Kenya’s Cancer Fight Must Go Beyond Treatment
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 17– Kevin Muchirwo, cancer was never supposed to be part of the plan.A distance runner who considered himself to be at the peak of his fitness and relatively young, Muchirwo did not fit the image of someone living with multiple myeloma. Yet almost 11 years after his diagnosis, cancer has become an…
Nairobi expo to spotlight technology reshaping Africa’s food and farming systems
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 17 -From smart irrigation and agricultural drones to automated poultry systems and biodegradable packaging, technologies aimed at changing how food is produced, processed and packaged will take centre stage when Nairobi hosts the 10th International Trade Expo AgroFood-Plastpack-Paper 2026. The three-day exhibition, scheduled for August 20–22 at the Sarit Expo Centre, is…
Kenya Unveils National Gender Agenda to Drive Evidence-Based Policy and Bridge Disparity Gaps
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), in partnership with the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), Mizizi Elimu Afrika and key stakeholders on August 12 2026 hosted the national dissemination workshop and official unveil of the National Gender Research Agenda (NGRA). Unveiled under the theme “Evidence to…
Nairobi Hospital Annual Charity Golf Drive Targets Life-Saving Pediatric Treatments
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The Nairobi Hospital hosted its flagship annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday 14 August 2026 at Karen Country Club bringing together corporate partners, sponsors, golfers, philanthropists and members of the public to raise funds for underprivileged children requiring specialized medical procedures, particularly complex cardiac operations. The Children’s Charity Heart Fund…
Kenyan firms seek more than buyers as China-linked fashion expo opens in Nairobi
PHOTO: Delegates led by KNCCI National Director Mr Ken Onditi ,[Far Left] Afripeak Expo Kenya Managing Director Gao Wei cut ribbon during the opening of the third edition of the East Africa (Kenya) Fashion Life Show Expo at Sarit Centre,Nairobi . NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14– For Kenyan businesses exhibiting at the East Africa (Kenya) Fashion…
NTA Warns of ‘Revenue–Debt Trap’ as Kenya’s Debt Hits KSh 13 Trillion
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – The National Taxpayers Association (NTA) has issued a sharp warning over Kenya’s escalating debt crisis, cautioning that the country risks entering a destructive “revenue–debt treadmill” where virtually all newly mobilized tax revenues are immediately consumed by debt servicing rather than improving public services. The Association’s Chief Executive Officer Mr. Patrick…
Declared Dead While Alive’: Chinese Investor Demands KSh110 Million From Kenyan Mining Firm
PHOTO: Han Ke’s legal team outside court as the Chinese investor seeks KSh110 million in damages from Chuanshan International Mining Company. NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 12 – A Chinese investor and former founding director of Chuanshan International Mining Company, Han Ke, is demanding KSh110 million in damages from the firm, alleging an elaborate scheme was used…
AUCCW 2026 Opens at Kenyatta University, Targets Solutions for Planetary Health and Climate Resilience
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 10 – The inaugural African Universities and Communities Climate Week (AUCCW) 2026 has officially opened at Kenyatta University, running from August 9 to 15, 2026 brings together a diverse coalition of climate scientists, policymakers, academic researchers, students, local community leaders and youth innovators. The Seven-day Summit Hosted under the theme “One Health…
Banks Turn to AI and Alternative Data as Non-Performing Loans Rise to Sh695.4 Billion
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 10 – Kenya’s banking sector held Sh695.4 billion in non-performing loans at the end of March 2026, up Sh21 billion from Sh674.4 billion in December and lifting the default ratio to 15.6% from 15.4%, according to Central Bank of Kenya data. The increase came despite lower interest rates, and CBK Governor Kamau…
How WHX Nairobi Is Helping Hospitals Navigate Procurement Decisions Under Kenya’s New SHA System
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 6 – Sub-Saharan Africa faces a critical turning point in healthcare delivery as soaring regional demand continues to outpace available funding, leaving spending well below global averages. However, joint findings from the World Bank and the World Health Organization suggest this gap presents an unprecedented opportunity for private enterprise to step in,…
