Ushiriki Wema Foundation Marks World Environment Day, Commissions 4th Borehole at GSU Magadi College
PHOTO: Tessie Musalia, Ushiriki Wema Foundation Patron leads GSU officers in a tree planting exercise at national Police service College (NPS) Magadi Field Campus in Kajiado County on Friday June 5th, 2026 as they marked the World Environmental Day. KAJIADO, Kenya, June 5 – In alignment with global celebrations for World Environment Day under the…
PayPal Mass-Freezes Kenyan Accounts Amid Tightening AML Compliance
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 4 – PayPal has frozen funds in an unknown number of Kenyan accounts and permanently banned other users after demanding proof of employment, work contracts, bank statements and physical residential addresses as part of tighter anti-money laundering checks. Affected users, including traders, start-ups, creative artists, freelancers and informal fundraisers cannot transfer or…
Autoexpo Kenya 2026 Opens in Nairobi, Showcasing Global Mobility Trends
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 – Kenya’s automotive industry steps into the international spotlight this week as the 27th Autoexpo Kenya 2026 Edition officially opened in Nairobi on Wednesday 3rd June to 5th, convening global manufacturers, parts suppliers, dealers, distributors and mobility investors into one of East Africa’s most closely watched vehicle markets. The Expo taking…
State to Modernize Child Helpline 116 with Digital Upgrade to Tackle Surging Child Protection and Mental Health Cases
PHOTO Principal Secretary State Department for Children Services during the Roundtable meeting in Nairobi
Kibera’s special needs children and caregivers receives vital psychosocial support
PHOTO: Rotary Club of Ngong Road President Mwende Mulandi addressing children, parents and teachers during the event on Friday. NAIROBI, Kenya, June 1 – A vital mental health and physical therapy initiative brought much-needed relief to children with disabilities and their families at the Edmund Rice Centre in Kibera, Nairobi. The community-focused outreach aimed to…
SGU Spotlight: Navigating the Surge in Global Demand for Emergency Medicine Specialists
St George’s, Grenada, May 31 – As International Emergency Medicine Day approaches on May 27, St. George’s University School of Medicine (SGU) is spotlighting the pivotal role of emergency physicians as the backbone of global health systems. In an era of increasing healthcare volatility, SGU emphasizes that these specialists are no longer just frontline responders,…
ENAF, Malaysian High Commission Unveils 18th Mobile Science Lab at Kibera Primary School
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30 – In a major boost to practical science education and student welfare, the Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) led by President and CEO Dr. Jennifer Riria in partnership with Malaysia High Commission to Kenya through H.E. Ruzaimi Mohamad have officially handed over its 18th state-of-the-art Mobile Science Laboratory to Kibera Primary…
Katiba Institute secures Court orders barring proposed U.S-Kenya linked Ebola quarantine facility
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 29 – The High Court has suspended the proposed U.S. linked Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County, issuing conservatory orders that halt the project pending determination of a case filed by Katiba Institute and the Law Society of Kenya. The Court certified the application as urgent and granted interim conservatory orders restraining…
Sprite, Safaricom Crown Kenya’s Next Generation of Creators at the Hook’d on Fresh Challenge
NAIROBI, Kenya, May, 28 – Coca-Cola’s Sprite has celebrated the winners of its Hook’d on Fresh UGC challenge marking a nationwide youth culture campaign that turned Kenyan campus energy, music, basketball, fashion, comedy and digital storytelling into a massive creator movement, garnering over 22 million views nationwide. Launched as part of Sprite’s “It’s That Fresh”…
Amnesty International Kenya Appoints George Morara as Executive Director
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – Amnesty International Kenya has announced appointment of George Morara as new Executive effective June 2, 2026, following an open competitive process announced in February. George Morara brings a distinguished record of three decades of leadership in governance, public accountability and human rights advocacy. Over the course of his career, he has…
