Equity Group Holdings Plc and the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) have renewed and expanded their strategic partnership through a landmark USD 500 million framework aimed at accelerating access to credit for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the region. The agreement touted as the largest single guarantee facility in AGF’s history will enable Equity…
Global sportswear and lifestyle brand adidas Originals has officially launched its first standalone retail store in Kenya, marking a significant step in the brand’s East African expansion strategy. The new store, located on the first floor of Westgate Mall in Westlands, opened its doors to the public on April 4 and promises to elevate the…
Pope Francis was laid to rest today at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, bringing to a close a day marked by deep mourning and global reflection on his legacy. Earlier in the day, a solemn funeral Mass was held in St. Peter’s Square, where an estimated 250,000 mourners gathered to pay their…
Fadi Emile, Merck’s Marketing Manager speaking during a press briefing. Merck, through its health division, has unveiled an ambitious health campaign dubbed ThyroAfrica, targeting the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism across Africa starting with Kenya. Speaking during a press briefing, Fadi Emile, Marketing Manager for Merck’s Hypothyroidism Division, highlighted that the condition remains significantly underdiagnosed…
Members of audit committee representatives Concinie Nizigiyamana from Burundi, Immaculate and David Ngoy from Democratic Republic of Congo during the international conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) opening of the 26th meeting of the ICGLR Audit committee at Nairobi Hotel,on April,22nd, 2025 A significant milestone toward peace, transparency, and sustainable development is unfolding in…
Mr. Philip Kirui Kiplangat, Chairperson of the ICGLR Audit Committee, addresses attendees during the opening of the 26th meeting of the ICGLR Audit Committee in Nairobi on April 22, 2025 Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in the mineral sector by hosting the 26th meeting of the International Conference on the…
Over 120 representatives from Civil Society Organizations across Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Mali, and South Africa are set to convene in Nairobi for a two-day Regional Workshop on Positive Masculinity and the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The workshop, which will take place at Pride Inn Luxury Boutique in Westlands on April 22–23, 2025, will…
As East Africa accelerates efforts to revive its blue economy, ocean conservation and protection have emerged as critical pillars in safeguarding the region’s marine wealth. Anchored by its rich marine biodiversity, the coastal belt plays a vital role in supporting key economic sectors such as fishing and tourism. However, despite this natural advantage, the East…
Newly appointed PS Fikirini Jacob’s (centre) and Outgoing PS Ismael Madey ( left) during handing over ceremony. The newly appointed Principal Secretary for the State Department for Youth Affairs and the Creative Economy has officially taken office, succeeding outgoing Principal Secretary (PS) Ismael Madey. The handover ceremony was presided over by Cabinet Secretary for Youth…
Michael Loikenu Lenasalon has officially taken the reins as the new Principal Secretary (PS) for the State Department for Devolution, succeeding Ms. Teresia Mbaika in a handover ceremony held at Teleposta Towers, Nairobi. Ms. Mbaika now moves to her new assignment as Principal Secretary in the State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development, under the…
