Julius Thairu, Chief Customer and Commercial Officer of Kenya Airways (R) and Kenya Rugby Union Chairman Mr. Sasha Mutai (L) sign a new partnership agreement, making KQ the official airline partner of the Simbas 15 Men’s national team. This partnership, through a KES 15 million in-kind sponsorship over the next 12 months, will empower local…
A Kitale-based entrepreneur, Joan Cheruto, is the latest millionaire in town after winning a prime plot of land worth KSh 3 million at the close of the five-month Revvvisha na KCB campaign. Cheruto, 30, clinched the grand prize after consistently saving through her KCB Goal Savings Account and meeting all the eligibility requirements. The nationwide…
ARC Initiative Microsoft has launched the Advancing Regional Cybersecurity (ARC) Initiative, a strategic programme aimed at enhancing cyber resilience, preparedness, and coordination across the Global South. The announcement was made during the second Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B) held in Geneva.The initiative debuts with a flagship partnership with Kenya’s National Computer and Cybercrime…
Kenya and the literary world are mourning the death of celebrated author and scholar Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who passed away on Wednesday morning at the age of 87. The news of his passing was confirmed by his daughter, Wanjiku wa Ngugi, in a heartfelt statement issued by the family. “It is with a heavy heart…
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has called for urgent policy reforms to address growing concerns over Kenya’s investment climate, employment trends, and regulatory unpredictability. Speaking during a press briefing following the Federation’s 66th Annual General Meeting in Nairobi, FKE National President Dr. Gilda Odera emphasized the need to support businesses in an increasingly volatile…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has sounded a strong warning to unqualified and non-compliant health facilities, revealing plans to publish a list of shame by 14th June 2025. The list will expose facilities previously contracted under the now-defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and accused of engaging in fraudulent activities. Speaking during the launch of…
In a significant milestone for Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda, the Social Health Authority (SHA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH), to provide subsidized kidney and heart surgeries at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible patients. The agreement was officially signed today at the Aga Khan University campus…
In a major boost to Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) efforts, the Ministry of Health, through the Social Health Authority (SHA), has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH), to provide fully subsidized kidney and cardiac surgeries for eligible Kenyans. The agreement, signed at the Aga Khan University’s Nairobi campus,…
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…
