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NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 20 – The Principal Secretary for ICT and The Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui has called on partners and sponsors to rally behind the upcoming Connected Africa Summit (CAS) 2026, describing it as a defining moment for the continent’s digital transformation journey. Themed “Uniting Africa’s Innovation for an Inclusive Digital Market,” the…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 19 – The Nairobi Hospital has successfully attained two prestigious international certifications: the ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and the ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) reaffirming its commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare within a safe, sustainable and secure environment. The dual certifications from the Kenya…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 18 – Sprite’s ‘It’s That Fresh’ campaign launches, A bold multi-month youth culture movement that fuses music, basketball, digital creativity and immersive campus experiences. The campaign kicked off with a high-voltage Valentine’s Day takeover at the KICC COMESA Grounds, drawing over 5,000 young people for an electrifying celebration of the sounds, style…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 17 – The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has signed a return to work formula, officially concluding the Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff strike that disrupted operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The resolution follows after a mediation meeting led by the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Transport, Mr. Davis…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 17 – The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has achieved a significant milestone by disbursing over KSh 59 million through its flagship Ustawi Scholarship Program, directly impacting the lives of 2,201 learners across all 47 counties. This strategic investment serves as a cornerstone of the Council’s mission to dismantle financial…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 16 – Kenya and Egypt have transitioned from high-level diplomacy to tangible action, solidifying a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership aimed at regional economic integration. With a USD 7 million commitment from Cairo earmarked for transformative infrastructure and social projects, the two nations are now fast-tracking the implementation of 12 bilateral agreements that…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Skyward Express has formally inaugurated its new scheduled service between Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and the premier Vipingo Ridge, a strategic move aimed at streamlining travel to Kenya’s North Coast. This latest expansion not only enhances the carrier’s domestic footprint but also offers business and leisure travelers a sophisticated direct link…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 13 — Startup ecosystem in Africa has drawn significant German investor participation over the past decade, with founders across 19 countries securing deals worth $1.88 billion through German-backed syndicates, according to a landmark report launched at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation East Africa in Gigiri, Nairobi. According to Germany-Africa Investment Report: Decade of…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 13 – Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) shareholders have appproved changes to the company’s governance framework in a move aimed at strengthening board independence and minority shareholder protections, as the state-backed utility seeks to bolster investor confidence. The resolution was approved at a duly convened Extraordinary General Meeting held virtually, as…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 13 – Building on the momentum of high-level policy discussions, Day two of the KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference centered on the transformative potential of digital health technologies and the scaling of genomic surveillance across East Africa. As global health experts and local innovators deliberated on the “One Health” approach,…
