Skyward Express Launches Scheduled Flights to Vipingo Ridge
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Skyward Express has formally inaugurated its new scheduled service between Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and the premier Vipingo Ridge, a strategic move aimed at streamlining travel to Kenya’s North Coast. This latest expansion not only enhances the carrier’s domestic footprint but also offers business and leisure travelers a sophisticated direct link…
German Capital Influx: $1.88 Billion Injected via Landmark Nairobi Deal Report in Strategic African Startup Ecosystem
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 13 — Startup ecosystem in Africa has drawn significant German investor participation over the past decade, with founders across 19 countries securing deals worth $1.88 billion through German-backed syndicates, according to a landmark report launched at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation East Africa in Gigiri, Nairobi. According to Germany-Africa Investment Report: Decade of…
KenGen Approves Governance Reforms to Boost Investor Confidence
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 13 – Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) shareholders have appproved changes to the company’s governance framework in a move aimed at strengthening board independence and minority shareholder protections, as the state-backed utility seeks to bolster investor confidence. The resolution was approved at a duly convened Extraordinary General Meeting held virtually, as…
Kenya Bridges Local Vaccine Manufacturing with Environmental Resilience to Curb Outbreaks
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 13 – Building on the momentum of high-level policy discussions, Day two of the KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference centered on the transformative potential of digital health technologies and the scaling of genomic surveillance across East Africa. As global health experts and local innovators deliberated on the “One Health” approach,…
Ecobank Kenya names Rebecca Mbithi as new Managing Director in major leadership transition
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 11– Ecobank Kenya Limited has officially announced the appointment of Mrs. Rebecca M. Mbithi as its new Managing Director effective 9 February 2026, the strategic leadership transition subject to regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) marks a significant milestone for the pan-African lender as it seeks to strengthen its…
KEMRI’s 16th Annual Scientific and Health Conference (KASH) kicks off with a Bold Vision for Locally Made Vaccines
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 11- The 16th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference (KASH) has officially kick off in Nairobi serving as a high-level rallying point for experts to bridge the gap between innovation and accessibility. With a primary focus on bolstering local vaccine production and driving the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda, the forum highlights…
Government defends TVET Modularisation says tuition fees capped at 35,000 shillings per module
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 5 – The Ministry of Education has championed the new Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Modularisation Programme, as the cornerstone of national workforce development, asserting the shift toward flexible, competency-based units is successfully dismantling financial barriers for students. By breaking down traditional multi-year courses into shorter, stackable modules, the government claims…
SUPKEM Sounds Alarm Over Arid and Semi-Arid (ASAL) Counties Drought Crisis
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 5 – The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims(SUPKEM) has expressed concern over the current drought situation in Kenya is not just an agricultural crisis but a humanitarian disaster that threatens the very fabric of our communities. While addressing the media at its offices in Nairobi they note that recent Kenya Drought Report…
MTRH, Uasin Gishu County Marks World Cancer Day
UASIN GISHU, Kenya, Feb 4 – Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), in collaboration with the County Government of Uasin Gishu, marked World Cancer Day during a colourful event held at the Uasin Gishu County Headquarters grounds. The event brought together health professionals, county officials, partners, cancer survivors, and members of the public to raise…
Marjan Hussein Marjan Resigns as IEBC Chief Executive Officer
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 3 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the formal exit of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Commission Secretary (CS), Mr. Marjan Hussein Marjan after reaching an agreement to terminate his services by mutual consent. In a statement issued by IEBC states that in effect, brings to an…
