The African Forest Forum (AFF), in collaboration with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), has launched the AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) Community of Practice an innovative platform designed to equip young professionals, students, and entrepreneurs with the skills and resources to drive sustainable forest management across Africa. AY4F aims…
Kenya has taken a significant step toward strengthening Africa’s engineering capacity with the launch of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations’ (WFEO) Engineering Capacity Building for Africa Programme (ECBAP). The initiative, inaugurated by Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) President, Eng. Shammah Kiteme, aims to enhance engineering education, foster innovation, and promote sustainable development across…
Virginia Ngindiru, Director of Innovations at Zizi Afrique Foundation (1st right) with education stakeholders during a panel discussion. Kenya has taken a major step toward improving foundational numeracy skills with its first-ever Numeracy Co-Creation Workshop, hosted by the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) in collaboration with the Zizi Afrique Foundation…
Kenya’s Ministry of Infrastructure has released its annual Status of the Built Environment Report 2024, offering an in-depth look into the country’s construction sector. Speaking on Thursday during the launch of the AAK report,AAK president, Florence Nyole noted that for the first time, the report includes data from county governments, the National Construction Authority (NCA),…
The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) has launch the Status of the Built Environment Report 2024,aiming to offer a comprehensive analysis of Kenya’s built environment, exploring critical issues such as urbanization trends, issues on progress on affordable housing, cost of construction, Regulatory Frameworks such as The National Building Code 2024, the adoption of artificial intelligence…
The Bucket Ministry has partnered with local churches and community leaders to distribute over 80,000 water filters to Kibera residents in Nairobi, an initiative aimed at providing clean and safe drinking water to curb water borne diseases. The Bucket Ministry, a high impact Christian non-profit organization working to share God’s love through the gift of…
The Kenya Hospital Association (KHA) members have demanded a quick resolution to the ongoing crisis including a sh2.2 billion outstanding debts for suppliers owed to them by Nairobi Hospital. The Association cited poor management that lowers the staff morale and the CEO contract extension as some of the threats to operations at the Nairobi Hospital. Speaking…
Kenya has signed a partnership agreement with France to boost bilateral trade and expand markets for local businesses. The deal aims to enhance business opportunities and leveraging technology to promote trade relations. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizes a framework for collaboration between Kenya’s National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and Adim Mayotte as…
Kenya is hosting the German-African Business Summit (GABS) 2024, with an aim of leveraging business in the global markets and strengthening its position as a key partner for trade, investment and diplomatic relations in Africa. The 5th German-African Business Summit 2024, a three-day event, brings together notable business leaders, government representatives and innovators from Germany…
Tech firm Smart Applications International (Smart) has launched an advanced digital system designed to enhance health care services and streamline patient operations. A leading provider of innovative digital healthcare solutions across Africa with ISO certification and extensive regional expertise, Smart leverages advanced technology to enhance access to quality healthcare services, benefiting healthcare providers, insurers, and…
