Severe Shortage of Neonatal Nurses Undermine Quality of Newborn Care in Kenya Despite Technological Advancement

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – A Multi-disciplinary study Harnessing Innovation in Global Health for Quality Care (HIGH-Q) has revealed how workforce issues influence the quality of care in newborn units (NBUs). The research highlighted that despite global progress in reducing child mortality, neonatal mortality remains persistently high in sub-Saharan Africa and many countries, including Kenya…

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NAP Expo 2025 kicks off in Lusaka with over 450 global participants to advance climate resilience through innovation in National Adaptation Plans

LUSAKA, Zambia, Aug 13 – Over 450 participants from across the world are meeting in Lusaka, Zambia for the NAP Expo 2025 (12-15 August 2025) the largest climate adaptation event in the United Nations climate change process. The event which aims to help strengthen National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) comes at a crucial time, amid worsening climate impacts, In Zambia,…

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Nairobi Hospital suspends planned price review implementation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11 – The Nairobi Hospital has agreed to suspend implementation of its recently announced price review effective immediately. This follows a productive strategic meeting held on August 11 2025 which saw participation of senior representatives from leading medical insurance providers including Old Mutual, CIC, Britain Health, AAR, First Assurance, Herritage, Kenindia, Kenya…

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IMCTC concludes a five-day capacity-building workshop on Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 8 – The Islamic Millitary Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has concluded a five-day workshop on specialized training course titled “Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level,” in Nairobi, as part of the strategic initiative “Capacity Building”, aimed at refining institutional and security capacities in Member States and strengthening their efficiency…

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IMCTC officially opens specialized training course on countering terrorism financing and money laundering in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 – The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has launched a five-day capacity-building workshop in Nairobi aimed at strengthening efforts to curb terrorism financing among its member states. The specialized training course titled “Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level”, is part of the strategic initiative “Capacity” aimed at…

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Absa partners with GirlCode to empower 100 young women in tech through Absa’s ReadytoWork Programme

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 – Absa Bank Kenya, in partnership with GirlCode has kicked off the 2025 edition of the GirlCodeHack, a Pan-African women-in-tech Hackathon set to empower 100 young women in Kenya, aged 18-35 to solve realtime problems in FinTech, Cybersecurity and AI through a 30-hour innovation sprint. This is more than double the…

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Nairobi Hospital Hosts Children’s Charity Heart Fund Golf Tournament to Support Children with Congenital Heart Diseases

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 2 – The Nairobi Hospital hosted the Children’s Charity Heart Fund Golf Tournament at the Karen Country Club to raise funds and awareness for children living with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Themed ‘Giving Little Hearts Big Dreams’ the annual tournament also aims at driving community action around the urgent need for accessible…

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Kenya calls on Tanzania to withdraw new discriminatory tax measures as it threaten regional trade gains

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 31 – The government has formally expressed concern over recent tax and business licensing measures introduced by Tanzania, warning that the changes could undermine regional trade integration within the East African Community (EAC). Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Hon. Lee Kinyanjui while addressing the media cited new excise duties and…

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Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) Launches Mobile Science Labs to Empower Girls in STEM

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 29- The Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) has announced the launch of over 15 mobile science laboratories targeting primary and secondary schools across Kenya a move aiming to bridge gender gaps in Science and technology. The initiative set to be unveiled officially on Wednesday 30th July 2025 is part of the foundation’s…

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