The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned with a significant and rapid rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across Africa, which poses a major challenge to already burdened healthcare systems in the continent. Projection indicates that NCDs will become the leading cause of morbidity and deaths in Africa by 2030. While the proportion of all deaths…
Trainers, Editors and media Managers pose for a photo during the training of Promoting Gender-transformative Media and Information Literacy Competencies in Kenyan Newsrooms held at Aga Khan University (AKU) Graduate School of Media and Communications. By Sharon Atieno Nairobi, Kenya – September 22, 2025 – UNESCO, in collaboration with the Aga Khan University (AKU) Graduate…
DOHA, Qatar, Sept. 19, 2025 – Qatar Airways has announced a landmark partnership with France Football, becoming the first-ever Presenting Partner of the Ballon d’Or®, football’s most prestigious individual award. The historic 69th edition of the ceremony will be held on 22 September 2025 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France. For more than…
Kenyans with loved ones abroad can now send money more easily, affordably, and reliably, thanks to a new partnership between Equity Bank and MoneyGram. The initiative, running from September to December 2025, introduces discounted international remittance services, giving Kenyans greater financial freedom to support family and friends overseas. For years, Kenyans like Mary, a Nairobi-based…
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…
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…
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…
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’…
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…
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…
