The Kenyan government in liaison with Equity Bank, has committed to supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) through enhanced capacity building, improved access to financing and expanded market opportunities. Speaking at the second edition of the Annual SME Conference (Awards & Exhibition), Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, underscored the critical role…
When Mama Baraka lost her four-year-old son in 2024, her world fell apart. Her TikTok posts, which now serve as a digital memorial to Brylejones Baraka, detail the family’s painful struggle to save him. “Baby Baraka was a post-liver transplant; he was on immunosuppressive medication. He had sepsis and was admitted for three weeks, but…
In an era where international medical education is increasingly sought after, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine is setting a precedent by offering its students a unique opportunity to gain clinical experience in the United Kingdom. This initiative, exclusively available to SGU students, is a testament to the institution’s commitment to providing a well-rounded…
Nairobi hosted over 1,000 youth leaders, policymakers, and development partners on Wednesday as CorpsAfrica launched its 2025 All-Country Conference (ACC 2025) under the theme Leading with Ubuntu: African Youth Transforming the Continent. The five-day summit, held at the Kenya School of Government, aims to amplify the role of youth in shaping grassroots-led development and reframe…
Tuko.co.ke, one of Kenya’s leading digital news platforms, has unveiled the Tuko Humanitarian Award a new initiative aimed at recognizing and celebrating individuals who are making meaningful contributions to their communities across the country. The awards seek to shine a spotlight on unsung heroes whose selfless acts are transforming lives at the grassroots level. Through…
The Judiciary has voiced deep concern over recent incidents of police brutality and violence during public protests, urging accountability and adherence to the rule of law. In a statement issued by Judiciary Spokesperson Hon. Paul Ndemo, the institution extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Albert Ojwang and wished a swift recovery to all those…
Advancing women’s leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) took center stage this week as stakeholders gathered at the University of Nairobi for a high-level dissemination workshop hosted by the SISTARS Project. The event, held in partnership with the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), brought together policymakers, researchers, educators, and development partners…
County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) for Education and Training from all 47 counties converged at the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Athi River Centre to affirm their shared commitment to advancing skills development across Kenya,a move towards empowering Youths. The high-level forum brought together county leaders and national stakeholders to bolster collaboration on industrial training,…
Visa has appointed Tareq Muhmood as the new Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA). In this strategic leadership role, Muhmood will oversee Visa’s operations across 86 diverse and fast-growing markets, where the company serves over 1,800 clients through 23 local offices. Muhmood brings more than 30 years of…
Commercial banks in Kenya have elected KCB Group CEO Paul Russo as the new Chairperson of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), the umbrella body that represents the interests of the country’s banking sector. The election took place during KBA’s Annual General Meeting held earlier today. Russo succeeds John Gachora, Managing Director of NCBA Group, who…
