Kenyan Students Set to Represent the Country at Global Huawei ICT Competition in China.
Huawei Kenya, in partnership with the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, has officially flagged off 12 outstanding university and TVET students who will represent Kenya at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024–2025. The event, taking place in Shenzhen, China, from May 20 to…
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MICDE Launches Kenya AI & Cloud Pioneer Initiative at Huawei Cloud Summit 2025.
The Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy (MICDE) launched the Kenya AI & Cloud Pioneer Initiative at the Huawei Cloud Kenya Summit 2025. The event, themed “Accelerate Intelligence, Ignite Smart Kenya,” aims to position Kenya as a regional leader in AI and cloud computing. The summit brought together more than 500 leaders from…
Kenya Bans 50 Toxic Pesticides in Landmark Move for Food Safety.
The Kenyan government has banned over 50 harmful pesticide products, marking a major victory for public health and environmental activists. The move, announced by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on May 7, 2025, aims to protect farmers, consumers, and ecosystems from hazardous chemicals. Civil society groups have praised the ban but warn that enforcement will…
Global Talent Shortage in Project Management Threatens Economic Growth, New Report Warns.
A severe shortage of project professionals could jeopardize global economic growth, according to a new report from the Project Management Institute (PMI). The Global Project Management Talent Gap report reveals that 29.8 million new project professionals will be needed by 2035 to meet rising demand a gap that risks delaying infrastructure development, digital transformation, and…
NPSC Launches Merit-Based Promotions for Senior Police Officers, Unveils Digital Recruitment Overhaul.
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has begun a rigorous interview process for promoting 132 senior police officers, signaling a major step in its push for institutional reforms. Speaking at a press briefing at CBK Pension Towers, NPSC CEO Peter Leley and Acting Chairperson Edwin Cheluget outlined the Commission’s progress in upholding its constitutional mandate,…
Kenya Begins Nationwide Industrial Mapping to Drive Growth.
Kenya today launched an ambitious 15-day mapping exercise targeting all manufacturers across Nairobi County. The groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the State Department for Industry in collaboration with KNBS and Kenya Industrial Estates, will create the nation’s first comprehensive industrial database. “This marks a turning point for Kenya’s industrialization journey,” declared Secretary of Administration Samuel Karanja…
Beacon of Hope: How a Medical Camp in Kibera is Transforming Women’s Lives
The line began forming before dawn, a quiet procession of women wrapped in colorful kangas against the morning chill. By sunrise, hundreds had gathered outside the Kibera D.O Health Centre, their patient anticipation belying the urgency of their needs. This was no ordinary day – it was a rare chance for these women, sime of…
Safaricom’s Revenue Tops $3 Billion, Marking a Regional First as Transition to a Purpose-Led Technology Company Pays Off.
Safaricom PLC (NSE: SCOM) has announced an 11.2% growth in total revenue to KES 388.7 billion ($3 billion) for the financial year ended 31st March 2025, with net income rising by 10.8% to KES 69.8 billion. This milestone makes Safaricom the first company in the region to achieve such revenue figures, underscoring the success of…
Blueprint for the Blue Economy: Marine Planning in East Africa.
Kenya and Tanzania’s coastal waters harbor some of East Africa’s richest marine biodiversity, providing livelihoods to millions through fishing, tourism, and maritime trade. Yet these vital ecosystems face mounting pressure from overfishing, pollution, habitat degradation, and climate change. To confront these challenges, regional leaders are advancing more coordinated and sustainable approaches to ocean governance. At…
PRINTAN Launches New SINOTRUK HOWO MAX Truck in Kenya.
PRINTAN has unveiled the new SINOTRUK HOWO MAX truck in Kenya, introducing what it calls a game-changer for the country’s transport and logistics industry. The launch event, held in Nairobi on May 6, 2025, showcased a vehicle designed to tackle Africa’s toughest terrains while offering operators lower running costs and higher profitability. PRINTAN CEO Hossein…