By Eddah Waithaka Today, Sanlam announced a full university scholarship for Nathan Kipng’eno, a bright and needy student from Sogoo village near Narok. The 17-year-old, who previously attended Cheborge High School in Narok, excelled in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, achieving an impressive A-. Nathan first gained attention early last month […]
By Eddah Waithaka Safaricom PLC and the global NGO Opportunity International have introduced FarmerAI in Kenya, an innovative AI chatbot designed to offer smallholder farmers in underserved communities real-time access to relevant farming best practices. The initial pilot, which aligns with the potato crop cycle, will run from now until August, with the goal of […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Managing Director of Vivo Energy Kenya, Mr. Peter Murungi, has strongly reiterated the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of fuel quality across its extensive network of more than 320 Shell branded retail outlets. Speaking at a media briefing session at a Shell station in Nairobi, Murungi highlighted the company’s […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) teamed up with the Zizi Afrique Foundation to host Kenya’s inaugural numeracy co-creation workshop. Bringing together educators, policymakers, and stakeholders, this workshop focused on the theme “Foundational Numeracy in Kenya: Status, Challenges and Opportunities.” Many education stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, development […]
By Eddah Waithaka The United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK) is on a mission to broaden its influence and support for disabled individuals across the nation, following the launch of its 2025-2029 strategic plan at Sarova Panafric in Nairobi. Speaking during the launch, Chief Executive Officer Sally Nduta announced that UDPK, which is currently active […]
By Eddah Waithaka OLEA is expanding its presence in Africa by moving forward with the acquisition of Marsh. In 2019, OLEA entered the Kenyan market by acquiring a 40% stake in a local firm. As of February 2025, the Pan announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Marsh Uganda and Marsh Botswana, pending […]
By Eddah Waithaka 150 pension trustees and industry leaders were in Nanyuki to attend the 9th Annual Pension Trustees Conference organized by Minet. The Conference was held under the theme, “Moving the Needle – Disruptive Innovation in Amplifying the Reach of Pension Funds.” Speaking during the opening of the Conference, Minet Kenya’s Employee Benefits Director, Ms. […]
By Eddah Waithaka Maisha Magic Plus is excited to announce the premiere of its newest comedy series, Sumbua Sacco, on Friday, February 7th. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Lumumba Estate, Sumbua Sacco follows the adventures of Awinja and Osoro, played by the dynamic duo Jackie Vike (Click Click Bang) and Cyprian Osoro (4 […]
By Eddah Waithaka On January 31, Safaricom marked the celebration of the inaugural grand prize winners of its ongoing ‘Wai Ndai’ challenge by presenting two brand-new Suzuki Altos. The first monthly winners of the online gaming competition were 34-year-old John Maina from Naivasha, Nakuru County, and 32-year-old gamer Paul Njihia, who resides in Ruiru, Kiambu […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Anti-Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Board, a semi-autonomous government agency under the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts, and Heritage, is preparing to commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM on February 6, 2025. The United Nations General Assembly officially recognized this day in 2012, and it is observed annually […]
