KISE, Huawei Leverage AI to Expand Learning for Persons with Disabilities

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 25 – The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) in partnership with global technology leader Huawei hosted a media engagement to spearhead a transformative initiative aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance inclusive education and broaden access to assistive technology for persons with disabilities. The two organizations underscored their commitment to bridging…

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St. George’s University Announces Over 800 Residency Placements for 2026

St George’s, Grenada, Apr 22 – St. George’s University School of Medicine has achieved a significant milestone in this year’s residency match, with more than 800 of its students and graduates successfully securing residency positions across the United States so far in 2026 Match cycle1. This impressive showing underscores the continued success of the institution’s…

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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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KESHO’s Pre-KICC 2026 Drive: A Call for Greater Investment in Cancer Care

PHOTO: Dr. Gladwell KiarieConsultant Medical Oncologist – The Nairobi Hospital and KESHO President NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 20 – The Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO) on Friday 17 2026 convened a high-level partners’ breakfast meeting bringing together key stakeholders focused on mobilizing action, accelerating investment and collaborative action in the fight against Kenya’s escalating…

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Fresh Life, Atoo Kakuma Partners to Scale Climate-Resilient Sanitation Across Turkana County

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 15 – Fresh Life Sanitation Services Ltd and Atoo Kakuma Usafi Company Ltd have entered into a strategic, long-term distributorship agreement to expand access to sustainable, market-led sanitation solutions across Turkana County targeting Kakuma Refugee Camp, the Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement and surrounding host communities. Enabled by Swisscontact, the agreement formalizes Atoo Kakuma…

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UASU University of Nairobi chapter has raised concerns over deepening leadership and financial crisis

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 13 – The Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU), University of Nairobi chapter, has called for urgent intervention to address what it describes as a deepening leadership and financial crisis at the University of Nairobi. In a statement released Monday, the union said the institution has operated without a substantive Vice Chancellor since…

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The Megapixel Myth: Why your 200MP Camera Doesn’t Guarantee Better Photos

Africa’s smartphone market is slipping back into a familiar trap: the “Megapixel Myth.” With devices like the Redmi Note 15 pushing massive 200MP cameras, the big number certainly sounds impressive on a billboard. But in reality, it often delivers slower performance inconsistent image quality, and unnecessary strain on storage for the everyday user. “We have…

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Kenya’s Urban Forum Ignites High-Level Push for Affordable Housing Solutions

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 10 — Kenya has positioned itself at the vanguard of the continent’s architectural evolution, convened leaders for the Second Africa Urban Forum to confront the deepening housing deficit, the gathering serves as a critical pivot point, shifting the conversation from abstract policy to tangible, on-the-ground solutions for the millions of urban dwellers…

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EACC Survey Report 2025: Single Kenyans and Women Lead in Bribe Payments

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 9 – The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEG), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime under the Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery (PLEAD II) and Transparency International, Kenya (TI Kenya) launched the Kenya National Gender and Corruption…

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