By James Mutua The spouse of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, Tessie Musalia, has called for stronger collaboration between the government, civil society and the private sector to support vulnerable children across the country. Tessie spoke in Mombasa during the annual Wemathon held at the Butterfly Pavilion Forest Trail and organised by the Wema Centre to…
By Editor Kenya’s position as a leading innovation hub got a boost today as Konza Technopolis hosted the inaugural IPDAYS forum in Nairobi. The event brought together startups, investors, and policymakers from Tunisia, Egypt, and Kenya to advance cross border collaboration in Africa’s growing digital economy. The IPDAYS Nairobi x Silicon Savannah Startup Fair 2026,…
By East Africa Journal Reporter Over 140 youths in Lamu County have graduated from the Huawei DigiTruck Programme after successfully completing a five week digital skills training programme conducted in Mokowe and Mpeketoni. Among the graduates was Rose Waithera, a young mother who enrolled in the programme while expectant and remained committed throughout the five…
By Jameson Mutua The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has defended the implementation of the Tea (Levy) Regulations, 2026, saying the new levy is aimed at strengthening the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of Kenya’s tea industry rather than increasing costs for consumers. Speaking during a media briefing at Tea House in Nairobi on Thursday, Tea…
By Jameson Mutua The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has officially presented Samuel Muchina Nyagah with the party’s Certificate of Nomination following his victory in the party primaries, confirming him as the party’s flag bearer for the upcoming Ol Kalou Constituency by-election scheduled for July 14, 2026. Speaking during the event, UDA Secretary General Senator Hassan…
By Jameson Mutua The University of Nairobi Council has appointed Prof. Ayub N. Gitau as the institution’s 9th Vice-Chancellor, ushering in a new chapter of leadership focused on academic excellence, innovation and institutional transformation at Kenya’s premier university. The appointment was made during a special sitting of the University Council held on May 14, 2026….
By East Africa Journal Reporter As the world marks Mental Health Awareness Month, attention to psychological well-being has become increasingly urgent across Africa. In 2025, the World Health Organization estimated that nearly 150 million people on the continent are living with mental health conditions, underscoring the growing scale of the crisis. Despite the rising burden,…
By Jameson Mutua The Nairobi Hospital management has praised nurses for their dedication, sacrifice, and vital contribution to quality healthcare delivery, while reaffirming the hospital’s commitment to supporting their professional growth and development. Speaking during the International Nurses Week 2026 celebrations held at the hospital, Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni underscored…
By James Mutua The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has raised concern over the deteriorating state of governance and political accountability in the country. Speaking after a two-day regional meeting held at the YMCA Central Conference Hall under the theme “Strengthening Governance, Accountability, and Trust for Credible Elections,” church leaders warned that Kenya’s…
By Editor Safaricom NSE (SCOM), East Africa’s leading telecommunications company, has announced strong financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, highlighted by robust revenue growth and a higher dividend payout to shareholders. Group net income rose to KES 100 billion, driven by continued customer growth, increased uptake of digital services, and strong performance…
