Cabinet Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy William Kabogo (centre) with delegates during the Ministerial Roundtable on digital inclusion at the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi, where 14 African countries announced support for the harmonisation of the Africa Digital Inclusivity Standard. Fourteen African countries have announced their support for the harmonisation of the…
IEBC Chairperson addresses the media yesterday after the conclusion of Phase One of the nationwide voter registration exercise, outlining key challenges including poor infrastructure, technical failures of biometric kits, low turnout in some regions, and accessibility barriers affecting persons with disabilities. The chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has outlined a…
From left: Abdi Mohamed, Pauline Wangui, Charles Wokabi, Nyandia Kamawe and Thomas Jaeschke during the launch of the CirculaRising Programme in Nairobi on April 30, 2026. A new programme targeting job creation, waste reduction, and support for small businesses has been launched in Nairobi, with partners projecting over 6,000 new and improved jobs by 2028….
The 14th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Market, Festival and Awards, where industry stakeholders deliberated on strategies to strengthen Kenya’s creative sector. The 14th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Market, Festival and Awards has officially opened with renewed focus on addressing structural challenges within Kenya’s creative industry and unlocking…
Officials during the launch of BlockCoop SACCO in Nairobi on April 27, 2026, where Kenya’s first blockchain-powered SACCO was unveiled to enhance transparency, accessibility, and innovation in cooperative finance BlockCoop SACCO has officially launched Kenya’s first blockchain-powered savings and credit cooperative society (SACCO), marking a significant step in the modernization of cooperative finance in the…
Mr. Aggrey Aluso, Executive Director of Resilience Action Network Africa, speaks during a stakeholder forum on global pandemic negotiations and health equity. African countries have been called upon to adopt a firm and coordinated position in ongoing global pandemic negotiations, with stakeholders emphasising the need for equitable benefit-sharing from the continent’s biological resources. Speaking during…
PS John Kipchumba Tanui and ICT Authority receive a cheque from Safaricom for the Connected Africa Summit 2026. NAIROBI, Kenya, April 2026 — Policymakers, innovators and technology leaders from across the continent are set to converge in Nairobi for the Connected Africa Summit 2026, scheduled to take place from April 27 to April 30, 2026,…
UDA party officials address the media during a briefing on the repeat Phase Two grassroots elections scheduled for April 26, 2026, outlining preparations and urging peaceful participation. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party is set to conduct its repeat Phase Two grassroots elections on Thursday, April 26, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening its…
A Jubilee Party press statement issued on April 22, 2026, calls for a united opposition ahead of the Ol Kalou by-election following the death of area MP David Kiaraho The Jubilee Party has called for unity among opposition leaders ahead of the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election, urging coalition partners to rally behind a single…
From left: Jeruto Masiror, Britam Whole Life customer; Moses Kang’ethe, Chief Financial Officer, Britam Life Assurance Company Ltd; and Tom Gitogo, Managing Director and CEO, Britam Holdings Plc, during the official launch of the Whole Life Insurance Plan at Britam Towers in Nairobi on April 21, 2026. The lifetime insurance solution supports wealth preservation, family…
