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Equity Bank targets global markets for Narok SMEs through value addition

By CorrespondentSeptember 16, 2026September 16, 202605 mins

Moses-Nyabanda-Equity-Bank-MD-addresses-delegates-investors-and-members-of-Narok-County-Assembly-at-a-dinner. Equity Bank is stepping up efforts to connect Kenyan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to global markets by shifting its lending focus from primary production to value addition and market access. The bank says it wants to help grassroots businesses move beyond selling raw materials and become competitive players in global supply chains. The…

Kenya Airways CEO George Kamal resigns, citing personal reasons

By CorrespondentSeptember 3, 2026September 3, 202605 mins

An image of Kenya Airways CEO George Kamal speaking during a past event. Kenya Airways is set for another change in its top leadership after acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Captain George Kamal announced his resignation, citing personal reasons. Kamal will leave the national carrier at the end of September after completing…

Jambojet clarifies flight disruptions, says normal operations to resume

By CorrespondentSeptember 3, 2026September 3, 202604 mins

An image of Jambojet. Photo Coutersy/Jambojet Jambojet has clarified that its staff did not participate in the recent industrial action that disrupted flight operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other airports across the country. The airline said the industrial action involving Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff has since been called off, allowing airlines…

Beyond the Badge: How Dialogue Is Rebuilding Trust in Kenya’s Terrorism-Hit Counties.

By CorrespondentJuly 27, 2026July 27, 202608 mins

For years, many residents of Kenya’s Coast and North Eastern regions lived between two fears. On one side were the constant threats posed by violent extremist groups seeking to exploit poverty, marginalisation and religious divisions. On the other was growing mistrust of the very security agencies mandated to protect them, with communities often accusing state…

KPP Emerges as Growing Political Force in Nairobi, New Poll Shows.

By CorrespondentJuly 26, 202605 mins

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Nairobi business woman Agness Kagure The Kenya Patriots Party (KPP) has emerged as one of Nairobi’s fastest-growing political parties, according to a new opinion poll that places the party among the city’s top political formations ahead of the 2027 General Election. The survey by the Centre for African Progress…

Oundo Throws Open Challenge as He Welcomes Raila Odinga Jnr into Embakasi South Race

By CorrespondentJuly 23, 2026July 23, 202604 mins

Jared and odm SG Catherine Omanyo NAIROBI. Embakasi South parliamentary aspirant Dr. Jared Oundo has welcomed the anticipated entry of Raila Odinga Jnr into the 2027 race, declaring that leadership contests should be determined by ideas, competence and service to wananchi rather than political pedigree. In a statement issued on Thursday, Oundo said he was…

Kenya to pick national motocross team at Nairobi MX1 Championship

By CorrespondentJuly 9, 2026July 9, 202604 mins

Kenya’s top motocross riders will converge at the Jamhuri MX Track in Nairobi on Sunday for the Kenya National MX1 Motocross Championship, where they will battle not only for national honours but also places in the country’s team for the 2026 Motocross of African Nations (MXOAN). The championship, organised by the Motorcycle Sports Federation of…

SAMAWATI COLLECTIVE AND SEMABOX HAVE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED A PUBLIC-INTEREST AI MOVEMENT AIMED AT TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE AND AGRICULTURE IN KENYA.

By CorrespondentJuly 7, 202602 mins

The discussion which was convened by stakeholders from government, civil society, healthcare, agriculture, and technology sectors has highlighted AI’s growing role in improving maternal healthcare, supporting smallholder farmers with better data and climate insights, enhancing food security, and strengthening public service delivery. Speaking during a high-level panel discussion held at Baraza Media Lab in Nairobi,…

African governments face growing pressure as health, education gaps persist despite donor support

By CorrespondentJune 23, 2026June 23, 202605 mins

African and Asian governments are facing mounting pressure to fix persistent healthcare and education gaps even as philanthropic organisations and international partnerships continue stepping in to bridge critical shortages in public systems. The challenge came into sharp focus during the 13th edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, where First Ladies, policymakers and development…

Distribution of Digital Learning Devices to 10,000 Schools Begins

By CorrespondentJune 10, 2026June 10, 202604 mins

The government has commenced the nationwide distribution of digital learning devices to more than 10,000 Junior Secondary Schools in a major push to strengthen digital education and support the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework. The rollout, officially flagged off at the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) in Nairobi,…

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Equity Bank targets global markets for Narok SMEs through value addition

Kenya Airways CEO George Kamal resigns, citing personal reasons

Jambojet clarifies flight disruptions, says normal operations to resume

Beyond the Badge: How Dialogue Is Rebuilding Trust in Kenya’s Terrorism-Hit Counties.

KPP Emerges as Growing Political Force in Nairobi, New Poll Shows.

Oundo Throws Open Challenge as He Welcomes Raila Odinga Jnr into Embakasi South Race

Kenya to pick national motocross team at Nairobi MX1 Championship

SAMAWATI COLLECTIVE AND SEMABOX HAVE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED A PUBLIC-INTEREST AI MOVEMENT AIMED AT TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE AND AGRICULTURE IN KENYA.

African governments face growing pressure as health, education gaps persist despite donor support

Distribution of Digital Learning Devices to 10,000 Schools Begins