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Kenyan Team Among Top Three Global Finalists in Microsoft Imagine Cup 2025

A team of innovative Kenyan students has emerged as one of the top three finalists in the prestigious 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup, the world’s premier technology competition for student innovators. The team, made up of Anthony Marugu (African Leadership University), Branice Kazira (Machakos University), Gheida Abdala Al Mashjery (Technical University of Mombasa), and Daniel Phillip…

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New Mukuru Housing Project Transforms Lives, Creates 4,000 Jobs

Construction work at the Mukuru Social Housing Project Meteorological Site is nearing completion and the first batch batch of beneficiaries are set to receive their keys in the coming days. The ongoing construction of the New Mukuru Housing Estate has become a game-changer for the Mukuru Kwa Njenga community, creating over 4,000 direct and indirect…

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KEPROBA Elevates Kenyan Brands at Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week 2025

The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) played a key role in spotlighting Kenyan innovation and craftsmanship at the 4th Edition of the Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week, held at Nairobi’s Sarit Center Expo from April 24 to 26, 2025.Themed Unleashing the Power of Sustainable Innovation in the Textile and Leather Value Chains the…

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HCG Debuts State-of-the-Art PET-CT Scan in Kenya, Advancing Cancer Care Frontiers

New HCG PET-CT Scan In a major milestone for cancer care in Kenya, the HealthCare Global (HCG) Cancer Centre on Friday, April 25, 2025, officially launched the state-of-the-art PET-CT Scan, the first of its kind in East Africa equipped with the Gallium-68 radiotracer. This cutting-edge technology promises to significantly improve early cancer detection, treatment planning,…

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HCG Cancer Center Unveils PET-CT Scan in Nairobi to Revolutionize Cancer Detection and Treatment

In a groundbreaking advancement for Kenya’s healthcare sector, HealthCare Global (HCG) Cancer Centre has launched the region’s first PET-CT Scan equipped with Gallium-68 radiotracer technology. The unveiling, which took place on April 25, 2025, is set to revolutionize cancer detection, treatment planning, and patient outcomes in the country. Speaking at the launch, HCG Executive Director…

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HCG Launches Advanced PET CT Scan to Revolutionize Cancer Diagnosis in Kenya

In a groundbreaking move set to transform oncology care in Kenya, HCG Cancer Centre officially launched its state-of-the-art PET CT Scan, integrating Gallium-68 radiotracer technology. The advancement promises earlier cancer detection, more accurate diagnosis, and improved treatment outcomes for patients across the region.The PET CT (Positron Emission Tomography computed Tomography) combines metabolic and anatomical imaging,…

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Kenya’s Digital Travel Revolution Stumbles Amid Legal Storm and Tourism Fallout

In a bold move to redefine travel, Kenya began 2024 with the launch of a high-tech Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, aimed at streamlining entry for international visitors. The digital platform, developed in partnership with Swiss firm Travizory Border Security, promised efficiency, transparency, and enhanced national security. Replacing the outdated e-Visa platform widely criticized for…

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CEMASTEA Sparks Interest in STEM Among Kajiado Students with Practical Learning

Over 1,500 students from five Junior Secondary Schools in Kajiado County have gained valuable skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through a mentorship and outreach programme led by the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA). The five-day programme, launched at Enkasiti Junior Secondary School in Isinya Sub-county, aims to…

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Kenya Hosts Launch of WFEO Engineering Capacity Building for Africa Programme

Kenya has taken a significant step toward strengthening Africa’s engineering capacity with the launch of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations’ (WFEO) Engineering Capacity Building for Africa Programme (ECBAP). The initiative, inaugurated by Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) President, Eng. Shammah Kiteme, aims to enhance engineering education, foster innovation, and promote sustainable development across…

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