Kaplong Girls High School in Bomet County has been closed indefinitely after students staged a protest over allegations of sexual harassment by a male teacher, sparking concern among parents and education stakeholders. The protest, which erupted within the school compound, disrupted learning activities and forced the school administration to send students home in an effort…
On July 9, Nairobi emerged as the heartbeat of Africa’s insurance transformation at the Radisson Blu Nairobi Arboretum, as Curacel hosted an impactful summit, AI in Insurance Today: The Path to Profitability and Efficiency. The event united prominent insurers, government regulators, tech leaders, and ecosystem stakeholders to explore AI’s transformative potential across the continent’s insurance…
H.E. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki The Bodaboda and Tuktuk Transport Organisations of Kenya have extended heartfelt appreciation to the Government of Kenya for its continued support and commitment to empowering the two- and three-wheeler transport sector, which employs millions of youth and supports countless families across the country. Speaking on behalf of the sector, Chairman…
Old Mutual has entered into a strategic partnership with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) to provide customized professional indemnity insurance to over 5,000 licensed architects and consulting engineers across the country. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), is designed to offer AAK members access to comprehensive, competitively priced insurance solutions tailored…
Octagon Africa Financial Services Limited has marked 18 years of redefining financial security across East and Southern Africa through inclusive and innovative retirement solutions. Established in 2007, the firm has grown into a regional force with operations in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia, and continues to eye further expansion across the continent. Speaking during a stakeholder…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has unveiled a groundbreaking medical insurance scheme for legal practitioners dubbed Wakili Medicover, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve the well-being of lawyers in Kenya. The product, developed in partnership with Octagon Africa Financial Services and underwritten by Britam General Insurance Company, offers legal professionals a comprehensive,…
Renowned public speaker and mentor Nixon Nyadiero Sekoh has written a book about how to connect harmoniously with the Generation Z. His publication is timely as he seeks to offer solace to parents, and even authorities who believe that the GEn Z’s are difficult to engage. His book, ” The Gen Z Parent: From Confusion…
Deputy Party Leader of the Democratic Change Party (DCP), Cleophas Malala, has announced the party’s aggressive entry into Kenya’s political arena, vowing to field candidates in all upcoming by-elections across the country. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, Malala confirmed that the DCP, launched just two months ago, has registered over 1.8 million members…
The Uzalendo School, in collaboration with the Eldama Ravine Education Fund (IREF), has officially launched the 2025 edition of the Uzalendo Half Marathon with a bold vision to raise KSh 25 million for a long-term education endowment fund aimed at supporting bright but needy students in rural Kenya. Speaking during the launch event, the Chair…
The Kenya Devolution Civil Society Working Group (KDCWG), a coalition of civil society organizations representing all 47 counties, has issued a statement decrying the growing erosion of devolution through delayed function transfers, unconstitutional funding models, and a creeping return of political patronage tied to State House. The group warned that the vision of devolution is…
