The Central Organization of Trade Unions Kenya (COTU-K) has called for the inclusion of workers’ rights in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) due to the growing protectionist policies and shifting global trade dynamics. Speaking on Thursday during a press briefing, COTU second Assistant Secretary General Carolyn Chepkoech Rutto on behalf…
DESCA Calls for Nationwide Cancer Census The debate over cancer’s recognition as a national disaster in Kenya has resurfaced, with health advocates and stakeholders calling for urgent action. The current government maintains the same position as the previous administration, which in 2019 declared that cancer is not a national disaster. This stance has drawn sharp…
Virginia Ngindiru, Director of Innovations at Zizi Afrique Foundation (1st right) with education stakeholders during a panel discussion. Kenya has taken a major step toward improving foundational numeracy skills with its first-ever Numeracy Co-Creation Workshop, hosted by the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) in collaboration with the Zizi Afrique Foundation…
Pathways Technologies has launched a suite of innovative digital solutions designed to enhance agricultural productivity and sales performance. The company, known for leveraging data and technology to drive business growth, has introduced a credit scoring solution for farmers, a field delineation app, and a sales insights dashboard. In partnership with GIZ, Pathways Technologies has developed…
Kenya Airways (KQ)and Standard Chartered Bank have officially signed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing travel experiences for affluent clients. The collaboration, announced today at Standard Chartered’s Head Office, introduces a suite of exclusive benefits designed to deliver greater convenience, rewards and seamless travel experiences. The partnership will offer Standard Chartered’s affluent clients and Kenya…
Fawzia Ali-Kimanthi, Chief Consumer Business Officer at Safaricom PLC, presents a symbolic car key to John Maina, the lucky winner of the Safaricom Hooks campaign, Wai Ndai an initiative empowering youth through creativity and innovation. Two lucky winners have driven away in brand-new Suzuki Altos after emerging victorious in Safaricom’s (NSE: SCOM) thrilling ‘Wai Ndai’…
TLScontact Nairobi Centre Manager Jackline Kivuva (left) handing over a passport with a French Visa to Rehema Melly who will be travelling to Marseille, France to volunteer. The French Embassy in Kenya has officially launched a new visa application centre in Nairobi, marking a significant step in improving visa processing services for Kenyan travelers. The…
The Ushiriki Wema Women and Youth Empowerment program, an initiative founded by Madam Tessie Mudavadi, is expanding its impact across the country through new partnerships and county-level engagement. Ushiriki Wema Women and Youth Empowerment Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Program Director Sintoiyia Kasaine, emphasized that this initiative is part of a broader foundation that also…
Kenya’s HIV treatment program remains stable despite uncertainties in global aid, with the government assuring that 1.4 million people on antiretroviral therapy (ART) will continue receiving medication uninterrupted. Health Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth affirmed that the country has sufficient HIV drug supplies, a strengthened supply chain, and ongoing procurement through the Global Fund, ensuring…
The Technical working group has been established to combat gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide with the aim of reviewing and recommending measures that strengthens institutional and policy responses to the pressing challenges. The task force aims to deliver actionable recommendation that will shape policies and drive sustainable change. The initiative reflects the government’s commitment to…
