The Ushiriki Wema Foundation has expanded its Okoa Malaika programme to Narok, Kericho, Kajiado and Bomet counties, increasing access to lifesaving neonatal care for premature babies through the donation of incubators to public hospitals. The latest expansion brings the programme to 32 public health facilities nationwide as Kenya continues to battle high rates of preterm…
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) and Centum Real Estate have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at making homeownership more accessible, affordable and financially practical for more Kenyans. The partnership introduces tailored financing solutions covering home purchases, land acquisition and construction financing. Customers will have access to flexible repayment plans based on their financial circumstances,…
A coalition of health civil society organizations has warned that Kenya’s growing debt burden is crippling the health sector, leaving millions without access to life-saving medicines, vaccines and HIV services. The coalition, comprising AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), Health NGOs’ Network (HENNET), Ambassador for Youth and Adolescent Reproductive Health Programme (AYARHEP), Health Rights Advocacy Forum (HERAF),…
Innovation and creativity were on full display at Nova Pioneer Tatu City Boys as the STEM Impact Center Kenya hosted the National Finals of the World Robot Olympiad, bringing together more than 250 of the country’s brightest young innovators. The competition attracted participants from 47 schools across 16 counties, highlighting the growing interest in robotics…
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum James Opiyo Wandayi has urged Kenyans to embrace clean cooking solutions, saying the transition from traditional fuels is critical to reducing respiratory illnesses and improving public health. Speaking during the opening of a two-day Respiratory Medical Camp at KMTC Siaya Campus on Saturday, Wandayi said access to clean energy…
Gor Mahia have assured supporters that the club is entering the new season better prepared, with plans to strengthen the playing squad, improve matchday organization and build a more professional structure both on and off the pitch. Speaking during the official launch of the Kahawa Royalties Branch, Gor Mahia Secretary General Nick Arrum said the…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched a scathing attack on impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of promoting violence, sponsoring criminal gangs, and engaging in divisive politics. Speaking during the Kabiemit Community Empowerment Programme at Kimwogo Grounds in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Murkomen described Gachagua as the “father of violence”…
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has called on Kenyans to make informed choices in the lead-up to the 2027 General Election, warning that the country is facing a deep moral, governance and socio-economic crisis driven by corruption, impunity and weak leadership. Addressing the press after a two-day Executive Committee meeting in Limuru,…
Africa has taken a major step towards strengthening access to credible biotechnology and biosafety information following the launch of a continental digital platform designed to make regulatory data easier to access, understand and use. Known as the Biotech Africa Database Platform, the portal provides country specific information on biotech crop approval decisions and summaries of…
The government has called for greater private sector investment in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), saying increased access to affordable financing is critical to unlocking job creation and driving Kenya’s economic growth. Speaking during a media engagement ahead of the World MSME Day 2026 National Celebrations at a Nairobi hotel on Friday, Cabinet Secretary…
