Equity Bank’s German Desk initiative is making significant strides in deepening trade and investment relations between East Africa and Germany, just eight months after its launch. The progress was highlighted during the inaugural Annual Status Update Meeting held in Nairobi, attended by German Ambassador to Kenya, Sebastian Groth, who described the early impact as “amazing.”…
African leaders, scientists, youth activists, and faith-based organizations have called for a substantial increase in climate finance to support locally-led adaptation efforts across the continent. The call was made during the Vatican African Conference on Climate Resilience held in Nairobi, amid growing concerns that communities on the frontlines of climate change continue to be marginalized…
Kenya Airways (KQ) has cemented its reputation as a continental aviation powerhouse, securing four prestigious accolades at the 2025 World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony held on Saturday at Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. For the fourth consecutive year, KQ was lauded across multiple categories, winning Africa’s Leading Airline 2025,…
Equity Bank’s German Desk is proving a success just eight months after launch, marking a milestone in strengthening trade and investment between East Africa and Germany. During the inaugural Annual Status Update Meeting held in Nairobi, German Ambassador to Kenya Sebastian Groth praised the initiative’s early impact as “amazing.” He highlighted how the desk, a…
Kenya Airways (KQ) and global payments giant Visa have announced a strategic co-brand agreement aimed at transforming the travel experience through innovative digital payment solutions. The partnership, unveiled this week, will introduce co-branded credit and debit cards offering exclusive benefits to travelers while promoting the use of secure digital payments in the aviation sector. Under…
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening air connectivity between Africa and the Middle East through a strategic partnership. The agreement, signed in Doha by Qatar Airways Group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer and Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka, will see the two airlines enter into…
Mount Kenya University (MKU), Strathmore University, and Riara University have joined forces to launch the inaugural University PR Challenge, a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at nurturing the next generation of public relations professionals. Set to take place on August 26, 2025, at Aga Khan University also the academic partner the competition brings together student-led teams from…
As the country marks 25 years since the historic Saba Saba protests of 1990, the National Alternative Alliance (NAA) has issued a powerful statement warning of an imminent national crisis if urgent reforms are not implemented. Addressed to President William Ruto, the letter paints a grim picture of a nation gripped by civil unrest, rising…
KEBS Managing Director Esther Ngari( Left) ,KPC Managing Director Joe Sang(right) pose for a photo with Stakeholders during the signing of the three-year Service Level Agreement (SLA) held at KPC headquarter. The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) and the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) have inked a game-changing three-year Service Level Agreement (SLA) that will see…
In a landmark move aimed at expanding access to global medical education, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has entered into a three-year partnership with Legae Academy, a premier secondary school in Gaborone, Botswana. The collaboration is designed to create a streamlined pathway for aspiring medical students from Legae Academy…
