Global Health Leaders Convene in Nairobi for 4th International Symposium on Streptococcus agalactiae Disease (GBS)
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 24 – The International Symposium on Streptococcus agalactiae Disease (ISSAD) commenced in Nairobi on February 23 2025 to 25th, marking a historic milestone as the first time this premier global conference has been hosted in East Africa. The 3-day conference brings together World-renowned scientists, public health officials and vaccine developers to accelerate…
ICT PS Tanui Rallies Partners Ahead of Connected Africa Summit 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 20 – The Principal Secretary for ICT and The Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui has called on partners and sponsors to rally behind the upcoming Connected Africa Summit (CAS) 2026, describing it as a defining moment for the continent’s digital transformation journey. Themed “Uniting Africa’s Innovation for an Inclusive Digital Market,” the…
Nairobi Hospital Secures Prestigious ISO Certifications in Health, Safety and Environmental Management
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 19 – The Nairobi Hospital has successfully attained two prestigious international certifications: the ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and the ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) reaffirming its commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare within a safe, sustainable and secure environment. The dual certifications from the Kenya…
Sprite debuts ‘It’s That Fresh’ Campaign, Leverages University Tour and Multi-City Basketball Activations
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 18 – Sprite’s ‘It’s That Fresh’ campaign launches, A bold multi-month youth culture movement that fuses music, basketball, digital creativity and immersive campus experiences. The campaign kicked off with a high-voltage Valentine’s Day takeover at the KICC COMESA Grounds, drawing over 5,000 young people for an electrifying celebration of the sounds, style…
Aviation Workers call off strike after KAWU reaches deal with the Transport and Labour Ministries
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 17 – The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has signed a return to work formula, officially concluding the Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff strike that disrupted operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The resolution follows after a mediation meeting led by the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Transport, Mr. Davis…
NCPWD Disburses KSh 59M in Ustawi Scholarship Program to 2,201 Learners Nationwide
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 17 – The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has achieved a significant milestone by disbursing over KSh 59 million through its flagship Ustawi Scholarship Program, directly impacting the lives of 2,201 learners across all 47 counties. This strategic investment serves as a cornerstone of the Council’s mission to dismantle financial…
Kenya and Egypt Forge Deeper Ties with $7M Development Boost from Cairo
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 16 – Kenya and Egypt have transitioned from high-level diplomacy to tangible action, solidifying a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership aimed at regional economic integration. With a USD 7 million commitment from Cairo earmarked for transformative infrastructure and social projects, the two nations are now fast-tracking the implementation of 12 bilateral agreements that…
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…
