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“Maisha ni Mbaya” as Economic Strain Bites Kenyans

Civil society leaders during a press briefing in Nairobi on March 18, 2026 Rising living costs, shrinking job opportunities and growing pressure on essential public services are leaving many Kenyan households struggling to make ends meet, with Civil Society Organizations warning that the country is experiencing deepening economic hardship. For many citizens, the phrase “Maisha…

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Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation launch an App Aimed to Cut Emergency Response Time

The Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation has launched a new digital application designed to connect ambulance services across Kenya’s counties, to significantly reduce the time it takes for patients to receive emergency medical care. The Ambulensi App, links county ambulance fleets to a coordinated dispatch system that can track vehicles in real time and direct the…

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KPC Announces 105.7% Subscription as KPC IPO Raises Sh106.7 Billion

CS John Mbadi speaking during the KPC  IPO results announcement in Nairobi on Wednesday March 04, 2026 The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offer (IPO) was oversubscribed at 105.7 per cent, raising Sh106.7 billion in what has been described as a milestone for Kenya’s capital markets and privatization agenda. Speaking during the official release…

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Africa Needs Bold Aviation Reforms to Unlock Growth

Samuel Bajomo, Senior Special Adviser on Foreign Direct Investment and Capital Improvement Programmes to Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, speaking during the Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme (IATP) forum in Nairobi on February 26,  2026 Africa’s aviation sector is struggling to reach its full potential, weighed down by ageing infrastructure, limited connectivity and policies…

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Africa’s Aviation Growth Stalls Amid $1.2 Billion Blocked Funds and Policy Fragmentation

Stakeholders at the integrated Aviation Transformation forum in Nairobi on February 25, 2026 Africa’s aviation industry is struggling under the weight of fragmentation, high operating costs and an escalating $1.2 billion airline revenue crisis that industry leaders warn is suppressing growth across the continent. Speaking at the Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme (IATP) forum in Nairobi…

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