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Aga Khan University Hospital Expands Access to Specialized Care in Kenya

High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda H.E. Ernest Rwamucyo, Director-General of the United Nations Offices, Nairobi, Zainab Bangura & Aga Khan University Hospital CEO Rashid Khalani during the opening of the Gigiri Specialty and Executive Clinic at Oasis Mall along Limuru Road. Looking on are Aga Khan University Hospital Head of Outreach Health Network…

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Sweden-Backed IMARA Programme Restores 23,000 Hectares, Uplifts Livelihoods of 73,000 Kenyans in ASAL Regions

Nairobi, Kenya, April 15, 2026 — A seven-year climate resilience programme funded by the Government of Sweden has restored over 23,000 hectares of degraded land and improved livelihoods for nearly 73,000 people across nine arid and semi-arid (ASAL) counties, as partners marked its official close. Implemented by World Vision Kenya with support from the Swedish…

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What Women Want Summit 4.0 Ends with Renewed Push for Women’s Leadership and Gender Equality

Maureen Osoro, Marketing Manager – Spirits at EABL, presenting gifts to panelists and keynote speakers during the summit. From right to left: Janet Mbugua, media personality; Fatuma Achani, Kwale Governor; Mercy Mwangi, Executive Director, KEWOPA; and on the extreme left, Pinky Ghelani, founder of What Women Want. NAIROBI, April 14, 2026 — The fourth edition…

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AGRA Marks 20 Years with Renewed Push to Scale Solutions for Africa’s Farmers

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 14, 2026 — Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has marked its 20th anniversary with a strong call to scale proven solutions that can boost farmer incomes, strengthen resilient food systems, and drive inclusive agricultural transformation across the continent. The milestone was commemorated during a high-level convening in Addis…

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Co-operative Bank Backs KES 1.7 Billion Hydropower Project to Lower Energy Costs for Tea Farmers

 Felix Kosgei, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service; Jesse Wanjiri, Trade Product Partner, Co-op Bank; Elipha Chebet, Relationship Manager, Co-op Bank; and Robert Kemboi, Chairman, Chebut Tea Factory, during the KTDA and Co-op Bank Taunet hydropower project groundbreaking in Nandi County. Nairobi, Kenya 14.04.2026 — Co-operative Bank of Kenya is providing financing of…

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NewsLight Kenya Among 10 Media Houses Trained on Financial Compliance Ahead of PWD Cybersecurity Project

Ten media organizations, including NewsLight Kenya, have undergone a comprehensive financial management training as part of the rollout of the Trustlab project, which aims to conduct various project themes on digital threats and misinformation. The training, led by Rose Mwangi,a project Manager at DW Akademia ,marked the official project kickoff and onboarding session, bringing together…

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MWAK, Family Bank Foundation Deepen Sponsorship to Empower KDF Children Through TVET Programme

Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK) Chair Grace Kahariri & The Family Group Foundation Chair Francis Muraya, after signing a partnership to support scholarships, vocational training, youth entrepreneurship, and environmental programmes during the graduation of 89 dependents of Kenya Army service men and women from the TVET programme by the Foundation and MWAK. NAIROBI, April…

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