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Jacob’s Ladder Africa to Host Inaugural GreenWorks 4 Africa Forum in Nairobi

Jacob’s Ladder Africa has announced the inaugural GreenWorks 4 Africa Forum, set to take place from 11–13 August 2026 in Nairobi, in a move aimed at accelerating green enterprise creation and expanding employment opportunities across the continent. The forum, organised by the pan-African youth-focused organisation, will bring together policymakers, private sector leaders and civil society…

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Nairobi Hospital Trains Boda Boda Riders in Emergency Response Skills

Participants from the Boda Boda Riders Association, National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), and the Nairobi Area Traffic Commandant pose for the photo during the training held at The Nairobi Hospital. Nairobi, March 13, 2026 — The Nairobi Hospital has completed the training and certification of more than 50 boda boda riders and officials in…

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Dr. Joyce Kithure Leads Dandora Clean-Up, Champions Environmental Conservation

The Spouse of the Deputy President, Dr. Joyce Kithure, spearheaded a clean-up exercise in Dandora, Nairobi.  The Spouse to the Deputy President, Dr. Joyce Kithure, has called for heightened collaboration between all stakeholders to ensure a clean, safe and secure environment. Highlighting the importance of a clean environment, Dr. Kithure said it is crucial for…

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UDA Ready for Repeat Phase III Grassroots Elections in 18 Counties

Sen. Hassan Omar Hassan, together with National Elections Board (NEB) Chairperson Anthony Mwaura and UDA Party Directors, speaking during a press briefing held at UDA Headquarters in Nairobi. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has confirmed its preparedness to conduct the Repeat Phase III grassroots elections scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, across 18 counties. Speaking…

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TNH Marks World Kidney Day with Free Screenings to Promote Early Detection

Nairobi, Kenya – March 12, 2026: The Nairobi Hospital ( TNH) commemorated World Kidney Day 2026 with a public awareness and community engagement event offering free health screenings aimed at promoting early detection and prevention of kidney disease. Held under the theme “Kidney Health for All – Caring for People, Protecting the Planet,”the initiative sought…

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Major Transport Bottleneck Set to Ease as Gitaru Interchange Nears Completion

An aerial shot of one of the roundabouts of the Gitaru Interchange. The persistent gridlock around Gitaru could soon be a thing of the past as the construction of Gitaru Interchange reaches its final stage, unlocking one of the country’s biggest bottlenecks. In its latest project brief, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) states that…

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TECNO Launches CAMON 50 Series in Kenya with Advanced AI and Camera Technology

TECNO has officially launched the TECNO CAMON 50 Series in Kenya, introducing a new generation smartphone designed to capture everyday moments while offering advanced camera innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) features. The launch highlights TECNO’s vision of smartphones as tools not only for taking photos but also for documenting personal stories and milestones. The CAMON…

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Swisscontact Unveils PropelA II Initiative to Boost Youth Skills and Private Sector Investment in Kenya

Swisscontact has launched the PropelA Phase II initiative, a youth skills development programme aimed at strengthening workforce competitiveness and unlocking private sector investment in Kenya. The programme brings together industry players, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, and the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) to address youth unemployment and the growing mismatch between education…

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Mara River Under Threat as Scientists Call for Urgent Conservation Action

The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) has launched the Mara River Basin Exhibition at its headquarters in Nairobi, highlighting findings from 15 years of scientific research on one of East Africa’s most important river systems. The exhibition, unveiled on Thursday, March 5, 2026, showcases research conducted under the Mara Wildlife Subsidies Research Program (MWSP). It…

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Nairobi Hospital Trains Over 50 Police and Security Officials in Life-Saving Emergency Skills

Cicely McDonnel Coordinator of Emergency Courses Peter Ngeny instructs trainees on basic life support during an emergency course training at The Nairobi Hospital on 27th February 2026. Nairobi, 2 March 2026 – In a bid to strengthen Kenya’s emergency response capacity, The Nairobi Hospital has successfully trained and certified more than 50 police officers and…

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