Sharon Atieno

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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KSC SACCO Hits Sh501 Million Asset Mark as It Embraces Technology and Expands Member Returns

Karura Community Savings ( KSC)  SACCO held its 8th Annual General Meeting on Saturday in Nairobi, unveiling strong financial growth, improved loan performance, and a renewed push toward digital transformation. The meeting, held at the Sacco’s offices behind Rosslyn Riviera Mall, presented the 2025 audited financial results, dividend declarations, 2026 budget projections, and board updates,…

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Friends of Karura Protest Tree Clearance, Demand Public Disclosure on Planned NYS Accommodation

Conservation group Friends of Karura Forest has called for the immediate suspension of ongoing tree clearance inside Karura Forest, urging authorities to publicly explain reported plans to construct accommodation for National Youth Service personnel within the protected area. The group says that since the weekend, several indigenous trees have been felled around the Rangers Village…

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Makini Schools Unveils New Brand Identity to Strengthen Leadership in African Education

(LR) Godfrey Odhiambo, General Manager of Makini Schools, and Lucy Musyoka, Dagoreti North Sub-County Director of Education, unveil the new Makini Schools logo. Nairobi, Kenya — Makini Schools has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, marking a major milestone in its recent growth and reaffirming its position as a leader in delivering high-quality private education in…

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African Youth Lead Global Mind Health Rankings Amid Worldwide Decline

Kenyan Youths Celebrating Nairobi, Kenya — African youth are topping global mind health rankings, even as young adults worldwide face a mounting mental health crisis, according to the Global Mind Health Report 2025 released by Sapien Labs. The study, analyzing data from nearly one million internet-enabled adults across 84 countries, found that 41% of young…

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