Geoffrey Ndugwa Named New CEO of Bamburi Cement ; Leadership Change in Kenya’s Cement Sector

Geoffrey Ndugwa  the new appointed Chief Executive Office of Bamburi Cement. Cement Plc Board has announced the appointment of Mr. Geoffrey Ndugwa as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1st April 2026. Mr. Ndugwa succeeds Mr. Mohit Kapoor, who concludes his successful assignment in the country. A seasoned veteran of the Holcim Group, Mr. Ndugwa…

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Meru University team wins national AI hackathon with low-cost digital microscope innovation

Winners of the 2025 National AI Hackathon with Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, NIRU Board Chairman Nordin Haji, and other officials during the NIRU awards ceremony in Nairobi on April 01, 2026 A team of innovators from Meru University of Science and Technology has been crowned the overall winner of the 2025 National Artificial Intelligence Hackathon…

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NYOTA Mentorship Programme Reaches 94% Uptake as Government Extends Deadline

(Left-Right): Nyota Secretary,PS MSME’s Susan Mang’eni  and the  secretary general and the Project Manager during a press briefing held at MSME’s Office. The government has reported significant progress in the implementation of the NYOTA Project’s nationwide mentorship programme, with 94 per cent of beneficiaries already trained following the disbursement of start-up capital. Speaking during a…

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Over 2,000 Sit HR Exams as Kenya Rolls Out Dual Certification Pathway

Over 2,000 candidates participated in the April 2026 HRMPEB exams nationwide Introduction of a dual certification pathway combining academic study and CHRP qualification  Initiative aims to align education with industry needs and improve graduate employability Candidates can now graduate with both academic and professional credentials Exams held across multiple centres, reflecting rising demand for HR…

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UDA Issues Nomination Certificates, Affirms Credible Digital Primaries

Secretary General Hassan Omar presenting Certificates to the successful candidate Winners from Emurua Dikirr Constituency, Poro Ward in Samburu County, and Endo Ward in Elgeyo Marakwet County held at UDA Headquarters. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has issued nomination certificates to winners of its recently concluded primaries in Emurua Dikirr Constituency, Poro Ward in Samburu…

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Equity Chess Club Reigns Supreme at Kisumu Open Grand Prix 2026

Equity Chess Club asserted its unyielding dominance at the Kisumu Chess Open Grand Prix 2026, successfully defending its coveted ‘Best Club’ title and unequivocally reaffirming its formidable presence on the national chess stage. The club culminated an electrifying weekend with an exceptional haul of accolades spanning multiple categories. Spearheading Equity’s triumph, Mark Nyola delivered an…

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Absa Bank hands over KES2 million to Njoroge Kibugu for stellar performance at the 2026 Magical Kenya Open

Absa Bank Kenya Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director Mwihaki Wachira presents a KES. 2 million cheque reward to pro golfer Njoroge Kibugu and his caddie Bo Ciera following his remarkable performance at the 2026 Magical Kenya Open presented by Absa in February. Nairobi, Kenya March 25, 2026 – Kenya’s top professional golfer, Njoroge Kibugu, has…

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Kenya Attracts $2.9 Billion Investment Boost at Opening of KIICO 2026

Nairobi, Kenya, March 25, 2026 – The Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO 2026) opened today with the announcement of investment deals worth over US$ 2.9billion which are expected to create more than 63,000 direct jobs in the country. The investments, announced by H.E. the President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Ruto during the…

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Kenya’s manufacturing sector has called for urgent action to address logistics bottlenecks that continue to undermine competitiveness and limit the country’s ability to fully benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This was during the launch of the Logistics Study Report by Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). Findings from the report reveal that logistics costs across key trade corridors remain high…

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