Sharon Atieno

Xbox Game Camp Returns to Africa for 3rd, Spotlighting Local Game Development Talent

Cape Town, South Africa – Xbox Game Camp is set to return to Africa for its third consecutive year, continuing its mission to nurture and empower game developers across the continent. The announcement was made today via Xbox Wire, underscoring Microsoft’s commitment to accelerating growth in Africa’s gaming industry. The 2025 edition, held in partnership…

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Equity Group’s DRC Mission Expands to Kolwezi: Unearthing New Mining Opportunities

By Sharon Atieno  Lubumbashi DRC, September 15, 2025: More than 50 delegates from 16 nationalities have arrived in Lubumbashi DRC, for a 5-day high-profile trade mission organized by Equity Group. The mission, which aims to unlock business opportunities, foster economic collaboration, and connect investors with key partners in the mining-rich Katanga region, will also bring…

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Government Unveils Nyota Project to Empower Over 800,000 Youth Nationwide

The government has unveiled a major youth empowerment initiative dubbed the Nyota Project, aimed at expanding economic opportunities for young people across Kenya. The five-year programme, supported by the World Bank, seeks to equip youth with employability and entrepreneurial skills while promoting savings and access to government procurement opportunities. Speaking during the briefing, Cabinet Secretary…

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Ruto Breaks New Ground with First-Ever State House Forum for 10,000 Teachers

President William Ruto on Saturday made history by hosting 10,000 teachers at State House, Nairobi, in what was billed as the first-ever consultative dialogue between the Head of State and educators at the nation’s highest office. Dubbed the Walimu na Rais Forum, the event drew delegates from all corners of the country representing leading teachers’…

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Daikin Sets Sights on Africa with New Nairobi Office

Chairman and managing director Daikin, Mr. Kanwaljeet Jawa(right) addressing the press during the press briefing on Friday 12th, 2025 at Serena Hotel in Nairobi, he is accompanied by Daikin General manager, Global Operations Division Mr. Junich Omori. By Winnie Atieno  Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt. Ltd. (DAIPL), a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd., Japan, has opened…

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Ruto to Host 10,000 Teachers in State House Talks on Education Reforms

By Sharon Atieno Nairobi, Kenya – September 13, 2025 – President William Ruto is set to host 10,000 teachers at State House this Saturday in what has been described as a groundbreaking consultative meeting aimed at reshaping dialogue on the future of education in Kenya. The high-profile event will bring together leaders from teachers’ unions…

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KRA Seizes Illicit Goods Worth Ksh 46 Million in Multi-Agency Crackdown

  By Wendy Sheilla Kenya Revenue Authority enforcement officers display cartons of illicit cigarettes and counterfeit alcohol products valued at over Ksh 46 million seized during multi-agency operations in Kirinyaga and Uasin Gishu counties, aimed at curbing tax evasion and protecting public health, on September 8, 2025. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intercepted illicit…

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Huawei ICT Competition 2025/2026 Kicks Off with Nationwide Campus Activations

Nairobi, Kenya, September 10, 2025 – The Huawei ICT Academy has officially launched the 2025/2026 Huawei ICT Competition with a colorful roadshow at PC Kinyanjui Institute in Nairobi. The event, welcomed by Deputy Principal for Administration Mrs. Ruth Muia, attracted over 150 students to the institution’s Jitume Lab and marked the start of a nationwide…

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Investigative Journalism Training Kicks Off in Nairobi Under SAFIRI Project

By Sharon Atieno  Nairobi, Kenya – September 11, 2025 – A two-and-a-half-day training on investigative journalism officially opened today in Nairobi, marking the second session under the ongoing SAFIRI project. The initiative, which seeks to strengthen the capacity of journalists to deliver in-depth, ethical, and impactful stories, has brought together participants from diverse media houses…

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KWS Unveils New Wildlife Conservation Fees Framework to Secure Kenya’s Natural Heritage

KWS Director General Prof. Erustus Kanga Speaking during the validation forum for the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations 2025. By Sharon Atieno  NAIROBI, Kenya, September 2025 – Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has unveiled a new framework of conservation fees aimed at strengthening financial sustainability, enhancing inclusivity, and diversifying tourism experiences in…

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