Unilever has invested KSh70 million (about US$540,000) in an 800kW solar power installation at its Nairobi factory, which is expected to supply about 30 per cent of the plant’s electricity and cut annual energy costs by roughly KSh30 million (about US$230,000). The solar system became operational in June 2026. Combined with the earlier conversion of…
The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon has secured a record KES 273 million in combined sponsorship for its 23rd edition, with more than 30,000 runners expected to take part on October 25, 2026. Standard Chartered has committed KES 130 million, while other sponsors have contributed KES 143 million in cash and in-kind support. The event has…
Sanlam Allianz General Insurance (Kenya) Limited has honoured its agents, bancassurance partners and brokers at its Annual Excellence Awards gala in Nairobi, recognising their contribution to the insurer’s improved financial performance, with top performers winning trips to China and Diani. The insurer reported a 21 per cent increase in profit after tax in 2025, alongside…
Standard Chartered Bank has launched a global investment platform in Kenya targeting sophisticated investors seeking access to diversified international investment strategies. The Standard Chartered Funds Variable Capital Company (VCC) – Signature Select, approved by the Capital Markets Authority, allows eligible investors to access multiple professionally managed strategies through a single investment platform. The platform currently…
Four young Kenyan women have emerged as the overall winners of the third edition of the GirlCode Kenya Hackathon held at Konza Technopolis. The two-day event, organised by Absa Bank Kenya, GirlCode and the Technopolis Development Authority, brought together 44 young women, including students, graduates, developers and aspiring entrepreneurs, to develop technology solutions to real-world…
Greenpeace Africa on Tuesday joined more than 60,000 Kenyans in petitioning the government to immediately stop the destruction and excision of protected forests, warning that development projects and logging are threatening the country’s water towers and natural ecosystems. In an open letter presented to Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Dr Deborah Barasa at…
Unilever has invested KSh70 million (about US$540,000) in an 800kW solar power installation at its Nairobi factory, which is expected to supply about 30 per cent of the plant’s electricity and cut annual energy costs by roughly KSh30 million (about US$230,000). The solar system became operational in June 2026. Combined with the earlier conversion of…
Young people in Kenya have called for greater participation in governance beyond elections, urging leaders to create opportunities for them to influence policy, public participation and decision-making at both national and grassroots levels. The youth made the call during a convening themed “Claiming Spaces and Shaping Kenya” held in Nairobi from September 21 to 25,…
Suqoon founder Shakira has hailed the 2026 International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) celebrations as a significant milestone for Kenya following the country’s first conference dedicated to older persons. Shakira commended the organising committee, drawn from the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and the Ministry of Health, for bringing the two ministries together to…
The Moth, the world-renowned nonprofit dedicated to the art of live personal storytelling, returns to Nairobi on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for its seventh Mainstage event in the city, hosted once again by Kenyan media entrepreneur and women’s rights advocate Adelle Onyango. The event will be held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa’s LRC…
Narok, Kenya – September 30, 2026: More than 800 boda boda riders in Narok County are undergoing financial literacy training aimed at helping them manage their income, meet loan obligations and protect their livelihoods. The training, organised by Mogo Kenya in partnership with the Boda Boda Association of Kenya (BAK), focuses on practical financial skills…
Spouse of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Tessie Musalia, has urged government agencies, communities and development partners to work together to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Tessie said no single institution could address the challenges facing mothers and newborns without sustained collaboration and investment in healthcare. She spoke in Kisumu during the handover of…
Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) on Tuesday launched MEDS Devane Company Limited (MDCL), a new commercial company targeting Kenya’s private healthcare sector. Speaking during the launch, MDCL Board Chairman Rt Rev Benard Owuor said the company had been established to respond to the changing needs of private healthcare providers. “As Kenya’s healthcare landscape…
By EAJ Reporter Kenyan humanitarian and community health promoter Dr Stanley Kamau has been honoured for his long-standing service to vulnerable communities, receiving a Community Service Honour at the 2026 100 Africa Most Influential Persons Awards in Kigali, Rwanda. Dr Kamau was recognised during a ceremony held at M Hotel on Friday, September 25, alongside…
