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Nairobi Hospital Wins Global Award, Unveils New CT Scanner to Improve Patient Diagnosis

Nairobi Hospital has received international recognition from the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) and achieved ISO 15189 certification, marking a major milestone in its commitment to delivering world-class healthcare. The hospital has been certified in multiple quality domains including quality management, environmental sustainability, food safety, and laboratory competence solidifying its position as a top-tier…

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Java Foundation and Craft Silicon Foundation Partner to Boost School Feeding and Digital Literacy

The Java Foundation and Craft Silicon Foundation have unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at empowering underserved communities through school feeding and digital literacy programs. The two organisations formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that signals a shared commitment to improving educational outcomes in Kenya. The initiative will see the Java Foundation provide…

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Violent Protests Rock Nairobi After Blogger Dies in Police Custody

Violent protests erupted following the controversial death of blogger and social media activist Albert Ojwang, who died under unclear circumstances while in police custody at Central Police Station,causing chaos to gripp the streets of Nairobi on Thursday. What began as a peaceful demonstration quickly turned destructive, with angry protesters setting vehicles ablaze, vandalizing public infrastructure,…

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Superior Homes and HFC Kenya Ink Landmark Deal to Boost Affordable Homeownership

Superior Homes Kenya (SHK) and HFC Kenya, a subsidiary of HF Group, have signed a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding access to affordable homeownership in Kenya. The partnership combines SHK’s strength in quality real estate development with HFC’s accessible mortgage solutions, marking a pivotal moment for Kenya’s property sector. Under the agreement,…

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Mawingu Marks 10 Years of Expanding Digital Access in Rural Kenya and Beyond

Mawingu, Kenya’s largest internet service provider targeting rural and peri-urban areas, is marking 10 years of transformative digital inclusion, driven by a long-standing partnership with Microsoft. The collaboration has connected nearly 100,000 people and institutions in 30 Kenyan counties and recently expanded services into Tanzania. Founded in Nanyuki in 2012, Mawingu was established by local…

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Equity Bank Retains Top Spot as Kenya’s Most Valuable Brand in 2025

Equity Bank has once again emerged as Kenya’s most valuable brand, according to the 2025 Brand Finance Kenya 20 report, marking the second consecutive year the bank has claimed the top position. The institution recorded an 8 percent increase in brand value to KES71.3 billion, driven by robust net interest income, a broad customer base,…

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Bolt Launches Affordable Premium Ride Option for Nairobi’s Middle Class

Bolt has unveiled a new service tier, Bolt Comfort, aimed at meeting the rising demand for high-quality, reliable transport options among Nairobi’s growing middle class and professional commuters. Launched today, Bolt Comfort offers spacious, newer-model vehicles (2016 and above), mandatory air-conditioning, and access to top-rated drivers with ratings of 4.8 and above. The new category…

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