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…
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 Rev. Jane Ng’ang’a said…
Kenya has launched Habitat for Humanity’s Let’s Open the Door campaign, unveiling two flagship initiatives aimed at improving access to decent housing, combating jigger infestations and empowering vulnerable communities through climate resilient housing solutions. The campaign will support Maasai women to build climate resilient manyattas while preserving their cultural heritage and upgrade 10,000 household floors…
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…
By James Mutua The Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) has dismissed claims that the government plans to use members’ savings held in Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) to finance long term infrastructure projects, describing the reports as false and misleading. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, CAK Chief Executive Officer Daniel Marube said…
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…
