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Safaricom has officially flagged off the central regional finals’ games of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba football tournament at Nice Town in Mwea. It kicked off with a series of community outreach initiatives. The initiatives include a free…
Old Mutual Health and Cerba Lancet Kenya have launched a self-collection HPV DNA kit aimed at boosting cervical cancer screening rates in Kenya. Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer related deaths in Kenya. It is primarily caused…
World Data Lab (WDL) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation have announced the launch of the Africa Youth Employment Clock. The first of its kind in the region, the Clock is poised to become the go-to place for comprehensive youth…
A report by Salesforce and the Retail AI Council has found that global retailers are quickly adopting generative AI to personalise and improve in-store and online shopping experiences. However, nearly half of the 1,300 retailers surveyed…
Toshiba ESS is set to supply steam turbines and generators for the geothermal power plant equipment renovation of Units 1 through 3 at the old 45MW Olkaria I geothermal power plant in Kenya. The steam turbines and generators are expected…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) has launched its Phase 3 clinical trial to assess the efficacy of the M72/AS01E tuberculosis (TB) vaccine. The first doses of the vaccine will be given in South Africa, where…
Bolt has announced the launch of an Accelerator Program to empower Kenyan drivers and couriers or their immediate family members. A Ksh 2.92 million (€20,000) seed fund has been opened to support business plans developed by Bolt drivers,…
Artcaffé Market has announced the launch of its homeware collection, A. by Artcaffé Market. The collection aims to celebrate and showcase exceptional craftsmanship of handmade homeware and hosting products from artisan enterprises in Kenya…
21 top Kenyan students have emerged top at the 2023-2024 Huawei ICT Competition. Of the 21 winners at a national level, 18 of them won awards at the regional level and will be going to China for the global final. The winning students also…
As part of our Women in Tech series, we had a chat with Stephany Wakeanda on her journey in the tech world. Here is what she had to say. Tell us about yourself? My name is Stephany Wakeanda aka Wakanda, a Data Engineer at Safaricom where I…
I recently had a telephone conversation with an elderly uncle and he casually asked me if I knew the names assigned to the age-sets in my traditional community. I told him that I did not pay too much attention to my traditional culture,…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has partnered with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to train students on tax matters. KRA and KICD will develop tax resources for students in Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) with an…
As the world grapples with the urgent need to transition towards sustainable energy sources, Kenya is embracing innovative solutions to address its energy needs. One such promising solution is green hydrogen, long overlooked as a potential…
East Africa has a growing appetite for software. Whereas, previously, software was just another component of enterprises’ IT infrastructure, it has become the bedrock on which entire industries are being built. We see this appetite in the…
Meta has introduced Amber Alerts to Facebook and Instagram in Kenya, dubbed the Kenya Emergency Child Alert (KECA). The Alert was launched in partnership with the DCI-Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit (AHTCPU) and Missing…
Hewatele has received Ksh. 2.5 billion (USD 20 million) in funding to build a medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at Tatu City. Hewatele is a medical oxygen producer in Kenya. Hewatele secured the funding from the U.S. International…
Kakuzi PLC has announced that it has renovated Kitito Primary School in Murang’a County at a cost of Ksh. 6.5 million. 295 pupils of Kitito Primary School in Ithanga/Kakuzi Sub- County of Muranga County will benefit from the total makeover…
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital has called for more collaborative action to combat the rising cases of childhood cancer. The sentiments were addressed during its third annual family cancer walk, which is part of the Kenya Childhood Cancer…
A High Court in Kisumu has suspended Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kithure Kindiki’s order on the closure of bars in residential areas. The minister announced the directive almost 2 weeks ago when he shared various measures that the…
The Government of Kenya has launched the Supporting Access to Finance and Enterprise Recovery (SAFER) Project. The project will be implemented through the Kenya Development Corporation (KDC). The project aims to increase access to…
The Sovereign Wealth Fund of Djibouti has announced the dates for its upcoming Djibouti Forum taking place from the May 12-14, 2024. The forum will be held at the Djibouti Palace Kempinski. The Fund aims to diversify and modernize the…
Teenage years are a time of transition, growth and challenges for both parents and children. They face new academic, social and emotional pressures that can affect their well-being and behaviour as they progress in school. While this stage…
Since the historic World Conference for Women in 1995, known as the Beijing Conference, women worldwide, including those from Kenya, have determinedly advocated for economic empowerment. The conference marked a pivotal moment in advancing…
Frida Mokaya has been appointed as the new Chief Registrar of the Judiciary by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). She replaces Anne Amadi who retired in January 2024 following the end of her 10-year tenure in the position. The Judicial…
