Agriculture

Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference Highlights Insect Frass Fertilizer as Key to Sustainable Agriculture

By Eddah Waithaka The 2nd Eastern Africa Agroecology Conference showcased groundbreaking innovations in sustainable agriculture, with Dr. Chrysantus Mbi Tanga, Senior Scientist and Head of the Insects for Food, Feed and Other Uses (INSEFF) Programme at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), delivering a compelling keynote address. Dr. Tanga championed insect frass […]

Africa,

Africa Global PR Week 2025 Set to Transform Nairobi Into the Epicenter of PR Innovation

By Eddah Waithaka Africa Global PR Week 2025, the continent’s largest and most dynamic Public Relations summit, from August 26th to 29th, bringing together professionals, governments, businesses, and global brands to shape Africa’s future throu communication. A Summit Designed to Inspire and Challenge The event kicks off with an exciting PR Challenge on August 26th, […]

Entertainment

Kenyan Creatives Dominate 2024 AMVCA Nominations with Stellar Shows

By Eddah Waithaka Kenyan filmmakers and storytellers have once again proven their excellence, securing multiple nominations at this year’s Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). Brian Munene and Abel Mutua lead the charge, earning recognition for their compelling Showmax and Maisha Magic originals. Showmax’s pioneering sci-fi series Subterranea, co-created by Brian Munene and Likarion Wainaina, […]

Health

Nairobi Hospital Drives Kenya’s Medical Tourism Growth at High-Level Forum

By Eddah Waithaka The Nairobi Hospital brought together healthcare leaders, tourism experts, and government officials at its Amphitheatre for the Magical Kenya Medical Tourism Forum. The event aimed at positioning Kenya as a top global destination for medical tourism. Organized by Magical Kenya and the Kenya Tourism Board, the forum sparked discussions on growth strategies, […]

Entertainment

African Women Filmmakers Lead the Charge in Transforming the Industry

By Eddah Waithaka This International Women’s Day, the film and television industry stands out as a catalyst for gender transformation across Africa. Women are boldly stepping into leadership roles, reshaping narratives, and inspiring a new generation of filmmakers, proving that their voices and visions are essential to the future of storytelling. The MultiChoice Talent Factory […]

Technology

GITEX Africa Morocco 2025 Set to Ignite Continent’s Digital Revolution in Marrakech

By Editor Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, alongside the Digital Development Agency (ADD) and KAOUN International, has unveiled the third edition of GITEX Africa Morocco, Africa’s premier tech and startup event. From April 14 to 16, 2025, innovators, investors, and policymakers will […]

Business

Mogo Launches Best Price Guarantee to Offer Kenya’s Most Affordable Logbook Loans

By Eddah Waithaka Mogo, East Africa’s top asset financier, is shaking up Kenya’s logbook loan market with its new ‘Best Price Guarantee’ campaign, promising borrowers better rates and faster service than competitors. The move cements Mogo’s reputation as a customer-first lender, challenging rivals known for hidden fees and punishing interest rates. As a Central Bank […]

Africa,

New Cohort of PhD Scholars Joins PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) to Drive STEM Excellence in Africa

By Eddah Waithaka The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) welcomed 21 new PhD scholars to the PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) during a week-long orientation held from March 17–21 at its Duduville campus. As the Regional Coordination Unit for Rsif, icipe prepared the scholars—the program’s sixth cohort since 2018—for their […]