Kenya is on the brink of a major breakthrough in cancer treatment with the introduction of precision medicine as a strategic priority by the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). This initiative, unveiled at the 15th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference (KASH), aims to position the country as a leader in targeted therapy, enhancing patient…
Economic confidence wanes as cost of living, taxes and job market challenges persist.Only 30 percent of Kenyans consistently meet expenses with surplus income 85 percent recognize the importance of retirement savings, but only 7 perfect feel financially pre A newly released report by Old Mutual reveals that 70 percent of Kenyans experienced a decline in…
Absa Bank Kenya has renewed its sponsorship of the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country with a KES 11 million investment in this year’s edition, becoming the championship’s title sponsors. Now in its 4th edition, the Absa Sirikwa Classic Cross Country – to be held on February 22nd in Eldoret City – is a World Athletics Cross…
Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited has announced a fresh reduction in lending rates, marking the third rate cut in six months. The bank has lowered its interest rates by 300 basis points (34percent), a move expected to enhance credit affordability, support businesses, and stimulate economic growth. The new rates, effective February 13,…
The Open University of Kenya (OUK) has unveiled 10 new academic programmes to address the evolving demands of industry and technological advancement in the country. The announcement was made on Monday during a launch event at the institution’s premises, presided over by OUK’s Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Elijah Omwenga. The newly introduced courses span critical…
A sensitization workshop on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Turkana County has highlighted the urgent need for enhanced measures to combat the rising cases of abuse. Speaking during the forum, Chief Officer for Preventive and Promotive Health, Janerose Tioko, revealed that the county recorded 1,657 cases of GBV between 2020 and 2023, according to the Kenya…
In a life-changing gesture, Sanlam has awarded a full university scholarship to Nathan Kipng’eno, a bright yet financially disadvantaged student from Sogoo village, Narok. The 17-year-old former student of Cheborge High School excelled in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, scoring an impressive A-. However, his journey to success gained public attention…
OPPO Kenya has responded to concerns raised by influencers regarding unpaid dues for their participation in the OPPO Reno12 series campaign. The company clarified that it had fully honored its financial commitments and placed the responsibility on the influencer marketing agency, AIfluence, which was contracted to manage the campaign. In a statement, OPPO Kenya explained…
Absa Bank Kenya Business Banking Director Elizabeth Wasunna, Cleaning the Airwaves (CTA’s) Richard Njau, Golden Connections International CEO Makena Mathiu, Honorary Consul for the Republic of Estonia in Kenya Kadri Ayal and Housepital Physician Dr. Theo Wangata during the flagging off of Absa Business Club SMEs to Estonia and Finland for a 10 day business…
MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Dr. Wycliffe Oparanya handing a report to IG NPS Douglas Kanja In a sweeping crackdown on financial mismanagement, the Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has officially handed over a forensic audit report on the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) to national security agencies,…
