By Jameson The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), in collaboration with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, is strengthening HIV research and care in Western Kenya, focusing on cure studies, expanded diagnostics, and long-acting therapies. Speaking at the 16th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference, Dr. Frederick Sawe, Director of the Henry Jackson Foundation…
By Jameson The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) shareholders have approved sweeping changes to the company’s governance framework in a move aimed at strengthening board independence and protecting minority investors, as the state-backed utility positions itself for long-term, capital-intensive expansion. The resolutions were adopted during a duly convened Extraordinary General Meeting held virtually on…
By Jameson SportPesa has announced a Ksh 20 million sponsorship towards the 2026 Magical Kenya Open, reaffirming its strategic investment in the local sports ecosystem. The sponsorship will support the 57th edition of the Magical Kenya Open, one of Africa’s most prestigious golf tournaments and a key event on the DP World Tour calendar, attracting…
By Jameson Nairobi Senator and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Hon. Edwin Sifuna has dismissed as “illegal and unprocedural” a decision by a section of the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) purporting to remove him from office. Speaking to journalists in Nairobi on Thursday, Sifuna said the announcement made in Mombasa on Wednesday, February…
By Jameson Kenya is accelerating efforts to manufacture its own vaccines while scientists intensify research into drug-resistant infections killing newborns, positioning prevention at the centre of the country’s long-term health strategy. Speaking on Day Two of the 16th Annual KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference, Director General of the Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat,…
By Jameson The 16th Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference opened today in Nairobi, bringing together scientists, policymakers, development partners and industry leaders to chart the future of vaccine research, innovation and manufacturing in Kenya and across Africa. Held under the theme “The Future of Health: Scientific Research, Innovations, Technologies…
By Jameson World Vision Kenya has launched its 2026–2030 National Strategy alongside a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Business Plan, outlining an ambitious agenda to improve the wellbeing of 13.3 million children across 33 counties through resilience building, inclusive development and strengthened child protection systems. The strategy will be implemented through direct programming, strategic partnerships…
By Jameson Ahadi Kenya Trust Chief Executive Officer Stanley Kamau on Saturday February 7 returned to his former school, Karung’e Primary School, to celebrate his 57th birthday with learners, teachers, and the school community. The event brought together pupils from the primary and secondary sections and their teachers, with its climax marked by the cutting…
Editorial Kenya’s education landscape is undergoing a subtle but significant transformation as more families explore full-time online learning as an alternative to traditional classrooms. Once viewed mainly as a stop-gap during the pandemic, digital schooling is now gaining traction as a long-term option driven by changing lifestyles, growing internet access and the need for more…
By Editor Absa Bank Kenya PLC has today announced a KES65 million investment into the 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO) Golf Tournament, cementing its position as the presenting partner and largest private sector sponsor of the prestigious golf tournament for the 15th consecutive year. The 57th edition of the Magical Kenya Open presented by Absa will…
