AUCCW 2026 Opens at Kenyatta University, Targets Solutions for Planetary Health and Climate Resilience

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 10 – The inaugural African Universities and Communities Climate Week (AUCCW) 2026 has officially opened at Kenyatta University, running from August 9 to 15, 2026 brings together a diverse coalition of climate scientists, policymakers, academic researchers, students, local community leaders and youth innovators. The Seven-day Summit Hosted under the theme “One Health…

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KCDF Awards KES 31.5 Million to Seven Youth-Led Climate Innovations as Partnership with I&M Foundation Expands Challenge

PHOTO: Finalists of the KCDF Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge 2025 pose during the award ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya. NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 1 – The Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) has awarded KES 31.5 million to seven youth-led enterprises and community organizations driving innovative solutions to Kenya’s most pressing environmental challenges.​ The funding marks the culmination…

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The Burns Brothers, Strathmore Business School Launch ‘Creative Economy 101’ to Unlock One Million African Jobs

PHOTO: Award-winning Kenyan music producer Motif Di Don, Timothy Owase, CEO of the Kenya Film Commission, Mike Burns, President and Founding Partner of The Burns Brothers, and Nelly Wainaina, Group Director of Marketing, Communication and Citizenship at NCBA, engage with the Creative Economy 101 learning platform during the launch of the programme at Strathmore University…

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PropelA Dual Apprenticeships Yield 30% Return on Investment for Businesses in Kenya, Study Reveals

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 21 – As Kenya grapples with persistent youth unemployment and a growing industrial skills gap, a landmark business case study released today provides compelling evidence that investing in industry-led skills development delivers measurable economic returns. The independent Return on Investment (ROI) study on Kenya’s PropelA Dual Apprenticeship Programme conducted by Orange and…

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Kenya and China Deepen Trade Ties as Over 100 Firms Gather in Nairobi for Commodity Exhibition

By Mercy Kachenge NAIROBI, Kenya, July 5 – More than 100 companies from Kenya and China converged at the Sarit Expo Centre for the 3rd China (Linyi)-Kenya International Commodity Exhibition, one of the region’s largest platforms for cross-border trade, in a fresh sign of strengthening commercial ties between the two nations. The four-day event brought…

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China-Africa Trade Deepens as Major Africa International Construction Machinery Expo 2026 opens in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16 – Kenya is positioning itself as the hub of East African industrial growth as its set to host The Africa International Construction Machinery, Mining Machinery, Agricultural Machinery, Automobile & Motorcycle Parts, Electromechanical and Hardware Products Expo (AICMEC 2026) from June 17 to 19 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi….

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Autoexpo Kenya 2026 Opens in Nairobi, Showcasing Global Mobility Trends

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 – Kenya’s automotive industry steps into the international spotlight this week as the 27th Autoexpo Kenya 2026 Edition officially opened in Nairobi on Wednesday 3rd June to 5th, convening  global manufacturers, parts suppliers, dealers, distributors and mobility investors into one of East Africa’s most closely watched vehicle markets. The Expo taking…

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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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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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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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