UDA Grassroots Elections: A Massive Field of 450,000 Candidates Prepares for Thursday’s Polls
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 22 – The political landscape is bracing for significant activity as over 450,000 candidates prepare to contest for various positions in the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots elections scheduled for Thursday, April 23. UDA will hold its Repeat Phase II grassroots elections in eighteen counties, including Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, Kisii, Bungoma, Makueni,…
St. George’s University Announces Over 800 Residency Placements for 2026
St George’s, Grenada, Apr 22 – St. George’s University School of Medicine has achieved a significant milestone in this year’s residency match, with more than 800 of its students and graduates successfully securing residency positions across the United States so far in 2026 Match cycle1. This impressive showing underscores the continued success of the institution’s…
Schneider Electric Scales Up Efforts to Bridge Africa’s Energy Access Gap at ARE EAIF 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 21 – Reinforcing its long-term commitment to bridging the energy access gap, Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader continues to scale its impact-driven initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa, deploying modular solar solutions and smart grid technology to empower underserved communities. Building on momentum at the 2026 Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF), the…
KESHO’s Pre-KICC 2026 Drive: A Call for Greater Investment in Cancer Care
PHOTO: Dr. Gladwell KiarieConsultant Medical Oncologist – The Nairobi Hospital and KESHO President NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 20 – The Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO) on Friday 17 2026 convened a high-level partners’ breakfast meeting bringing together key stakeholders focused on mobilizing action, accelerating investment and collaborative action in the fight against Kenya’s escalating…
Fresh Life, Atoo Kakuma Partners to Scale Climate-Resilient Sanitation Across Turkana County
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 15 – Fresh Life Sanitation Services Ltd and Atoo Kakuma Usafi Company Ltd have entered into a strategic, long-term distributorship agreement to expand access to sustainable, market-led sanitation solutions across Turkana County targeting Kakuma Refugee Camp, the Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement and surrounding host communities. Enabled by Swisscontact, the agreement formalizes Atoo Kakuma…
Battle for Thika Town: Aspirants Hit the Ground as Race for the Seat Intensifies
KIAMBU, Kenya, Apr 15 – The political atmosphere in Thika Town Constituency is crackling with renewed intensity as a formidable array of contenders moves to stake their claims in the upcoming polls. This early maneuvering signals the start of what many local observers predict will be a high-stakes showdown, characterized by shifting alliances and a…
Njabini Health Centre Facelift Wins Praise from Locals and stakeholders
NYANDARUA, Kenya, Apr 14 – The face of healthcare in Njabini is undergoing a remarkable shift, sparking widespread appreciation from the public and local leadership alike, At the center of this praise is Hon. Kwenya Thuku, whose strategic oversight and support for critical infrastructure projects at the Njabini Health Centre have significantly boosted service delivery….
UASU University of Nairobi chapter has raised concerns over deepening leadership and financial crisis
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 13 – The Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU), University of Nairobi chapter, has called for urgent intervention to address what it describes as a deepening leadership and financial crisis at the University of Nairobi. In a statement released Monday, the union said the institution has operated without a substantive Vice Chancellor since…
The Megapixel Myth: Why your 200MP Camera Doesn’t Guarantee Better Photos
Africa’s smartphone market is slipping back into a familiar trap: the “Megapixel Myth.” With devices like the Redmi Note 15 pushing massive 200MP cameras, the big number certainly sounds impressive on a billboard. But in reality, it often delivers slower performance inconsistent image quality, and unnecessary strain on storage for the everyday user. “We have…
Kenya’s Urban Forum Ignites High-Level Push for Affordable Housing Solutions
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 10 — Kenya has positioned itself at the vanguard of the continent’s architectural evolution, convened leaders for the Second Africa Urban Forum to confront the deepening housing deficit, the gathering serves as a critical pivot point, shifting the conversation from abstract policy to tangible, on-the-ground solutions for the millions of urban dwellers…
