By Eddah Waithaka Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Salim Mvurya, has assured the nation that Kenya stands fully prepared to host a secure and spectacular African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 final between Madagascar and Morocco on Saturday at Kasarani Stadium. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, CS Mvurya detailed extensive […]
By Eddah Waithaka Ethiopia will officially inaugurate and commission the massive Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on September 9, 2025, a move that promises to reshape the nation’s economy and the region’s energy landscape while marking a definitive end to colonial-era water agreements on the Nile. The announcement, detailed in a briefing from the Ethiopian […]
By Eddah Waithaka A strategic partnership between tech giants and community organizations has equipped 500 women and youth in Murang’a County with critical digital skills, directly tackling the digital divide and preparing them for a competitive job market. The five-day Digital Skills Training Program, now in its third edition in the county, brought together Huawei […]
By Eddah Waithaka Safaricom PLC today hosted its flagship Innovation Day, gathering over 100 key decision-makers and enterprise customers to showcase its strategic shift from a telecommunications provider to a full-scale technology enabler. Under the theme “Powering What’s Next: AI, Resilience & Sustainable Innovation,” the forum explored cutting-edge solutions in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a significant push to integrate persons with epilepsy into national support systems, a multi-agency medical drive in Nairobi has registered hundreds of individuals, aiming to shatter deep-seated myths and grant access to crucial government benefits. The two-day event, organized by the Kenya Association for the Welfare of People with Epilepsy (KAWE) […]
By Phyllis Migwi Artificial intelligence holds the power to radically transform Kenya’s healthcare system, moving beyond patient care to drive economic growth and create a more equitable future, according to an analysis by technology expert Phyllis Migwi. However, unlocking this potential requires urgent investment in core infrastructure and a skilled workforce to bridge existing gaps. […]
By Eddah Waithaka Safaricom Business convened a high-impact media forum today to demonstrate how its tailored technology solutions power growth, efficiency, and resilience for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and large corporations across Kenya. The event provided media stakeholders with a first-hand look at the integrated digital tools that are enabling businesses to compete […]
By Eddah Waithaka A powerful coalition of education advocates from across Africa is taking direct aim at the financial and cultural roadblocks that prevent millions of girls from receiving a quality education, declaring that well-intentioned policies are failing at the implementation level. The FemNet4GTE Africa Regional Action Workshop officially kicked off, gathering over 20 civil […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and Blue Focus Africa Limited today launched the inaugural African Champions of Trees (ACT) Awards, a major new initiative designed to recognize and accelerate the country’s ambitious drive to plant 15 billion trees. Chief Conservator of Forests, Mr. Alex Lemarkoko, EBS, ‘NDC’ (K), unveiled the annual awards […]
By Eddah Waithaka Leading gaming firm SportPesa unveiled ten new millionaires on Tuesday, paying out a combined KSh 103.9 million from its various jackpot products and reinforcing its reputation as Kenya’s “factory of millionaires.” The celebration, which doubled as a viewing party for the Harambee Stars’ African Nations Championship match, took place in Ongata Rongai. […]
