By James Mutua Residents in Wajir County are experiencing improved sanitation and health outcomes following the rollout of EcoSan toilets targeting vulnerable households under a major water and sanitation initiative. The project, implemented by Wajir Water & Sewerage Company (WAJWASCO) with support from development partners, has seen the construction of 35 EcoSan toilet units distributed…
By Editor The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Britam Foundation on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at accelerating efforts to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths in marginalized and vulnerable communities across Kwale County and Nairobi. The partnership will scale up the Lea Salama Programme, a transformative initiative focused on expanding…
By Editor Communications Authority of Kenya has ranked Safaricom PLC as the leading mobile network operator in the country in its latest Quality-of-Service (QoS) report for the 2024–2025 financial year, reaffirming the telco’s dominance in network reliability and customer experience. The report, which evaluates operators under a framework established in 2017, assessed performance across end-to-end…
By East Africa Journal Reporter The 4th East African Community Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Conference opened in Kigali with a major milestone: the launch of the EAC AI Alliance and a Regional Network on Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research. Held under the theme of harnessing AI for a resilient and inclusive region, the…
By Jameson The government has extended the nationwide mentorship program under the NYOTA Project to April 8, 2026, allowing more beneficiaries to complete a critical phase of enterprise development aimed at strengthening youth-led businesses across the country. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Tuesday, Principal Secretary for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Susan…
By Business Editor Kenya’s push to cement its position as a regional technology powerhouse gathered momentum with the opening of the three-day Safaricom Engineering Summit – Decode in Nairobi. Convened by Safaricom in partnership with Microsoft, Google, Dell Technologies, and Huawei, the summit brings together developers, innovators, and global tech leaders to shape the country’s…
By James Mutua The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General, Senator Hassan Omar Hassan, today issued nomination certificates to the party’s candidates ahead of the by-elections scheduled for 14 May 2026 at the party’s headquarters in Nairobi. The candidates include David Kipsang Keter for the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat, Daniel Lolngojine for Poro Ward in…
By East Africa Journal Reporter Pulmonology is one of the most vital specialties in respiratory care, often described as the medical detective of the respiratory system. Pulmonologists diagnose and treat conditions ranging from asthma to complex diseases such as lung cancer. Their role is especially critical in Sub-Saharan Africa, where data from the National Library…
By Jameson Kenya’s livestock sector has entered a transformative phase following the inauguration of a new Kenya Veterinary Board chaired by Dr. John Wilberforce Muchibi, alongside the induction of more than 1,300 veterinary interns. The event, presided over by Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe at the Kenya Veterinary Board headquarters in Nairobi, marked a significant policy…
By Editor Family Bank Group has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 2025, with Profit After Tax rising by 55.4% to KES 5.4 billion, up from KES 3.5 billion. Profit Before Tax also recorded a significant increase of 61.6%, reaching KES 6.3 billion. The improved performance was largely driven by the expansion…
