Jameson, Author at EAST AFRICA JOURNAL

Kenya to Launch 10-Year Bioeconomy Strategy to Drive Jobs, Investment

JamesonAugust 24, 2026September 1, 202609 mins

Kenya will on Tuesday launch its National Bioeconomy Strategy 2026–2036, a framework aimed at transforming the country’s biological resources into higher-value products, industries and jobs while strengthening research, innovation and investment. Developed under the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, the strategy seeks to strengthen the link between research and innovation, enterprise development, financing…

ABH Selects 20 African Entrepreneurs for 2026 Nairobi Semi-Final

JamesonAugust 20, 2026August 24, 202606 mins

The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition has selected 20 entrepreneurs from across Africa to compete in the 2026 semi-final, scheduled to take place in Nairobi on August 21 and 22. The entrepreneurs were selected from more than 24,000 applications received from all 54 African countries. The semi-finalists represent 12 countries and 11 sectors, with…

Criminal Case Against Kotecha, Midland Hauliers to Proceed

JamesonAugust 20, 2026August 20, 202605 mins

The High Court in Nairobi has dismissed an application seeking to halt and withdraw criminal proceedings against businessman Jayesh Kumar Kotecha Prabhudas and Midland Hauliers Limited, ruling that the case should proceed to its full course. Justice Alexander Muasya Muteti, sitting at the Milimani High Court, dismissed the revision application and upheld an earlier decision…

The Nairobi Hospital Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Children’s Heart Care

JamesonAugust 14, 2026August 20, 202603 mins

The Nairobi Hospital on Friday hosted the 2026 Children’s Charity Heart Fund Golf Tournament at Karen Country Club, bringing together corporate partners, sponsors, golfers, philanthropists and members of the public to support lifesaving cardiac care for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. The annual fundraiser mobilised resources for children diagnosed with congenital and acquired heart conditions who…

KCDF, I&M Foundation Expand Youth Innovation Challenge with KSh31.5 Million Fund

JamesonJuly 31, 2026July 31, 202605 mins

The Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) has awarded KSh31.5 million to seven youth-led enterprises and community organisations developing innovative solutions to Kenya’s environmental challenges, as it unveiled an expanded partnership with the I&M Foundation. The funding marks the culmination of the third edition of the Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge (YEIC), a flagship programme launched by…

East African Universities Push for Borderless Higher Education Through Regional Partnerships

JamesonJuly 29, 2026July 29, 202605 mins

East African countries are moving to harmonise their higher education systems in a bid to allow students and graduates to study, work and have their academic qualifications recognised across the region without additional certification. The renewed push was announced on Wednesday during the opening of the 17th Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) Annual Meeting…

Scientists Urged to Drive East Africa’s Bioeconomy Through Innovation

JamesonJuly 26, 2026July 28, 202605 mins

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)…

Kenyan SMEs to Benefit from Zoho-KNCCI Digital Partnership

JamesonJuly 24, 2026July 24, 202604 mins

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’s Trade Links Boost East Africa Healthcare Market as WHX Returns to Nairobi

JamesonJuly 21, 2026July 22, 202605 mins

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…

Government Says It Is Prepared for El Niño as Heavy Rains Expected Later This Year

JamesonJuly 20, 2026July 20, 202604 mins

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…