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…
China Trade Week Kenya has shifted its focus from traditional trade promotion to supporting industrial development as it opened its 11th edition in Nairobi on Wednesday, bringing together government leaders, investors and businesses from Kenya and China. The three-day exhibition, running from July 22 to 24 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), is being…
St. Andrew’s School, Turi and St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, have formalized an academic affiliation aimed at expanding structured pathways for students pursuing careers in medicine. Through this affiliation, eligible St. Andrew’s Turi students will have access to a structured admissions pathway to SGU. SGU will also engage with…
A Saudi military delegation visited two training camps in the city of Gorisil, Galgaduud region, where forces belonging to the Somali Federal Government are being trained, according to the website caasimada. This visit is part of a Saudi-funded program aimed at training new units slated to join the Somali National Army. Available information indicates that…
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in technical education and skills development as the Railway Training Institute (RTI) graduated the Class of 2025/2026 during its 62nd graduation ceremony held on Thursday. Speaking at the event, Principal Secretary for Transport Mohamed Daghar said skilled human capital remains central to the government’s Bottom Up Economic…
The newly appointed Group Chairman of SBM Bank Holdings, Mr. Mahendra Vikramdass Punchoo,has assured SBM bank Kenya customers that their deposits are secure, pledging to anchor the bank’s growth on strong governance and robust risk management. Speaking in Nairobi during his first visit in the role, the Chairman said his background as a former central…
A coalition of conservationists has accused the government of contradicting its ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 while allowing continued destruction of Kenya’s existing forests, national parks and public green spaces. The conservationists, drawn from Friends of Nairobi’s Forests and Green Spaces, the Green Belt Movement, Friends of Oloolua Forest, Friends of…
Steel manufacturers have urged the government to lower production costs, curb the influx of substandard imports and create a predictable business environment to boost local production and enhance the competitiveness of Kenya’s steel industry. The calls were made during the opening of the East African Steel Summit at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi. Speaking at…
