Fintech pioneer deploys $2 billion in credit to Africa’s “Every Day Earners” – micro entrepreneurs invisible to traditional banks M-KOPA, Africa’s leading inclusive fintech, has surpassed 3 million active customers for the first time – a milestone that puts the company on track to serve 10 million Every Day Earners by the end of the…
Dr. Edward Serem speaking during breakfast meeting held in Nairobi on September 22nd 2025 at Sarova Stanley Kenya has called for increased resources, stronger domestic financing, and new innovations to expand access to contraception during a breakfast meeting held ahead of World Contraception Day, which will be marked on Friday. The annual event, themed “A…
Olympic marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has stepped into a new role off the track, officially joining the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) Board as the athletes’ representative. Kipchoge was formally welcomed by NOC-K President Shadrack Maluki and Deputy President Barnaba Korir during his first board meeting this week. The session focused on athlete welfare…
By Sharon Atieno Nairobi, Kenya – September 24, 2025 — Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA), in partnership with fifteen public universities under the Vice-Chancellors’ Committee and the State Department of Higher Education and Research, has launched the Green Careers Caravan (GCC), a nationwide initiative designed to equip young people with the skills needed for emerging opportunities…
Somali Ambassador, Mr. Jabril Abdulle addressing the press during a press briefing on Wednesday 24th, September 2025 at the Somali Embassy in Nairobi. By Winnie Atieno Somalia has reaffirmed its commitment to sportsmanship and mutual respect, urging that football continue to serve as a bridge of friendship between peoples. The country’s envoy in Nairobi welcomed…
Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development, Shadrack Mwadime, has called on Kenya to harness its youthful population and the benefits of labour migration to strengthen the economy, stressing the need for innovative strategies to safeguard remittances and transform returning workers into investors. Speaking during a stakeholders’ forum on labour and migration, Mwadime says migration…
The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned with a significant and rapid rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across Africa, which poses a major challenge to already burdened healthcare systems in the continent. Projection indicates that NCDs will become the leading cause of morbidity and deaths in Africa by 2030. While the proportion of all deaths…
ODM party leader, Hon Raila Odinga(Left), Siaya county governor, Hon.James Orengo addressing the press on Monday, 22nd September 2025 at Capital Hill in Nairobi, during the announcement of an International trade and investment conference that is to take place in Siaya. He is accompanied by delegates from Siaya. By Winnie Atieno Siaya County will host…
Chairman of Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association(RUPHA), Dr. Brian Lishenga, addressing the press at the association’s offices at Lunga Lunga Square in Nairobi. Nairobi, September 22, 2025 – The Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has suspended the provision of healthcare services on credit to the Social Health Authority (SHA), citing unpaid…
Trainers, Editors and media Managers pose for a photo during the training of Promoting Gender-transformative Media and Information Literacy Competencies in Kenyan Newsrooms held at Aga Khan University (AKU) Graduate School of Media and Communications. By Sharon Atieno Nairobi, Kenya – September 22, 2025 – UNESCO, in collaboration with the Aga Khan University (AKU) Graduate…
