A site visit to the 200-acre Infinity Industrial Park, a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) recently approved for gazettement, highlighted its potential to become a key industrial and logistics hub,with the aim of driving local industrialization and fostering economic growth. The park is poised to create 25,000 direct jobs once fully operational, with 11 companies already…
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has called on judges to actively engage with stakeholders to enhance the administration of justice and promote human rights in Kenya. The event also highlighted the Judiciary’s role as a critical player in meeting Kenya’s international human rights commitments and addressing challenges to rights enjoyment. Speaking during the summit the…
The Elite Brands International Awards will take place on December 13, 2024, mainly to celebrates not only top performers in various industries but also the values and processes that contribute to their success and showcasing the achievements of global and Kenyan companies. Elite Brands Awards International is an annual industry leadership recognition survey organized by…
A total of 1,000 youth from Kericho County have successfully graduated from county-based Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions through the KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri Youth Skills and Job Creation Programme, in collaboration with Mastercard The youth were trained under KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri youth skills and job creation programme. KCB Foundation invested a total…
Safaricom Foundation has unveiled the Wezesha Agri-Eco Hub Project, an ambitious Ksh 120 million initiative designed to empower over 5,000 youth, women and persons with disabilities in Busia County through agribusiness and sustainability-focused ventures. The two-year program, a collaboration with Ustadi Foundation, Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA), Alupe University, and the County Government of Busia,…
Kenya has joins the global community in commemorating International Human Rights Day themed Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now. On his statement,the Government Spokesperson Dr Isaac Mwaura noted that this year’s theme underscores the urgent need to protect and promote the dignity and freedoms of every individual, as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human…
Kenya remains at a crossroads in addressing human rights abuses, Chief Justice Martha Koome has said, despite transformative judicial rulings from the High Court and superior courts. Speaking at the High Court Human Rights Summit, CJ highlighted enduring issues including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, rising femicide, gender-based violence and the suppression of peaceful assemblies. “These…
Kenya and Qatar have celebrated the 53rd National Day celebrations of the State of Qatar,reflecting Qatar’s role as a global partner and commitment to building bridges across the nations. Speaking on Monday during the celebration,the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Ali Joho, expressed Kenya’s strong support for Qatar, marking the enduring…
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the launch of a new direct route between Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and London’s Gatwick Airport (LGW), set to begin on 2 nd July 2025. Kenya Airways (KQ), The Pride of Africa, is a leading African carrier on a mission to propel Africa’s prosperity byconnecting its people, cultures,…
Safaricom’s mobile money platform, M-PESA, has reached a remarkable 34 million subscribers in Kenya, reinforcing its position as a leader in financial inclusion and innovation. The milestone, achieved in November 2024, highlights Safaricom’s commitment to delivering accessible, seamless and secure financial services across the country. Launched in 2007 and set to celebrate its 18th anniversary…
