Kenya Mental Health Project Unveiled, Aims at Expanding Access to Mental Health Services Nationwide

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 – Johnson & Johnson Middle East FZ-LLC (Kenya Branch) in collaboration with the Kenya Ministry of Health has launched the Kenya Mental Health Project a comprehensive initiative aimed at expanding access to menital health services, reducing stigma and empowering communities across the country. Kenya faces significant mental health challenges, with limited…

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IlO Hosts Media Workshop, Urges Journalists to Help combat Misinformation and promote Safe Migration Pathways

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9- The International Labour Organization (ILO) hosted high level workshop in Kenya’s Capital Nairobi on September 23rd 2025 themed “Enhancing Media’s Role in Promoting Safe, Regular, and Fair Labour Migration,” the event brought together journalists, policymakers and labour stakeholders to spotlight Kenya’s growing efforts in managing labour migration and the critical role of the…

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Heineken 0.0 (KWAL) Elevates Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon with Ksh 10 Million Renewal For 2025 Edition

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 – Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), through its globally recognized non-alcoholic brand, Heineken 0.0, has solidified its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles by announcing a significant Ksh 10 million partnership with this year’s highly anticipated Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon (SCNM). This is the Second major sponsorship by Heineken 0.0 since its…

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IFC Leaders Convene to Unlock Africa’s Domestic Capital for Sustainable Growth

PHOTO: Ethiopis Tafara, IFC Vice President for Africa, during a press briefing where he addressed Africa’s pressing needs in climate finance, SME growth and digital transformation. NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) convened a press roundtable with senior leadership to explore how Africa’s financial sector can unlock and channel domestic capital…

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Texas Cancer Center CEO Dr. Catherine Nyongesa Calls for Early Screening During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 – Dr. Catherine Nyongesa, the Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Texas Cancer Center and Kenya’s first female oncologist has issued a clarion call for early screening and heightened awareness as October is globally observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In her remarks, Dr. Nyongesa emphasized that while…

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Unprecedented: Nairobi to Host Africa’s First Reparations Festival in October

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 – Hundreds of people, including artists, musicians, policymakers,philanthropists, activists and cultural educators, are expected to be in Nairobi on the 22 and 23 October for the groundbreaking reparations festival. The WAKATI WETU: It’s Our Time – ToResist, Repair and Reclaim will take place at the Entim Sidai wellness sanctuary. Over the…

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Mental Health Experts Urge Collective Action to Combat Rising Youth Suicide in Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 2 –Despite being an entirely preventable public health challenge, suicide is a shadow epidemic silently claiming young lives across Africa while the urgency is profound the response is crippled with progress continuously eroding by a triple threat of paralyzing stigma, critical lapses in public awareness and the pervasive scarcity of mental health services….

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Mombasa County, Bolt Ink Deal to Create Youth Jobs and Boost Ride-Hailing Safety

MOMBASA, Kenya, Oct 1 – The County Government of Mombasa is deepening its collaboration with Bolt in a new partnership that will expand youth employment opportunities and improve safety and regulation in the ride-hailing industry. Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir hosted a delegation from Bolt at his office to discuss ways of scaling up the company’s…

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Affordable Digital Infrastructure: PRIF II Commits $20 Million to Mawingu’s Rural Connectivity Drive

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1- Mawingu, East Africa’s largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) focused on rural and peri-urban markets has secured a $20 million investment from Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II (PRIF II), a leading African infrastructure investment fund. The strategic funding will accelerate Mawingu’s mission to scale inclusive, sustainable internet access across underserved communities in…

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