The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit Africa has officially opened in Nairobi, marking a pivotal moment in efforts to promote religious liberty as a cornerstone of peace and sustainable development on the continent. Hosted by Kenya’s Chief Justice Martha Koome and organized by Pepperdine University and the Religious Freedom Institute, in partnership with the Global…
World Vision Kenya (WVK) in their statement,has called on national and county governments to strengthen and sustain investment in child protection services,as Kenya joins the continent in marking the Day of the African Child 2025. The 2025 theme, Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010, offers a timely reflection on the milestones made and…
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has raised alarm over persistent regulatory failures in Kenya’s construction sector following the release of a Public Information Pack by the Mombasa County Government concerning a recent building collapse. While commending the Governor for transparency, IEK noted that the findings contained no new revelations and merely echoed longstanding…
The Nairobi Hospital has unveiled the state-of-the-art Siemens 256-slice CT scanner, a groundbreaking imaging technology that offers faster, high-resolution scans with lower radiation exposure. Featuring dual-source technology and AI-assisted imaging, the scanner minimizes the need for contrast agents and sedation, especially in children. It is tailored for a wide range of diagnostics, including pediatric, cardiac,…
Nairobi Hospital has received international recognition from the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) and achieved ISO 15189 certification, marking a major milestone in its commitment to delivering world-class healthcare. The hospital has been certified in multiple quality domains including quality management, environmental sustainability, food safety, and laboratory competence solidifying its position as a top-tier…
Michael Joseph, the long-serving chairman and director of Kenya Airways (KQ), has officially retired after nearly a decade at the helm of the national carrier. Joseph, who took over as chairman in 2016 and joined the board in 2016 after being appointed by then-President Uhuru Kenyatta, stepped down from his position on Thursday, June 13,…
Faith-based organizations (FBOs) have been called upon to amplify their voices in promoting gender-responsive climate action, as a new global research report examining the role of faith actors in implementing the Gender Action Plan (GAP) under the Paris Agreement which was officially launched. Speaking during the launch event, Mary Obara, Program Manager at The Lutheran…
Glovo, a leading global technology platform, has signed a transformative Memorandum of Cooperation with Kenya’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, marking a significant stride toward accelerating the country’s digital transformation. The agreement, inked by Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua and Glovo CEO Oscar Pierre, is set to bolster inclusive growth, youth employment, and innovation…
Violent protests erupted following the controversial death of blogger and social media activist Albert Ojwang, who died under unclear circumstances while in police custody at Central Police Station,causing chaos to gripp the streets of Nairobi on Thursday. What began as a peaceful demonstration quickly turned destructive, with angry protesters setting vehicles ablaze, vandalizing public infrastructure,…
Gobeba, a leading tech-driven logistics firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Proto Energy, one of the country’s largest LPG suppliers with the aim to revolutionize access to clean cooking energy in Kenya. The collaboration aims to ensure that customers access genuine, safe cooking gas conveniently and reliably. Speaking during the announcement, gobeba Co-Founder Peter…
