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Britam partners ICPAK to offer tailored insurance cover for 40,000 accountants

Nairobi,July 16,2026; Britam General Insurance has partnered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to provide more than 40,000 accounting professionals with tailored insurance solutions, in a move aimed at strengthening financial security and professional risk protection. The partnership, announced  will see ICPAK members access a range of insurance products, including medical…

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Gertrude’s wins global accreditation as Kenya steps up antimicrobial stewardship

(L to R): Dr. Robert Nyarango, CEO of Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Joseph Mbuthia, Paediatric Infectious Disease Consultant and Chair of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee at Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, pose with the Global Antimicrobial Stewardship Accreditation Scheme (GAMSAS) certificate at Gertrude’s Children Hospital in Muthaiga. Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital is the first healthcare institution in…

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Dr Aruho lands global IUCN role in boost for Kenya conservation

Newly Appointed, Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) Head Dr Robert Aruho. Photo by/Anthony Ochieng Kenya’s growing influence in global wildlife conservation has received a major boost after Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) Head Dr Robert Aruho was appointed Co-Chair of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission (SSC) Antelope Specialist Group….

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Karua declares femicide a national governance crisis, launches #ActNowToEndGBV campaign

People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has declared the rising cases of femicide and violence against women and children a national governance crisis, accusing the State of failing in its constitutional duty to protect vulnerable citizens as she unveiled a nationwide campaign to push for urgent action. Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, July…

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Conservationists Raise Alarm Over Encroachment on Forests

 Acting executive director Akshay Vishwanath during a press briefing in Nairobi on July 9, 2026, delivering a statement issued by Friends of Nairobi’s Forests and Green Spaces calling on the government to halt developments in public forests and protect the country’s green spaces. Environmental lobby groups have called on the government to halt developments in…

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Riva Petroleum celebrates 30-year partnership with Vivo Energy Kenya

Kerim Kermen VP Lubricants,Vivo Energy, Eng. Peter Njeru- Founder and CEO RIVA Petroleum, Peter Murungi- Managing Director, Vivo Energy Kenya,Mr. Stephen Gikonyo- Lubricants Sales and Marketing Manager Vivo Energy Kenya NAIROBI, July 9, 2026 – Riva Petroleum Dealers Limited has celebrated 30 years of partnership with Vivo Energy Kenya, marking three decades of business growth,…

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NCBA expands sustainable homeownership drive as solar leasing solution rolls out at Coast

NCBA Group has expanded its push to make homeownership more affordable and sustainable after rolling out a new Solar Leasing solution in the Coast region, targeting home buyers and property investors seeking flexible financing options. The lender unveiled the initiative  during the Mombasa Property Investment Tour, where it showcased a suite of housing finance products…

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BAKE Awards marks 10 years as Kenya’s top digital creators bag 2026 honours

NAIROBI, KENYA — The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has officially announced the winners of the landmark 10th anniversary edition of the BAKE Awards. The announcement follows a star-studded Winners Gala hosted on Saturday, June 27, 2026, bringing together East Africa’s premier digital visionaries, media-tech leaders, and global corporate brands. Anchored by the timely theme, “The…

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