NIRU AI Hackathon 2025 Champions Set to Scale AI Solutions for Kenya’s Job Market and Economic Growth
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 1 – In a landmark achievement innovation, The National Intelligence Research University (NIRU) has crowned Caroline Gakii, Daniel Maitethia and Ezekiel Otieno of Meru University of Science and Technology as the overall winners of its 2025 National AI Hackathon, spotlighting a new generation of Kenyan innovators developing practical and scalable solutions to…
MSME PS Mang’eni Unveils NYOTA Fund Progress, With 65% being first-time entrepreneurs
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 1 – The NYOTA Project’s Business Support Component has been spearheading a transformative Nationwide Mentorship Program since March 4 2026 activating a presence across all 1,450 wards in Kenya. By integrating immersive site visits and expert business guide talks with collaborative experience-sharing and cross-peer networking, the initiative provides a robust ecosystem for…
UDA Issues Certificates to by-elections Candidates
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 1 – The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has issued certificates to candidates who won in the party primaries for the forthcoming by-elections, scheduled for 14th May 2026 a process party officials described as free, fair and driven by improved technology. The candidates include Hon. David Kipsang Keter for the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary…
Pulmonology: The Specialty Stepping into the Global Spotlight
St George’s, Grenada, Mar 31 – Pulmonology is one of the most vital specialties in respiratory care, often described as the medical detective of the respiratory system where Pulmonologists diagnose and treat conditions ranging from asthma to complex diseases such as lung cancer. Their role is especially critical in Sub-Saharan Africa, where data from the…
Beyond the White Coat: Expert Success Tips from SGU’s Trailblazing Women
LAGOS, Nigeria /JOHANNESBURG, South Africa Mar 8 – In observance of International Women’s Day 2026, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine is celebrating the growing influence of women in healthcare by spotlighting a recent panel of its most distinguished alumnae. Hosted by the SGU School of Medicine Alumni Association, the panel featured insights from…
KELIN, IILA and APHRC Launch Food Policy Coalition in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 30 – The Kenya Legal & Ethical Issues Network on HIV & AIDS (KELIN), International Institute for Legislative Affairs (IILA), African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) and Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance of Kenya (NCD Alliance Kenya) have established Food Policy Coalition Kenya to advance stronger…
KEMRI and Partners Unveil Strategic Policy Brief on Using Vaccines to Curb Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 30 – The policy brief on AMR has finally been launched by KEMRI, One Health Trust and Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership(GARP) technical working group have officially unveiled a strategic roadmap for leveraging vaccines to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Kenya. Ag. Director Research and Development Dr. Erick Muok representing Ag.DG Prof. Elijah…
Kilifi County, Swisscontact Signs MoU to Launch Dual Apprenticeship Pilot for the Hospitality Sector
KILIFI, Kenya, Mar 27 – The County Government of Kilifi and Swisscontact have entered into a strategic partnership to launch the Kilifi Hospitality Sector Dual Apprenticeship Pilot (KH DAP) a transformative initiative that positions Kilifi as the first county in Kenya to localise and implement the new privatesector-led dual training model within its hospitality and…
KDC teams up with World Bank to drive MSME growth and financial inclusion nationwide
PHOTO: GDC CEO Dr. Charles Kioko in conversation with KDC Director General Norah Ratemo at the WorldBank-KDC visit at GDC Sacco Headquarters KIAMBU, Kenya, Mar 26 – The Supporting Access to Finance and Enterprise Recovery (SAFER) Programme implemented by Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) in partnership with the World Bank and the National Treasury Project Implementation…
HACO Industries, Mama Fua App partners to empower cleaning and laundry professionals in EldoretÂ
PHOTO: HACO Industries Homecare Category Manager, Joan Chege (L) presenting a certificate to Brian Juma a participant(R) after a successful completion of the training. ELDORET, Kenya, Mar 25 – HACO Industries Kenya Limited the powerhouse behind homecare brands SoSoft and ACE has teamed up with the Mama Fua App to conduct a transformative training and…
