The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has issued a statement condemning the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station on June 8. Speaking during a press briefing, LSK President Faith Odhiambo described Mr. Ojwang’s death as a profound betrayal not only of the victim…
The Nairobi Hospital has launched a new Home Blood Collection Service aimed at bringing laboratory services closer to patients by allowing blood and fluid samples to be collected from the comfort of homes or offices. This patient-centered innovation targets individuals who may find it difficult to visit the hospital, including the chronically ill, persons with…
The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) hosted a high-level parliamentary panel discussion on Thursday, focusing on the critical role of data and research in shaping policy and legislation. Themed Evidence-Informed Policymaking, the event brought together legislators and development experts to explore how accurate data can guide equitable decisions in sectors such as health, technology, housing,…
Thousands of families in Kenya are celebrating Eid al-Adha with renewed joy and gratitude, thanks to a large-scale meat distribution initiative by Qatar Charity. Fatuma Hassan Mohammed, the Qatar Charity organiser in Kenya, led the launch of the distribution campaign in Kibra, Nairobi. Speaking during a press briefing, she said the charity had slaughtered 10,000…
East Africa’s leading asset financier, Mogo, has unveiled SAKA, the country’s first digital public database for stolen vehicles and motorbikes, aiming to stem the tide of theft and fraud in Kenya’s transport sector. The platform, whose name is derived from the Swahili word saka meaning to search, allows users to report and verify stolen assets…
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to placing job creation and decent work at the heart of its development agenda. Speaking during the ongoing International Labour Organization (ILO) Conference in Geneva, Principal Secretary for Labour Shadrack Mwadime outlined the government’s integrated approach to employment, aligned with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Mwadime highlighted Kenya’s deliberate…
Equity Group Holdings CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, has urged future global business leaders to embrace Africa not just as the next economic frontier, but as a vital partner in achieving global sustainability. Speaking to a delegation of Master of Business Administration (MBA) students from Harvard Business School at Equity’s Nairobi headquarters, Dr. Mwangi emphasized Africa’s…
By George Asamani, Managing Director, Project Management Institute, Sub-Saharan Africa The announcement of deep cuts in US development assistance has cast a long shadow over Africa’s infrastructure ambitions. The African Development Fund, the continent’s principal vehicle for concessional financing, now faces a possible 37 percent drop in donor contributions, with Washington potentially withdrawing entirely, according…
Your action makes a difference. Report in confidence! Contact us anytime if you have concerns, suspect wrongdoing, or encounter unethical practices, fraud, or misconduct.Our whistleblowing platform is free, secure, and available 24/7. In a move aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability, Equity Bank has released official whistleblower contact details. The newly shared channels are designed…
Football fever gripped Nairobi on Saturday night as Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), through its Heineken® brand, hosted a thrilling UEFA Champions League (UCL) Final Viewing Party at Uhuru Gardens. The event, part of the “Cheers to All Hardcore Fans” campaign, drew thousands of passionate supporters to witness Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) deliver a stunning 5-0…
