Winnie Atieno

African Regulators Sign MOU to Strengthen Political Parties and Democracy

Ann nderitu, Commissioner of  the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) speaking during the MOU signing of the African Association of Political Parties Regulatory Authority (AAPPRA) in Nairobi on April 29, 2026 Political party regulators from Kenya, Malawi and Sierra Leone have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) of African Association of Political Parties Regulatory Authority(AAPPRA)…

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Smart Applications Wins Global Innovation Award for AI-Driven Health Solutions

Harrison Muiru, Group Managing Director, Smart Applications International Ltd, receives the award from Gael Aliphon, Senior Manager – Life (SWAN). Kenyan health-tech firm Smart Applications International has won the Product and Service Innovation of the Year award at the 3i International Conference 2026, reinforcing its growing role in transforming healthcare and insurance systems through digital…

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Somalia Calls for Global Cooperation on Housing Solutions for Displaced Communities

Somalia’s Ambassador to Kenya Jabril Abdulle(Right) together with other stakeholders during a session at the Africa Urban Forum in Nairobi. Somalia has called for stronger global cooperation to address housing challenges affecting displaced communities, saying Africa must strengthen its voice in international discussions on urban development and social inclusion. Speaking during the Africa Urban Forum…

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Ps Hinga Link Kenya’s Housing Shortage to Low Wages and Rapid Urbanisation

Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, Charles Hinga speaking during the African Urban Forum on April 09, 2026 in Nairobi Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has attributed Kenya’s housing crisis to decades of policy shifts, rising land prices and low household incomes that have locked millions of urban residents out of…

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KICD rolls out Values-based Education to build ethical learners under CBC reforms

KICD director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Charles Were(left), Head of Directorate of special needs education in the Ministry of Education Fredrick haga together with other stakeholders pose during the launch of Values- Based Education (VbE) programme at KICD in Nairobi on April 02, 2026 Kenya institute of curriculum development (KICD) has launched a nationwide…

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Meru University team wins national AI hackathon with low-cost digital microscope innovation

Winners of the 2025 National AI Hackathon with Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, NIRU Board Chairman Nordin Haji, and other officials during the NIRU awards ceremony in Nairobi on April 01, 2026 A team of innovators from Meru University of Science and Technology has been crowned the overall winner of the 2025 National Artificial Intelligence Hackathon…

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