Relief for Passengers as Kenya Aviation Workers Call Off Strike After Government Agreement
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 1 – Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has called off its strike that disrupted flight operations at Nairobi airports after reaching an agreement with the government. The strike that began on Sunday had paralysed operations at Kenyan airports including the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Moi International Airport, Eldoret International Airport and…
East Africa’s Health-Tech Shift Takes Center Stage as World Health Expo 2026 Hits Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 1 – East Africa’s healthcare sector is rapidly shifting beyond digital health pilots and into wide-scale, day-to-day adoption, Driven by a growing demand for access, efficiency, and continuity of care, regional governments and private hospital networks are accelerating investments in artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine platforms, and connected medical devices. Healthcare providers across…
Raise Tobacco Taxes to Save Lives and Fix Health Funding, Government Urged
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 – Stakeholders spanning public health, civil society, research institutes, government agencies, tax administration, youth organizations, development partners and academia convened in Nairobi on August 27, 2026, for the 4th Tobacco Taxation Conference. The forum focused on the critical role of tobacco taxation in advancing public health and sustainable health financing, coming…
Prof. John Okumu Installed as Kenyatta University’s 7th Vice-Chancellor
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – Professor John Okumu has officially been installed as the 7th Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University, marking a new chapter in the University’s journey of knowledge, excellence, sustainability and continuous improvement. As he assumes office, Prof. Okumu has pledged to lead with integrity, accountability, innovation and evidence-based decision-making, while working with the…
Kenya’s Border Crackdown Cuts Illegal Pesticide Imports by 95% as Nationwide Agrovet Inspections Intensify
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 28 – Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has drawn a hard line on pesticide safety, declaring that Kenya will not allow pesticides banned elsewhere over health and safety concerns to find a market in the country, as his ministry intensifies enforcement from border points to agrovet shelves. “My pronouncement…
HassConsult Scales ‘Elevate’ Concept as Social Well-Being Drives Kenya’s Residential Value
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 26 – As rapid digital adoption moves everyday life onto screens, everyday community life across Kenya is becoming increasingly fragmented, real estate firm HassConsult is expanding its innovative resident experience platform, Elevate by Hass, transforming traditional residential developments into connected, active communities. Data highlights a clear shift in lifestyle patterns with Global…
St. George’s University Partners with Hilton College to Open New Global Pathways for Aspiring South African Doctors
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug 26 – St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has established an academic affiliation with Hilton College, one of South Africa’s leading independent schools, to expand opportunities for students pursuing careers in medicine. The collaboration arrives at a critical juncture for South African healthcare education. With only…
Kenya’s Battle to Save Food Before It’s Lost
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 23- Every year, long before a single meal goes uneaten at a Kenyan dinner table, the country is already losing. Not to drought alone, and not only to disease outbreaks on the farm, but to something quieter and far less dramatic: spoilage. Milk can curdle before it reaches a buyer. Trays of…
RSM East Africa and QLOT Consulting Named Transaction Advisors for Kenya’s Inaugural National Lottery
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 – The National Lottery Board today announced the appointment of a Transaction Advisor to guide the procurement of Kenya’s first National Lottery Operator. Led by RSM Eastern Africa in partnership with QLOT Consulting of Sweden, the consortium will work with the Board from transaction structuring through to operator onboarding and launch…
SBM Bank Kenya Expands to Laikipia With New Nanyuki Branch
PHOTO: From left SBM Bank Kenya CEO Bhartesh Shah, Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu and Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Anthony Muheria during the official opening of SBM Bank Kenya’s 34th branch in Nanyuki on Thursday, August 20, 2026. LAIKIPIA, Kenya, Aug 21 – SBM Bank Kenya has officially opened its 34th branch in Nanyuki Town, located at…
