In a pivotal moment for Africa’s climate justice movement, the Just Transition Platform (JTP) today launched a continental framework for a Just and Equitable Transition during a high-level dialogue held at Nairobi Hotel Sarova. The event, titled Advancing Just Transition in Africa: Climate Change and The World of Work, brought together leading voices from across…
Kenya and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborative innovation with the upcoming launch of the AI Hub for Sustainable Development in Rome on June 20. The initiative, which emerged from Italy’s G7 presidency, aims to harness artificial intelligence as a tool for sustainable progress across Africa. Speaking at a press briefing in Nairobi, Philip…
Hon. Fausta Bergamotto, Undersecretary of State for MiMIT (L) and Philip Thigo Special Envoy for Technology for Kenya (R) The Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MiMIT), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has co-designed the AI Hub for Sustainable Development to boost Africa’s technological capacity. Unveiled under Italy’s 2024 G7…
Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), through its global brand Heineken®, is set to host an epic UEFA Champions League (UCL) Final Viewing Party at Uhuru Gardens, Lang’ata, Nairobi, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This highly anticipated event will bring the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan live from Munich to…
IEK President Shammah Kiteme (L) and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo (R) during the MOU Signing The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with county governments to enhance quality standards in infrastructure development. The collaboration, which kicked off with the Council of Governors (COG), is aimed at ensuring counties adhere…
Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Dr.Wycliffe Oparanya (fourth left )pose for a photo with Stakeholders during the FINAS2020 closing Summit. The FINAS 2025 Summit wrapped up on a high note,marking the end of a transformative gathering that positioned sustainable agri-food financing at the heart of Africa’s development agenda….
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) is pushing for urgent reforms to Nairobi County’s Electronic Development Applications Management System (eDAMS), citing delays and inefficiencies that are stalling key infrastructure projects and eroding investor confidence. IEK President Eng. Shammah Kiteme raised the alarm during a visit to the Nairobi County Assembly, where engineers were scheduled…
In a joint press statement read on behalf of 30 child-focused organizations across Kenya,the coalition has raised an alarm over the inadequate budget allocation for children’s welfare and protection, calling on the government to take urgent action. Speaking through a joint statement, the coalition noted that children make up 46 percent of Kenya’s population and…
Left- right: KEBS MD Esther Ngari, PS for Industry Dr. Juma Mukhwana, African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Secretary General Dr. Hermogène Nsengimanaand National Standards Council Chairman Dr. Chris Wamalwa cuts a cake to commemorate World Metrology Day hosted by KEBS. Kenya joined the global community in commemorating World Metrology Day, an annual celebration recognizing the…
The Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced a bold move to allocate 65 percent of its loan disbursements to smallholder farmers, a strategic decision unveiled during the FINAS2025 conference held in Nairobi. Themed Empowering the Backbone of African Agriculture, the forum brought together key stakeholders in agricultural financing to explore solutions that promote inclusive growth…
