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…
The Nairobi Hospital held its annual Children’s Charity Heart Fund Golf Tournamentat the Karen Country Club, rallying support to save young lives affected by congenital heart disease (CHD). Under the theme Giving Little Hearts Big Dreams, the event drew corporate sponsors, medical professionals, donors, and golf enthusiasts with a united goal to provide free, life-saving…
The Government of Kenya has expressed deep concern over recent trade measures enacted by Tanzania, terming them a threat to regional integration and cross-border commerce within the East African Community (EAC). Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Hon. Lee Kinyanjui, has issued a statement outlining Kenya’s objections to newly introduced Tanzanian tax policies and…
From left to right: Samuel Ogeno (University of Nairobi), Sophy Rop (United States International University–Africa), Michael Kamau (ICT Academy Program Manager, Huawei Technologies Kenya), Huldah Mwihaki (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology), Shem Machii (Dedan Kimathi University of Technology), and Erick Mungai (Moi University) during the Huawei “Seeds for the Future” 2025 return event…
The Party of National Unity (PNU) has strongly criticized the government administration over what it terms as a deliberate move to dismantle Kenya’s free basic education system, a policy that has served as a lifeline for millions of children since its inception in 2003 under the late President Mwai Kibaki. In a press statement, the…
Mobile Science Labs Unveiled in 15 Schools to Spur Girls’ Interest in STEM Echo Network Africa Foundation has announced the roll-out of free mobile school laboratories to 15 schools across the country, an initiative aimed at inspiring and increasing girls’ participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Speaking during a pre-launch media briefing on…
DOHA, Qatar-Qatar Airways has unveiled a groundbreaking subscription service under its loyalty programme, Privilege Club. Dubbed Privilege Club Pro, the new offering allows members to subscribe for monthly rewards marking the first time a loyalty programme using Avios has introduced a model that includes both Avios and Qpoints. Developed in partnership with Points, a Plusgrade…
