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…
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…
The Safal MRM Foundation on Friday honoured Africa’s leading conservation photographers and visual storytellers during the Safal Eye in the Wild 2026 Gala Awards Ceremony held at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi. The Foundation presented the Gold Award (USD 3,000), Silver Award (USD 2,000), Bronze Award (USD 1,000), Public Choice Award (USD 500) and the…
President William Ruto has broken his silence following UDA’s defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, where Democratic Congress Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho defeated UDA’s Samuel Muchina Nyaga by a wide margin. Speaking on Friday at State House, Nairobi, after meeting grassroots leaders from Bungoma County, President William Ruto accepted the outcome of…
Faith to Action Network has marked 15 years of advancing family health, gender justice and social transformation across Africa, celebrating its evolution into a leading interfaith platform shaping public policy and empowering faith leaders to drive sustainable development. Speaking during the anniversary celebrations in Nairobi on Thursday, incoming Chief Executive Officer Jane Ng’ang’a said she…
