Macmillan Medical College Launches Scholarship, Women in Tech Programs, Urges Equal Funding for Private TVET Students
Macmillan Medical Training College has launched the Afya Bora Scholarship Program and the Women in Tech Empowerment Program in a move aimed at expanding access to education, healthcare training, and digital opportunities for vulnerable youth across Kenya. Speaking during the launch, the college Director Josephat Moses said the initiatives are designed to address rising youth…
College Launches Health Scholarship, Women in Tech Program to Expand Access to Training
Macmillan Medical Training College Director, Mr. Josephat Moses speaking to the press during a press briefing in Nairobi on Friday May 08, 2026 Macmillan Medical Training College has launched the Afya Bora Scholarship Program and a Women in Tech Empowerment initiative aimed at expanding access to education and addressing youth unemployment, healthcare workforce shortages and…
Women’s Groups Push for Safe Reproductive Healthcare, End to Unsafe Abortions
Women’s rights activists have called for improved access to safe reproductive healthcare and stronger protections for women facing crisis pregnancies, warning that unsafe abortions continue to endanger lives across the country. The calls emerged during a peaceful march organised by the Women’s Collective Kenya, Federation of Women Lawyers Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) and other reproductive justice movements…
Nairobi Intensifies Clean-Up Drive in Waste Hotspots Under SafishaKaNairo Campaign
The Nairobi City County has intensified a citywide clean-up exercise targeting major waste hotspots across residential estates, informal settlements and public markets under the SafishaKaNairo campaign. The initiative, implemented in partnership with Zoomlion Kenya, aims to improve sanitation, restore environmental dignity and reduce public health risks associated with poor waste management and illegal dumping. County…
NCCK Raises Alarm Over Goonism, Rising Cost of Living and SHA Crisis
Rev. Dr. Alphonce Kang, NCCK chairman speaking during the NCCK media briefing in Nairobi he is accompannied by Rev.Jackline Makena-Youth Representative NCCK Rev .Canon Charles Chege- NCCK Vice Chair Nairobi Region and other delegates The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has raised concern over what it described as growing governance failures in the…
Nurses, Media Seek Closer Collaboration as Sector Pushes for Recognition
Ministry of Health Director of Nursing Services Dr. Judith Awinja speaking during a media roundtable in Nairobi on May 06, 2025 Nurses in Kenya are seeking stronger collaboration with the media and greater recognition of their role in healthcare delivery following an engagement with stakeholders held ahead of the launch of the Nurse of the…
Murkomen rallies support for APS Bomet as relegation battle tightens
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reaffirmed government support for disciplined services teams, saying sports play a key role in nurturing talent, promoting health and strengthening community ties. Murkomen, who also serves as patron of APS Bomet FC, spoke in Kericho after watching the side secure a 1-0 victory against KCB FC in a FKF…
Nairobi City Marathon targets 25,000 runners as registration opens
Organisers of the 2026 Nairobi City Marathon have opened registration for this year’s race, setting an ambitious target of 25,000 participants ahead of the event scheduled for June 7. Race director Barnaba Korir said preparations for the fifth edition of the marathon are on course, expressing optimism that the event will attract both elite and…
Surveyors Back Riparian Protection but Demand Clarity on Property Rights and Compensation
Officials from the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya address the media in Nairobi on May 5, 2026, outlining their position on riparian reserve demarcation, property rights, and compensation amid ongoing demolitions along river corridors. The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has supported government efforts to reclaim and protect riparian reserves, but raised concerns over…
Mavericks appoint Masai Ujiri as President in major front-office shake-up
The Dallas Mavericks have appointed Masai Ujiri as President and Alternate Governor in a major front-office overhaul aimed at steering the franchise back to championship contention. Ujiri, widely regarded as one of the NBA’s top basketball executives, will oversee all aspects of the Mavericks’ basketball operations, including roster construction, scouting and player personnel. The appointment…
