EAC officials and education stakeholders during a press briefing on the 2nd EAC Regional Education Conference in Nairobi, where delegates are discussing harmonisation of education standards and strengthening regional education systems. Photo/ Courtesy East African Community countries are stepping up efforts to harmonise education standards and qualifications to allow students, teachers and researchers to move…
Co-operatives and MSME Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya speaking during the commissioning of the National Organising Committee for the 26th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair in Nairobi on August 25, 2026. Photo/Courtesy Kenya is seeking to expand its footprint in Rwanda by taking 500 micro and small enterprises to the 26th East African Community MSMEs Trade…
Eldoret City is fast emerging as one of Kenya’s most dynamic urban centres, combining a strong sporting heritage with growing opportunities in tourism, healthcare, education, hospitality, logistics and investment. In Uasin Gishu County to the west of Kenya, Eldoret is one of the country’s major cities after Nakuru. It has built a distinctive…
This year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations will be more than a one-day national ceremony, with Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu preparing a week-long programme combining sport, technology, culture and business. Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination Dennis Itumbi said the three counties will host activities designed to create opportunities for residents while…
Press briefing from ABH Officials during a pre summit held on Thursday, August 20,2026 Nairobi Hotel. The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition has selected 20 entrepreneurs from across Africa to compete in the 2026 semi-final being held in Nairobi on August 21–22. The entrepreneurs were selected from more than 24,000 applications received from all…
The engagement was designed to give parents a chance to share their experiences, challenges and expectations when it comes to childcare in markets.
Hagasata Rakotoson, founder, Madagascar guarantee fund Photo/ Courtesy For many entrepreneurs, the search for business financing can be as difficult as building the business itself. Without collateral or guarantees, even a promising idea can remain trapped on paper, unable to secure the credit needed to grow. For Madagascar entrepreneur Hagasata Rakotoson, that struggle was not…
World champion Faith Kipyegon has confirmed that she is recovering from a hamstring injury and will take more time away from competition as she focuses on making a full recovery. In a message posted on her Facebook page, Kipyegon said the injury has troubled her since the end of May and has taken longer to…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has turned the spotlight on the independence of Kenya’s police service following the violence that rocked the Linda Mwananchi tour in Homa Bay, demanding that President William Ruto release a long-awaited report on police reforms or risk having Maraga publish it himself. In a strongly worded letter dated August 18,…
Poverty and the lure of quick financial gains are among factors pushing some Kenyan athletes towards doping, the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has warned. ADAK Acting Chief Executive Officer Peninah Wahome said athletes must be prepared not only physically but also mentally and morally to resist pressure to use prohibited substances. Her statement…
