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County Governments Urged to Adopt Sustainable Waste Management Systems

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 7 – As Kenya’s waste management systems buckle under the pressure of rapid urbanization, County governments are being urged to pivot toward more inclusive, accountable and sustainable waste management systems. The call to action headlined the ‘Sustainable Solid Waste Governance and Local Democracy Systems’ conference held in Nairobi by the Centre for…

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Kenya Unveils AI for Disability Initiative to Bridge Digital Divide for Persons with Disabilities

PHOTO: CS Kabogo, PS ISaboke, Project Partners and Kenyan Students who have developed inclusive assistive solutions powered by AI. NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1 – The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MoICDE), in partnership with Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), Qhala, inABLE, Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust (AT4D) and Huawei have unveiled…

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Across Borders and Barriers: Dr. Duduzile Musa’s Journey Through Medicine

St George’s, Grenada, Apr 30 – Growing up in Zimbabwe, Dr. Duduzile Musa, MD ’02, a St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine graduate, developed an early awareness of the challenges shaping access to healthcare. In communities where resources were often limited, she saw how delays in treatment and systemic constraints could directly affect patient…

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ORPP Kenya, Malawi and Sierra Leone Sign Landmark MoU to Establish Continental Political Party Regulatory Body

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29 – The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) Kenya In a significant move toward enhancing democratic governance across the continent spearheaded a landmark collaboration in Nairobi, hosting counterparts from Malawi and Sierra Leone to officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing the African Association of Political Party Regulatory…

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Smart Applications International Clinches Top Innovation Award at 3i International Conference 2026

PHOTO: Harrison Muiru, Group Managing Director, Smart Applications International Ltd, receives the award from Gael Aliphon, Senior Manager  Life (SWAN). NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 27 – Smart Applications International (Mauritius) has solidified its position as a pioneer in digital healthcare solutions, clinching the prestigious Product and Service Innovation of the Year award at the 2026 3i…

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KISE, Huawei Leverage AI to Expand Learning for Persons with Disabilities

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 25 – The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) in partnership with global technology leader Huawei hosted a media engagement to spearhead a transformative initiative aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance inclusive education and broaden access to assistive technology for persons with disabilities. The two organizations underscored their commitment to bridging…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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