Africa is on the brink of an economic transformation, and business leaders say the time to act is now. Speaking at the second edition of the KPMG Venture Capital Summit in Nairobi, KPMG East Africa CEO Benson Ndung’u emphasized Africa’s unique opportunity to position itself as a global economic powerhouse. Ndung’u stated that the continent…
Kenya’s push for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) took a major leap forward today as the Ministry of Health signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Roche, a leading global pharmaceutical company, to enhance access to cancer care and diagnostics. Presiding over the event, Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale officially launched the collaboration between…
Isuzu East Africa Limited and Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) have become the first companies to be officially recognized by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) for complying with the newly gazetted Energy (Energy Management) Regulations, 2025. Their exemplary efforts have collectively saved them over Kshs. 26 million in annual energy costs.Gazetted in February 2025,…
A transformative pan-African initiative designed to strengthen startup ecosystems across the continent was officially launched in Nairobi on Thursday.The program, known as Conecta Africa, is spearheaded by global entrepreneurship platform Bridge for Billions and unites entrepreneur support organisations (ESOs), policymakers, funders, and business leaders from Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa. The initiative seeks to…
As the medical community increasingly acknowledges the importance of mental health, graduates from St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine are sharing vital insights for prospective medical students. In light of Mental Health Awareness Month, these doctors emphasize that prioritizing mental well-being is crucial not only for personal health but also for enhancing patient care…
Equity Group has reported a robust first-quarter (Q1) performance for 2025, reflecting strategic agility and resilience amid a challenging global economic landscape. The lender’s regional expansion and diversification strategy has seen it secure a leading position across East and Central Africa, ranking second in market share in Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and…
KCPF Chairman Charles Kanjama (R) and Bernard Muchere, a retired internal auditor and KCPF consultant (L) during a press briefing on it’s National Assembly Petition On “Illegal Borrowing and Budget Non- Compliance” The Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) has issued a stern warning to Parliament and the National Treasury, urging them to immediately align the…
In a significant move to address the backlog of land and environmental cases that continue to hinder development, Kenya’s Attorney General has announced the formation of a Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) Committee to fast-track the resolution of over 10,500 pending disputes. The Attorney General, whose office is constitutionally mandated under Article 156 to uphold the…
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has called on the Nairobi County Assembly to streamline the process of development approvals, citing prolonged delays and lack of transparency in the current system. Speaking during a session with the County Assembly Planning Committee on Wednesday morning, IEK President Eng. Shammah Kitemi expressed concerns raised by engineers…
In a powerful gathering of climate and environmental activists, civil society groups, and policy experts, the Just Transition Platform officially launched the Just Transition Principles for Africa, marking a milestone in the continent’s journey toward climate justice and sustainable development. Held in Nairobi, the event brought together over 20 partner organizations and individuals who have…
