UASU Lecturers Take Strike to the Streets in Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – University lecturers under the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) have taken their ongoing strike to the streets of Nairobi today, demanding the full implementation of the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The lecturers began their planned procession at the University of Nairobi’s Graduation Square and are heading towards key government…
WHO convenes NTD supply chain meetings as countries report faster customs clearance and stronger national procedures
Health ministries, pharmaceutical donors and implementing partners met in Geneva last month to tackle the logistical problems that slow the delivery of medicines for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and to start planning for a post-2030 world in which donations and funding may look different. The World Health Organization (WHO) hosted three back-to-back meetings on 22-25…
WHO launches toolkit to bring pregnant and breastfeeding women into TB research
Nairobi,Kenya,October 2026 -The World Health Organization has released a new online toolkit aimed at making tuberculosis research include pregnant and lactating women, a group long left out of TB drug and vaccine trials. The TB in pregnancy and lactation research toolkit is meant for researchers, trial sponsors, ethics committees, regulators and others involved in TB…
Former TNA Secretary-General Onyango Oloo unveils new political party, declares 2027 presidential bid
PHOTO: Freedom and Opportunity Party (FOP) officials from left Anthony Kaara (National Chairman), Onyango Oloo (Party leader), Joe Mathai (Deputy Party leader), Magdalene Nzuma (Treasurer), Dean Anido (Executive Director) and George Oketch (Secretary General) shortly after the party got its registration as a political party. NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Former The National Alliance (TNA)…
Africa Public Interest AI Council Formed to Ensure African Voices Shape AI Norms and Governance
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Africa is home to roughly 18 percent of the world’s population, yet data from the Africa Data Centres Association and the World Economic Forum indicate it holds an estimated 0.6 percent of global data centre capacity compared to nearly 45 percent in the United States, A 2026 industry study reveals…
DP Kindiki Opens 4th Correctional Service Week, Urges Adoption of AI and Clean Energy in Prisons
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 13 – The 4th Correctional Service Week 2026, hosted by the State Department for Correctional Services, has officially kicked off in Nairobi convening justice sector leaders, policymakers, and international partners to map out a tech-driven and eco-friendly future for the nation’s penal system. The three-day national conference, running from October 13 to…
Lukenya Schools Commissions 40 kW Solar Project to Cut Energy Costs and End Power Outages
PHOTO: From L-R Lukenya Academy Primary and Junior School Principal Alfred Ngayai and two grade 8 learners Nicole Nyawira and Henry Musyoki join former school’s parent Patrick Musau (3rd left), Lukenya Schools Founder Mrs Kasanga Mulwa (2nd right) and Safer Power Group CEO Eng. Dalmus Mbai (right) in cutting a tape to commission a 40.92…
Cyber Resilience Critical to Safeguarding Africa’s $1.5 Trillion Digital Future
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Oct 12 – As Africa’s digital economy expands at unprecedented speed, unlocking new opportunities for businesses, citizens, and governments, securing this rapid growth has become an urgent priority. According to Africa’s Digital Defense Race, a new whitepaper commissioned by Mastercard, building robust cyber resilience will be essential to safeguarding the continent’s economic…
Youths at WeCan Academy Clear 30 Tonnes of Waste and Plant 1,000 Trees in Roysambu Mazingira Day Clean-Up
PHOTO: WeCan Academy Youths collecting waste along TRM Drive, Roysambu during Mazingira Day By John Toris NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 11 – Early on Saturday morning, the 10th of October 2026, a different kind of crowd gathered along Thika Road. They were not there to demonstrate or make demands. They came carrying brooms, gloves, and young…
Zoomlion Kenya Unveils Eco-Friendly Waste Farm at Wangu Comprehensive School
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 – Zoomlion Kenya Waste Services Limited has officially launched its Eco-Friendly Waste Management Farm at Wangu Comprehensive Primary and Junior School in Dandora, Nairobi, marking a significant milestone in sustainable waste management, environmental conservation and community empowerment. The launch was held in strategic partnership with Hon. Esther Passaris, Nairobi County Woman…
