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Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Zanaco Partner to Boost Financial and Digital Inclusion in Zambia

Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies, has entered into a strategic partnership with Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) mainly to deepen financial and digital inclusion across the country,. The collaboration aims to integrate mobile banking and internet services, providing Zambians with easier access to essential digital and financial tools. The partnership, unveiled…

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New Mukuru Housing Project Transforms Lives, Creates 4,000 Jobs

Construction work at the Mukuru Social Housing Project Meteorological Site is nearing completion and the first batch batch of beneficiaries are set to receive their keys in the coming days. The ongoing construction of the New Mukuru Housing Estate has become a game-changer for the Mukuru Kwa Njenga community, creating over 4,000 direct and indirect…

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Safaricom Partners with Quickmart to Expand Access to 4G and 5G Home Internet

Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has entered into a strategic partnership with leading retail chain Quickmart to bring its 4G and 5G For Home internet solutions closer to customers across Kenya. The move is part of the telco’s continued drive to enhance connectivity and digital inclusion for households nationwide. The partnership will see Safaricom’s home internet routers…

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Mitumba Trade: A Pathway to Industrial Growth and Inclusive Prosperity.

As Kenya advances toward its Vision 2030 and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, a new narrative is emerging around the role of the Mitumba (second-hand clothing) trade in national development. Contrary to the notion that Mitumba hampers industrialisation, recent insights reveal its compatibility with domestic manufacturing and its potential to contribute meaningfully to the country’s…

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Critical Talent Crunch Looms, 30 Million Project Professionals Needed Globally by 2035, PMI Warns

George Asamani, MD, PMI Sub-Saharan Africa The global economy is racing toward a severe project management talent crunch, with a shortfall of up to 30 million project professionals expected by 2035. This stark forecast comes from the newly released Global Project Management Talent Gap report by the Project Management Institute (PMI), highlighting a critical workforce…

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Youth Drive Greener Future

Participants at the KEFRI research site in Tiva, Kitui County during the AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) National Youth Workshop themed _“From Science to Youth Action for Sustainable Forestry.”_ Young environmental leaders from across Kenya have declared their commitment to driving the country’s green transition and forest conservation efforts. This declaration was made during the AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) National…

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Nairobi Hospital Celebrates Nurses with Awards, Scholarships and a Call for Greater Support

From (L-R)The Nairobi Hospital Acting CEO Felix Osano,Mercy Mkubwa, a Senior Nurse Staff, Dr. Susan Njuguna, Dean of the School of Nursing at Daystar University and Margaret Muyoro, Chairperson of the National Nurses Association of Kenya (Nairobi Chapter) during commomeration of Nurses at The Nairobi Hospital. Nairobi Hospital joined the global community in celebrating International…

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St. George’s University Invites African Students to Apply for Fall 2025 Medical Program

St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has opened applications for its Fall 2025 intake, with a special invitation to aspiring medical students from Africa. SGU is truly an international institution, with a uniquely global perspective. The SGU School of Medicine is accredited by the Grenada Medical and Dental Council which has been…

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AGRA Urges Greater Investment in Smallholder Farmers Amid Shifting Global Development Landscape

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to transforming African agriculture, calling for increased investment in smallholder farmers amid growing global instability and shifting development priorities. Speaking at a high-level reception for partners, donors, and government representatives, AGRA President Alice Ruhweza warned that recent changes in global development…

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Bolt, Absa Bank Kenya Empower 100 Drivers with Financial Literacy Training in Mombasa

At least 100 Bolt drivers in Mombasa have benefitted from a financial literacy training organized by Bolt in collaboration with Absa Bank Kenya, aimed at promoting financial stability and independence among drivers on the platform. The training, part of a nationwide financial literacy initiative, focused on equipping drivers with essential money management skills, including budgeting,…

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