St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, recently held an insightful information session in Gaborone, providing prospective students and parents with a detailed overview of its medical programs, student support services, and career prospects. The session featured a live Zoom presentation by Marios Loukas, Dean of the School of Medicine at…
Representatives from KEBS departments at the Market Surveillance, Standards Development and Trade and the Quality Assurance directorate pose for a photo with the journalists during media Sensitization Workshop. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring product quality and consumer safety through rigorous certification processes. Acting Chief Manager for Quality Assurance,…
Dr. Samuel Odede,Director Medical Services & Research at The Nairobi Hospital. The Nairobi Hospital brought together key players in the healthcare and tourism sectors for the Magical Kenya Medical Tourism Forum, aimed at positioning Kenya as a leading medical tourism destination in Africa. The event, held at the hospital’s Amphitheatre, attracted medical specialists, representatives from…
The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) has unveiled a new report titled Living Accountability, which explores the cultural foundations of governance and utu (humanity) in Kenya. The study builds on previous research conducted by the organization, dating back to 2017, in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in Kenya. Speaking during the launch, TISA Executive…
Kenya’s agriculture sector continues to be the backbone of the economy, contributing 20 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) directly and another 27 percent indirectly through linkages with other sectors. Employing over 40 percent of the population and more than 70 percent of rural communities, the sector remains a priority for economic growth and…
Wiper Party leader and People’s Loyal Opposition Leader, H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, has reaffirmed his commitment to championing the rights of Kenyans while eulogizing the late Johnson Nzoika, the former Chairman of the Kenya Primary Schools Head Teachers Association (KEPSHA). Speaking during Nzoika’s memorial service in Donholm, Nairobi, Dr. Musyoka hailed the deceased’s legacy…
Agricultural experts and policymakers have emphasized the urgent need to adopt agroecological practices to enhance soil health, improve productivity, and ensure food security in Africa. The summit, attended by government officials, researchers, and farmers, underscored the need for homegrown solutions to address soil degradation. Speaking during a press briefing at a high-level summit on fertilizers…
XRP Healthcare, a leading innovator in AI-driven healthcare and mergers & acquisitions, has announced plans to go public by the third quarter of 2025, accelerating its IPO timeline from an initial 2027 target. The company will list on a Canadian stock exchange as part of a broader strategy to fuel its expansion and cement its…
The Absa Kenya Foundation has pledged KES 3 million to support vulnerable communities during the Holy Month of Ramadhan, reaffirming its commitment to being a force for good. In collaboration with Muslim community associations and local mosques, the Foundation is distributing food and essential supplies to over 800 households, benefiting more than 2,400 people across…
As the world marks World TB Day under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB Commit, Invest, Deliver,” Kenyan health advocates are confronting a stark judicial setback. The High Court in Kisumu has dismissed a petition seeking to hold the government accountable for chronic shortages of HIV and TB medicines a decision that campaigners say…
