In a show of unity and urgency ahead of World Environment Day, Kenyan stakeholders from faith groups, civil society, youth networks, and Indigenous communities have declared their support for the proposed Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, a bold international initiative aimed at securing a just and equitable transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Among the…
The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) is making a powerful statement at the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations, held at Tom Mboya University in Homa Bay County. The agency has unveiled a vibrant exhibition of Made in Kenya products, spotlighting the nation’s growing creative and entrepreneurial spirit. This year’s theme, Blue Economy and Maritime…
Africa is on the brink of an economic transformation, and business leaders say the time to act is now. Speaking at the second edition of the KPMG Venture Capital Summit in Nairobi, KPMG East Africa CEO Benson Ndung’u emphasized Africa’s unique opportunity to position itself as a global economic powerhouse. Ndung’u stated that the continent…
Kenya’s push for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) took a major leap forward today as the Ministry of Health signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Roche, a leading global pharmaceutical company, to enhance access to cancer care and diagnostics. Presiding over the event, Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale officially launched the collaboration between…
Isuzu East Africa Limited and Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) have become the first companies to be officially recognized by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for complying with the newly gazetted Energy (Energy Management) Regulations, 2025. Their exemplary efforts have collectively saved them over Kshs. 26 million in annual energy costs.Gazetted in February 2025,…
A transformative pan-African initiative designed to strengthen startup ecosystems across the continent was officially launched in Nairobi on Thursday.The program, known as Conecta Africa, is spearheaded by global entrepreneurship platform Bridge for Billions and unites entrepreneur support organisations (ESOs), policymakers, funders, and business leaders from Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa. The initiative seeks to…
As the medical community increasingly acknowledges the importance of mental health, graduates from St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine are sharing vital insights for prospective medical students. In light of Mental Health Awareness Month, these doctors emphasize that prioritizing mental well-being is crucial not only for personal health but also for enhancing patient care…
Equity Group has reported a robust first-quarter (Q1) performance for 2025, reflecting strategic agility and resilience amid a challenging global economic landscape. The lender’s regional expansion and diversification strategy has seen it secure a leading position across East and Central Africa, ranking second in market share in Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and…
KCPF Chairman Charles Kanjama (R) and Bernard Muchere, a retired internal auditor and KCPF consultant (L) during a press briefing on it’s National Assembly Petition On “Illegal Borrowing and Budget Non- Compliance” The Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) has issued a stern warning to Parliament and the National Treasury, urging them to immediately align the…
In a significant move to address the backlog of land and environmental cases that continue to hinder development, Kenya’s Attorney General has announced the formation of a Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) Committee to fast-track the resolution of over 10,500 pending disputes. The Attorney General, whose office is constitutionally mandated under Article 156 to uphold the…
