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Kenyan social entrepreneur and nutritionist Wawira Njiru, founder and CEO of Food4Education (F4E), has been named the recipient of the 2026 German Africa Prize. Wawira has been honored for her work transforming school feeding into a…
Seven people were killed after a Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter crashed at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday, August 19. In a statement issued after the crash, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said the aircraft, operated…
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 19, 2026 – Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has hinted at another increase in the budget for the Talanta Sports Stadium, which is currently under construction for…
They pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, uttering a false document, financial misconduct, acquisition of proceeds of crime and multiple counts of money laundering. The…
Linda Mwananchi and United Alternative Government have called on people of goodwill to join the formation of a People’s Forum for Electoral Preparedness, scheduled for October 9, 2026. The initiative will be coordinated by former Chief…
Kenya consumes approximately 75 million bags of maize annually, but reduced harvests in several food-producing regions are expected to leave a deficit of nearly 25 million bags.
Applications are now open for Swift Academy, the first edition of the pan-African talent development platform curated by Africa House. Open to emerging music creatives and professionals based in Nairobi, the…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has paid Karen Hospital KSh202 million out of approximately KSh303 million in claims submitted by the facility for medical services provided to patients. SHA CEO Dr Mercy Mwangangi gave the figures while…
Yasin Abbas Ayari is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the Sweden national team. Born on 6 October 2003 in Solna, Sweden, he is known for his technical ability,…
Equity Group Holdings Plc has reported a 32% increase in its first-half profit after tax to KSh45.5 billion ($351 million) boosted by stronger lending, regional expansion and technology-driven financial services. The Kenyan banking group’s…
Gabriel Johan Gudmundsson is a Swedish professional footballer born on 29 April 1999 in Malmö, Sweden. He primarily plays as a left-back, though he has also featured in midfield or as a centre-back. He currently represents Premier League…
Jacob Mikael Widell Zetterström is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Derby County and the Sweden national team. Born on 11 July 1998 in Stockholm, Sweden, he stands 1.97 metres tall. He…
The funds will support projects in renewable energy, green buildings, affordable housing, clean transportation, sustainable agriculture, water management and other eligible initiatives.
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC (KPLC) has introduced performance management contracts for more than 6,000 workers to strengthen accountability, improve productivity, and enhance service delivery to customers. In a statement on…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19-East African governments must stop waiting for floods and droughts to trigger emergency spending and instead direct more climate finance towards locally led preparedness and long-term resilience,…
Dr. Mercy Korir is a medical doctor turned journalist currently serving as the Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Editor-in-Chief of Willow Health Media. Early Life and Education Dr. Mercy Korir was born in 1987 in Kapsoit village,…
The former Deputy President also accused the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) of targeting political opponents through tax demands, saying he had been told that the taxman was looking for him.
Muthoni said funding is available for health workers seeking postgraduate training, urging them to apply to acquire specialised skills.
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 19 – Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has issued a warning to politicians seeking refuge in his new party, saying those accused of insulting opposition leaders will have…
Fred Obachi Machoka is a Kenyan broadcaster who rose to become one of the country’s best-known radio personalities after serving as a General Service Unit (GSU) officer and spending nearly 50 years behind the microphone. Recently, during…
Interpreting the behavior of the audience is one of the main advantages of using modern digital marketing resources. Any communication initiated by the audience on social media, reviews, customer service, blogs, forums, and other digital…
The Deputy President further said Kenya has made progress in strengthening medical emergency response, as the government seeks to improve the country’s ability to respond to urgent health needs.
The Usawa Agenda 2026 Junior School Education Report identifies mothers’ education levels as an important factor linked to children’s learning outcomes in English literacy and numeracy. From the report, children whose mothers have higher…
Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o and the President of the World Smart Cities Forum (WSCF) Jaewon Peter Chun have challenged African governments and international partners to move beyond smart-city plans and translate their vision into…
