International beauty brand ALLSO has officially entered the Kenyan market with the launch of its flagship store at 20th Century Plaza along Mama Ngina Street, marking a major step in the company’s global expansion. The new outlet, located in Nairobi’s Central Business District, introduces Kenyan consumers to the brand’s full range of beauty products including…
In-African-culture-obese-or-overweight-is-seen-as-a-sign-of-wealth. More than one billion people worldwide are living with obesity, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In Kenya, health experts say the numbers are steadily rising as urban lifestyles, processed foods and reduced physical activity reshape how people live and eat. It is sedentary lifestyle that is widely contributing to obesity and overweight,…
Swisscontact has launched the PropelA Phase IIÂ initiative, a youth skills development programme aimed at strengthening workforce competitiveness and unlocking private sector investment in Kenya. The programme brings together industry players, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, and the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) to address youth unemployment and the growing mismatch between education…
The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) has launched the Mara River Basin Exhibition at its headquarters in Nairobi, highlighting findings from 15 years of scientific research on one of East Africa’s most important river systems. The exhibition, unveiled on Thursday, March 5, 2026, showcases research conducted under the Mara Wildlife Subsidies Research Program (MWSP). It…
Kalonzo Musyoka speaking during a press briefing at the SKM Command Center on March 5, 2026. Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka on Thursday strongly criticized the proposed National Infrastructure Fund Bill 2026 and the government’s plan to partially sell its stake in Safaricom, warning that the two proposals could weaken constitutional safeguards governing public…
CS John Mbadi speaking during the KPC IPO results announcement in Nairobi on Wednesday March 04, 2026 The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offer (IPO) was oversubscribed at 105.7 per cent, raising Sh106.7 billion in what has been described as a milestone for Kenya’s capital markets and privatization agenda. Speaking during the official release…
‎Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel has been confirmed as the headline act for the newly launched Talanta East Afrika Festival, a regional cultural showcase set to tour three East African cities in May 2026. ‎The Jamaican star, whose music enjoys a strong following in Kenya, will lead the lineup as the festival makes stops in Kampala,…
By Joseph Atulo, Head of Platforms (Child Participation and Policy), Mtoto News International The Budget Policy Statement (BPS) is arguably the most important compass in Kenya’s financial landscape. On February 11, 2026, this critical document was tabled in Parliament, marking a high-stakes moment in the national budget cycle. As lawmakers deliberate on its contents, the…
Cicely McDonnel Coordinator of Emergency Courses Peter Ngeny instructs trainees on basic life support during an emergency course training at The Nairobi Hospital on 27th February 2026. Nairobi, 2 March 2026 – In a bid to strengthen Kenya’s emergency response capacity, The Nairobi Hospital has successfully trained and certified more than 50 police officers and…
KBL Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo(left) and Kipchumba Ruto from the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports during the signing ceremony in Nairobi on March 03, 2026 Whitecap Commits Sh45 Million as Government Shifts Safari Rally to Private SectorKenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has renewed and scaled up its sponsorship of the WRC Safari Rally…
