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Kenyan Women Among 23 Selected from 4,000 Applicants in Elevate Africa Fellowship 2026 Cohort

Winnie Rugutt(2nd left,down bar) and Nadia Ahmed ( 2nd  right, upper bar) among 23 mid-career professionals selected from over 4,000 applicants for the 2026 Cohort II. Nairobi ,Kenya, April 3, 2026 — Two Kenyan women are among 23 mid-career professionals selected from over 4,000 applicants for the 2026 Cohort II of the Elevate Africa Fellowship,…

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Drought Drives Cross-Border Displacement into Dadaab as Rights Crisis Deepens

Somali refugees in Dadaab have been pitching makeshift shelters on the outskirts of one of the camps.Photo Courtesy|© UNHCR/Charity Nzomo Families Flee Only When Survival Collapses Nairobi, Kenya, April 2, 2026 – Prolonged drought in Somalia is forcing families to flee across borders into Kenya. Humanitarian agencies warn of a growing human rights crisis. At…

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Gender-Blind Climate Policies Leaving Women and Children Exposed in Horn of Africa, Experts Warn

Photo showing gender and child rights in climate adaptation strategies across the region. Photo courtesy| The Guardian. Nairobi, Kenya, April 2, 2026– Experts are concerned about climate policies in the Horn of Africa. These policies do not adequately address how climate change disproportionately affects women and children. They warn that current interventions are mostly gender-blind,…

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AKU Surgery Programme receives ACGME-I accreditation, improving Kenya’s surgical training.

Graduates of AKU’s Class of 2025 celebrate at the Nairobi campus. Nairobi, Kenya. April 2, 2026. – The Surgery Residency Programme at Aga Khan University (AKU)  Medical College is the first in Kenya and the region to receive accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International (ACGME-I). This achievement will improve the training…

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Easter Travel in Kenya: How Digital Banking Is Powering Seamless Payments and Family Connections

As Kenyans get ready for the Easter holiday, a time of faith, renewal, and togetherness, the long weekend is expected to lead to more travel across the country. Families will reunite upcountry, while holidaymakers head to coastal destinations and national parks. This festive period, known for crowded highways and lively social gatherings, increases the need…

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Kip Keino Classic launched as Nairobi prepares for April 24 Continental Tour meet

7th edition Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour Gold was officially launched on today, setting the stage for another high-profile night of athletics on April 24. Organisers used the launch to reaffirm the event’s growing stature on the global circuit, while highlighting the continued support of Absa Bank, which has served as the title sponsor…

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Java House Expands to Syokimau with New Outlet Targeting Growing Nairobi Metropolitan Demand

(L-R): Mohammed Ismail, Chairman, Syokimau Residents Association (SRA), Joshua Mutuku, Branch Manager, Java Syokimau, Sam Ondato, Service Team Member at Java Syokimau and Priscilla Gathungu, Group CEO, Java House, during the official launch of Java House’s new Syokimau branch, the casual dining brand’s 105th branch in East Africa. Modern consumers are increasingly prioritizing convenience, access…

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Geoffrey Ndugwa Named New CEO of Bamburi Cement ; Leadership Change in Kenya’s Cement Sector

Geoffrey Ndugwa  the new appointed Chief Executive Office of Bamburi Cement. Cement Plc Board has announced the appointment of Mr. Geoffrey Ndugwa as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1st April 2026. Mr. Ndugwa succeeds Mr. Mohit Kapoor, who concludes his successful assignment in the country. A seasoned veteran of the Holcim Group, Mr. Ndugwa…

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