely benefit from SGI Dubai 2016

International Expo Consults (IEC) stated that the African printing industry stakeholders can immensely benefit by visiting the (Sign and Graphic Imaging) SGI Dubai 2016 trade show. The event will showcase […]

Mundipharma Signs Exclusive Agreement With bitop AG for Anti-Allergy Portfolio

Mundipharma (http://www.MundiPharma.com.sg), the innovative pharmaceutical company and leader in the science of pain alleviation, today announced a strategic agreement with medical devices developer and the sole producer of Ectoin®, bitop […]

‘Whole System’ Approach Needed to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Experts Say at Climate Meeting

Decoupling economic growth from escalating resource use should be an integral part of climate policy, according to a group of the world’s most renowned natural resources scientists. As nations gathered […]

Quantum Global Advisory Board hosts Symposium of Female Entrepreneurism in Africa

On 19 November 2015, Quantum Global (http://www.QuantumGlobal.ch)  played host to the group’s second Advisory Board Symposium during an event which reflected recent work conducted by both the African Union and […]

Dynamic Spectrum Alliance welcomes WRC-15 decision to preserve lower UHF bands for terrestrial TV in ITU Region 1

he Dynamic Spectrum Alliance supports the decision made at the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU’s) World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15) to maintain the ITU’s primary allocation of the lower UHF spectrum from […]

71% of IT Decision Makers in South Africa Report Concerns Over Insufficient Wireless Protection, According to Fortinet Survey

The new survey from Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT) (http://www.Fortinet.com), the global leader in high-performance cyber security solutions, reveals that insufficient wireless security is a concern for 71% of the Information Technology […]

Panalpina flies UNICEF relief to Burundi

For the third consecutive year, UNICEF and Panalpina (http://www.Panalpina.com) (PWTN:SW) have joined forces to fly much-needed relief goods to an African country where a recurring crisis is taking a heavy […]

SES and CENI partner to provide satellite network for upcoming elections in Burkina Faso

SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), a world leading satellite operator, and Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI), the official electoral body of Burkina Faso, today announced […]

KCB Eyes New Partnerships to Grow Mortgage Portfolio

Kenya Commercial Bank on Saturday hosted potential home buyers to the last edition of the 2015 Property Tour, as it leverages on partnerships to grow its mortgage book. This comes […]

Ahead of COP21, Forevermark CEO, De Beers Group and The World’s Leaders in the Diamond Industry Speak at the Omugongo, International Diamond Conference

Broad expertise in the field of diamond met in the Namibian capital, Windhoek. The second International Diamond Conference (also known as Omugongo: A Cut Above The Rest) (http://www.DiamondsNamibia.na/omugongo), this year […]

Pope Francis Calls for Strong Climate Agreement during Visit to UN Environment Programme Headquarters

His Holiness Pope Francis today called on world leaders to seal a strong agreement at the Paris climate change meeting next month, adding that transforming current development models was a […]

Pope Francis Calls for Strong Climate Agreement during Visit to UN Environment Programme Headquarters

His Holiness Pope Francis today called on world leaders to seal a strong agreement at the Paris climate change meeting next month, adding that transforming current development models was a […]

MSD Announces Extension of Access Pricing for Contraceptive Implants Implanon® and Implanon NXT® in Family Planning 2020 Countries

In May 2013, MSD (www.MSD.com), known as Merck within the United States and Canada, and a group of public and private sector partners announced an agreement to expand contraceptive access […]

Equatorial Guinea’s National Gas Company Opens Negotiations for LPG Purchase

The Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy of Equatorial Guinea has announced that national gas company SONAGAS (http://SONAGAS-ge.com) will begin marketing the State’s share of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) produced at […]

Africa Finance and Investment Forum 2015 officially opened

The Africa Finance and Investment Forum 2015 was officially opened today in Cape Town, and proceedings will continue over the next two days. The Forum brings together over 250 delegates […]

Report Launch: Transparency International to publish opinion poll on corruption in Africa

Transparency International (www.Transparency.org) will publish on 1 December (tomorrow)a public opinion poll about people’s experiences and perceptions of corruption in 28 African countries. For the survey People and Corruption: Africa […]

Caterpillar launches free e-learning website for future technicians in Africa

Caterpillar (www.Caterpillar.com) today announced that it has launched the pilot-phase of the Technicians for Africa Project, an e-learning website for people who aspire to become a technician in Nigeria, Mozambique […]

Global discussions on ICTs for achieving sustainable development goals

To harness the potential of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) for improving people’s lives and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, high-level representatives from governments, civil society and the private sector will […]

SkyVision Launches Two Broadcast Platforms Over ABS-3A Satellite

SkyVision Global Networks Ltd., a leading global satellite communications service provider, today announced a partnership with ABS, one of the fastest growing global satellite operators in the world, to launch […]

Guinea turns to Gemalto to modernise its national voter register

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has managed a comprehensive modernisation of Guinea’s voter register on behalf of CENI, the National Independent Electoral Commission in the […]

Hoolee to make family holidays 'happee!' as the first pop-up childrens' channel launches on DSTV

MultiChoice and Turner Broadcasting will make Kenyan television history this festive season when families all over the country will be able to celebrate their December holidays with a first of […]

Jumia Reveals a Taste of Black Friday Flash Sales

Yes! It is finally here! A sneak-peak into Black Friday deals! (https://www.Jumia.com.ng/black-friday-sales) A vaccine to ease the tension not cure it, the antidote will be available on Friday, 27th of […]

Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) Announces Partnership with mobile surveying company GeoPoll and Kantar Media

The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association today announced that it has partnered with mobile surveying company GeoPoll (http://www.Geopoll.com)  to be the provider of media data to GIBA members, who include TV, radio, […]

Airtel, Kirusa Launch Voice Messaging Service to Enhance Mobile Communication

Leading Telecommunications Service Provider, Airtel Nigeria, has partnered with Kirusa, a foremost provider of voice messaging and social media solutions, to launch a voice messaging service aimed at enhancing communication […]

Half a billion US$ in mobile internet savings for African Opera Mini users

Thanks to Opera’s advanced compression technology, African users of the Opera Mini mobile browsers used 82% less mobile data up to October 2015, according to research by Opera Software.   […]

How Google Cloud Platform powers Nomanini’s payments platform

Google has commended South African-based enterprise payments platform provider, Nomanini, for its role in modernising informal markets using Google products. Google’s Cloud Platform team visited Nomanini earlier this year to […]

Connecting the dots that will drive innovation in Africa

AfricaCom 2015, the continent’s largest and most comprehensive ICT, Technology and Media event kicked off in Cape Town today and lived up to its theme – innovation, transformations and leadership. […]

Kenya to host UNCTAD XIV in July 2016

At the monthly consultations between the President of the Trade and Development Board, Ambassador Alberto Pedro D’Alotto, and UNCTAD member States on 17 November 2015, Kenya offered to host the […]

Jumia reveals Black Friday is already generating 100 times more traction than in 2014

Jumia (http://blog.Jumia.com.ng) well intends on taking by storm Nigerian consumers once again on the 27th of November 2015 and outshine even Alibaba’s incredible Single Day’s Sales in China. Proof that […]

Merck launches production of its anti-diabetes medicine in Algeria

Merck (www.MerckGroup.com), a leading science and technology company, today announced the commissioning of its medicine production unit for the treatment of both diabetes and high blood pressure. A joint venture project […]

Biodegradable Plastics Are Not the Answer to Reducing Marine Litter, Says UN

Widespread adoption of products labelled ‘biodegradable’ will not significantly decrease the volume of plastic entering the ocean or the physical and chemical risks that plastics pose to marine environment, concluded […]

Value of cross-border mergers and acquisitions rose to $441 billion in first half of year

 Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&As) gathered strength in the first half of 2015, but may be slowing down in the second half of the year, the latest edition of UNCTAD’s […]

CS urges PR practitioners to help profile Kenya’s positive image

 Local and international Public Relations experts have been urged to help change the negative perceptions peddled about Kenya so as to position the country as an investment destination and a […]

AFRICA'S OIL, GAS AND MINING SECTORS MUST CREATE MORE DIRECT AND INDIRECT JOBS TO DRIVE PROSPERI

At UNCTAD’s 17th African OILGASMINE Conference and Exhibition (http://unctad.org/en/Pages/MeetingDetails.aspx?meetingid=855) , taking place in Khartoum, Sudan, from 23 to 26 November 2015, governments, the private sector, and civil society will discuss […]

Gearing up to Host Climate Conference, France Emerges as Green Finance Leader

A week before the crucial COP 21 climate conference in Paris, a new report by the UNEP Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial System (UNEP Inquiry) and I4CE […]

SES Techcom services and Newtec expand Astra connect broadband service

SES Techcom Services, a subsidiary of world-leading satellite operator SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), announced today it will be expanding its Astra Connect broadband service […]

Nigerian job placement technology entrepreneur wins Anzisha 2015 Grand Prize for African youth entrepreneurship

The Anzisha Prize is thrilled to announce this year’s winner of the $25,000 Grand Prize in the 5th year of Africa’s premier award for youth entrepreneurship. Chris Kwekowe (22), founder […]

Huawei gives glimpse of the future of ICT in Africa, at Africa Com 2015

Huawei Technologies showcased their latest offerings at AfricaCom 2015, the biggest technology exhibition in Africa, under the theme “Open ROADs to a better connected world”. The three day event ends […]

AfricaCom 2015 – Aiming high and partnering up for 100% coverage

Setting the scene for day two at AfricaCom 2015, and echoing the previous day’s connectivity discourse, The Hon. Prof. Hlengiwe Mkhize, Deputy Minister of South Africa’s Department of Telecommunications and Postal […]

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated announces leadership change in largest subsidiary

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) today announced a leadership change in its largest subsidiary, Ecobank Nigeria Limited. By the Bank’s internal policy, Mr. Jibril Aku, the current Managing Director of the […]

Merck opens its first office in Nigeria

Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced the opening of its new office in Nigeria by Stefan Oschmann, CEO-elect of Merck, and Karim Bendhaou, President of North & […]

AfricaCom 2015 awards announced

The African continent’s most prominent ICT and Technology industry’s annual awards event took place in Cape Town this evening with customary flair and anticipation. The AfricaCom Awards for 2015, attracted […]

Spacecom Deploys Cellular-Satellite Hybrid Broadband Internet Project in Cameroon

Spacecom (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: SCC), the operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, today announced that the AMOS-5 satellite at the 17°E prime orbital position is now providing Cameroon with […]

Paywizard selected for NBC Nigeria Digital TV Switchover

Paywizard, the specialist in subscriber management for pay-TV, today announces that it has been selected by Inview, the broadcast and OTT software and services specialist, and the National Broadcasting Commission […]

WorldRemit and Tigo Rwanda launch instant international money transfers to Tigo Cash mobile wallets

Online money transfer service WorldRemit today launches instant transfers to Tigo Mobile Money accounts in Rwanda. This announcement makes WorldRemit the first international remittance service to send to mobile wallet […]

Group Seeks to Unlock Over the $100bn Potential in Nigerian Mineral Resources

SR-in-Action, Nigeria’s premier business and ethical networking platform and consultancy  for sustainability, has announced plans to host governments, captains of industry, experts and investors in the country’s capital, Abuja, to […]

Free Basics by Facebook expands internet access to millions of people in Africa

Free Basics Platform is now live – more than 60 new services are available across the 29 countries where Free Basic services are available, including 14 in Africa Praekelt Foundation […]

JMA Wireless Showcases Innovative Mobile Communications Solutions at AfricaCom 2015

JMA Wireless, a global leader in wireless solutions, will be showcasing its cutting-edge product line in booth A6 at AfricaCom 2015, the largest tech event in Africa, which welcomes over […]

Mahindra Comviva launches first-of-its-kind Mooditt Digital Store

Mahindra Comviva, the global leaders in providing mobility solutions, today announced the launch of the “first-of-its-kind” Mooditt Digital Store. Mahindra Comviva has created this unique Digital Store that brings the […]

Nomanini launches new eLula platform driving efficiency for enterprise prepaid distributors

South African-based enterprise payments platform provider, Nomanini, has rolled out its second generation product, eLula, designed for informal markets. It provides enterprise prepaid distributors with more sophisticated business insights via […]

IDT Takes Charge with Boss Revolution at AfricaCom 2015

The world’s leading carrier of international voice traffic, IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), has announced today that it is bringing their flagship brand Boss Revolution to AfricaCom 2015, Cape Town Convention […]

The role of ICT in enabling socio-economic development – a Government perspective to be heard at AfricaCom 2015

There can be little doubt that the burgeoning Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector is shaping the future of socio-economic development across Africa.  So much so, that governments the continent […]

Nomanini launches new eLula platform driving efficiency for enterprise prepaid distributors

South African-based enterprise payments platform provider, Nomanini, has rolled out its second generation product, eLula, designed for informal markets. It provides enterprise prepaid distributors with more sophisticated business insights via […]

UNCTAD underlines key role of corporate reporting for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

The thirty-second session of the UNCTAD’s Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) (http://isar.unctad.org/isar32/) highlighted the importance of high-quality corporate  reporting for maintaining financial […]

CNN’s ‘Inside Africa’ explores rhino conservation in Kenya

The Ol Pejeta Conservancy in central Kenya is a sanctuary for many animals, including two species of critically-endangered rhinos. This week, ‘Inside Africa’ gets up-close with the last male northern […]

Uhuru hosts the 5th Presidential Round Table at State House Nairobi

H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta last week hosted the 5th Presidential Round Table at State House Nairobi. The meeting brought together the Executive, Legislature, Judiciary, County governments and the Private Sector […]

Africa Forward Together: 50 African bankers discuss outsourcing in Mauritius

The Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) (www.MCBgroup.com) hosts 50 top executives representing 37 African banks at the week-long 2015 Africa Forward Together conference which opens on Sunday 15 November at the […]

AfricaCom 2015: Nokia Networks shows the components for building 5G

At the 18th annual AfricaCom exhibition and conference (November 17 – 19) in Cape Town, South Africa, Nokia Networks is showcasing innovations in data centers and telco cloud, LTE-Advanced, Self […]

South Africa to host FOCAC from 3-5 December 2015

Brand South Africa (http://www.BrandSouthAfrica.com) in collaboration with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and other partners, will profile various areas of South Africa’s competitiveness to both Chinese and African […]

Top Communicators to grace the world conference

Renowned communications experts led by Lord Peter Selwyn Chadlington, (UK) Mr Paul Holmes (of the Holmes Report), Esther Cobbah, (Ghana), Bala Muhammad (Nigeria), and Mr Gerald Mullally from the Cabinet […]

Massey Ferguson launches new entry-level tractors and implement range for Africa and Middle East

Massey Ferguson (http://www.MasseyFerguson.com), a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) (http://www.AGCOcorp.com), is introducing a new range of 50hp-85hp tractors for selected African and Middle East markets. This latest move will further […]

Elitecore Wi-Fi SMP enables a leading NEP for multiple Carrier Wi-Fi rollouts in Africa

Elitecore Technologies, a global provider of Wi-Fi Service Management Platform (SMP) announces that a global Network Equipment Provider (NEP) has selected Elitecore Wi-Fi SMP for its SP Wi-Fi projects which is operational […]

Rwanda’s renewable energy plans endorsed by Climate Investment Funds

Rwanda and the Climate Investment Funds (http://www-cif.ClimateInvestmentFunds.org) are today celebrating the endorsement of that country’s renewable energy investment plans under the CIF’S dedicated fund for Scaling Up Renewable Energy in […]

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Entrepreneurship Award 2015 finalists announced in run up to AFIF 2015

Four African-based innovative projects have been selected for the Entrepreneurship Award 2015, with the finalist to be announced during the upcoming Africa Finance & Investment Forum, held in Cape Town, […]

International School of Kenya (ISK) unveils 2016 Scholarship Program

International School of Kenya, a private, non-profit co-educational day school in the outskirts of Nairobi announces its 2016 High School Scholarship Program.  The Program provides opportunities for low to middle […]

Keeping flying toilets out of slums

By Lilian Kaivilu In Kenya’s informal settlements, 8 million people lack proper sanitation facilities and as a result, ‘flying toilets’ are common here, posing a health risk. Edith Karimi, Communications […]

Raising economically empowered youth

Raising economically empowered youth By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu Before Wamuyu Mahinda founded The Youth Banner, she had worked in several youth organisations. In 2006, she was given an assignment to […]

Why I gave up my education for prisoners

Why I gave up my education for prisoners When Vickie Wambura was teaching in a class of inmates where she had volunteered in Nairobi, she was shocked by one of […]

Standing up for people living with disabilities

Standing up for people living with disabilities He was born with a disability, but that did not put him down. Fredrick Ouko, Executive Director, Action Network for the Disabled and […]

How Kenyan man saved country from smelly loos

How Kenyan man saved country from smelly loos By Lilian Kaivilu @liliankaivilu About 10 years ago, the few public toilets in the city were a no-go zone. Street children had […]

Safaricom commits Ksh20 million to power the Connected Africa Summit 2024

The Connected Africa summit, is set to take place from April 21st to 25th at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi. The theme for this year is centered on “Shaping the Future […]

Kisumu, Siaya benefit from Ksh 20.96 m health initiatives investment by M-Pesa Foundation

The M-PESA Foundation has allocated Ksh20.96 million to enhance healthcare services in Kisumu and Siaya Counties, with a goal of supporting over 13,000 individuals. In Kisumu County, the Foundation invested […]

Hamisa Zaja, a Kenyan activist feted for championing rights of persons with disabilities

Hamisa Zaja, the founder of Coastal Association for People with Disabilities, has been recognised globally for her work in empowering persons with disabilities, youth and women. Zaja was amongst the […]

KEPSA partners with World Bank launches carbon market guidebook for Kenyan Enterprises

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), in partnership with The World Bank, has launched the Carbon Market Guidebook for Kenyan Enterprises in a. bid to provide information about regulations on […]

Nairobi Gate launches Textile Park for international manufacturers

Nairobi Gate Industrial has launched a manufacturing and warehouse park for the textile and apparel industry in Nairobi. The 100,000m2 Textile Park is set to benefit tenants further creating job […]

Kwale community health workers receive bicycles from AMREF to ease mobility

Community Health Promoters in Kwale county have received bicycles from African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) to ease mobility and reach at the doorstep of remote rural communities. County Secretary […]

M-Pesa Foundation’s health initiatives impact over 29,500 patients through technology platforms

At least 9,500 patients have received specialized care through Daktari Smart, a telemedicine programme by M-Pesa Foundation and Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation. The programme is being implemented Baringo, Homabay, Lamu, and […]

I&M Foundation partners with Kenya Forest Service (KFS) for a three-year Ngong Road Forest Restoration project

The I&M Foundation and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) have entered into a partnership agreement to restore the Ngong Road Forest. The signing ceremony was held at the KFS Headquarters […]

Safaricom Foundation’s Wezesha Agri programme benefits over 1,100 farmers in Kajiado County

More than 1,100 farmers in Kajiado County have benefitted from agricultural training through Safaricom Foundation’s Wezesha Agri programme, which was a KES 30 million partnership between the Foundation, Africa Instore […]

Michelle Ntalami to represent Africa in Blue Economy conference in Seychelles

Michelle Ntalami, the founder of the multi-award-winning Beauty Brand Marini Naturals, was recently appointed as a delegate by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) to attend the Circular […]

Eyes on the Road: Isuzu East Africa, autoxpress and Bridgestone scale up driver wellness and vehicle safety across the country

For the second year running, Isuzu East Africa is rolling out the “Eyes on the Road Campaign” to promote driver wellness and vehicle safety aimed at enhancing safety among the […]

Meet the new 8 Ashoka Fellows from Kenya and Rwanda

On March 30th, 2024, Ashoka East Africa welcomed a fresh cohort of Fellows all drawn from Kenya and Rwanda. This is the 2023 cohort with 8 Fellows. Ashoka is an […]

CBOs from Kajiado meet to discuss successes and challenges while serving communities

Community Based Organisations (CBOs) based in Kajiado county on March 16th came together to share their experiences in executing their mandates and serving the communities. While the CBOs had a […]

Jumuisha Initiative: A Community Based Organization restoring tree cover in Makueni County

In our series of #CBOsImpact, we highlight the story of Jumuisha Initiative, a women and youth-led Community Based Organization in Makueni County. Jumuisha initiative is a community based organization based […]

The Fact Checker: Myths and Facts surrounding persons with Albinism

In 2018, at the end of her mission to Kenya , Ikponwosa Ero, UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism, issued a statement welcoming […]

Despite being visually impaired, Senator Cystal Asige is soaring

It takes more than vision to change the world for the better. What would you do if one day you woke up and your sight is gone for good? How […]

TikTok and the African Union Commission forge multi-year partnership for digital safety with #SaferTogether campaign

TikTok and the African Union Commission (AUC) are joining forces to tackle these challenges faced by young people on online platforms, head-on, by announcing a partnership with the African Union […]

Renowned cardiologist Dr. Betty Gikonyo feted by the University of Nairobi

Renowned cardiologist Dr Betty Gikonyo has been feted by the University of Nairobi for her initiative in offering scholarships to needy students. The University awarded Dr Gikonyo a certificate of […]

KCDF 12th Open Golf Tournament kick off at the Karen Country Club

Kenya Community Development Fund (KCDF) on March 22, 2024 held it’s 12th Open Golf Tournament at  the Karen Country Club.More than 150 golfers graced the pitch, to fundraise Ksh 5 […]

W&RSETA informal traders exchange programme proves a boost for retail SMEs

In a graduation held in South Africa on 26th March at Witwatersrand University, Zetech University, and the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) celebrated the successful culmination […]

Africa electric company gains $3 million in investment for production of electric buses in Kenya and Rwanda

On 26th March 2024 , Africa’s electric bus company, BasiGo has secured a $3 million worth of equity funding from CFAO Group (CFAO) as an investment for a sustainable transportation in Africa.The investment […]

Pathways Technologies and Konza Technopolis launch data training to empower Kenya’s digital future

Pathways Technologies Ltd and Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) on March 18, 2024, announced the launch of specialized training in Data Science and Data Analytics at Kabete National Polytechnic.The initiative […]

UNDP’s Weather Kids, to increase awareness of the impacts of climate change through reading weather reports on air

  The World Meteorological Organization joined forces with the UN Development Programme and the Weather Company to launch a new Weather Kids campaign ahead of World Meteorological Day on 23 […]

World Data Lab partners with Mastercard Foundation to launch first ever African Youth employment clock in Nairobi 

World Data Lab (WDL), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation on March 19,2024 launched the Africa Youth Employment Clock in Nairobi Kenya. First of it’s kind, the digital tool will […]

KEPSA Drives the engagement of Coastal businesses in skills training and employment creation for the youth

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), in partnership with Ministry of Education, State Department of TVET, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, hosted over 100 businesses from the […]

Artwork gives Kisumu man sustainable livelihood

Art has been described by the Nairobi Art gallery as a beautiful expression of life and the world through music, drawings, pottery or any creative form of expression that is […]

Jackline Saleiyan receives the Trailblazer award from President Ruto for championing girls’ rights 

Meet Jackline Saleiyan, founder of A Pack a Month, a Community Based Organisation (CBO), supporting teen mothers and young women in Kajiado county. She was among the 10 women President William […]

Impact Mashinani: Africa Solutions Media hub holds media training for Community Based Organizations in Kajiado County

Over 30 women-led Community Based Organisations (CBOs) in Kajiado County took part in a media training to equip them with the skills to better tell their impact stories. The training […]

Ashoka East Africa unveils new fellows

Ashoka East Africa will on Tuesday unveil new fellows. The induction ceremony to be held in Nairobi will showcase changemakers from across different sectors of the economy.  Vincent Odhiambo, Ashoka […]

Environmental lobby group to plant 30 million trees to restore natural habitat of the Vervet monkey

An environmental lobby group in Nandi County has kicked off planting of indigenous trees along riparian lands to restore natural habitat of the endangered Vervet monkey. Kiptapkei Environmental Community Based […]

Kenya’s innovation ecosystem receives World Bank backing, 8 varsities picked

Formalization of Kenya’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem has commenced with eight universities selected to train intermediary organisations among them incubators, accelerators, and rapid technology skills providers. The exercise, being implemented […]

KPC Foundation, Mombasa County Government Launch KES 5 Million Newborn Unit to Bolster Infant Healthcare

In a landmark initiative to enhance infant healthcare, the Mombasa County Government in partnership with the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation, has today unveiled a cutting-edge newborn unit at Port […]

Sightsavers calls for inclusion of women and girls with disabilities in healthcare programming

As the World marks International Women’s Day today, international development organisation Sightsavers is calling for all health services to be inclusive and accessible for women and girls, including those with disabilities. […]

Global Health Organizations Rally to Close Critical Gap in Surgical Safety

In a significant move to improve safety for millions of people undergoing surgery each year, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, Smile Train, and the safer surgery global nonprofit, Lifebox, have […]

American, Finnish and Canadian governments fund oxygen plant at Tatu City SEZ, Kenya

The governments of the United States, Finland and Canada are funding a sustainable, accessible and affordable medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at Tatu City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the 5,000-acre new […]

KEMSA Kisumu regional distribution centre begins operations with a Khs 448m order

The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has inaugurated its Kisumu Regional Distribution Centre, marking a significant milestone with the processing of Essential Medicines and Medical Supplies (EMMS) and Program orders […]

Isuzu East Africa Takes the Wheel for UD Trucks in Kenya

Isuzu East Africa, the market leader in the new automotive segment in Kenya has obtained distributorship rights of UD Trucks in Kenya, and will now be responsible for assembly, sales, […]

Financial, sexual health has women arriving at this maternity clinic in Nigeria

Economic pressures and professional ambitions, as well as a desire for sexual health, are major drivers behind women attending sessions at Chika Ugochukwu’s maternity clinic. Kate Okorie, bird story agency […]

AI set to transform cricket in South Africa

Cricket in South Africa is set to evolve, powered by AI and blockchain technology, according to the results of a pilot collaboration between an Indian sports technology company, Cricket South […]

59 young people with disabilities graduate with IT skills

Fifty-nine students on February 29 graduated from an innovative course that aims to empower youth with disabilities with IT skills. The graduates completed a nine-month course at The Bridge Academy […]

Boon for Laikipia farmers adapting modern farming technologies

Following perennial drought in Laikipia County that has resulted in food shortage, farmers in Matanya have devised innovative ways to tap runoff water for farming. The innovation which involves constructing […]

World must move beyond waste era and turn rubbish into resource: UN Report

With municipal waste set to rise by two thirds and its costs to almost double within a generation, only a drastic reduction in waste generation will secure a liveable and […]

World Tour for 88-year-old cultural icon kicks off with Cape Town retrospective

Highlighting a journey that has seen the fusion of ancient Ndebele patterns with contemporary art, this Esther Mahlangu retrospective celebrates an African icon. Bold strokes and visually compelling patterns seamlessly […]

Clean Air Catalyst: What actions are we talking to tame air pollution? 

Air pollution remains one of the biggest threats to human health, economy, and the overall ecological balance. In the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, studies have shown that the air quality […]

UNEA-6 to build on the outcomes of last year’s Africa Climate Summit

By Hon Soipan Tuya ….. From today, Nairobi will be hosting the Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6). With the global population facing enhanced threats of pollution […]

Sightsavers wins international award for groundbreaking work in inclusive education

Sightsavers Kenya has been given an award for improving the accessibility and quality of primary education for children with disabilities. The prestigious accolade was presented at the United Nations Office in Vienna […]

Programme launched to strengthen childcare ecosystem in Nairobi and Kisumu informal settlements

A local Non-Governmental Organisation has rolled out a programme to strengthen childcare ecosystem at informal settlements in Nairobi and Kisumu. The Organization of African Youth (OAY) under its new programme […]

World Bank offers Nakuru funds for slum upgrade

The State Department of Housing and Urban Development has allocated Sh 1 billion towards the upgrade of informal settlements in Nakuru under the second phase of the Kenya Informal Settlement […]

LG Reinforces Commitment to Mentor Kenyan University Students Towards Rewarding Career Paths

Leading electronics manufacturer LG has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering the professional growth of university students in Kenya through guidance on career paths and opportunities in both local and international […]

DTB partners with Homa Bay County to enhance its investment opportunities

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has partnered with Homa Bay County as the county government holds a conference later this month in its efforts to attract investors. DTB is the Silver […]

Architect building a photo library of the Lagos cityscape is also changing the narrative on how we view African architecture

Tolulope Sanusi carefully surveys the dynamic cityscape below, before launching a drone from the rooftop of a high-rise building in Lagos. Her clients are attracted to her passion for Nigerian […]

Africa Food Prize 2024 Call for Nominations Now Open

Nominations for Africa Food Systems Prize process for 2024 are now open. In recognition of the remarkable achievements and innovations within the African Food Systems sector, the prestigious Africa Food […]

Man beats stage 2 cancer after undergoing 24-hour operation

A 36-year-old man from Kericho county has survived cancer disease after undergoing chemotherapy. In an interview with KNA, Benard Otieno, a security officer employed by a blue chip company in Kericho […]

KNATCOM partners with varsities to promote the 2030 dream

As the Kenya draws closer to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) has enlisted local varsities to accelerate the Kenya Vision […]

African airlines are on track to surpass their pre-pandemic passenger traffic levels for the first time, as tourism also makes a full comeback

Seth Onyango, bird story agency…. Pent-up demand for travel is expected to fuel the full recovery of Africa’s aviation and tourism sectors, with both inbound and outbound travel showing impressive […]

Kenya intensifies efforts to vaccinate pregnant women

The medicine is part of the government’s arsenal to tackle runaway maternal mortality statistics in some counties The government has procured 360,000 doses of a new formulation of a drug […]

EABL parent firm picks Kenyan start-up for inaugural growth acceleration programme

Diageo PLC has selected Wowzi, a Kenyan technology firm, to the first cohort of a global partnership lab named Fusion by Diageo, through its work with East African Breweries PLC […]

Safaricom CEO Inaugurated as 2nd Chancellor of Meru University of Science and Technology

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa, has been inaugurated as the 2nd Chancellor of the Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) marking the beginning of his 5-year term as Chancellor. Peter […]

Kenyan doctors conduct first ever laparoscopic kidney transplant

Doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital have conducted the first ever laparoscopic kidney transplant at a public hospital in Kenya. The three hour highly delicate minimally invasive surgery was conducted by […]

CBO unveils project to tackle GBV among artisanal Gold miners

A Community Based Organization (CBO) has launched a project to combat Gender Based Violence at Kakamega gold mining sites. The organization plans to conduct Gender Based Violence Screening and establish […]

Testing for Non Communicable diseases among the elderly launched

Ushirika Wema in collaboration with Ahadi Kenya Trust has launched a communicable diseases testing exercise for the elderly in Murang’a County. Speaking at Kagunduini grounds Kandara, the Ushirika Wema chairperson […]

Prof. Gituru from Kenya wins Chinese Academy of Science Award

Prof. Robert Wahiti Gituru, an Associate Professor of Plant Biosystematics in the Department of Botany at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), has won the Chinese Academy of […]

Lower Nzoia irrigation project on track for 2025 completion

The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation has announced that Phase 1 of the transformative Lower Nzoia Irrigation Project will be completed in May 2025. The Sh3.87 Billion project, implemented […]

Iten gets air quality sensor

Athletics Kenya (AK) in partnership with Stockholm Environment Institute of Africa, has launched an air quality sensor at St. Patrick’s Iten, to ensure that athletes training in the area run […]

Naromoru girls secondary school in Kenya gets a 2,000-kilogram capacity LPG cooking facility

Naromoru girls secondary school in Nyeri county, Kenya,  has joined the growing list of learning institutions in the country that have embraced clean cooking energy solutions. This follows the commissioning […]

Legislators gather to deliberate on Kenya’s food system

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has hosted a two-day National Parliamentary retreat to explore external development partners’ roles and assess the implementation of the Maputo and […]

Laikipia residents in Kenya benefit from clean cooking jikos

Over 2,000 households in Laikipia have benefitted from energy saving jikos from the government. The donations are part of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Accelerating Clean Cooking Access (ACCA) project, which […]

Healthcare care provider Roche signs MoU with Kilele Health Association to drive cervical cancer prevention awareness campaign

Roche, a global leader in healthcare, and Kilele Health Association, a non-profit organisation – amongst other private sector companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on a campaign to […]

M-PESA Foundation Supports Schools in Bungoma, Vihiga and Kakamega Counties with Learning Infrastructure

Nairobi, Kenya……. M-PESA Foundation, through its Citizen of the Future programme, has handed over newly constructed infrastructure to schools in Bungoma, Vihiga and Kakamega counties. In an event at Naitiri […]

Kenyan innovators to access $10 million grant from ICANN

NAIROBI, Kenya…….. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), has announced a global Grant Program that will enable […]

WORLD NTD DAY: What are neglected tropical diseases and how is Africa successfully eliminating them?

Edith Magak, bird story agency As the world observes the 5th annual Neglected Tropical Diseases Day on January 30, 2024, Africa’s commitment and progress in combating these devastating forgotten diseases […]

Joy for Seme residents in Kisumu Kenya as the Million Water Project is commissioned

By KNA…. Families and communities celebrated a momentous occasion during the commissioning of the Magwako Community Water Project implemented by Water 1st International Organization and Kenya Water for Health Organization […]

Kenya government invests Sh190 million in sports training centres

By KNA… The government of Kenya has invested Sh190 million to improve sports through the establishment of grassroot centres across the country, the Cabinet Secretary for Sports Ababu Namwamba has […]

Tukio, the new safari booking platform launches a referral program

Tukio, a new online safari booking platform www.gotukio.com has just launched a new referral scheme for professionals in the tourism industry.  The young platform aims to increase awareness by allowing […]

Safaricom Foundation invests KES 4.2 million to boost maternal health services in Lamu County

Nairobi, Kenya: Residents of Lamu County will benefit from improved maternal health services after the Safaricom Foundation handed over maternity equipment to Siyu Dispensary. The assorted equipment, valued at KES 4.2 […]

Study Unveils New Drug to Reduce Malaria Rates for HIV Pregnant Women

  NAIROBI-KENYA: … Researchers have published results that show that a new drug has potential to prevent malaria during pregnancy for women living with HIV. Malaria during pregnancy can cause […]

IFAD to spend $250 million in Kenya’s 10 counties for natural resource management

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), will spend $250 million in an eight year programme aimed at enabling communities to manage natural resources in 10 counties in Kenya.  The […]

A Kerugoya church initiates mentorship program

Peoples Church in Kerugoya town, Kirinyaga County in Kenya has initiated guidance, counselling, and mentorship program for over 200 youth, in its Weekly Wednesday service. Youth who work in Jua Kali industry and street […]

AfriLabs Collaborates with Leading Hubs for the Talent4Startups Program

AfriLabs, at the forefront of driving innovation in Africa, is excited to announce its collaboration with TechQuest STEM Academy Nigeria, Ibiz Incubation Centre Kenya, Icealex Egypt, Activspaces Cameroon, and Dream […]

AfriLabs Revolutionizes Investment Landscape with the Launch of AfriLabs Connect Deal Room

AfriLabs, the pioneering force in Africa’s innovation ecosystem, unveiled the AfriLabs Connect Deal Room (ACDR) during the 2023 Annual Gathering event. The ACDR addresses the critical challenges of identifying, funding […]

Kenya’s Life Coach Sarah Munyi recognised by Pen Africa

The Kenyan woman well known as “Life Coach” was recently recognised among top 20 Africans for her extra ordinary impact and contribution to the growth, development, and transformation of Africa […]

Patricia Achieng’ Nying’uro from Kenya elected Co-Chair of IPCC Finance Task Team

Patricia Achieng’ Nying’uro who is Kenya’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)Focal Point, has been appointed to co-chair the IPCC Finance Task Team (FiTT) for the 7th Assessment Cycle. The FiTT […]

Safaricom, M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation launch Spark Accelerator Program Call for Applications

Safaricom, M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation – a leading Fortune 500 global trading and business investment company – have announced calls for tech startups looking to join the Spark Accelerator […]

KEMSA CEO announced winner of African Governance Award 2024

Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Andrew Mulwa has been confirmed as the winner of the prestigious African Governance Award 2024. His recognition as the “Most Outstanding […]

Mastercard’s Community Pass Customer Summit Paves the Way for Mastercard’s Digital and Financial Inclusion

Mastercard’s second annual Community Pass Customer Summit in Kampala, Uganda gathered more than 90 public and private sector partners, featured 20+ thought leaders dedicated to crafting sustainable solutions for digital […]

Africa Solutions Media Hub offers Impact Storytelling Training to missionaries group

By Judy Mwongela Africa Solutions Media Hub on January 9,2023 conducted an Impact Storytelling training for staff and field workers from Medical Missions Africa (MeMA) in a session held in […]

M-PESA Foundation, Education Ministry commission school project in Uasin Gishu, to benefit 1,000 learners

M-PESA Foundation and Ministry of Education commissioned a project for the construction of a Junior School and renovations at Kamagut Primary School in Uasin Gishu County in an event graced […]

Narok county in Kenya reports decrease in trachoma prevalence

Narok County has posted a decrease in trachoma prevalence from 30 percent recorded in 2011 to 10 percent in 2023, according to a survey carried out by the County Government […]

M-PESA Foundation holds tenth free medical camp in Mombasa County

Over 3,500 Mombasa County residents have benefited from a medical camp hosted by the M-PESA Foundation in partnership with Zuri Health and Lion Sight First Eye Hospital at Consolata Catholic […]

Pulitzer Center grant for underreported stories in Sub-Saharan Africa

Are you a freelance journalist, staff journalist, or groups of newsrooms working in collaboration with a project idea? If yes, then this is for you. The Pulitzer Center is seeking […]

Kenyan Musician Victoria Kimani donates to Girl Tournament in Kajiado

Kenyan US- born musician Victoria Kimani donated bountiful bread and milk towards an adolescent girls and young women tournament in Kajiado. The artist famed for her hit songs China love, […]

LG Electronics Set to Launch its Eco-friendly mycup Tumbler Washer at CES 2024

In a move that resonates with the growing values of environmental conservation by Kenyan consumers, LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its groundbreaking tumbler washer, the LG mycup, at […]

Kenyan Government to offer 9,000 scholarships to bright needy learners

The Ministry of Education in Kenya has rolled out a countrywide selection process that will see 9,000 bright but needy learners who sat for the 2023 KCPE, get a secondary education. The Elimu Scholarship […]

African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2024 to be held in March

African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2024 to be held in March The ninth annual global convening that celebrates and champions the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of Africans, African Diasporans, and friends of […]

Police sergeant, dedicated to rehabilitating drug addicts, awarded honorary Doctorate degree

Police sergeant, dedicated to rehabilitating drug addicts, awarded honorary Doctorate degree A police officer who has dedicated his life to his passion for a sober society was recently awarded a […]

I am Priceless tournament advocates for equal treatment of girls

I am Priceless tournament advocates for equal treatment of girls Achievers ladies have emerged winners of the 4th “I am Priceless” girls and young women tournament held today in Kajiado […]

Nguvu Change Leader’s inclusive education campaign brings hope to children with disabilities

One woman is making a mark in pushing for inclusive education by targeting children with disabilities. Patience Achieng, who works under Nguvu Change Leaders, is making bold steps in advocating […]

Land demarcation in Loita ward, Narok County breaks gender barriers

In a historic turn of events, the traditionally patriarchal Maasai community in the Loita area of Narok South is witnessing a groundbreaking transformation with the recent land sub-division, where women […]

Kenya’s animal feeds sector poised for take-off as stakeholders agree on interventions

Kenya’s animal feed sector is poised for growth following an Industry Roundtable, to discuss issues, opportunities, and threats facing the sector. The meeting was convened by Lattice Africa and Larive […]

Amb – Prof Bitange Ndemo: Educators for Africa’s Educational Renaissance

By Amb – Prof Bitange Ndemo… Last week, I participated in the Global High-Level Event on Education organized by the Belgian Government and the European Union (EU) as part of […]

10 African female leaders and their social impact

Mike Klink, bird story agency…. South African small business advisor Mike Klink provides his “top ten” African Women Change Makers in a new series on bird Ten X. Klink is […]

A Kenyan Organization set to receive 2024 Skoll Award

A Kenyan organization is among the awardees of the 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation. Food For Education was announced alongside three other organizations in an award which highlights leaders […]

10 influential youth activists shaping the African electoral climate

Esther Musembi, bird story agency..  With Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the youngest ever elected African president, serving as a symbol of youthful leadership, and a surge in young demographics increasingly prominent […]

Autism rate by country ranks Kenya at No. 46 with more boys than girls on the Autism Spectrum

Statistics show that approximately 75 million people worldwide are on the autism spectrum. While 1 in 88 children are diagnosed with autism, it is reported that more boys are likely […]

The Ethos of an African Entrepreneur

I first encountered African entrepreneurship at a tender age when my mother would send me to the local shops to buy essential household goods such as paraffin, batteries, sugar, and […]

Roots of Change: Transforming Narok County’s Landscape a Tree at a Time

When Stanley Kioko enrolled at Kotolian Mixed Day Secondary School in the Narok South Sub County of Narok County three years ago, he had no idea his path would lead […]

Kigali is Africa’s fastest rising international financial centre

  Conrad Onyango, bird story agency…. Rwanda’s deliberate move to carve a niche in sustainable finance is helping to grow Kigali as Africa’s next significant International Financial Centre. The capital […]

UNDP’s Weather Kids, to increase awareness of the impacts of climate change through reading weather reports on air

  The World Meteorological Organization joined forces with the UN Development Programme and the Weather Company to launch a new Weather Kids campaign ahead of World Meteorological Day on 23 […]

Naisenya Mungai: Safaricom’s Trailblazing Ndorobo Female Engineer

She arrived at Safaricom fresh from university and originally from Samburu County, and has made great strides since then. Naisenya Mungai, why the use of the African name? I choose […]

Ghana bets on tax breaks to attract global filmmakers

Already buzzing with activity, Ghana’s film sector is adding tax rebates to its portfolio of reasons why global productions should consider it as their next filming destination. Bonface Orucho, bird […]

Africa’s horticultural exports surge on

Bonface Orucho, bird story agency…. An upsurge in demand for horticultural products across global markets, particularly in Europe, spurred a significant increase in agricultural export revenues for several African countries […]

TWCC and TradeMark Africa Unite to Empower Women in Trade at Zanzibar Conference

The Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC) and TradeMark Africa (TMA) have united more than 350 women in Zanzibar, for the Economic Empowerment of Women Conference. This significant convention coincided […]

Lucy Mulombii: “We believe in nothing for us without us”

Lucy Mulombii is the chair of a women-led organisation of people with disabilities and chair of Kakamega County Disability Caucus in rural Kenya. She is also a small business owner […]

At UNEA-6, Heads of State call for greater cooperation on the environment

Heads of State and Government, Ministers, senior UN officials, members of civil society and the private sector gathered today at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi for the […]

What KEMSA is doing to improve efficiency and turn around service delivery

Owing to its crucial role in the country’s health sector, Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), has undergone notable reforms to improve on service delivery. People/Human Resource Reforms The Board’s assessment […]

Rebuilding Broken Lives: How a Counselling Psychologist is giving a new life to persons hooked on drugs

By KNA….. Sister Stellamaris Wambui says her worst working day is when she fails to persuade a person hooked on drugs to give their life a better shot. Being the […]

Rwanda pushes Africa towards universal smartphone access

Seth Onyango, bird story agency… Progressive policy reforms and the influx of budget-friendly smartphones are steering Africa towards complete digital connectivity in just over a decade. Rwanda’s recently-announced, three-year target […]

Africa’s motorcycle taxis on the electric horizon

Bonface Orucho, bird story agency.. Motorcycle taxis, a dominant transportation force in Africa, have substantial potential for electrification as electric two- and three-wheelers gain traction across the continent. These insights […]

The Tanzanian women aiming to clean up African mining

Seth Onyango, bird story agency Mary Otieno is expecting a gentle evening draft to bring some relief from the heat that lingers in the air as dusk settles over the […]

Macrina Mhalafu: Drumming the HIV message through Football

Macrina Mhalafu is a 23-year-old girl and peer educator of adolescent girls and young women from Sagamaganga village in Signal ward, Ifakara Town Council, Morogoro region. She has been changing […]

Dr. Moyo: A Congolese Clubfoot Champion

Dr. Cyril Ilho Moyo understands the weight of living with a disability. He’s carried it. Dr. Moyo grew up with a young cousin who had clubfoot. He carried his cousin […]

Kenya’s push to make ‘boda-boda’ motorbike taxis go electric

Moses Lugalia has joined Kenya’s budding electric vehicle revolution – by exchanging the noisy roar of his petrol motorbike for the gentle hum of an electric one. The biggest incentive […]

These Changemakers Are Taking Action for Biodiversity and Indigenous Rights in the Congo

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, conservationists Dominique Bikaba and Kerry Bowman are working to protect biodiversity and Indigenous rights. The pair is the subject of Age of Union’s documentary […]

These Congolese women who stand out in Entrepreneurship

A graduate in marketing management and then in business law, Betty Mulanga Kadima Nkashama is at the head of two companies: Paumubert Business focused on catering and then pastry and […]

Building dreams, one lesson at a time

After a one-hour drive on the rugged terrains of Southern Somalia, we reach an IDP camp on the outskirts of Dollow town. The orange plastic sheets and the sticks that […]

Building Bridges of Knowledge among children displaced by climate change

UNICEF has constructed 134 Temporary Learning Centres across Somalia to provide access to education for children. Read More Maslah Mumin | UNICEF

Women Peace Builders in Somalia: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Resilience

Somalia has long been plagued by conflict, instability, and suffering. Years of civil war, extremist violence, and political unrest have taken a toll on the nation, resulting in displacement, poverty, […]

Sudan’s women change makers speak

Today, Tuesday, March 8, is the International Women’s Day. The 2023 theme is: “The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.” The […]

Meet three African refugee change-makers elevating their communities through leadership and activism

Today, the number of forcibly displaced people around the world surpasses 100 million as new displacements caused by war, conflict and climate emergencies have forced many to flee their homes. […]

Youth Leadership Champion Creating Changemakers

A youth leadership advocate, 24-year-old Rashid Mwinyi was looking for ways to help young Zanzibari’s take a more participatory role in leadership. As Project Officer for the independent, non-partisan, youth […]

Artworks made from hacked materials

Ghanaian artist Afia Prempeh is a genre-bending painter who uses aesthetic traditions as a means of hacking them. Her background in still-life and landscape painting informs her interdisciplinary approach to […]

WHO and KOICA collaborate to reach targeted communities with health care services in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Tanzania, undertook a health outreach programme in the Pwani Region to reach targeted communities with […]

Mentor Mothers Keep Babies HIV-Free

Camaraderie is as important to pregnant and breastfeeding people all over the world as the quality healthcare. Comparing morning sickness or baby-bumps and communing over all the surprises and joys […]

Burundian Shark Tank

When you are in her presence, you feel like you’re talking to a CEO of a large company. Celine Uwimana is determined, convincing and focused. She tells her story, and […]

Hope and Durable Solutions in the Fight Against Human Trafficking in Burundi

It was a time for celebrating progress: a significant improvement in monitoring and fighting trafficking in persons enabled Burundi in July 2022 to move to Tier 2 on the Trafficking […]

Nyagatare farmers to benefit from new modern abattoir

Residents of Nyagatare district, known for their thriving cattle farming business, are set to benefit from a newly constructed modern abattoir. The abattoir was constructed at a tune of Rwf1.2 […]

How improved infrastructure has saved Nyabugogo from devastating floods

Over the past years, Nyabugogo suburb has evolved into a pivotal hub for road transportation, connecting various regions of the country due to the taxi park and its location. Read […]

Lobbies offer widows, genocide survivors shoulders to lean on

The National Prosecution Authority says 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi perpetrators are still hiding in foreign countries. Read More Ange Iliza | Rwanda Today

Conservation through visual arts

An idea birthed at an illegal dump site in Salaama Kabuuma, a Kampala city suburb, is slowly influencing other areas in the neighborhood. Read More Fred Mubanda | New Vision

Teacher motivation stirs up competition in Kamuli government-aided schools

The Performance-Based Financing (PBF) model has boosted the quality of education and inclusion in 50 primary schools in Kamuli District. Read More Rita Mukasa | New Vision

Environment-keen CBOs team up to protect wetlands in Mpigi

Community-based Organisations (CBOs) in Uganda’s Central district of Mpigi are teaming up in a campaign at protecting and saving wetlands. Read More Simon Ssekidde | New Vision

Businessman Kigundu’s Generous Donation of 100,000 Trees Enriches Kampala’s Greening Initiative

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has received a substantial boost in its eco-friendly initiatives as prominent entrepreneur Hamis Kigundu showcased his dedication by contributing an impressive 100,000 royal palm trees […]

The young men fighting FGM, child marriage in Baringo

Some of the male champions in Lemalok village, Baringo South, on November 30, 2022.They spearhead efforts against harmful practices, among them female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage, within the […]

Meet Mama Youth, a trailblazer steering men’s football team to glory

Mama Youth, a woman training men’s football team in Samburu North Read More Geoffrey Ondieki I Nation Media Group

African Development Bank approves $1.5 million emergency grant to curb desert locusts ravaging East and Horn of Africa

African Development Bank approves $1.5 million emergency grant to curb desert locusts ravaging East and Horn of Africa By Our Reporter The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank […]