The Nairobi Hospital (TNH) has moved to dispel public speculation over its financial standing, assuring stakeholders of its resilience, continued growth, and commitment to delivering world-class healthcare. Addressing a joint press briefing of the Board of Management and the Board of Trustees on Monday, hospital leadership emphasised that the institution remains financially sound and fully…
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has called for the complete digitalization of engineering approval processes at both county and national government levels, in a bid to reduce delays, curb inefficiencies, and accelerate infrastructure development across the country. Speaking during an IEK side event at the ongoing Devolution Conference in Homa Bay, IEK President…
The Treasurer of the Mombasa Law Society and the Coast Branch of the Law Society of Kenya has underscored the need to uphold constitutionalism and the rule of law amid rising political temperatures in the country. Speaking in Diani during the Law Society of Kenya’s annual conference, which runs from August 12 to 16, the…
From Left:Francis Kangure, Board Member TDH Netherlands, Magdalene Muoki, Kenya Country Director TDH Netherlands, Graïnne Le Ferve, Executive Director TDH Netherlands,Emma Mumma,Board Member TDH Netherlands, Josephine Akiru, Uganda Country Director TDH Netherlands and Julius Mwatu, Board Member TDH Netherlands at She Leads Africa Summit 2025 Africa’s vibrant youth population, including more than 116 million people…
Harm Reduction Society of Kenya Founder and Secretary-General, Dr. Kariuki Michael Ndung’u, speaks at the Diamond Leisure Beach and Golf Resort in Mombasa By Wendy Sheilla The Harm Reduction Society of Kenya has urged the government to adopt and implement evidence based strategies to tackle the health and social impacts of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and…
From Lockdown to Lush Field; “Farming Found Me”: How a Kitengela Woman Turned a Lockdown Hobby into a Thriving Agribusiness When COVID-19 hit in early 2020, Alexin Hasoa had just moved to Hawa in Kitengela, Kajiado County. Farming was the last thing on her mind until lockdown restrictions left her searching for something meaningful to…
Absa Bank Kenya has increased its investment in the affordable housing sector, earmarking KES 4 billion for onward lending to the retail market up from KES 3 billion as part of efforts to bridge Kenya’s growing housing gap. This injection further strengthens its partnership with the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC). The announcement was made…
The ongoing SAFIRI project, an initiative dedicated to strengthening investigative journalism in Kenya, held a vibrant Media Dialogue Forum in Kisumu, drawing over 60 participants from diverse sectors. The forum brought together journalists, government representatives, civil society organizations, community activists, elders, women, and youth leaders in a spirited discussion on the role of the media…
Kenya is set to host Wikimania 2025, the 20th edition and the annual Wikimedia conference globally, bringing together over 1,000 volunteers and digital knowledge leaders from over 120 countries. The event celebrates the people behind Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, spotlighting the power of open knowledge and community-driven collaboration across the globe. The annual conference…
Absa Bank Kenya, in collaboration with GirlCode, has launched the 2025 edition of the GirlCodeHack, a Pan-African women-in-tech hackathon aimed at empowering 100 young women in Kenya to innovate around real-time challenges in FinTech, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence. The 30-hour innovation sprint, scheduled for October 11–12, will run concurrently across seven cities in Africa, including…
