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Environment

Government, Huawei, and Local Communities Join Forces to Restore Limuru’s Endangered Forests

  • April 17, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, and Huawei Technologies Kenya led a major tree-growing initiative in Uplands, Limuru, on Thursday. Government leaders, local administrators, forest managers, Community Forest Associations (CFAs), Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and residents joined the united effort to restore endangered natural […]

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Kenya Op-ed

My First Tech Solution Hackathon for Girls in Garissa

  • April 17, 2026
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By Alinoor Bosh, Northern Innovation and Empowerment Hub (NIEHUB) & Peter Ongalo, Caroline Mbaya, African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026, the Northern Innovation and Empowerment Hub (NIEHUB), organized for a 3-day Hackathon in Garissa, culminating in a pitching competition and mentorship session on […]

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Kenya

Fresh Life and Atoo Kakuma Join Forces to End Turkana’s Sanitation Crisis

  • April 15, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka Fresh Life Sanitation Services Ltd and Atoo Kakuma Usafi Company Ltd have signed a long-term Distributorship Agreement that expands sustainable, market-led sanitation solutions across Turkana County. The deal brings clean, water-efficient toilets to Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement, and surrounding host communities. The partnership agreement between Fresh Life and Atoo Kakuma, […]

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Sports

Konza Technopolis roars to life as ‘Race Wars’ motorsport event draws 1,500 fans to Africa’s smart city

  • April 7, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka Konza Technopolis, in partnership with Delta Motor Sports, hosted the highly anticipated Easter Weekend ‘Race Wars’ motorsport event, attracting over 1,500 motorsport enthusiasts, innovators, creatives, and industry stakeholders. The two-day spectacle featured 40 high-performance racing cars competing across multiple categories, delivering an adrenaline-charged showcase of speed, skill, and cutting-edge engineering. Race Wars […]

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Women empowerment

What Women Want Summit Closes Fourth Edition With a Call to Action: ‘Not Every Message That Sounds Good Is Good for You’

  • April 4, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka The fourth edition of the What Women Want Summit wrapped up Sunday, March 29, after three days of sharp dialogue, bold networking, and raw inspiration—cementing its reputation as one of East Africa’s premier platforms for women’s leadership and empowerment. Organized by PinkE Media in partnership with Johnnie Walker’s #SheWalks platform, this year’s […]

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Kenya

Record Turnout as Over 2,000 Candidates Sit for HR Certification Exams Across Kenya

  • March 31, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka Kenya’s Human Resource profession marks a historic milestone this week, as more than 2,000 candidates turn up nationwide to sit for the April 2026 HR certification examinations. The Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB) administers the exams, which officially began on April 1 and run through April 10, 2026. Aspiring and […]

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Technology

Huawei Graduates 200 Learners in Rural Kenya as DigiTruck Expands Digital Access to Underserved Regions

  • March 28, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka Huawei today graduated 200 learners from its DigiTruck digital skills programme during a ceremony at Baraza Park in Masalani, Ijara Constituency. The mobile classroom initiative brings hands-on digital training directly to remote communities, equipping residents with practical tools to participate in Kenya’s growing digital economy. The solar-powered DigiTruck covers essential areas including […]

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Health

New report urges Kenya to unleash the power of vaccines in fight against drug-resistant infections

  • March 27, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka Scientists and health experts launched two major policy documents today that lay out a clear roadmap. Vaccines stand as one of Kenya’s most powerful weapons against the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a crisis already claiming thousands of lives across the country. The Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP) Technical Working Group, […]

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Women empowerment

Konza Technopolis ignites women’s digital leadership at inaugural TEC Summit 2026

  • March 27, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka Konza Technopolis welcomed more than 200 leaders from the technology, creative, academic, government, and non-government sectors to the inaugural Thrive, Elevate & Celebrate (TEC) Women Summit 2026, rallying a powerful call to place women at the heart of Kenya’s digital future. Under its Silicon Savannah Woman program, Konza Technopolis hosted the landmark […]

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