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Sahihi-Bingwa 9th Green Run Edition Champions Sustainability, Community Empowerment and Education Initiatives

KIAMBU, Kenya, May 23 – Sahihi Interior Builders in partnership with Bingwa Handyman Services and Sahihi Buildings Maintenance, successfully hosted the 9th Edition of the Sahihi/Bingwa Green Run & Walk on Saturday May 23. Held in the scenic landscapes of Gatatha and Cianda, the annual environmental and fitness campaign drew hundreds of participants aimed at…

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Okoa Uchumi warns Ksh 4.82tn budget could worsen cost of living, demands Finance Bill Amendments

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22 – The Okoa Uchumi Campaign Coalition has accused the government of driving Kenyans into deeper “socio-economic strangulation” after the National Treasury unveiled a record-shattering Ksh 4.82 trillion budget proposal for the Financial Year 2026/27. The civil society alliance sounded the alarm over a stark contradiction in state spending, pointing out that…

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Tom Michira Nyakaba Nominated as Kenya’s Representative for Integrated Health Emergency Response

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20 – Accolades and warm wishes continue to flood in from across the country following the prestigious nomination of Tom Michira Nyakaba, Chief officer Public health Nairobi county to spearhead Kenya’s representation in Integrated Health Emergency Response. Colleagues, leaders, members of the public and peers within the healthcare sector have united in…

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Ushiriki Wema Foundation Hosts ‘Wemathon Fun Day’ to Fund Vital Wema Health Clinic

PHOTO: Tessie Musalia,  Ushiriki Wema Patron and spouse to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia mudavadi and Wema Centre Trustee Lucy Yinda flag cyclists during this year’s Wemathon fun day organised by Wema Centre in Mombasa on Saturday May 16th, 2026. MOMBASA, Kenya, May 16 – The Ushiriki Wema Foundation in a vibrant display of community spirit,…

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St. George’s University Steps Up Initiatives to Strengthen Mental Health Care Across Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 12 – As global communities mark Mental Health Awareness Month, Africa’s youth-driven population is confronting a silent epidemic of psychological distress, With World Health Organization reporting that in 2025 nearly 150 million people in Africa are battling mental health highlighting the scale of the crisis across the continent. Despite this burden, access…

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Nairobi Hospital Marks International Nurses Week 2026, Honours Nurses as Healthcare’s Backbone

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 11 – The Nairobi Hospital leadership has issued a resounding commendation for its nursing staff for their dedication, commitment and sacrifice highlighting their unwavering sacrifice and indispensable contribution to the facility’s mission of clinical excellence. Acknowledging nurses as the vital link in the patient care chain, the management committed to championing robust…

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KMPDU Demands 30% Pay Increase for Medical Practitioners

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9 – The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a fresh ultimatum to the government demanding the immediate implementation of the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Dr. Davji Atellah, KMPDU Secretary General while speaking during the Union’s Annual Delegates Conference held in Nairobi emphasized that the proposal which…

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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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