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…
Dr Erick Muok, Acting Director of Research and Development at KEMRI speaking during the launch of GARP policy brief in Nairobi on March 26, 2026 Health experts are calling for greater investment in vaccines as a critical strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warning that the growing threat could undermine decades of medical progress if…
GDC CEO Dr. Charles Kioko in conversation with KDC Director General Norah Ratemo at the WorldBank-KDC visit at GDC Sacco Headquarters Thousands of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Kenya are benefiting from improved access to affordable credit through a programme aimed at strengthening business recovery and supporting inclusive economic growth. The Supporting Access…
Social media is increasingly shaping how young people in Kenya encounter information about tobacco and nicotine products, according to a new report examining the relationship between digital platforms and tobacco-related content online. The study, conducted by the Kenya Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Response (TIMR) team, explores how the rapid growth of platforms such as Instagram,…
Stakeholders at the Regional symposium on Climate mobility held in Nairobi on March 26, 2026 Experts have underscored the urgent need to strengthen the use of data and regional collaboration to address the growing challenges of climate change, displacement and disaster risks across East Africa. The call emerged during a symposium organised by the International…
HACO Industries Homecare Category Manager, Joan Chege (L) presenting a certificate to Brian Juma a participant(R) after a successful completion of the training. Homecare brands SoSoft and ACE were at the centre of a training and empowerment programme for cleaning and laundry professionals held in Eldoret as part of efforts to improve skills and service…
Stakeholders during a panel discussion during the IOM Regional Symposium on Climate Mobility at Moven pick hotel in Nairobi from March 24-26, 2026 Climate change is rapidly emerging as one of the biggest drivers of displacement across East Africa, forcing thousands of families to abandon their homes as floods, drought and environmental degradation intensify across…
Panel discussion during the KEPRO Media breakfast in Nairobi on Tuesday March 24, 2026 The media has been urged to play a leading role in educating consumers on responsible waste management as Kenya steps up enforcement of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework aimed at reducing pollution and strengthening recycling systems. The call was made…
From L- R Mr. William Techera, Group Head of Marketing Smart Applications, Andrew Musangi, Board Chairman Smart Applications, Dr. Ouma Oluga PS State Department Medical Services and Mr. Harrison Muiru, Group Managing Director Smart Applications during the 5th Smart Summit 2026 held in Nairobi on March 19, 2026. Kenya’s push to modernise healthcare through digital…
A new opinion survey has placed Embakasi East Member of Parliament Paul Ongili, popularly known as Babu Owino, in the lead in the early race for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat ahead of the 2027 General Election. the is accoring to the survey by the Centre for African Progress (CAP). Presenting the findings on Friday…
