The African Forest Forum (AFF), in collaboration with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), has launched the AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) Community of Practice an innovative platform designed to equip young professionals, students, and entrepreneurs with the skills and resources to drive sustainable forest management across Africa. AY4F aims…
The People’s Loyal Coalition (PLC) Principal, H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, during the burial at Nyamira County The People’s Loyal Coalition (PLC) Principal, H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, led mourners in paying tribute to the late Ben Robert Omariba Onwonga in Nyamira County today. Eulogizing Mr. Onwonga, who passed away on March 12 after a…
Former Homabay Chief of Staff Charles Odhiambo Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga has dismissed Chief of Staff Charles Odhiambo following multiple allegations of sexual harassment involving junior staff members and interns. Odhiambo, a former head of station at Ramogi FM, has faced mounting accusations of inappropriate conduct, with reports indicating that he used his…
In a landmark move to accelerate Africa’s industrialization, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has unveiled its Leather Value Chain Strategy 2025–2029. The high-profile launch, held in Nairobi, brought together government officials, development partners, private sector leaders, and delegates from COMESA’s 21 Member States, marking a pivotal moment for the continent’s leather…
Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK) has reinforced its commitment to quality education by commissioning a state-of-the-art Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) lab and three science laboratories in Nandi County.As part of its social investment initiatives and support for the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), EPK unveiled a fully equipped ICT lab at Taboiyat Senior Secondary School and three…
From L-R: Sally Jepkorir, a Shareholder, Equity Group Chairman, Prof. Isaac Macharia, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi and Daniel Kimotho, a Shareholder, during the Full Year 2024 Investor Briefing event. Equity Group Holdings Plc has reported robust financial performance for 2024, driven by strategic diversification, innovation, and regional expansion. The Group’s…
Representatives from KEBS departments at the Market Surveillance, Standards Development and Trade and the Quality Assurance directorate pose for a photo with the journalists during media Sensitization Workshop. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring product quality and consumer safety through rigorous certification processes. Acting Chief Manager for Quality Assurance,…
Liberty Kenya Holdings Plc has reported a remarkable 108.5 percent urge in its Profit After Tax (PAT) to KShs 1.402 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, up from KShs 672 million in 2023. The impressive growth is attributed to strong investment gains, increased insurance earnings, improved claims experience, and disciplined cost management…
Dr. Samuel Odede,Director Medical Services & Research at The Nairobi Hospital. The Nairobi Hospital brought together key players in the healthcare and tourism sectors for the Magical Kenya Medical Tourism Forum, aimed at positioning Kenya as a leading medical tourism destination in Africa. The event, held at the hospital’s Amphitheatre, attracted medical specialists, representatives from…
The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) has unveiled a new report titled Living Accountability, which explores the cultural foundations of governance and utu (humanity) in Kenya. The study builds on previous research conducted by the organization, dating back to 2017, in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in Kenya. Speaking during the launch, TISA Executive…
