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…
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…
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…
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…
Photo Caption: (left) Mdundo Head of Licensing Operations Esther Kiai with Cellulant Vice President Victor Wanjihia (centre) and singer-songwriter Doreen Mumbua (right) during a briefing in Nairobi on September 10, 2025, where the platform announced the payout of USD 1 million in royalties to over 3,000 artists across Africa. By Mary Ndanu In a discussion…
NCIC Chair Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia (center) with Commissioners Hon. Abdulaziz Ali (right) and Wambui Nyutu (left) during the transgenerational conversation held in Kibra on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. By Winnie Atieno The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on Wednesday, September 10, convened a transgenerational conversation at Kibra in Nairobi, bringing together youth, elders,…
Nairobi, September 10, 2025 – Global B2B payments platform Verto has launched the Atlas Suite, a next-generation suite of embedded finance solutions designed to streamline cross-border payments for fintechs, marketplaces, and digital platforms. The Atlas Suite, built on a single API-first integration, allows businesses to embed fully compliant banking, foreign exchange (FX), and payments infrastructure…
By Winnie Atieno Nairobi, Monday, September 8 — Lara Africa, a research firm also known as Lee Way Africa, has released survey findings ranking the performance of governors, senators, and women representatives across Kenya. The survey, conducted in all 47 counties, sampled 4,650 respondents through both stratified and random sampling methods. Of the participants, 51%…
NAIROBI, Kenya – September 2025 – After a two-year hiatus, The Moth, the world-renowned nonprofit dedicated to the art of live storytelling, is set to make a comeback in Nairobi for its sixth Mainstage event. The evening, themed “Daring to Hope”, will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Catholic University of Eastern…
Nairobi, Kenya – August 14, 2025 – The Equity Leadership Program (ELP) has announced that 128 of its scholars from across four countries have secured admission and full scholarships to join 63 global universities across 20 countries. In the 2024/2025 application cycle, 87 students from Kenya, 33 from Rwanda, 4 from Uganda, and 4 from…
