Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba and Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi were among leaders who attended the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Governing Council (NGC) meeting chaired by President William Ruto on Monday at State House, Nairobi, in a move seen as signalling shifting political dynamics within the Mount Kenya region. The presence…
Deal reinforces Co-op Bank’s leadership in financing a multi-billion-shilling industry that moves most of Kenya’s workforce daily Nairobi, Kenya – 26.01.2026 – Co-operative Bank of Kenya and MetroTrans Sacco Ltd has announced the release of 21 new 33-seater buses, marking the first phase of an 85-bus asset financing programme valued at KSh 590 million. The…
Project engineers explain to the participants the route and reach of the new water pipeline during the public engagement Nairobi, 26 January 2026: In an innovative shift in urban infrastructure, The Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) has unveiled a pioneering trenchless pipeline project aimed at upgrading Nairobi’s ageing water network without disrupting roads, businesses,…
At a high-level SHE & Rights session jointly hosted by the Global Center for Health Diplomacy and Inclusion (CeHDI) alongside partners at the Women Deliver Conference 2026, global women’s rights advocates sounded the alarm over a rising international pushback against gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The session brought together key…
A front-end loader moves harvested sugarcane at a processing yard, preparing the crop for milling. The Kenya Sugar Board has assured Kenyans of stable sugar prices amid production challenges, among other factors like rising demand. In a statement, Kenya Sugar Board CEO Jude Chesire said that there was no cause for panic, saying they have…
WASHINGTON, January 22, 2026 — The United States has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the global health body’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, failure to implement critical reforms, and inability to operate independently from political influence by member states. In a joint announcement on Thursday, the U.S. Department of…
Metropolitan Hospital in Nairobi, in partnership with Marengo Asia Hospitals of India, has successfully performed the first robotic-assisted knee replacement surgeries in East and Central Africa, marking a major milestone in advanced orthopaedic care in the region. The inaugural procedures were completed on December 10, 2025, at the hospital’s facility. The surgeries were carried out…
Major multinationals join 100+ exhibitors from 18+ countries as the event unveils Africa’s first international startup pavilion and manufacturing innovation competion  The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) has secured a transformative lineup of global industrial leaders making their first appearance at a manufacturing exhibition in Morocco, signaling unprecedented international confidence in…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced repeat grassroots elections in selected polling centres, the convening of a Special National Governing Council (NGC) meeting, and the establishment of a new aspirants’ forum as the party steps up preparations for the 2027 General Elections. Reading a statement during a press briefing on party grassroots elections and…
Leaders of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in Nairobi have declared their readiness to mobilise grassroots support for President William Ruto and defend the party’s agenda as the country heads into the 2026 political season. Speaking during a press briefing held on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, at Charter Hall, Nairobi UDA leaders outlined key party…
