Business

Ministry of Cooperatives Launch ‘The Best of Kenya Co-Operatives’ Book

  • February 14, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka The Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has unveiled The Best of Kenya Co-Operatives Book, a compelling compilation showcasing the resilience, innovation, and transformative impact of Kenya’s cooperative movement. This initiative highlights the remarkable success stories of cooperatives, celebrating their contributions to economic growth and community empowerment. Speaking […]

Health Kenya

Experts Sound Alarm Over Declining Support for Vulnerable Groups

  • February 13, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka Health experts raised urgent concerns today at the 15th KASH conference, warning about the declining support for key populations affected by HIV. During a press briefing, they urged the government and global partners to scale up interventions to prevent a reversal of progress in the fight against the epidemic. Dr. Victor Akelo, […]

Health

Kenya’s Health Sector Faces Crisis as 35,000 Lose Jobs and Clinics Shut Down

  • February 13, 2025
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The sudden suspension of USAID funding has thrown Kenya’s health sector into turmoil. Over 35,000 health workers have lost their jobs, more than 150 clinics have closed, and approximately 72,000 HIV patients can no longer access life-saving drugs. The crisis erupted when the U.S. government issued a 90-day stop-work order, sending shockwaves throughout the sector. […]

Africa,

JENA, Caritas Africa, and SECAM Kick Off Jubilee 2025 Debt Cancellation Campaign

  • February 13, 2025
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On Wednesday, the Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network Africa (JENA), along with Caritas Africa and the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), officially launched the Jubilee 2025 Debt Cancellation Campaign at the Radisson Blu in Upperhill. Inspired by Pope Francis’s call for a Jubilee Year, this bold initiative aims to mobilize action […]

Business

6,000 Youth Transform Their Futures with Huawei DigiTruck Initiative

  • February 13, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka Six thousand youth have benefited from the Huawei DigiTruck Initiative to date, marking a significant milestone in empowering the next generation of tech leaders with the digital skills required to thrive in today’s fast-evolving ICT industry. The initiative has also been instrumental in helping youth bridge the digital divide and prepare for […]

Entertainment

Multi choice Graduates’ Films ‘Deadbeat’ and ‘The Immersive Alarm’ Premiere on Maisha Magic

  • February 12, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka Two feature films created by graduates of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa Academy are set to premiere on Maisha Magic channels, marking a significant achievement for the emerging filmmakers. The films, Deadbeat and The Immersive Alarm, clearly highlight the storytelling and production skills developed by the graduates during their intensive […]

Business

Absa Bank Invests KES 60 Million in 2025 Magical Kenya Open

  • February 12, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka Absa Bank Kenya PLC has today announced a KES60 million investment in the 2025 Magical Kenya Open (MKO), cementing its position as the largest private sector sponsor of the prestigious golf tournament for 14 years. The 56th edition of the Magical Kenya Open, presented by Absa, will tee off from February 20th […]

Health

Kenya Kicks Off 15th KEMRI Annual Health Conference with Focus on Innovation

  • February 11, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka On Tuesday, February 11, the 15th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference officially opened at the Safari Park Hotel. Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, opened the event on behalf of Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Debra Mulongo Barasa. The conference highlighted Kenya’s increasing dedication to research, innovation, […]