By Jameson Mutua Ahadi Kenya CEO Stanley Kamau has called on young people across the country to show up in large numbers and register as voters ahead of the next General Election, saying their voter’s card is their most powerful tool for change. Speaking on Friday, during a voter registration sensitization drive organized by Ahadi…
By Editor Three youth-led teams from the Siaya Hackathon Challenge have earned national recognition at the Kenya Software & AI Summit, held at Moi University Annex Campus in Eldoret. Their achievement underscores Kenya’s growing commitment to strengthening its digital economy through community-driven innovation. The Siaya Hackathon, which took place from October 13 to 15 at…
By Business Editor Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has selected Nokia to build a transformative, high-capacity terrestrial fiber network spanning East and Central Africa for its next-generation fiber service, Airtel Africa Telesonic. The strategic project aims to connect multiple African countries and link submarine cables…
By Jameson Mutua The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Kenya’s standards framework through inclusive stakeholder engagement during a public awareness forum on the Standards (Standard Levy) Order, 2025, held at the Jacaranda Hotel, Nairobi. The forum, which brought together manufacturers, traders, industry associations, and members of the public, was…
By East Africa Journal Team Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has sparked outrage across the region after warning of potential wars in the East African Community (EAC) to secure Uganda’s access to the Indian Ocean, a statement widely interpreted as a veiled threat against Kenya. Speaking during a campaign radio interview in Mbale City, Museveni said…
By Editor The nationwide tour of Kenya’s ultimate beer and culture festival, Tusker Oktobafest, came to an electrifying close this past Saturday, November 8, with thousands of revellers gathering at Attela Beach Resort in Kisumu for an unforgettable night of music, beer, and culture. The Lake Edition marked the final stop of the festival’s successful…
By EAJ Editor SBM Bank Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental conservation by leading a large-scale tree planting initiative at Ngong Road Forest, Sanctuary Block, as part of the bank’s broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda. The event, led by SBM Bank Kenya Board Chairperson Shakilla Jhungeer, brought together employees, partners, and members…
By East Africa Journal Reporter Belém, Brazil, November 10, 2025: As the UN Climate Conference (COP30), also known as the “Implementation COP” and the “COP of Truth,” opens in Belém, AGRA is calling for a decisive shift from talk to action, urging a farmer first breakthrough that puts soils, youth, and food systems at the…
By East Africa Journal Reporter Jetour Kenya, a brand under Global Motors Centre Limited, officially launched its new lineup of four SUVs at a high-energy event held at EKA Hotel Nairobi. The launch marked a major milestone for the brand’s entry into the Kenyan market, showcasing four models that promise to redefine driving for Kenyan…
By East Africa Journal Reporter President William Ruto has described the handover of Amboseli National Park to the Kajiado County government as one of his administration’s major milestones in addressing historical injustices inflicted on Kenyans by past regimes. Speaking in Amboseli, Kajiado County, on Saturday, President Ruto said the move was part of a broader…
