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…
From the vibrant streets of Accra, Ghana, to the bustling corridors of a New York hospital, Dr. Eric Teye Otumi’s path to medicine is a testament to perseverance, passion, and purpose. As a child in Accra, Dr. Otumi was fascinated by the intricacies of the human brain. That early curiosity in neuroscience planted the seeds…
Equity Bank has been unveiled as the title sponsor of the inaugural Murang’a Investment Conference 2025, following the signing of a Sh15 million partnership deal between Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi and Murang’a Governor Dr. Irungu Kang’ata. The high-profile event, scheduled for June 13–14 at Thika Greens Golf Resort, aims to position Murang’a County…
Mawingu, Kenya’s largest internet service provider targeting rural and peri-urban areas, is marking 10 years of transformative digital inclusion, driven by a long-standing partnership with Microsoft. The collaboration has connected nearly 100,000 people and institutions in 30 Kenyan counties and recently expanded services into Tanzania. Founded in Nanyuki in 2012, Mawingu was established by local…
The Kenya Devolution Civil Society Organizations Working Group (KDCWG) has submitted a memorandum to the National Assembly opposing proposed constitutional amendments seeking to entrench the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), the Senate Oversight Fund, and the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF). The CSO umbrella body, comprising networks from all 47 counties, strongly objects…
Equity Bank has once again emerged as Kenya’s most valuable brand, according to the 2025 Brand Finance Kenya 20 report, marking the second consecutive year the bank has claimed the top position. The institution recorded an 8 percent increase in brand value to KES71.3 billion, driven by robust net interest income, a broad customer base,…
Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development Shadrack Mwadime (right) emphasizes the government’s ongoing efforts to update labour laws in line with international standards to safeguard workers’ rights. Kenya has stepped up efforts to align its labour laws with global standards, reaffirming its commitment to protecting workers’ rights and creating employment opportunities both locally and…
