FKE Urges Policy Reforms to Boost Investment and Job Creation Amid Economic Challenges

The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has called for urgent policy reforms to address growing concerns over Kenya’s investment climate, employment trends, and regulatory unpredictability. Speaking during a press briefing following the Federation’s 66th Annual General Meeting in Nairobi, FKE National President Dr. Gilda Odera emphasized the need to support businesses in an increasingly volatile…

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Duale Warns Rogue Health Facilities, Unveils Life-Saving Partnership with AKUH

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has sounded a strong warning to unqualified and non-compliant health facilities, revealing plans to publish a list of shame by 14th June 2025. The list will expose facilities previously contracted under the now-defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and accused of engaging in fraudulent activities. Speaking during the launch of…

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Kenya Takes Major Step Towards UHC with New Public-Private Health Partnership

In a significant milestone for Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda, the Social Health Authority (SHA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH), to provide subsidized kidney and heart surgeries at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible patients. The agreement was officially signed today at the Aga Khan University campus…

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Kenya,Aga Khan Hospital Deal to Offer Free Kidney and Heart Surgeries

In a major boost to Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) efforts, the Ministry of Health, through the Social Health Authority (SHA), has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH), to provide fully subsidized kidney and cardiac surgeries for eligible Kenyans. The agreement, signed at the Aga Khan University’s Nairobi campus,…

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Africa Unveils Landmark Framework for Just Transition at Nairobi High-Level Dialogue

In a pivotal moment for Africa’s climate justice movement, the Just Transition Platform (JTP) today launched a continental framework for a Just and Equitable Transition during a high-level dialogue held at Nairobi Hotel Sarova. The event, titled Advancing Just Transition in Africa: Climate Change and The World of Work, brought together leading voices from across…

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Kenya and Italy Deepen Ties with Launch of AI Hub for Sustainable Development

Kenya and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborative innovation with the upcoming launch of the AI Hub for Sustainable Development in Rome on June 20. The initiative, which emerged from Italy’s G7 presidency, aims to harness artificial intelligence as a tool for sustainable progress across Africa. Speaking at a press briefing in Nairobi, Philip…

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A New Era for Africa’s AI Ecosystem Begins with Launch of International Hub

Hon. Fausta Bergamotto, Undersecretary of State for MiMIT (L) and Philip Thigo Special Envoy for Technology for Kenya (R) The Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MiMIT), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has co-designed the AI Hub for Sustainable Development to boost Africa’s technological capacity. Unveiled under Italy’s 2024 G7…

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Heineken® to Host Ultimate UEFA Champions League Final Viewing Party at Uhuru Gardens

Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), through its global brand Heineken®, is set to host an epic UEFA Champions League (UCL) Final Viewing Party at Uhuru Gardens, Lang’ata, Nairobi, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This highly anticipated event will bring the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan live from Munich to…

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IEK, Makueni County Partner to Promote Quality Standards in Infrastructure

IEK President Shammah Kiteme (L) and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo (R) during the MOU Signing The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with county governments to enhance quality standards in infrastructure development. The collaboration, which kicked off with the Council of Governors (COG), is aimed at ensuring counties adhere…

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