Photo courtesy: Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, left, is greeted by South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa at the last G20 Summit, in Rio de Janeiro on Nov. 17, 2024. Johannesburg is the host city for the next summit, beginning Feb. 20.
By Eddah Waithaka Absa Bank Kenya has marked a significant milestone for its business customers by flagging off a delegation of Absa Business Club members heading to Estonia and Finland for a series of business engagements designed to unlock new trade and investment opportunities. This initiative, organized in collaboration with Golden Connections International, aims to […]
By Eddah Waithaka AGRA and its partners the Royal Norwegian Embassy, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Agriculture Transformation Office (ATO), have renewed their commitment to addressing climate change at the Agriculture- Climate Nexus Workshop. Discussions at this workshop focused on strengthening partnerships for climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture. AGRA signed a new partnership agreement with […]
By Eddah Waithaka Huawei Kenya hosted the UniTech Talk today to celebrate the International Day for Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS). This dynamic event focused on advancing women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The aim was to create a platform for mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and relationship building among industry professionals and […]
By Eddah Waithaka Like every Kenyan girl lately, we are going through a lot. Between adulting, costly skin care prices and the Nairobi dating scene, we can all agree we need an escape, somewhere we can let our hair down, or take our wigs off and just relax. And there’s no safer space than with […]
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 […]
