Dr Wanjiru Kariuki, Secretary for Skills Development at the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, alongside a Swisscontact, Kenya team, is taken through one of the modern workshops at Don Bosco Boys Town in Nairobi, a private sector-led dual training centre of excellence. Nairobi, Kenya — The government has thrown its weight behind a new…
From Left Jason Feng Shen, Huawei Kenya – Safaricom Key Account Director, Huawei Kenya, Chantal Migongo-Bake, Tusk’s Chief Conservation Officer, James Maitai – Group Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO) at Safaricom PLC, John Kinoti, Lewa’s Chief Programmes and partnerships Officer and Zizwe Awuor, Director of Brand and Marketing at Safaricom PLC. Nairobi, Kenya, March…
The grim findings, including 25 children and six separate body parts like limbs, have sparked urgent investigations into possible foul play and irregular burials.
Kazi Mashinani Kenya has announced an ambitious nationwide initiative aimed at creating massive employment opportunities for young people and women through community-based economic projects. Sharing data on the plan, the organisation’s chairman, Joachim Maragia, said the programme will focus on practical, income-generating ventures including fish farming, black soldier fly farming for waste management, smart garbage…
Residents of Nairobi have been urged to remain vigilant and prioritize safety following flooding in several parts of the city caused by ongoing heavy rains. Authorities and traffic advisories indicate that key roads have been affected, with motorists specifically warned to avoid Waiyaki Way near the University of Nairobi and the Westlands Roundabout, where sections…
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has issued a seven-day strike notice, accusing the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) of reneging on a return-to-work agreement and undermining ongoing collective bargaining negotiations. Speaking during a press briefing, Union Secretary General Amos Ndiema said a conciliation meeting held between union officials and KCAA management had collapsed after the…
The Nairobi Hospital has reassured staff, patients and stakeholders that its services remain uninterrupted, with all departments fully operational and open to the public. In a statement, the hospital confirmed that both clinical and support teams continue to provide care as usual, underscoring its sustained commitment to delivering quality healthcare to patients and the wider…
The Board of Directors of Kenya Industrial Estates has appointed Nelson Kwamini as the new Managing Director following a competitive recruitment process conducted by the Public Service Commission (Kenya). The announcement was made on March 13, 2026 in Nairobi. Before his appointment, Kwamini served at the Kenya Water Institute under the Ministry of Water, Irrigation…
Kenya’s leading business associations have called for the suspension of the new standards levy introduced by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), warning that the measure will significantly raise the cost of doing business and undermine the competitiveness of local manufacturers. The government gazetted the Standards (Standards Levy) Order, 2025 under Legal Notice No. 136…
NTSA Director General addressing the press in Nairobi on March 10, 2026 The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced the immediate rollout of an instant traffic fine system supported by automated cameras in a new push to curb road crashes and enforce traffic laws across the country. Speaking to the press in Nairobi…
