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…
Hon. Fausta Bergamotto, Undersecretary of State for MiMIT (L) and Philip Thigo Special Envoy for Technology for Kenya (R) The Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MiMIT), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has co-designed the AI Hub for Sustainable Development to boost Africa’s technological capacity. Unveiled under Italy’s 2024 G7…
Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), through its global brand Heineken®, is set to host an epic UEFA Champions League (UCL) Final Viewing Party at Uhuru Gardens, Lang’ata, Nairobi, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This highly anticipated event will bring the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan live from Munich to…
IEK President Shammah Kiteme (L) and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo (R) during the MOU Signing The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with county governments to enhance quality standards in infrastructure development. The collaboration, which kicked off with the Council of Governors (COG), is aimed at ensuring counties adhere…
Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Dr.Wycliffe Oparanya (fourth left )pose for a photo with Stakeholders during the FINAS2020 closing Summit. The FINAS 2025 Summit wrapped up on a high note,marking the end of a transformative gathering that positioned sustainable agri-food financing at the heart of Africa’s development agenda….
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) is pushing for urgent reforms to Nairobi County’s Electronic Development Applications Management System (eDAMS), citing delays and inefficiencies that are stalling key infrastructure projects and eroding investor confidence. IEK President Eng. Shammah Kiteme raised the alarm during a visit to the Nairobi County Assembly, where engineers were scheduled…
Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Hon. Salim Mvurya receives a KES. 60 million sponsorship cheque from Absa Kenya’s Consumer Banking Director Moses Muthui and Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director Mwihaki Wachira during the Absa Kipkeino Classic media launch. Looking on is Athletics Kenya President General Jackson Tuwei. Absa Bank Kenya…
Family Bank Chair Lazarus Muema, CEO Nancy Njau and Ag. Chief Finance Officer Paul Ngaragari during the Bank’s Q1 2025 financial results media and investor briefing, where the Bank reported a 15.4% increase in Profit Before Tax to KES 1.5 billion for the first three months of the year. Family Bank Group has kicked off…
