Nyanza Digital Summit to Position Lake Region as Kenya’s Next Digital Investment Hub
Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy Eng. John Tanui addresses stakeholders during the Nyanza Digital Summit 2026 breakfast meeting in Nairobi on November 11, ahead of the inaugural summit scheduled for December 2–4 in Siaya County. The Government has announced plans to position the Nyanza region as a major digital investment and business…
Road upgrade set to transform the North Rift region
The B17 Road serves as a transport corridor that connects many remote communities from Nakuru all the way to Marich Pass through key hubs such as Marigat, Chemolingot and Lomut. The new road will not only improve mobility, but it will also strengthen regional security, reduce transportation costs, shorten travel times and connect local farmers…
Pharmaceutical Firms Step Up Access Plans but Healthcare Gaps Persist, Report Finds
A healthcare worker dispenses medicine to a patient at a hospital pharmacy, highlighting the importance of access to affordable and essential healthcare products. Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly incorporating access to medicine into their product development strategies, but progress in ensuring essential healthcare products reach patients in low- and middle-income countries remains insufficient, a new global…
Over 231,000 Children Hit by Neglect as US-Funded ChildSafe Project Seeks to Keep Families Together
A 4.8 million dollar US-funded programme, the ChildSafe Initiative, has been unveiled at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi to tackle child neglect, which is linked to more than 70 percent of over 231,000 child protection cases in Kenya. The project will strengthen families, teach parents how to care for their children and reunite separated…
Govt Rolls Out ChildSAFE Project to Protect Children in Six Counties.
Principal Secretary for Children Services Carren Ageng’o speaking during the launch of the ChildSAFE Kenya Project in Nairobi. The Government has launched the ChildSAFE Kenya Project, a new initiative aimed at ensuring every child grows up in a safe, nurturing and supportive environment. Launched in Nairobi, the project is funded by the US State Department…
Eight Killed in Deadly Mandera Ambush
The attack has triggered renewed security concerns in Mandera, particularly in areas close to the Kenya-Somalia border
Rono,Kiplagat claim gold and silver
Kenya continued its dominance in middle-distance athletics at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games in Senegal after Faith Rono and Wesley Kiplagat claimed gold and silver medals respectively on Monday. Rono, 16, produced an impressive performance to win the women’s 3,000m in 9:15.47, holding off a strong challenge from Ethiopia’s Tisgab Yordanos to secure Kenya’s…
Kosgei, Tuitoek shine in Dakar
Kenya’s rising athletics stars Abigael Kosgei and Enock Tuitoek braved scorching conditions in Dakar, Senegal, to claim two gold medals at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games on Sunday. The victories at the Complex Iba Mar Diop lifted Kenya’s gold medal tally to three, following the Kenya Lionesses’ historic triumph in women’s rugby. Kosgei, 16, was…
Bomas takes shape as Kenya’s flagship events destination
Newly ongoing construction of Bomas International Convention and Exhibition Centre (BICC) in Lang’ata, Nairobi. Kenya’s flagship Bomas International Convention Centre (BICC) is taking shape in Lang’ata, Nairobi, with a design that blends modern architectural innovation with elements drawn from the country’s cultural heritage. Spanning an expansive site, the facility is designed to accommodate up to…
Kibabii University Develops Digital System to Fight School Dropouts and Child Labour in Bungoma, Busia
The findings revealed worrying levels of child involvement in work during school days.
