Editorial

Africa Public Interest AI Council Formed to Ensure African Voices Shape AI Norms and Governance

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Africa is home to roughly 18 percent of the world’s population, yet data from the Africa Data Centres Association and the World Economic Forum indicate it holds an estimated 0.6 percent of global data centre capacity compared to nearly 45 percent in the United States, A 2026 industry study reveals…

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Youths at WeCan Academy Clear 30 Tonnes of Waste and Plant 1,000 Trees in Roysambu Mazingira Day Clean-Up

PHOTO: WeCan Academy Youths collecting waste along TRM Drive, Roysambu during Mazingira Day By John Toris NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 11 – Early on Saturday morning, the 10th of October 2026, a different kind of crowd gathered along Thika Road. They were not there to demonstrate or make demands. They came carrying brooms, gloves, and young…

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Zoomlion Kenya Unveils Eco-Friendly Waste Farm at Wangu Comprehensive School

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 – Zoomlion Kenya Waste Services Limited has officially launched its Eco-Friendly Waste Management Farm at Wangu Comprehensive Primary and Junior School in Dandora, Nairobi, marking a significant milestone in sustainable waste management, environmental conservation and community empowerment. The launch was held in strategic partnership with Hon. Esther Passaris, Nairobi County Woman…

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Sun King Unveils Expanded PowerHub Solar Inverter Lineup for Large Homes and Businesses in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 8 – Global off-grid solar leader Sun King has formally introduced the latest expansion of its PowerHub solar inverter series, Unveiled during an industry event at the Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club in Nairobi, the launch brought together partners, clients, and government stakeholders to address Kenya’s rising demand for decentralized, high-capacity…

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How Kenya and Azerbaijan Are Forging a Strategic Partnership Across the Global South

PHOTO: President Ruto Holding talks with SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf on the sidelines of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, May 2026 NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 8 – In the second half of 2026, diplomatic and economic relations between East Africa and the South Caucasus are undergoing a major transformation. Though formal ties between Kenya…

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ICRISAT Governing Board Commits to Sustainable Food Security in Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6 – The Governing Board of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening agricultural research, higher education, and strategic partnerships to bolster food and nutrition security across Africa, with a targeted focus on the continent’s drylands. ​The partners dinner held at Kenyatta International…

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The Moth Returns to Nairobi for Seventh Mainstage with ‘Now or Never’ Storytelling Event

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 – The Moth, the world-renowned nonprofit dedicated to the art of live personal storytelling, returns to Nairobi on Saturday, 7 November 2026, for its seventh Mainstage event in the city, once again hosted by Kenyan media entrepreneur and women’s rights advocate Adelle Onyango. Staged at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa’s…

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Mogo, BAK Partner to Empower Over 800 Narok Boda Boda Operators Financially

NAROK, Kenya, Sep 30 – Over 800 boda boda riders in Narok County received financial literacy training today aimed at helping them manage their daily earnings, meet loan obligations, and safeguard their main source of income.​ The workshop, organized by digital credit provider Mogo Kenya in partnership with the Boda Boda Association of Kenya (BAK),…

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Ushiriki Wema Foundation Advances EWENE Agenda with Phase 9 Incubator Donation under Okoa Malaika Initiative

PHOTO: From L-R Tessie Musalia, Spouse to the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Chair of Ushiriki Wema Foundation, County First Ladies Dorothy Nyong’o and Agnes Ochilo (Migori) at Lumumba Sub-County in Kisumu County during the hands over 11 state-of-the-art neonatal incubators. KISUMU, Kenya, Sep 30 – Healthcare for newborns in six counties across Nyanza region has…

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IDOP Kenya 2026: Kenya to Hosts First National Conference to Address Growing Ageing Population

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 – Kenya is set to host its inaugural national celebration and conference on older persons this week, bringing together government officials, healthcare professionals, researchers, civil society organizations, and younger generations to address the growing demands of an ageing population.​ The three-day event, held to mark the International Day of Older Persons…

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