Global technology company Zoho has entered into a strategic partnership with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) accelerate digital transformation, improve productivity and strengthen business growth. The partnership was announced during Zoholics Kenya 2026, Zoho’s annual user conference, as the company reaffirmed its commitment to…
Airtel Kenya has expanded its footprint at the Coast with the opening of four new customer experience centres across Mombasa County, as the telecommunications firm steps up efforts to improve service delivery and bring its products closer to customers. The new outlets, located at Sabasaba, Airport Centre Mall, Nyali Bazaar and Likoni, are part of…
The Government has reached a major milestone in the modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) following the signing of an engineering consultancy contract for the design review, project management, contract administration and construction supervision of the airport’s planned redevelopment. The agreement marks the beginning of a critical phase in the transformation of Kenya’s main…
By East Africa Journal Reporter Solar Project at Nairobi Remand Boosts Virtual Courts, Cuts Energy CostsThe Government has commissioned a new solar power system at the Nairobi Remand and Allocation Maximum Security Prison, a move expected to improve access to justice, enhance prison operations and reduce electricity costs. Speaking during the commissioning on Monday, Energy…
Scientists from across East Africa have been challenged to transform their research into commercially viable businesses capable of creating jobs, strengthening food security and driving the region’s bioeconomy. The call was made during the pitch day of the second Biobased Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (BIEB) at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)…
Global technology company Zoho has entered into a strategic partnership with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) accelerate digital transformation, improve productivity and strengthen business growth. The partnership was announced during Zoholics Kenya 2026, Zoho’s annual user conference, as the company reaffirmed its commitment to…
Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health have pledged to push for increased funding for the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), citing its critical role in health research, disease surveillance and the development of locally made medical innovations. The commitment followed an oversight visit to KEMRI’s Nairobi facilities, where the legislators reviewed the…
The government has called on development partners, the private sector, and local communities to invest in Kenya’s forestry sector, emphasizing that stronger partnerships are essential to restoring degraded landscapes, creating jobs, and enhancing climate resilience. Speaking during a donors’ round-table breakfast meeting in Nairobi on Tuesday, Forestry Principal Secretary Gitonga Mugambi said the government cannot…
A new study has found that employer-led skills training delivers measurable financial returns for businesses while improving employment opportunities for young people, offering a practical solution to Kenya’s youth unemployment and skills shortage. The Return on Investment (ROI) Study on the PropelA Dual Apprenticeship Programme shows that companies investing in apprenticeships record an average 30…
Kenya is strengthening its position as East Africa’s healthcare distribution hub as improving regional trade corridors and cross-border supply chains create new business opportunities across the healthcare sector. The growing regional market will take centre stage during the 10th edition of World Health Expo (WHX) in Nairobi, which will be held at the Kenyatta International…
The government has said it is prepared to respond to the anticipated El Niño weather phenomenon, which is expected to peak between November 2026 and January 2027 and bring heavy rains and other extreme weather conditions to parts of Kenya. Speaking in Nairobi on Monday, Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura said a multi-agency preparedness plan…
Health workers across Kenya have begun a nationwide strike after talks over the absorption of 7,450 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff into permanent and pensionable employment collapsed. The strike, which started at midnight on Monday, was announced by the Health Union Caucus, a coalition of seven health sector unions, which accused county governments of failing…
Residents of Makueni County will now enjoy longer access to government services after Huduma Kenya extended the operating hours of the Makueni Huduma Centre from 7:00am to 7:00pm, effective Monday, July 20, 2026. The extension, announced by the Huduma Kenya Secretariat, makes Makueni the 21st Huduma Centre in the country to adopt extended service hours,…
Fifteen emerging designers from six African countries have been named finalists in the Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase 2026, earning a place in one of the continent’s leading competitions for sustainable leather design. The finalists were selected from hundreds of entries submitted from more than 10 African countries, with judges…
