Swiss Poll International’s online political polls are facing growing questions over whether their results can reliably represent the views of Kenyan voters, amid concerns over voter verification, multiple voting and participation by people who may not be eligible to vote. The concerns are significant as Swiss Poll International’s rankings attract attention ahead of the 2027…
The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon has secured a record KES 273 million in combined sponsorship for its 23rd edition, with more than 30,000 runners expected to take part on October 25, 2026. Standard Chartered has committed KES 130 million, while other sponsors have contributed KES 143 million in cash and in-kind support. The event has…
AfriSummit 2026, the sixth edition of the regulatory affairs summit for Africa’s pharmaceutical, medical device, in vitro diagnostics (IVD) and diagnostics sectors, will take place from September 28 to October 2, 2026, at Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel in Nairobi. The event marks the first time the summit will be held in East Africa, with Kenya hosting…
Mogo has donated motorcycles and office furniture to police stations in Kisumu County to support police mobility and strengthen ongoing efforts to combat motorcycle theft. Central and Obunga police stations, as well as the Nyanza Regional Police Commander’s office, each received a motorcycle. The two police stations and the DCIO office also received office furniture,…
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has recognised organisations that have demonstrated a strong commitment to quality in the production of goods and delivery of services at the Kenya Quality Awards 2026. The awards brought together businesses and institutions of various sizes, from micro enterprises to large corporations, in recognition of their efforts to uphold…
The Right to Food Coalition has urged the national and county governments to accelerate preparations for the expected El Niño rains, warning that delays in implementing flood mitigation measures could worsen food insecurity and deepen inequalities. Addressing the press in Nairobi on Friday, September 18, the coalition said the Kenya Meteorological Department had projected an…
By Erick Wanjala The East African Community’s One-Stop Border Post approach has been identified as one of the coordinated measures supporting efforts to combat the spread of the 17th Ebola outbreak, which reportedly began on May 15, 2026, according to a case study by VillageReach. Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, President and CEO of VillageReach, a…
Kenya has called on medical equipment manufacturers and suppliers to provide long-term maintenance support, spare parts and technical training to ensure health facilities get full value from their investments. Dr. Joe Lenai, Director of Health for Primary Health Care, Preventive and Promotive Health at the Ministry of Health Kenya, said the country needed partnerships that…
Sanlam Allianz General Insurance (Kenya) Limited has honoured its agents, bancassurance partners and brokers at its Annual Excellence Awards gala in Nairobi, recognising their contribution to the insurer’s improved financial performance, with top performers winning trips to China and Diani. The insurer reported a 21 per cent increase in profit after tax in 2025, alongside…
Standard Chartered Bank has launched a global investment platform in Kenya targeting sophisticated investors seeking access to diversified international investment strategies. The Standard Chartered Funds Variable Capital Company (VCC) – Signature Select, approved by the Capital Markets Authority, allows eligible investors to access multiple professionally managed strategies through a single investment platform. The platform currently…
