Month: August 2025

KCDF Awards KSh 53 Million to Boost Youth-Led Green Innovations.

KCDF Awards KSh 53 Million to Boost Youth-Led Green Innovations.

Dr. Tonny Omwansa, CEO, Kenya National Innovation Agency and Mr. Gordon Odundo, KCDF Board Vice Chair (holding the cheque), during the award of the finalists of the second edition of the KCDF Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge in Nairobi. By Peace Muthoka. Kenya National Innovation Agency CEO Dr. Tonny K. Omwansa on August 14,2025 hailed young…

Kenya Ramps Up Tech Talent Drive with Launch of 10th Huawei ICT Competition.

Kenya Ramps Up Tech Talent Drive with Launch of 10th Huawei ICT Competition.

By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, Kenya – August 14, 2025 — Kenya has taken another bold step in building a tech workforce with the launch of the 10th Edition of the Huawei ICT Competition. The initiative, unveiled today by the State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in partnership with Huawei, aims to equip…

Airtel Africa Foundation Launches ‘Tech For Her’ to Empower Women with Digital Skills.

Airtel Africa Foundation Launches ‘Tech For Her’ to Empower Women with Digital Skills.

Airtel Africa Foundation Chair, Dr. Segun Ogunsanya. By Peace Muthoka. NAIROBI, Kenya – August 14, 2025 — Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, has launched the Tech For Her program to equip women with high-demand digital skills and open doors to global tech careers. The program targets young women aged 18…

Absa Bank Kenya records 9% growth to Kshs. 11.7 billion in first half of 2025.

Absa Bank Kenya records 9% growth to Kshs. 11.7 billion in first half of 2025.

Absa Bank Kenya CEO Abdi Mohamed, Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director Mwihaki Wachira and Chief Finance Officer Yusuf Omari during the release of the bank’s H1’ 2025 financial results where the bank announced a 9% growth in profit after tax to KShs 11.7 billion, supporting a strong return on equity of 26.5%. By Editorial Team….

Nairobi Town Hall COP Puts Communities at the Heart of Climate Action.

Nairobi Town Hall COP Puts Communities at the Heart of Climate Action.

Nairobi City County Chief Environment Officer Geoffrey Mosiria delivers an address at the Second Town Hall COP, calling for community-driven climate action and greater inclusion of local voices in shaping Kenya’s and the world’s climate agenda. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, Kenya – August 12, 2025 — Nairobi has reaffirmed its role as a driving force…

Civil Society Rallies Behind 2025 Alcohol and Drugs Policy.

Civil Society Rallies Behind 2025 Alcohol and Drugs Policy.

Representatives from diverse civil society organizations unite during a press briefing in Nairobi to voice strong support for Kenya’s 2025 National Alcohol and Drugs Policy. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, Kenya – August 12, 2025 — Civil society groups and public health advocates have united in strong support of Kenya’s newly launched National Policy for the…

Kenya’s Annita Mwagiru to Speak at PMI® Global Summit Series Africa 2025.

Kenya’s Annita Mwagiru to Speak at PMI® Global Summit Series Africa 2025.

Kenyan project management expert Annita Mwagiru has joined the speaker line-up for the PMI® Global Summit Series Africa 2025. By Peace Muthoka. Kenyan project management expert Annita Mwagiru has joined the speaker line-up for the PMI® Global Summit Series Africa 2025. She will speak alongside some of the continent’s most influential voices at the Kigali…

DStv, GOtv and Showmax to Air 2025/26 Football Season.

DStv, GOtv and Showmax to Air 2025/26 Football Season.

By Editorial Team. August 11, 2025 – The wait is over. The 2025/26 football season is here, and SuperSport is ready to bring fans every moment of the beautiful game. From August 10, Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A action returns live and exclusive to DStv, Showmax, and GOtv. Whether at home or on…

MSI Kenya at 40: Four Decades of Transforming Reproductive Health Access.

MSI Kenya at 40: Four Decades of Transforming Reproductive Health Access.

Dr. Walter Obita, Country Director at MSI Kenya speaking at Nairobi hotel on August 11, 2025. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, Kenya – Marie Stopes (MSI) Kenya is celebrating 40 years of delivering reproductive health services and championing choice for all, with a renewed focus on reaching Kenya’s most underserved communities. “We are especially proud of…

Kenyans Urged to Shape Future of Police Recruitment in Landmark Reforms.

Kenyans Urged to Shape Future of Police Recruitment in Landmark Reforms.

By Peace Muthoka. NAIROBI, Kenya – August 11, 2025 — The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has opened the door for Kenyans to directly influence how police officers are recruited, in what could be one of the most significant overhauls of the process in years. The Commission has unveiled the Draft National Police Service Commission…