Smart Applications Unveils ‘Smart Elevate’ Mentorship Program to Drive African HealthTech Talent
PHOTO: Dr. Francis Thiongo, Chairman School of Computing and Information Technology JKUAT (L) receiving a token of appreciation from Isaiah Mosiori, CEO Smart Applications International, Kenya (R) during the official launch of Smart Elevate Mentorship Programme at JKUAT Main Campus, Juja. NAIROBI, Kenya, July 17 – In a major move to bolster Africa’s rapidly evolving…
How Smartphone is Becoming Kenya’s Next Frontier in Healthcare
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 17 – In many countries, especially in Kenya, healthcare is still defined by distance, cost and long waiting times. A hospital, anywhere in the world, is not a place one would willingly want to be, but circumstances force them to. For millions of people, seeing a doctor is not always immediate or…
Government Distributes 11,139 Assistive Devices to Boost Special Needs Education Across 47 Counties
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 16 – The Ministry of Education through Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) In a major boost to inclusive learning has launched the third phase of its nationwide special needs intervention, flagging off 11,139 assistive devices destined for learners across all 47 counties. The specialized equipments are set to benefit 321 inclusive…
Kenya Railways Warns Public After Six Arrested in Ticket Fraud
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 15 – The Kenya Railways Corporation has warned members of the public against falling victim to fake Madaraka Express ticket booking schemes following the arrest of six suspects over an alleged fraud operation. The six suspects were presented before the Kibera Chief Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, as the Directorate…
TECNO Debuts POVA Curve 2 5G in Kenya, Packing a Massive 8,000mAh Battery Into an Ultra-Slim 7.42mm Frame
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 15 – TECNO has officially unleashed the POVA Curve 2 5G in Kenya, shaking up the mid-range smartphone market with a device that prioritizes extreme battery performance and premium design. Headlined by a colossal 8,000mAh battery packed into an impossibly slim 7.42mm body and weighing approximately 195g the handset is specifically engineered…
EACC, ODPP Join Forces Against Corruption and Money Laundering
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 14 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration to enhance the investigation and prosecution of corruption and money laundering cases. The renewed commitment follows a high-level strategic meeting between the leadership of the two institutions…
Hope, Dreams and Dignity Take Centre Stage in New Youth Empowerment Drive
PHOTO: HDND Foundation Founder and CEO Ms. Ruth Mueni speaking during the foundation’s launch event aimed at empowering young people through education, skills development and entrepreneurship at a Nairobi hotel on July 10th, 2026. By Naif Rashid NAIROBI, Kenya, July 11 – The Hopes, Dreams and Dignity (HDND) Foundation has launched a new empowerment drive…
CAK Dismisses Claims of Government Tapping Sacco Savings for Infrastructure
NAIROBI, Kenya July 10 – The Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) has strongly refuted reports circulating in the media and across social platforms alleging that the government intends to expropriate members’ savings in cooperatives and Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (Saccos) to fund long-term infrastructure bonds.​ While addressing the media in Nairobi on Friday, CAK…
RTI Celebrates 70th Anniversary with 1,135 Graduates as Kenya Railways Marks 130 Years
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 10 – The Railways Training Institute (RTI) celebrated its 62nd graduation ceremony, a historic milestone that coincided with the institution’s 70th anniversary. The colourful ceremony honored 1,135 graduates from the class of 2025/2026, injecting a fresh cohort of skilled professionals who successfully completed various certificate and diploma programs into the region’s rapidly…
SBM Bank Group Chairman Assures Kenyan Depositors of Funds Safety
PHOTO: SBM Bank Holdings Group Chairman Mahendra Vikramdass Punchoo speaking on first visit to Kenya since his appointment as Group Chairman in September 2025. NAIROBI, Kenya, July 9 – SBM Bank Holdings’ newly appointed Group Chairman, Mr. Mahendra Vikramdass Punchoo has assured customers that their deposits at SBM Bank Kenya remain completely secure, Outlining a…
