Why Front-of-Pack Warning Labels Matter for Young Kenyans
Winlight Harrison Assistant Communication and Digital Officer at the International Institute For Legislative affairs. You’re on campus, late for lectures, and hunger hits. With no time to wait for a proper meal, you rush into the nearest shop. The shelves are packed with brightly coloured fizzy drinks, biscuits, and crisps.In the rush of daily schedules,…
Global Rights Advocates Warn of Growing Anti-Gender Backlash as Calls for Abortion Bias Intensify
At a high-level SHE & Rights session jointly hosted by the Global Center for Health Diplomacy and Inclusion (CeHDI) alongside partners at the Women Deliver Conference 2026, global women’s rights advocates sounded the alarm over a rising international pushback against gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The session brought together key…
Trump said had reached the framework of a deal with NATO over Greenland’s Future
President Trump said Wednesday that he had reached the framework of a deal with NATO over Greenland’s future, hours after alliance officials separately discussed the possibility of the United States’ obtaining sovereignty over land for military bases, according to three senior officials familiar with the talks. Mr. Trump’s announcement was among a series of moves…
Vibo Eats, food project transforms lives of Nairobi families
More than 200 families in Nairobi County have benefited from a food security and economic empowerment initiative spearheaded by Vibo Eats, in a programme aimed at tackling food scarcity, poverty and economic vulnerability among underprivileged communities. The project, which targets low-income households and persons living with disabilities, seeks to go beyond short-term relief…
Kenya Sugar Board Assures Public of Stable Sugar Prices
A front-end loader moves harvested sugarcane at a processing yard, preparing the crop for milling. The Kenya Sugar Board has assured Kenyans of stable sugar prices amid production challenges, among other factors like rising demand. In a statement, Kenya Sugar Board CEO Jude Chesire said that there was no cause for panic, saying they have…
United States Finalizes Withdrawal from World Health Organization
WASHINGTON, January 22, 2026 — The United States has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the global health body’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, failure to implement critical reforms, and inability to operate independently from political influence by member states. In a joint announcement on Thursday, the U.S. Department of…
High Grand Falls Hydropower Project Gains Momentum as Government Reaffirms Power Stability
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Hon. Opiyo Wandayi (left), KenGen Board Chairman Hon. Alfred Agoi (centre), and KenGen Managing Director and CEO Eng. Peter Njenga (right) during an inspection tour of the Seven Forks Cascade and the proposed High Grand Falls Hydropower Project. The High Grand Falls Hydropower Project is gaining momentum as…
Metropolitan Hospital Performs First Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgeries in Africa
Metropolitan Hospital in Nairobi, in partnership with Marengo Asia Hospitals of India, has successfully performed the first robotic-assisted knee replacement surgeries in East and Central Africa, marking a major milestone in advanced orthopaedic care in the region. The inaugural procedures were completed on December 10, 2025, at the hospital’s facility. The surgeries were carried out…
Morocco Hosts First Industry 4.0 Expo as Global Industrial Leaders SAP, Sumitomo and ENGIE Take Part for the First Time
Major multinationals join 100+ exhibitors from 18+ countries as the event unveils Africa’s first international startup pavilion and manufacturing innovation competion The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) has secured a transformative lineup of global industrial leaders making their first appearance at a manufacturing exhibition in Morocco, signaling unprecedented international confidence in…
Njoroge Kibugu Arise Ahead After Round One of Absa Invitational Series at Karen
Njoroge-Kibugu-in-action-at-the-Karen-Country-Club-during-Round-One-action-of-the-the-Absa-Invitational-Series-the-final-leg-of-the-Sunshine-Development-Tour- Windsor Golf and Country Club professional Njoroge Kibugu carded an impressive 6-under par 64 to take the early lead after the opening round of the Absa Invitational Series, the final leg of the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing, at Karen Country Club. Kibugu’s round featured three birdies on the front nine at the…
