Founded in 2021, the GOTAAB Kalenjin Association (G.K.A.) is fast emerging as a model for inclusive community empowerment in Kenya. Registered under the Societies Act, G.K.A. is a nonprofit, nonpolitical welfare association driven by a mission to uplift individuals through leadership development, economic empowerment, and grassroots social outreach. Rooted in the Kalenjin word “GOTAAB”, meaning…
GOTAAB Kalenjin Association (G.K.A.) is a registered nonprofit, non political welfare association founded in 2021 under the Societies Act of It’s mission is to empower individuals from all walks of life through unity, leadership training, economic empowerment, community development, and social outreach. While it’s name *“GOTAAB”* originates from the *Kalenjin language*, meaning *“Our Home”*, it…
Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), in partnership with Safaricom’s youth platform, Safaricom Hook, has today celebrated the graduation of 300 young Kenyans from a transformative nationwide software development program. The initiative, launched in October 2024, is part of a broader effort to bridge the digital divide and cultivate a generation of homegrown tech innovators. Dubbed…
The Java Foundation and Craft Silicon Foundation have unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at empowering underserved communities through school feeding and digital literacy programs. The two organisations formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that signals a shared commitment to improving educational outcomes in Kenya. The initiative will see the Java Foundation provide…
Aga Khan University’s (AKU) groundbreaking AI-driven platform Afya Gemma has been selected to join the highly competitive 2025 Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI. Chosen from nearly 3,000 global applicants, the platform will receive funding and support aimed at advancing socially impactful applications of generative AI. Developed by AKU’s Data Innovation Office, Afya Gemma is designed to…
Glovo, a leading global technology platform, has signed a transformative Memorandum of Cooperation with Kenya’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, marking a significant stride toward accelerating the country’s digital transformation. The agreement, inked by Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua and Glovo CEO Oscar Pierre, is set to bolster inclusive growth, youth employment, and innovation…
Violent protests erupted following the controversial death of blogger and social media activist Albert Ojwang, who died under unclear circumstances while in police custody at Central Police Station,causing chaos to gripp the streets of Nairobi on Thursday. What began as a peaceful demonstration quickly turned destructive, with angry protesters setting vehicles ablaze, vandalizing public infrastructure,…
Gobeba, a leading tech-driven logistics firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Proto Energy, one of the country’s largest LPG suppliers with the aim to revolutionize access to clean cooking energy in Kenya. The collaboration aims to ensure that customers access genuine, safe cooking gas conveniently and reliably. Speaking during the announcement, gobeba Co-Founder Peter…
From the vibrant streets of Accra, Ghana, to the bustling corridors of a New York hospital, Dr. Eric Teye Otumi’s path to medicine is a testament to perseverance, passion, and purpose. As a child in Accra, Dr. Otumi was fascinated by the intricacies of the human brain. That early curiosity in neuroscience planted the seeds…
Equity Bank has been unveiled as the title sponsor of the inaugural Murang’a Investment Conference 2025, following the signing of a Sh15 million partnership deal between Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi and Murang’a Governor Dr. Irungu Kang’ata. The high-profile event, scheduled for June 13–14 at Thika Greens Golf Resort, aims to position Murang’a County…
