Kenya Moves to Establish First Biopharma Manufacturing Hub at Konza Technopolis

John Paul Okwiri, CEO of the Technopolis Development Authority, speaks during the APIFA Biopharma Park feasibility study agreement signing at JW Marriott, Nairobi. Kenya is set to establish its first Biopharma Life Sciences Park at Konza Technopolis in a major development expected to strengthen local pharmaceutical manufacturing, reduce dependence on imported medicines and position the…

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Nyanza Digital Summit to Position Lake Region as Kenya’s Next Digital Investment Hub

Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy Eng. John Tanui addresses stakeholders during the Nyanza Digital Summit 2026 breakfast meeting in Nairobi on November 11, ahead of the inaugural summit scheduled for December 2–4 in Siaya County. The Government has announced plans to position the Nyanza region as a major digital investment and business…

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Pharmaceutical Firms Step Up Access Plans but Healthcare Gaps Persist, Report Finds

A healthcare worker dispenses medicine to a patient at a hospital pharmacy, highlighting the importance of access to affordable and essential healthcare products.  Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly incorporating access to medicine into their product development strategies, but progress in ensuring essential healthcare products reach patients in low- and middle-income countries remains insufficient, a new global…

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Govt rolls out free digital training to help youth, women and PWDs win public tenders

Susan Mang’eni PS State Department for MSMEs speaking to the  press during a media briefing in Nairobi she is accompanied by Evans Oyaro, Diretor KIBT and Mohammed Doyo , Secretary MSMEs , State Department for MSMEs Development The government has rolled out a free digital training programme to equip young entrepreneurs, women and persons with…

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Journalists Face Growing Threats Ahead of 2027 Election, Media Stakeholders Warn.

MCK Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo speaking during the national dialogue on journalists’ safety and protection mechanisms held in Nairobi. Media stakeholders have called for urgent legal reforms and stronger protection mechanisms for journalists as threats, intimidation and economic hardship mount ahead of the 2027 General Election. The call was made in Nairobi during a…

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Rising Lionesses Crush Senegal 19-0 to Extend Winning Run at Dakar Youth Olympics

Kenya’s Rising Lionesses continued their impressive run at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games after recording a convincing 19-0 victory over hosts Senegal in their second Pool A match. The Kenyan youngsters produced a dominant display to shut out Senegal and register their second consecutive victory in the competition. The win came after Kenya…

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Kenya Launches Ksh25.8Billion Watershed Project Targeting 12 Counties

Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa, assisted by PS Gitonga Mugambi, cuts a celebratory cake as other representatives look on during the launch of KEWASIP in Nairobi on November 2, 2026. The Government has called for accelerated implementation of a Sh25.8 billion watershed restoration programme targeting 12 counties, as Kenya steps up efforts to restore degraded…

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Fun Things to Do at Konza Technopolis

For many people, Konza Technopolis is associated with technology, innovation, modern infrastructure and the promise of a future-ready city. Yet beyond its laboratories, data facilities and emerging industries, another side of the Technopolis is taking shape; one centred on recreation, fitness, sport and nature. From football matches and athletics to walking through open spaces and…

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Ecobank Kenya boosts gender diversity as women take 55% of board seats

Newly appointed Non-Executive Director Risper Alaro  Ecobank Kenya has appointed Ms. Risper Alaro as a Non-Executive Director following approval by the Central Bank of Kenya. Her appointment brings the number of women on the bank’s nine-member board to five, representing 55% representation of women and reinforcing Ecobank Kenya’s commitment to inclusive leadership and gender diversity…

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