Health bodies urge urgent end to nurses’ impasse over service disruption
Professional health associations have called on the national and county governments, unions and other stakeholders to urgently resolve the ongoing impasse affecting nurses, warning that prolonged disruption could undermine healthcare delivery and patient safety. The associations said coordinated healthcare teams remain particularly critical in maternal, newborn and child health, where uninterrupted services are essential to…
Women in STEM Urged to Lead Africa’s Technology and Innovation Drive
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, accompanied by Principal Secretary for Higher Education and Research Beatrice Inyangala and Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA) Founder and Chair Eunice Pohlmann cut the ribbon during the Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi, marking the official opening of the two-day summit Women and girls in Africa…
Muslim Leaders Back SACCO as Government Takes Economic Dialogue to Western Kenya
Principal Secretary for Economic planning Dr. Boniface Makokha(Centre) and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa during the Gumzo la Mashinani forum at Bukhungu stadium on September 03, 2026 Muslim leaders from five Western Kenya counties have welcomed the establishment of a regional Muslim SACCO as part of efforts to expand economic opportunities while urging the government to…
Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon Targets Safer, Greener Experience as 30,000 Runners Prepare for October Race
Organisers said they will also host warm-up runs across the country in the coming weeks as participants make their final preparations for the main race.
Ogamba extends university, TVET funding application deadline to September 21
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has extended the deadline for first-time university students and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) trainees to apply for government funding. Ogamba announced that the Universities Fund and the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) had…
 Kenya Airways CEO George Kamal resigns, citing personal reasons
 An image of Kenya Airways CEO George Kamal speaking during a past event. Kenya Airways is set for another change in its top leadership after acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Captain George Kamal announced his resignation, citing personal reasons. Kamal will leave the national carrier at the end of September after completing…
 NBK posts 61% rise in half-year profit to Ksh1.72 billion
An image of National Bank of Kenya ./Photo courtesy of National Bank National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has recorded a 61 per cent increase in profit after tax to Ksh1.72 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up from KSh1.07 billion posted during a similar period last year. The bank, which is wholly…
Equity Group posts 32pc rise in half-year profit to Ksh45.5 billion
From L-R: EquityBCDC Managing Director, Willy Mulamba, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director, Moses Nyabanda, and Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director, Hannington Namara, during the H1 2026 Investor Briefing. Equity Group Holdings has reported a 32 per cent increase in profit after tax to Ksh45.5 billion for…
Jambojet clarifies flight disruptions, says normal operations to resume
An image of Jambojet. Photo Coutersy/Jambojet Jambojet has clarified that its staff did not participate in the recent industrial action that disrupted flight operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other airports across the country. The airline said the industrial action involving Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff has since been called off, allowing airlines…
WITIA summit calls for investment in women to drive Africa’s innovation future
Governments, the private sector, universities and investors have been urged to increase investment in women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to unlock Africa’s economic and innovation potential. The call was made during the Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026, organised by Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA) in partnership with…
