By James Mutua Health sector unions have issued a fresh ultimatum to the government, demanding the immediate absorption of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Global Fund healthcare workers into Permanent and Pensionable (P&P) terms, warning that failure to act could trigger nationwide industrial action from July 1, 2026. In a joint statement released on Monday,…
More than 300 companies and approximately 15,000 delegates are expected to participate in the 2026 Africa International Construction Machinery, Mining Machinery, Agricultural Machinery, Automobile and Motorcycle Parts, Electromechanical and Hardware Products Expo (AICMEC 2026), set to take place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi from June 17 to 19. Speaking during a…
Yellow Card, the largest licensed Stablecoin-based infrastructure provider operating across over 50 markets, has been named to the inaugural Fortune Crypto Innovators list, published alongside the Fortune Crypto 100, cementing its place among the world’s leading digital asset innovators. The Fortune Crypto Innovators list recognizes organizations advancing the global digital asset ecosystem through breakthrough technology,…
By Steve El Sabai In an age where digital platforms increasingly shape public opinion and influence social conversations, a growing number of young communicators are leveraging online media as a pathway into leadership, advocacy, and public affairs. Among those at the forefront of this transition is Deeq Hassan Mohamed, popularly known as Deeq Darajo, whose…
The Kenya Tobacco and Nicotine Tax Coalition (KTNTC) has called on the National Assembly to urgently fast-track the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, describing the proposed legislation as critical to protecting children and young people from emerging nicotine products such as vapes and nicotine pouches. Speaking to the press in Nairobi on Friday, KTNTC expressed…
St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies has announced it will host a special Commencement Ceremony in Gaborone on 27 June 2026, bringing together graduates, families, healthcare leaders, and government representatives. This event, part of the University’s 50th-anniversary calendar, honors the academic achievements and professional impact of SGU’s African graduates and…
The Government has launched the nationwide distribution of digital learning devices to Junior Secondary Schools, marking a significant step in advancing digital education and supporting the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework. The exercise, flagged off at the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) on Tuesday, will see 10,382 schools…
British judges call time on 15 years of extortion by Steve Mwagiru and associates The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, the UK’s highest court of appeal, has dismissed two cases by disgraced Kenyan businessman Steve Mwagiru, bringing an end more than a decade of attempts by Mwagiru and his associates to extort Tatu City’s…
By Jameson Mutua A major milestone in inclusive education was marked on Tuesday following the groundbreaking ceremony of Mali Integrated School in Karen, Nairobi, a project that aims to transform learning opportunities for children with diverse educational needs across East and Central Africa. The school, being developed through a partnership between Mali Therapy Center for…
By James Mutua The Government has called for a candid national conversation on discipline, morality, and student welfare following recent incidents of unrest in schools across the country. Speaking to the press during the weekly media address in Nairobi on Monday, Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura said Kenya is facing growing challenges affecting learners and…
