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…
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…
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…
NTSA Director General addressing the press in Nairobi on March 10, 2026 The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced the immediate rollout of an instant traffic fine system supported by automated cameras in a new push to curb road crashes and enforce traffic laws across the country. Speaking to the press in Nairobi…
