By Jameson Residents of Kenya’s coastal region will soon benefit from a more affordable and reliable water supply as the Baricho Solarization Project in Kilifi County nears completion. Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Murithi said the project is about 90 percent complete and is expected to significantly lower the high electricity costs currently required to pump…
By Jameson Award-winning artist and cultural powerhouse Mejja on Thursday evening hosted an exclusive private listening party at EABL’s Microbrewery, giving invited guests a first experience of his long-awaited upcoming album. The intimate event brought together media personalities, industry stakeholders, creative collaborators and select fans for a curated preview of what promises to be one…
By East Africa Journal Reporter In celebration of International Women’s Day, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has shared insights from a recent panel discussion featuring accomplished female medical practitioners. Hosted by the SGU School of Medicine Alumni Association, the discussion brought together Sasha Lake, Assistant Professor at SGU; Kumkum…
By James Mutua Ushiriki Wema Foundation chair Tessie Musalia has called on legislators to consider extending maternity leave for mothers of preterm babies, saying the current 90 day period is insufficient for mothers whose newborns require prolonged medical care. Speaking on Saturday during International Women’s Day celebrations and the handover of neonatal incubators under the…
By James Mutua The United Alternative Government has opposed two key proposals currently before Parliament, warning that they could undermine Kenya’s constitutional framework for public finance management and threaten the integrity of strategic national assets. Addressing the press on Thursday, the coalition led by Wiper Patriotic Front party leader Hon Stephen Kalonzo, Democracy for the…
By Jameson Mutua Huawei has connected 170 million people in remote and underserved communities across more than 80 countries, surpassing its commitment under the International Telecommunication Union Partner2Connect Digital Coalition. The milestone was announced by Yang Chaobin, CEO of Huawei ICT Business Group, during the company’s TECH Cares Forum in Barcelona. Huawei had pledged in…
By Editor Airtel Kenya has expanded its footprint with the opening of new customer care shops at Spur Mall and Nord Mall in Ruiru, and at Galana Energies along the Eastern Bypass. The new outlets are aimed at reducing service turnaround time, improving in person support, and bringing Airtel’s services closer to households, SMEs, and…
By Jameson Vikkie Oh Atelier CEO Victoria Nwogu has urged Nigerians to explore investment opportunities in Kenya, saying the country offers attractive returns within a well-regulated and supportive business climate. Nwogu spoke on Sunday evening during a fashion show at The Broadwalk Mall in Nairobi, staged to mark the third anniversary of her fashion house…
By Editor AUI Global, a pan-African executive education provider specializing in artificial intelligence programs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Konza Technopolis Development Authority to deliver AI workshops and executive certification programs to the board and staff of Kenya’s flagship smart city. Companies operating within the Technopolis will also be eligible to enroll…
By James Mutua The United Democratic Alliance has declared a sweeping victory in the February 26, 2026 by-elections, describing the outcome as a decisive endorsement of its leadership and development agenda.Addressing the press in Nairobi on Friday, Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan said the results were a clear indication that UDA remains the most popular…
