When Phanice Khatundi walks through farms in Trans Nzoia County, speaking with farmers about seed quality, storage and market prices, she is not stepping into unfamiliar territory. It is a world she knows well one that shaped her long before she rose to become the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture. Her journey…
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital has raised concern over the growing burden of asthma in Kenya, revealing that the disease claims an estimated 2,300 lives annually despite being largely manageable with proper treatment and early diagnosis. Respiratory experts at the hospital warned that asthma cases are steadily increasing, particularly among children living in urban areas where exposure…
NCBA-DIRECTOR-HEAD-OF-BRANCHES-RIGHT-GIFTING-A-CUSTOMER-DURING-THE-WEALTH-MANAGEMENT-ENGAGEMENT NCBA Bank has identified middle-income earners as one of its fastest-growing and most valuable customer segments, with the group now emerging as a major contributor to the bank’s revenue growth due to rising uptake of investment products and wealth management solutions. The bank said the segment, largely made up of young and digitally savvy…
Mr. Daddy Mukadi Portrait African governments have been urged to implement urgent tax reforms and recognise telecommunications as a key economic driver to accelerate digital inclusion and expand connectivity across the continent. Speaking during the inaugural edition of the États Généraux du Secteur des Postes et Télécommunications in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Daddy Mukadi…
Visa has unveiled six new and enhanced dispute resolution services aimed at helping merchants, issuers and acquirers reduce fraud-related losses, cut operational costs and improve customer experience through the use of artificial intelligence and advanced payment technologies. Announced in Nairobi on May 4, 2026, the new solutions are part of Visa’s broader strategy to modernize…
Nairobi, Kenya, April 29, 2026 — Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has inked a new agreement with Ethiopian Airlines to advance the rollout of co-branded Visa payment products, marking a significant step in their ongoing partnership aimed at modernizing travel payments across Africa. The collaboration seeks to elevate the payment experience for travelers…
The Nairobi City County has intensified a citywide clean-up exercise targeting major waste hotspots across residential estates, informal settlements and public markets under the SafishaKaNairo campaign. The initiative, implemented in partnership with Zoomlion Kenya, aims to improve sanitation, restore environmental dignity and reduce public health risks associated with poor waste management and illegal dumping. County…
Ministry of Health Director of Nursing Services Dr. Judith Awinja speaking during a media roundtable in Nairobi on May 06, 2025 Nurses in Kenya are seeking stronger collaboration with the media and greater recognition of their role in healthcare delivery following an engagement with stakeholders held ahead of the launch of the Nurse of the…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reaffirmed government support for disciplined services teams, saying sports play a key role in nurturing talent, promoting health and strengthening community ties. Murkomen, who also serves as patron of APS Bomet FC, spoke in Kericho after watching the side secure a 1-0 victory against KCB FC in a FKF…
The Dallas Mavericks have appointed Masai Ujiri as President and Alternate Governor in a major front-office overhaul aimed at steering the franchise back to championship contention. Ujiri, widely regarded as one of the NBA’s top basketball executives, will oversee all aspects of the Mavericks’ basketball operations, including roster construction, scouting and player personnel. The appointment…
