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Kenya,Aga Khan Hospital Deal to Offer Free Kidney and Heart Surgeries

In a major boost to Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) efforts, the Ministry of Health, through the Social Health Authority (SHA), has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH), to provide fully subsidized kidney and cardiac surgeries for eligible Kenyans. The agreement, signed at the Aga Khan University’s Nairobi campus,…

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Africa Unveils Landmark Framework for Just Transition at Nairobi High-Level Dialogue

In a pivotal moment for Africa’s climate justice movement, the Just Transition Platform (JTP) today launched a continental framework for a Just and Equitable Transition during a high-level dialogue held at Nairobi Hotel Sarova. The event, titled Advancing Just Transition in Africa: Climate Change and The World of Work, brought together leading voices from across…

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Kenya and Italy Deepen Ties with Launch of AI Hub for Sustainable Development

Kenya and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborative innovation with the upcoming launch of the AI Hub for Sustainable Development in Rome on June 20. The initiative, which emerged from Italy’s G7 presidency, aims to harness artificial intelligence as a tool for sustainable progress across Africa. Speaking at a press briefing in Nairobi, Philip…

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A New Era for Africa’s AI Ecosystem Begins with Launch of International Hub

Hon. Fausta Bergamotto, Undersecretary of State for MiMIT (L) and Philip Thigo Special Envoy for Technology for Kenya (R) The Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MiMIT), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has co-designed the AI Hub for Sustainable Development to boost Africa’s technological capacity. Unveiled under Italy’s 2024 G7…

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Heineken® to Host Ultimate UEFA Champions League Final Viewing Party at Uhuru Gardens

Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), through its global brand Heineken®, is set to host an epic UEFA Champions League (UCL) Final Viewing Party at Uhuru Gardens, Lang’ata, Nairobi, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This highly anticipated event will bring the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan live from Munich to…

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FINAS 2025 Summit Closes with Strong Call for Sustainable Agricultural Financing in Africa

Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Dr.Wycliffe Oparanya (fourth left )pose for a photo with Stakeholders during the FINAS2020 closing Summit. The FINAS 2025 Summit wrapped up on a high note,marking the end of a transformative gathering that positioned sustainable agri-food financing at the heart of Africa’s development agenda….

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Absa Kenya Reaffirms KES 60M Investment in 2025 Athletics Calendar

Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Hon. Salim Mvurya receives a KES. 60 million sponsorship cheque from Absa Kenya’s Consumer Banking Director Moses Muthui and Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director Mwihaki Wachira during the Absa Kipkeino Classic media launch. Looking on is Athletics Kenya President General Jackson Tuwei. Absa Bank Kenya…

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Child Rights Groups Urge Government to Prioritize Children’s Welfare in Budget

In a joint press statement read on behalf of 30 child-focused organizations across Kenya,the coalition has raised an alarm over the inadequate budget allocation for children’s welfare and protection, calling on the government to take urgent action. Speaking through a joint statement, the coalition noted that children make up 46 percent of Kenya’s population and…

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Kenya Marks World Metrology Day with Focus on Precision in Healthcare

Left- right: KEBS MD Esther Ngari, PS for Industry Dr. Juma Mukhwana, African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Secretary General Dr. Hermogène Nsengimanaand National Standards Council Chairman Dr. Chris Wamalwa cuts a cake to commemorate World Metrology Day hosted by KEBS. Kenya joined the global community in commemorating World Metrology Day, an annual celebration recognizing the…

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